21 Best Team Building Activities in Alaska Your Team Will Love for 2024

Team up for a glacier adventure with Chugach Adventures! After a train ride on the AK Railroad’s Glacier DiscoveryTrain, get up close to icebergs at Spencer Glacier Lake. This 7-mile float on the Placer River offers mountain and glacier views. Since 2001, Chugach Adventures has been showing off this Alaskan gem, making it the perfect spot for a group outing. Don't miss out—book your team’s glacier float today!

Visit Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood with Alaskan Sights and Bites on a Food & True Crime Walking Tour! This 3.5-hour adventure kicks off with a local guide, who’ll lead your team through hotspots at your own pace. Enjoy delicious stops featuring Alaskan cod tacos, charcuterie boards, and more. Explore small shops, savor local treats, and learn about the neighborhood’s intriguing history. End the tour at Anchorage’s most notorious bar for a perfect finish!

Time to cook up some fun at The Dirty Apron’sHands-On Cooking Class! Perfect for corporate gatherings, you can choose your cuisine or get suggestions from the chefs. From South of the Border to Across the Pond, you’ll learn to make everything from scratch, including pizzas with Gozney ovens. Options include Bean Bonanza with Chef Trey, A Taste of Thailand with Chef Judith, or Artisan Pizza Night with The Yorks. Let’s start your team-building culinary adventure!

Explore Anchorage with a fun scavenger hunt! Team up to discover the city's landmarks, parks, and public art while solving puzzles and overcoming challenges. Meet historical figures, and even some friendly bears and whales. From the Eisenhower Alaska Statehood Monument to Resolution Park, you and your team will see it all. Gather your crew, and get familiar with Anchorage’s art, culture, and history. Ready for a blast?

Escape to Seward’s cozy Salted Roots for the ultimate Winter Wellness Package! Ideal for a team or a retreat, this two-night getaway includes a private yoga class, a soothing on-site massage, and locally-sourced rose-infused beauty cream. Enjoy a hand-curated charcuterie board and make the most of your time in the serene winter vibes of Seward. Prepare to rejuvenate, unwind, and make wellness a priority this winter with your crew!

Try Alaska Escape Rooms in Anchorage for a fun team-building challenge! Test your logic and problem-solving skills in these immersive escape rooms. Great for team outings, or a break from the weather, your crew will work together to solve puzzles and beat the clock. Located downtown, you can choose from Raven's Eyes or Conjured Kingdom. Book now and see how well your team works together under pressure!

Treat your team to a day of relaxation at Alyeska Nordic Spa, located in the Chugach Mountains. Book the hydrotherapy experience as you switch between hot and cold pools, unwind in saunas and wooden tubs, and enjoy the exfoliation cabin. Surrounded by Alaska’s northernmost rainforest, this is the spot to recharge and bond with your crew. Indulge in cold plunges, Banya saunas, rainforest steam rooms, and a range of massages for a refreshing group escape!

Tee off at Midnight Sun Golf Course, the northernmost 18-hole course in the U.S.! Play under the midnight sun from mid-May to mid-September, with views of Fairbanks, the Alaska Range, and even Denali. This rustic, links-style course offers a variety of challenges and breathtaking Alaskan scenery. After your game, unwind with your squad at The Aurora Lodge with tasty pizzas, BBQ, and drinks. It’s the ultimate team outing with incredible views and lots of fun!

Get ready for a wild team-building adventure with Bush Alaska Expeditions’ Yukon River Sled Dog Trip! Take charge of your own husky team as you journey through the Alaska-Yukon wilderness. These custom tours match your fitness level and preferences, with options for Wilderness Expeditions for seasoned adventurers. This isn’t a tourist trip—it’s the real deal! You’ll get hands-on training in mushing and survival, plus all gear, food, and lodging. Embrace the challenge and gear up for your new adventure!

Get your crew ready for a thrilling outdoor adventure at Eklutna Lake with Lifetime Adventures! Just 45 minutes from Anchorage, this spot offers an amazing backdrop for your team-building outing. Book a half-day kayak tour and the lake with your squad. With options for up to 60 people, you can mix and match activities like kayaking, ATV tours, hikes, and mountain biking. Break into teams, rotate through activities, and make memories in the great outdoors!

Team up for a wild adventure at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Wander, bike, or drive through 200 acres of scenic habitats, home to Alaska’s amazing wildlife. Choose the Walk on the Wild Side Tour for a personal guide, cool stories, and the chance to feed an animal! Want more action? Book the Kobuk the Black Bear or Moose Encounter, or dive deeper with a Naturalist Guided Walking Tour. Let’s go wild together!

Saddle up for an outstanding team adventure with Alaska Horse Adventures! Horseback riding opens up trails motorized vehicles can’t access and lets you and your crew cover more ground than hiking. Explore over 10 miles of trails around Anchorage or venture out to Knik River Valley. From spotting moose and eagles to crossing Jim Creek and taking in epic glacier views, this is an incredible bonding experience in Alaska’s wild terrain.

Pedal your way through Anchorage’s wilderness on the Anchorage Coastal Bike Trail—a fantastic team-building adventure! This 9.5-mile guided tour offers ocean views, mountain landscapes, and a chance to spot moose! Start at Kincaid Park, cycle past Cold War bunkers, and stop at spots like Earthquake Park and Westchester Lagoon. Gaze over Cook Inlet, Aleutian Mountains, and Denali. Fun for all skill levels, it’s a great way to bond while discovering Alaska’s largest city!

Gather your crew for the ultimate Northern Lights adventure with Gondwana EcoTours! Explore Alaska’s wild side by day—dog sledding, reindeer walks, hot springs, and even curling lessons! At night, chase the Aurora Borealis with expert guides and capture the perfect shot. Meet local homesteaders, relax in local lodges, and immerse yourself in Alaskan culture. With a 99% success rate in spotting the lights, this is a fantastic team experience you can't miss!

Grab your colleagues and hike the Upper South Fork Eagle River Trail to the stunning Eagle and Symphony Lakes—just 30 minutes from Anchorage! This 4.8-mile trail (one way) contributes to epic team building as you hike along valleys, cross rivers, and navigate boulder fields. Finish your hike by stopping by two lakes, located side by side—Eagle Lake’s green waters and Symphony Lake’s blue. This is an adventure filled with geological wonders!

Flattop Mountain is Alaska’s most-climbed peak and the ultimate team-building hike! With trails for all skill levels, from a 0.3-mile loop to the 3-mile summit climb, everyone is welcome to join in. Challenge your squad on the ascent, or take in stunning views from the Blueberry Loop. Starting at Glen Alps Trailhead, just 30 minutes from Anchorage, this adventure provides fantastic scenery where Anchorage meets the wild! Flattop Mountain Shuttle can provide transportation from downtown to the trailhead and back.

Fly above Alaska’s wilderness with a flightseeing tour by Alpine Air Alaska! Departing from Anchorage year-round, these flights offer exclusive access to the state’s most remote landscapes not accessible by any other means. Alaska, known for having six times more pilots per capita than anywhere else in the U.S., is the ultimate destination for aviation adventures. Choose the Thirty Minute Flightseeing Tour, the Glacier Landing Tour, or the Glacier Discovery Tour with TWO landings! All tours start in Girdwood.

What better way to explore Alaska’s coast with your crew than on a private, custom cruise? Alaska Private Touring offers fully-staffed small ships (4–12 people) for a standout team-building adventure. Design your dream itinerary—whale watching, glacier hikes, or immersing in Alaska’s Native culture. With a private chef, captain, and crew, your group will have the freedom to experience activities tailored to their vibe. Book early and choose the perfect vessel for your Alaskan adventure!

Matanuska Glacier, stretching 27 miles, is one of Alaska's most beautiful and accessible natural wonders—a true team adventure! Journey from Anchorage along the Glenn Highway, take in the views, and gear up with ice spikes and crampons for a standout trek across this icy expanse. Sled over ice in winter or hike trails in summer, and explore Alaska’s wilderness with your team!

Score your tickets for Ice Alaska, the ultimate World Ice Art Championships! Held annually in Fairbanks, Alaska, from mid-February to March, this icy extravaganza showcases the world’s top sculptors battling it out in an epic competition. Held at the Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, Ice Alaska is where ice masterpieces come to life. Don't miss the chance to see some of the best ice sculptures in the world, enjoy seasonal passes, and cheer on your favorite teams!

Get ready to carve out some fun with Ice Sculpting in Anchorage, provided by Team Bonding! This team-building adventure turns icy blocks into masterpieces. Each team gets a block of ice, sculpting tools, and expert guidance to bring their ideas to life. You'll brainstorm, sketch, and chisel your way to your creation, all while competing with other groups for the best design. This challenging activity promotes friendly competition and it’s perfect for having a blast!