Want a Little More Than the Norm from Your Alaskan RV Adventure in '26?

Beyond the Open Road: Elevating Your Alaskan Adventure with the Partners of Great Alaskan Holidays

Alaska is a land of superlatives—the tallest peaks, the largest glaciers, and the most pristine wilderness in North America. Since 1985, Great Alaskan Holidays has been proud to serve as your gateway to this wild frontier. As Alaska’s largest and most reputable motorhome rental company, we understand that a rental is more than just a vehicle; it is your mobile basecamp for a journey of a lifetime.

While your motorhome gives you the freedom to explore the "Great Land" at your own pace, some of Alaska’s most breathtaking secrets are hidden beyond the reach of the road system. To ensure our guests experience the very best of the 49th state, we have spent man years vetting and partnering with the most elite tour operators and excursion companies in Alaska. When we recommend a partner, we do so with the confidence that you will receive world-class service, expert knowledge, and an experience that matches the high standards of Great Alaskan Holidays.

From the heights of Denali to the depths of the Kenai Fjords, here are the premier partners that will help you complete your Alaskan story.

Touching the Top of the World: Talkeetna Air Taxi & K2 Aviation

Talkeetna is the legendary staging ground for Denali climbers, and for our guests, it is the portal to the high Alaska Range. We partner with both Talkeetna Air Taxi (TAT) and K2 Aviation because they are the undisputed masters of Denali flightseeing.

• Talkeetna Air Taxi is known as "The Glacier Landing Company." Their flights take you into the heart of the Alaska Range, soaring over the massive Kahiltna Glacier. The highlight of any TAT tour is the optional glacier landing—standing on the ancient ice of the Don Sheldon Amphitheater, surrounded by 20,000-foot granite peaks, is a humbling and spiritual experience.
• K2 Aviation offers a family-owned touch with a deep history in the region. Their "Denali Grand Tour" provides a 360-degree view of the mountain, showcasing the Wickersham Wall—the greatest continuous vertical relief in the world. Whether you choose to circle the summit or land on the "Pika" glacier, K2’s pilots provide expert narration that brings the geology and climbing history of the range to life.
• Rusts Flying Service operating out of Lake Hood in Anchorage, has a long history of flying in Alaska – 60 years! Rust’s Flying Service is a National Park Service approved concessionaire with an excellent safety record. They have the most experienced pilots in the business and their operations managers have been with them for over 25 years. 

Glaciers and Marine Life: Kenai Fjords Tours & Major Marine Tours

When your motorhome journey brings you to the coastal charm of Seward, the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park beckon. We trust two primary operators to showcase this maritime wonderland.

• Kenai Fjords Tours is a pioneer in the park, operating a fleet of custom-built catamarans. Their tours often head to the massive Aialik or Holgate Glaciers, where guests can witness "calving"—the thunderous moment (sometimes referred to as Blue Thunder) when massive chunks of ice crash into the sea. Their captains are master storytellers, helping you spot humpback whales, orcas, and the charmingly clumsy tufted puffins.
• Major Marine Tours offers a uniquely personal experience, often featuring on-board National Park Rangers. They are particularly famous for their "Orca Quest" cruises and their incredible "No Seasickness" guarantee on specific routes. Their 7.5-hour tour is a favorite for those wanting more time at the tidewater glaciers, ensuring you don't just see the ice, but truly experience the ecosystem it creates.

The Pristine Sounds: Phillips Cruises 26 Glacier Cruise

If your travels take you through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel into Whittier, the Phillips Cruises 26 Glacier Cruise is an absolute must. Operating in the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound, this tour is perfect for those who want to see a high concentration of glaciers without the ocean swells. On their high-speed "Klondike Express," you will visit College Fjord, where glaciers are named after Ivy League schools, and Harriman Fjord, where the ice seems to flow from every mountain peak.

Flight and Ice: Alpine Air Alaska

Located in the beautiful Girdwood Valley, as well as Valdez, Alpine Air Alaska specializes in helicopter tours that offer a level of intimacy and maneuverability that fixed-wing aircraft cannot match. Their "Glacier Discovery" tour allows you to hop over mountain ridges and land on the massive, blue-iced glaciers of the Chugach Range. For a truly "only in Alaska" experience, they offer summer dog sledding on the glacier, where you can meet a team of huskies and mush across the snow in the middle of July.

Walking on History: Matanuska Glacier Tours

For those who want to feel the crunch of ancient ice beneath their boots, we recommend Glacier Tours on the Matanuska. This is one of the few places in the world where you can drive your Great Alaskan Holidays motorhome right up to a glacier and step onto the ice with a guide. These treks are educational and exhilarating, leading you through ice caves and past deep blue crevasses. It is a physical connection to the landscape that stays with you long after the trip is over.

Close Encounters: Emerald Air Service

For many, an Alaskan vacation is defined by one animal: the grizzly bear. Emerald Air Service, operating out of Homer, provides world-class bear viewing expeditions into Katmai National Park. This isn't just a tour; it’s an immersion. You’ll fly across the Cook Inlet in a floatplane, landing on remote beaches where your naturalist guide will lead you on foot to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Watching a 1,000-pound bear fish for salmon just yards away is an adrenaline-pumping highlight that our guests rave about.

The Tight Line: Cooper Landing Fishing Guide

No trip to the Kenai Peninsula is complete without a day on the river. Cooper Landing Fishing Guide specializes in drift boat trips on the world-famous Kenai, Russian, and Kasilof Rivers. Whether you are a master fly-fisherman or have never held a rod in your life, David Lisi and his team of elite guides tailor the day to you. There is no better way to find peace than drifting down the turquoise, glacier-fed waters of the Upper Kenai, casting for trophy Rainbow Trout or the legendary King Salmon.

Your Adventure, Our Promise

At Great Alaskan Holidays, we take our role as your host seriously. We don't just provide the best motorhomes in Alaska; we provide the best advice. We have hand-selected these partners because they share our commitment to safety, quality, and the "wow" factor that makes an Alaskan vacation so special.

When you book your side trips with Talkeetna Air Taxi, Kenai Fjords Tours, or any of our vetted partners, you are ensuring that every mile of your journey—whether on the road or in the air—is nothing short of spectacular.