Tours & activities in Anchorage

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts of Whittier, Portage Valley, Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage with local guide.Please note: Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 13 guests

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike, learn about flora & fauna, and see a lovely waterfall. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them.Highlights:• Take a nature walk to Chugach State Park's photogenic, Barbara Falls!• An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy.• Perfect for families with children! • Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist.• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds.• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites.This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do! Are you ready? Book today!

Get out of the city of Anchorage and take the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Indian Valley Gold mine. This self-guided Goldpanning adventure is an opportunity to visit a real mine that helped shape the area. The Goldpanning Tour is truly ideal for the independent traveler who enjoys breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.This self-guided tour allows you freedom to break away from the tour groups and try your luck at Goldpanning on your own and return at select times. Your journey to Indian Valley Goldmine begins with a custom tour of Turnagain Arm and is a treat you won’t want to miss. On the way to the Indian Valley you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic stretch of highway known as Turnagain Arm. Your adventure includes a Turnagain Arm Tour with highlights listed below.When you are ready to continue on simply board the shuttle at the time you chose and with a confirmed seat back to Anchorage. We will be making a stop at Potter Marsh on the return journey back to Anchorage.

This is one of our staff favorites because you have time to really experience the stunning beauty of the area. There are dozens of incredible high-alpine locations the are ideally suited for heli hiking. Most of them have a view of at least one glacier, sometimes two or three. Depending on the weather, your specific interest and your preference for a more leisurely hike or a steep scramble your guide suggests the best location.

Go above and beyond Anchorage and get into the mountains with a local leading the way. Drive 30 minutes to the the Flattop Scenic Overlook in Glen Alps. Get acquainted with the landscape as you are now 2,000 feet up looking over Anchorage and the Cook Inlet. From the viewpoint, your guide will point out points of interest that can be see from here. Your guide will fit you for a bike and helmet, then the group will head into the mountains. You will be on a wide double track trail that is dirt and gravel. The fat tire bikes are mountain bikes with 5 inch tires; making them very stable with a lot of cushion and fun to ride. The valley floor is home to moose, bears, ptarmigan and the mountains are home to Dall sheep and wolves. Learn the natural and human history of the Chugach Mountains along the way. Five miles up valley you have left the city and most people behind. Rest next to a small mountain lake while listening to the ground squirrels and birds chips away before heading back.

Experience some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska and see an amazing range of Alaska native animals in a natural setting, all in an afternoon!

This trip will be focused on wildlife and landscape. It offers some of the most amazing views of Alaska. There is no disappointments on this trip as you will return home with those ultimate photographs of a lifetime!

This is quite-the-quintessential Alaska hiking experience. Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridgelines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be simply amazed.Highlights:• Trek one of Chugach State Park's finest ridgelines with a top-tier guide!• Perfect for solo travelers and couples. Challenge and reward await!• Enjoy breathtaking views of Anchorage and interior Chugach Mountains.• Learn about Alaska's alpine forests & tundra environment from a naturalist.• Opportunity for wildlife sightings including bear, sheep, marmot and birds!• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and your choice of either reindeer sausage or a cheese-stick.Can we count you in? Book now!

Enjoy a shuttle tour of the Turnagain Arm, with stops at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Alyeska where you can enjoy an aerial tram ride or explore one of many scenic hiking trails in the area. Choose to depart at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. with return times at 6:45 p.m. The earlier you start the more free time you will have at the tram to enjoy the stunning scenery and activities of the area. Tour Highlights:- Roundtrip service with a tour of Turnagain Arm- Beluga Point - Stop at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (ticket purchase required)- Alyeska AerialTram (with separate ticket purchase)- Hiking and biking trails

This is the #1 option for individuals seeking a moderate to difficult full-day adventure with a comprehensive variety of features found in the Alaskan wild. This tour provides endless possibilities for photography, a hearty challenge, and immense reward.Highlights:• Experience an full-day hiking adventure in the wild with an experienced guide!• Perfect for solo travelers and couples.• Enjoy breathtaking views of glaciated valleys and glistening alpine lakes.• Learn about Alaska's mix of terrain, including forests, sub-alpine, and tundra.• Opportunity for wildlife viewing, including bear, moose, sheep, and birds!• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, fresh fruit, and your choice of either reindeer sausage or a cheese-stick.Sign up for an adventure of a lifetime today!

This trip will be focused on wildlife and landscape. It offers some of the most amazing views of Alaska. There is no disappointments on this trip as you will return home with those ultimate photographs of a lifetime!

We cater this adventure to the Alaskan environment. Learn about the history of Anchorage. A Real Alaskan Tour Guide sharing facts and personal experiences. From downtown Anchorage, travel along the Turnagain arm to Portage Valley. Two options are available for this tour and do not have to be decided until the day of. In Winter we on use option one as option two is not open. (Opt. 1) Take a trip through a 5K one way tunnel to a former secret military base - now the City of Whittier. Have lunch on us -- fresh halibut or clam chowder. (Opt. 2 summer only subject to cruise availability) Hop aboard the m/v Ptarmigan for a one hour cruise to Portage Glacier. Both summer & winter tours include the Wildlife Conservation Center. Bear, Moose, Elk, Musk-Ox, Wolves, Fox and much more. Tour into the Chugach Mountains with a spectacular view of Turnagain Arm. This includes a full city tour and pick-up/drop-off at location of your choice. This tour offered Private and as a group for the same price.

Offered both winter and summer. (Daylight restrictions may apply) This tour, along with our Sunset Tour, is our most popular wildlife and city tour. Depending on the time of year, we see moose, sheep, whale, goats, wolves, bear and more. While animals are never guaranteed, it is your best chance to see wildlife in Anchorage and the time of day ensures the best possible views of our city. This tour is the same price for a private or group tour.

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Anchorage hotel or address and return.Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.• Meeting with a Nameplate• We track your Flight• Door-to-door Service• No Hidden Charges• Clean cars & Professional drivers

This trip will be focused on wildlife and landscape. It offers some of the most amazing views of Alaska. There is no disappointments on this trip as you will return home with those ultimate photographs of a lifetime!

Looking for a tasty tour that has a little of everything? Then spending time hiking, foraging and cooking with us is your go-to option. This is a great pick for families with younger kids, as pizza could be on the menu. On this one-of-a-kind daytrip, you’ll learn how to forage wild Alaskan edibles, experience world-class hiking, and learn the art of backcountry cooking. This tour is available in either Talkeetna or Anchorage!Highlights:• Experience a unique Alaskan activity with a skilled forager and guide!• An enjoyable experience for everyone! Great for families with children.• Partake in a past-time shared among all cultures.• Learn about Alaska's foraging potential. Try wild greens, fungi and berries.• Learn how to cook backcountry-style using fresh-foraged ingredients!• Eat whatever we find!NOTE: We'll show you what to pick, but guests must pick their own food.Ready for a unique tour that you can savor for day to come? Come forage and cook with us today!

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Seward Cruise Port hotel or address and return.Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.• Meeting with a Nameplate• We track your Flight• Door-to-door Service• No Hidden Charges• Clean cars & Professional drivers

Discover the untouched landscapes of the Alaskan frontier on this unforgettable adventure. Guests have the opportunity to see brown bears in Katmai National Park and/or Lake Clark National Park. On these shores, you will safely view brown bears grazing like cattle on grass as they also hunt for oysters. Guests will have the opportunity to cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park on an optional dinner cruise. Ocean wildlife seen often includes orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, puffins, and seals. You'll explore the vast and unforgettable Denali National Park and view North American wildlife. After a visit to the quaint Alaskan village of Talkeetna, Alaska, you'll return home with life-long memories of your wildlife adventure in Alaska!

We cater each tour to your specifications and needs. Due to staffing issues we have temporarily removed Private Tour options. However, please ask and if we are able to accommodate any requests we will do our best to make it the best experience possible.

Your full day adventure begins with an 9 mile guided bike ride and finishes with a brewery tour of Anchorage. Your guided bike ride takes you on one of the nation’s premier paved coastal trails, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Wind your way back to downtown Anchorage while soaking in the sweeping mountain and coastal vistas. The afternoon portion of the tour explores the booming Anchorage craft beer scene in style as you join your knowledgeable ‘Hoperator’ for an off-the-beaten path tour of Anchorage full of sudsy fun. Guests are introduced to 3 of Anchorage’s finest breweries, brewers, and beers on this behind the scenes look at the local craft brewing industry. With a maximum group size of 14, this small group tour ensures a personalized experience.

This full day excursion from Anchorage includes a local guide, a tour of the Musk Ox Farm, an interpretive nature walk in the Hatcher Pass area, a farm-to-table style meal, and photo-stops along the Glenn Highway Scenic Byway!A Note on Seasonality: The outdoor activity portion of this tour is weather dependent, based on conditions. July & August: we will take an interpretive walk through the abandoned Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center, led by your local guide.April - October: we will visit a local recreation area for an interpretive nature walk led by your local guide. If you prefer not to explore, we will have a campfire with s'mores and an indoor facility for your enjoyment!

This is not your average City Tour, because Anchorage is not an average city! Take an eco tour within Anchorage's city limits! This half day naturalist led tour explores Anchorage’s ecological treasures that include a guided walk through Alaska’s boreal forest trails, a look into the fish that shape the fortunes and ecosystem of Alaska at the Jack Hernandez Fish Hatchery, and finishing off with a chance to observe birds and plant species in an estuary bordering the Cook Inlet at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.Learn about the varied ecosystems, plant, and animal species that make living in the boreal forest such an adventure. Walk in the woods through Alaska’s largest city, and let the fresh air spark your curiosity!During the tour, we'll activate all of our senses while sipping the sustainably-harvested wild Alaska Chaga mushroom tea and an Alaskan salmon treat!

We are a friendly and professional company. Our drivers and trained glacier guides will make the glacier walk a safe and unforgettable Alaskan experience. Our tour is unique because, we have an excellent safety record, we are professional, reliable and customer service oriented. We enjoy to showcase Alaska to our visitors.

Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Anchorage hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.• Meeting with a Nameplate• We track your Flight• Door-to-door Service• No Hidden Charges• Clean cars & Professional drivers

This Tour is for those who are on a time constraint and budget. This is a direct shuttle to the Wildlife Center with a scenic stop at Beluga Point.