Part of our Alaska guide.
2 places and guides from our Alaska coverage, gathered into one page.
Related travel guides: 16 National Parks in Alaska: A Complete Guide, Secrets Hidden In Alaska, What To Pack For Alaska Trip In June, and What To Pack For An Alaska Cruise In July.
What Are The Prices For Alaskan Excursion Trips?
A half-day kayaking tour in a glacial fjord typically costs between $150 and $250 per person, while a full-day guided hike runs $200 to $350. A helicopter ride over the mountains starts at around $400 per person for a 30-minute flight, and a bear-viewing excursion by small plane can cost $600 to $800 per person. These are standard rates for the 2023 season, and vary by operator, group size, and whether lunch or gear is included.
Many companies offer package deals bundling a helicopter ride with a glacier landing and a short hike, priced at roughly $500 to $700 per person. A half-day fishing charter for salmon or halibut runs about $250 to $400 per person, while a full-day charter can be $400 to $600. Renting a kayak for a day costs around $75 to $100, and a guided stand-up paddleboard session is about $100 to $150. These prices reflect the 2023 season and do not include the 7% sales tax or optional gratuities.
How Expensive Is A Trip To Alaska
A 10-day trip to Alaska, including flights from the continental U.S., mid-range hotels, rental car, and a few excursions, typically costs between $3,500 and $5,000 per person based on 2023 pricing. Flights from Seattle to Anchorage average $400 to $600 round-trip, while flights from New York or Chicago can be $600 to $900. A mid-range hotel room in Anchorage or Juneau runs $150 to $250 per night, and a rental car costs about $60 to $100 per day. Gasoline in Alaska was around $4.50 per gallon in summer 2023.
Food costs are comparable to the lower 48: a grocery budget of $50 to $75 per week per person covers basic meals, while a dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs $20 to $35 per entrée. Entry to national parks is free, but bear-viewing tours and glacier cruises add to the total. The Alaska Railroad offers a scenic day trip from Anchorage to Seward for about $200 per person, and a round-trip ferry ride to Whittier costs $30 to $50. Trails are free, but guided hiking and the outdoors in Alaska tours can cost $100 to $200 per day. A trip to the remote Aleutian Islands or the Arctic Circle requires a bush plane, which can add $1,000 to $2,000 to the budget. These figures are from 2023 and may change with fuel prices and seasonal demand.
