It’s hard to imagine the scale of Alaska’s landscape until you see it firsthand. Give the kids an exciting first glimpse from the Alyeska Aerial Tram, with your expert A&K guide pointing out hanging glaciers as you ascend Mount Alyeska.

Powered by melting snow and glaciers, some 12,000 rivers, streams and creeks flow across the state. Take a family float down Portage Creek, a freshwater tributary that winds through pristine snow-capped mountain scenery.

Put wildlife spotting at the top of your list in Alaska, a wonderland for wild creatures and home to the nation’s largest population of bald eagles, the endangered humpback and the largest subspecies of moose, the state’s most popular icon.

A cruise along spectacular coastlines, such as Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William Sound, are a must do for the chance to see calving glaciers and wildlife that may include orcas and sea lions.

Alaska is home to world’s highest concentration of brown bears and an incredible place to see them thriving in their natural habitat. In Redoubt Bay, travel by boat with an experienced natural history guide to see the bears fishing for spawning salmon.

A family fishing trip doesn't get more epic than in Alaska. On Tailor Made Journeys, let A&K arrange for a privately guided angling experience for you and your family on rich local rivers teeming with salmon, char and trout.

Excellent ice cream is definitely a thing in Alaska and you’ll find some of the best in Talkeetna at a favorite A&K spot, a family-run shop that produces unbelievable birch-made ice cream, candy and more.

For another fun way to get around that’s a hit for all ages, try the Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome train with its open-air platform and glass-covered observation deck, surrounding you for the entire ride with this massive state’s thrilling scenery.

Hiking deeper into Alaska on its trails doesn’t get any better than around placid Byers Lake at Denali State Park. With A&K, follow an all-ages kayak tour on the water with a hike led by a knowledgeable naturalist guide who reveals Alaska’s abundant flora and fauna.

Aviation plays a big role in getting around Alaska, approximately 90 percent of which is not served by roads. The kids will love hopping on a flightseeing plane ride and soaring high above vast wildernesses that include Denali National Park.

Travelling with A&K means you won’t simply fly over Denali; you’ll also land safely on a glacier for an unforgettable walk, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and seemingly no one else on the planet but you and yours.

Dogs have long played an important role in defining the cultures of Alaska. Show your family its most famous when you visit the kennels of Iditarod champions and their Alaskan husky teams, which, of course, includes adorable puppies.