Things to do in Alaska, United States: The Best Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

July 20, 2021 Randal Brittian

Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. 
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1. Alaska Zipline Adventures

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Alaska Zipline Adventures

Zipline through a beautiful Alaska rainforest surrounded by lush trees, mountain views and rushing streams on an unforgettable experience, never leaving the treetops! Top off the journey with an Axe Toss and embrace your inner lumberjack. No hand-braking required, our friendly and knowledgeable guides take care of the all gear and equipment for you. A fun activity for the whole family and people of all ages, both young and young at heart! Complimentary souvenir provided, just our way of saying thanks for spending your time with us!

2. Icy Strait Point ZipRider

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Icy Strait Point ZipRider

Alaskan sized adventure! This is it, the world's largest zip-line: 5,330 feet long, 1,300 foot vertical drop, 60 mph maximum speed, 300 feet highest point from ground, 1.5 minute ride time! If you are looking for true adventure then the ZipRider is for you. Unlike anything you've seen before the ZipRider cable ride at Icy Strait Point is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Your adventure begins when you board your bus for the ride to the top the mountain. Your driver will narrate as you pass through the village of Hoonah and then up the mountainside. Once on top you will take a short walk to the launching area. At 1,300 feet above sea level you will sit into a special harness seat and await your launch. Six guests launch at once, and it is a race to the bottom! 3, 2, 1 and you're off, accelerating to 60 mph as you pass 300 feet above the treetops. If your eyes are still open you will see sweeping views of Port Frederick, Icy Strait and your cruise ship far below. Your ZipRide concludes with a break-activated landing on the beach back at Icy Strait Point.Participants must be between 90 and 275 pounds and be comfortable with heights. This ride is not recommended for individuals with back or neck problems, or who are pregnant. Photos will be available at the end of your ride!

3. Kawanti Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,205 reviews

Kawanti Adventures

Two zipline courses and two ground based trails for nature and wildlife viewing experiences!

4. MICA Guides

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MICA Guides

Alaska glacier tours and ice climbing since 1999. Join us for a unique adventure just two hours from Anchorage. Discover glacier trekking or ice climbing on the blue ice of the Matanuska Glacier. Adventures for most ages and abilities.Get off the boat or out of the bus and actually walk on a glacier with our professional guides. Over 17,000 guests have enjoyed our glacier trekking and ice climbing. Now includes the fastest zipline in Alaska and helicopter tours.

5. Denali Zipline Tours

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Denali Zipline Tours

Ride the farthest North Zipline in Talkeetna, Alaska! Soar through the boreal forest of Talkeetna on exhilarating zips sailing down nine cables between massive trees, with a grand finale over a pond. Experience suspension bridges and aerial platforms with stunning views of Mt. McKinley while entertaining local guides sharing their knowledge of local history and plant life.

6. Glacier View Adventures

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Glacier View Adventures

Ride almost a mile of big, fast ziplines. Not a canopy tour but a high speed zip with a great view. Includes the G2, the state of the art fastest zipline in Alaska with a top speed of 64 miles per hour. Dual lines so you can race a friend.

7. Denali Park Zipline

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Denali Park Zipline

Soar through the boreal forest and over the tundra on the only zipline tour in the Denali National Park area in Alaska! Certified guides will lead you along 6 suspension bridges and 7 thrilling ziplines, including the dual racer finale! 3 hour tours, May – September.

8. Alaska Canopy Adventures

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Alaska Canopy Adventures

The tour starts with a 10 minute jet boat ride across Gastineau Channel. At the beach you meet your guides and they will escort you up to the outfitting shelter for a thorough orientation. After getting geared up and loaded onto our Mercedes Benz Unimog you will ride up the mountain to the top of the course. There is a short up-hill hike to the first platform from which you will descend through the trees and over the ruins of the Treadwell Gold Mine. There are 10 ziplines, 2 suspension bridges and you finish the course with a 42 foot rappel returning to ground near the outfitting shelter. Before you get back on the boat, we have a small shop where you can purchase an action photo from the last zipline or a t-shirt or sweatshirt to remember your excursion. The tour lasts a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes. Come fly through trees with us!

9. Skagway & Haines Excursions

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Skagway & Haines Excursions

Join professional mountain guides for an exciting rock climbing and rappelling adventure on the stunning granite walls of Alaska! Your adventure begins with an interpretive drive through historic Skagway and up into the majestic White Pass Gold Rush Route. A short hike through the temperate rainforest on an interpretive trail will bring you to the base of the spectacular rock face carved by retreating glaciers. Here you will gear up with rock climbing shoes, helmet and harness and then you're off to enjoy the incredible adventure! Choose between over a dozen climbing routes with each climb ending in an amazing view of the Skagway River and the surrounding wilderness. We will also have the opportunity to try an awesome 70 foot rappel!This adventure is perfect for those looking for a first climbing experience, or for experienced climbers. None of the climbing is mandatory, and everyone will enjoy the cliff side snack and breathtaking mountain views.

10. Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center

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Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center

Southeast Exposure Ketchikan - Kayaking, Zipline & Zodiac Boat Tours. Welcome to Southeast Exposure. We started taking Kayaking Tours in 1986 from our home in downtown Ketchikan. Kayaks soon took over the yard. In 2005 we moved our operation north to beautiful Clover Pass, three miles from the end of the road. The protected waters here are dotted with evergreen islands. To realize our dream of having a zipline course and move the kayak tours away from the floatplanes, large boats, wind and the noise of the waters of downtown, we purchased an estate and started to renovate and add. We built a zipline course with 8 lines in the big cedars and installed transition elements as well as a zipline that zooms down to an ocean platform. We also installed an optional climbing wall with stairs to climb to the top platform. We support our Tatoosh Islands and Misty Fiords kayak tours with three vessels: Two 24’ Rigid Hulled inflatables (RIBs) and a 24’ landing craft. Our Zodiac Boatman Tour features three custom built 14’ rigid hulled boats. The kayak fleet would never fit anywhere in our two previous locations. What will you see out here in Clover Pass? Islands ringed by protected waters Seals, sea lions, eagles, intertidal life, jumping salmon, deer and possibly orcas on the hunt and transiting humpback whales.

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