Anchorage Sightseeing

Sightseeing Tours & Duration

ANCS#1 Anchorage City Tour & Native Heritage Center / 3 Hours
Let our driver-guide show you some of Anchorage's historical points of interest in this sprawling city of over 250,000 full-time residents. Watch for attractions like the Log Cabin Visitor Center and its Crossroads of the World Signpost, Ship Creek Viewpoint overlooking Cook Inlet and the Alaska Railroad Depot, Resolution Park with its Captain Cook Monument, and the Museum of History & Art. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the world renowned 25-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center displaying several interactive exhibits developed in recognition and tribute to the distinct culture of the Alaskan people. This unique opportunity allows you to see traditional customs displayed in basketry, dance, boat making, and beadwork. Step outside and learn about five distinct lifestyles by exploring model village homes set around a lake.

ANCS#2 Anchorage City Tour & Portage Glacier Cruise / 10 Hours
From Anchorage watch for wildlife as you skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm. You just might catch a glimpse of beluga whales at Beluga Point and there's an abundance of waterfowl at Potter Marsh. The sights unfold as your motor coach drive continues along the Seward Highway, a National Forest Scenic Byway. This drive was voted one of the countries most scenic roadways by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. When you arrive at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center, take some time to browse the glaciology exhibits. It's a great way to learn about the forces of nature that are at work in and around Portage Lake. And just think-the glacier used to be visible from the Visitor Center and now it has receded out of sight. But you will get a close-up view from the decks of the MV Ptarmigan. This sightseeing vessel has been specially designed to navigate the iceberg-dotted waters of the lake to within 300 yards of Portage Glacier. Enjoy the spectacular views and the expert narration from a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air observation deck. On the way back to Anchorage, stop at the Alyeska Ski Resort, a popular international playground that offers winter and summer activities from the luxurious Alyeska Prince Hotel. You'll have time for lunch on your own and an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska. Here the 4-diamond Seven Glaciers restaurant offers gourmet meals and outstanding views

ANCS#3 Bear Viewing / 10 Hours
Enjoy a guided day tour with the opportunity to view Alaska's brown bears in their natural habitat. Fly 70 miles southwest of Anchorage to the entrance of Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve, home of the Redoubt Bay Lodge and incredible bear viewing. An experienced natural history guide will take you by boat through bear country. Look for bears as they fish for salmon, and don't forget to watch for other wildlife along the way. Guests receive a Redoubt Bay Field Guide that provides interesting facts about bears and a checklist of Flora and Fauna specific to this region. Relax and enjoy a homemade lunch on the lake or in the cozy lodge before your return to Anchorage.

ANCS#4 Barrow / 12 Hours
Fly from Anchorage to Barrow, an Inupiat village perched on a headland jutting out into the Arctic Ocean. The northernmost community in the United States, Barrow is one of the world's largest Inupiat settlements with a native population of over 63 percent. The city is also one of the top five birding spots in Alaska. Barrow has an Arctic climate, with a minimum temperature below freezing 324 days of the year. We will provide a parka in Barrow, but be sure to pack your woollies and dress in layers. A four-hour sightseeing tour includes a ceremonial dance and a chance to participate in an Eskimo blanket toss. Now done purely for entertainment, this was once the method of tossing a hunter high in the air to see if any game could be spotted across the vast expanses of treeless tundra. Learn how whales, seals, and walrus were hunted here and their meat dried and preserved. There’s time to shop for furs, native yo-yos, mukluks, fossil ivory and bone carvings before flying back to Anchorage.

ANCS#5 Sourdough Mining Company Dinner / 3 Hours
Start with a tour of downtown Anchorage, Alaska’s largest and most bustling city, before departing for an evening of good food and lighthearted entertainment. A local favorite, The Sourdough Mining Company offers an atmosphere of warm Alaskan hospitality. Dine on Fresh Alaskan Seafood, Barbecued Specialties, Salads, Sandwiches and Corn Fritters with Whipped Honey Butter. Enjoy a cocktail from the full-service Creek Side Saloon while viewing Alaskan salmon in the backyard creek. Celebrate dessert by "building your own ice cream sundae" from an array of tasty toppings. After dinner watch “The Adventures of Dusty Sourdough” in the Tent City Theatre. Dusty and Miss Aura Lee will take you back to the gold rush days with song, storytelling and humor. Or shop at Alaska Wild Berry for some great gifts to take home! A return shuttle to your hotel is included.

ANCS#6 Flightseeing Tours / from 1 Hour

Knik Glacier / 1 Hour
Take off from Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane airport, and leave Anchorage's sparkling skyline behind. Soon you'll be soaring over the Chugach Mountains and through the Knik River Valley in search of mountain goats, Dall sheep, black bear, eagles and moose. Your flight continues over the 28-mile-long Knik Glacier. Sense the motion of the ice and see how it has shaped the land. You'll descend over Colony Glacier and follow the winding Knik Glacier Gorge, carved by the river from solid glacier ice. Keep your cameras ready because this is sure to be an unmatched adventure. You'll land at Lakeside Inn for refresments and photo opportunities

Mount McKinley / 3 Hours
This spectacular flight departs Anchorage and takes you within 6 miles of Mt. McKinley's summit. At 20,320 feet it is North America's highest peak. From the windows of your flightseeing plane you may spot wildlife or climbers. Make a photo-stop landing on a pristine mountain lake. Transportation from your hotel to airport included

ANCS#7 Kenai Fjords Rail & Cruise / 14 Hours
The Alaska Railroad passenger train leaves the downtown Anchorage Depot and travels down the scenic Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. On one side of the train you can watch the water for Beluga whales that chase spawning salmon. On the opposite side of the train Dall sheep are often seen on cliffs of the towering Chugach Range. When these animals are spotted, the engineer usually stops the train so passengers can get a good look and some photographs. Upon arrival in Seward, you’ll embark on a 6-hour cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park and its protected waters, rich in wildlife. Cruise past immense glaciers to Fox Island and enjoy a visit to the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge on secluded Halibut Cove. Lunch will be served on board during your cruise. Rugged cliffs and a pebbled beach are just part of the natural backdrop. Listen to the ocean lapping upon the shore and feel the breeze stirring the long grass. The solitude and peacefulness is sure to refresh your spirit. Return to Anchorage via the Alaska Railroad, where your tour ends. Including Rail Transportation

ANCS#8 Bear Viewing / 6 Hours
Enjoy a guided day tour with the opportunity to view Alaska's brown bears in their natural habitat. Fly 70 miles southwest of Anchorage to the entrance of Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve, home of the Redoubt Bay Lodge and incredible bear viewing. An experienced natural history guide will take you by boat through bear country. Look for bears as they fish for salmon, and don't forget to watch for other wildlife along the way. Guests receive a Redoubt Bay Field Guide that provides interesting facts about bears and a checklist of Flora and Fauna specific to this region. Relax and enjoy a homemade lunch on the lake or in the cozy lodge before your return to Anchorage.

ANCS#9 Guided Salmon Fishing / 10 Hours
Alaska’s backcountry offers some of the world’s best fishing, only minutes away from the city by seaplane. Let us take you to a remote river or stream where the action is and the crowds aren’t. We’ll outfit you to go on your own or with an experienced Alaskan guide. Enjoy a scenic flight over mountains, glaciers, forests and rivers watching for bear, moose, sheep and more. Your destination is a charming lakeside wilderness lodge where you'll meet your guide and get outfitted for the day's adventure. Then you're off via flat-bottomed riverboat to your guide's favorite fishing holes. Have a delicious lunch back at the lodge or on the river. Angle for king or silver salmon, trout or arctic grayling depending on the season. Your catch will be cleaned and packaged back at the lodge and the staff can help you arrange for smoking, processing and shipping as well

ANCS#10 Prince William Sound Cruise / 10 Hours
A sightseeing tour from Anchorage through the Anton Anderson Tunnel to the port city of Whittier. Board a Tour Boat for an unforgettable tour of spectacular Prince William Sound. Glide through glacier-carved fjords to discover up-close the waterfalls and inlets of Esther Passage. As you advance toward the ice-blue face of Surprise Glacier and the ice castles of Harriman Fjord and Barry Arm they seem to grow larger and larger, until they tower over your 90-foot vessel. Floating among the icebergs, you’ll watch the glaciers crack and groan and calve off enormous chunks of ice in a thunderous display. Viewing abundant marine wildlife and learning about the natural history of Prince William Sound makes this adventure memorable. The multiple outside decks provide panoramic glacier and wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery creates a magnificent backdrop for a delicious lunch of baked halibut or chicken, with pasta salad, rolls and cookies served on board.

ANCS#11 Nome / 14 Hours
Fly out to Nome, AK, located on the southern side of the Seward Peninsula due west from Fairbanks, for a wonderful trip to the coastal tundra. On your way, you will fly over the Arctic Circle and pick up locals from Kotzebue. When you arrive into Nome you will take a city tour and witness a dog sled demonstration. Prepare to get wet when you visit the beaches where prospectors panned for gold. You'll even get the chance to pan for gold yourself! Also, you'll see where the Iditarod Dog Sled Race ends.

ANCS#12 Katmai Brown Bear Viewing / 10 Hours
Take off by seaplane on an all day bear viewing expedition past glaciers & volcanoes to the land of the giants, the brown bear country of southwest Alaska. Your pilot will fly you to places like Lake Illiamna, Katmai National Park, and Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve. During your 200 mile safari, numerous bears can be spotted from the air as they fish the streams. Often, several locations are available to view bears from the ground.Enjoy a hearty lakeside picnic lunch complete with refreshments

ANCS#13 Alaska Rail & McKinley Flightseeing Tour / 12 Hours
This magnificent 1 1/2 hour flight takes you around Mt. McKinley's summit. Enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and wide glacier filled valleys. See the Sheldon Amphitheater, beautiful Ruth Glacier, and the world's deepest gorge. Crossing the valley between Mt. McKinley and Talkeetna, look for wildlife including moose and bear. You will land on a glacier where you will step out on an expanse of ice 4 miles wide and over 30 miles long! Roundtrip transportation from Anchorage is included, via deluxe motor coach and luxury domed railcars

ANCS#14 Adventure Bear Safari / 10 Hours
Take off by seaplane for an all day bear viewing expedition past glaciers and volcanoes to the land of the giants, the brown bear country of southwest Alaska. Explore this unique area by air with your pilot who will fly you to places like Lake Illiamna, Katmai National Park, and Lake Clark, or wherever we may find the highest concentration of bears. During your 200-mile safari, numerous bears can typically be spotted from the air as they fish streams teeming with salmon or roam the expansive coast. Enjoy a hearty picnic shore lunch complete with refreshments. At the end of the afternoon, it's back to Anchorage and an end to a most memorable day! Each bear viewing expedition is unique! Depending upon season, weather and your interest, the seaplane safari itinerary will be customized to offer you the best and most varied views of bears in their natural habitat. Often, several locations are available to view bears from the ground, as close as safety permits.

ANCS#15 26 Glacier Cruise / 8 Hours
The 26 Glacier Cruise travels over 135 miles into Prince William Sound where you will see 26 “named” glaciers and many more unnamed. We get within 2 tenths of a mile from the face of these towering masses of ice so you can “hear” the glaciers move as well as see the brilliant blues in the ice. Glacier calvings are normally seen on each cruise. The types of glaciers you will view are Alpine (hanging), Piedmont and Tidewater Glaciers. You may view sea otters, seals, porpoises, sea lions and whales during the cruise. The most common whales in Prince William Sound are Humpback and the Orca or Killer Whale. Passengers may also spot wild life such as bear and mountain goats. Of the 200 species of bird inhabiting this area, Bald Eagles are very prominent. At the start of the trip we stop at a bird rookery - which is home to thousands of Kittiwakes. Including Coach Transportation from / to Anchorage Without Transportation for $125.00

ANCS16 26 Glacier Cruise / 8 Hours  (June-Aug Only)
Same tour description as ANCS#15
Including Coach Return Transportation

ANCS#17 Glacier Discovery Float Trip / 9 Hours
Including Return Alaska Rail & Coach Transportation
Ride the rail to Spencer Glacier and steal away on a gentle float tour among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River. Professional guides lead the trip. Rain jacket and rubber boots provided. Please dress in warm layers. Conditions around the icebergs are chilly

ANCS#18 Kenai Fjords Cruise from Seward / 8 Hours
The 110-mile full-day cruise takes you into Kenai Fjords National Park and to the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Hosting this cruise is a uniformed National Park Ranger, who will provide narration to your journey and point out the many spectacular sights while fielding any questions you may have. Wildlife is abundant throughout the National Park, and the tidewater glaciers are massive. You'll visit the mighty Holgate Glacier where guests often witness calving - a process by which the glacier sheds giant blocks and slabs of ancient ice - from a close distance. With photo opportunities galore, your cruise will be unforgettable.

ANCS#19 Prince William Sound Glaciers / 12 Hours
Including Return Alaska Rail Transportation
Climb aboard the Emerald Sea for a memorable cruise to the most spectacular glaciers in Prince William Sound. In addition to witnessing glacier events like calving and icefalls, you'll also see breathtaking scenery, towering waterfalls and wildlife - eagles, seals, otters, porpoises, and bird rookeries - all in the relaxing comfort of our Coast Guard-certified ship. Your glacier cruise departs from our base in Whittier and ventures into the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound, where seasickness does not occur. When the boat enters Blackstone Bay, you'll see the massive Blackstone and Beloit Glaciers looming in the distance. As we move in closer, the glaciers grow larger, until they tower 1,700 ft over our 100-foot vessel. Rather than sailing from glacier to glacier, we stop at each one, floating among the icebergs, giving you plenty of time to take in Mother Nature's glorious ice sculptures. Listen for them to groan and watch for them to crack and calve off enormous sections of ice.