Experience Anchorage's vibrant summer! Bask in 20 hours of daylight, explore Chugach State Park's breathtaking trails, or embark on a wildlife cruise to spot whales and glaciers. Join the bustling Saturday Market for local crafts and cuisine, and don't miss the Alaska Native Heritage Center for cultural immersion. Fish for salmon, kayak in Prince William Sound, or hike Flattop Mountain for panoramic views. Embark on an extraordinary Alaskan adventure with our captivating road trips and scenic Alaska railroad tours, both commencing or concluding in the vibrant city of Anchorage. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Alaska's landscapes, whether navigating the open road or enjoying the comfort of a rail journey. These carefully curated tours promise a symphony of breathtaking vistas, showcasing the unparalleled beauty of the Last Frontier. Alaska at it's Best ! Please note that the excursions can only be booked in combination with our travel packages.
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AS#1 Anchorage City Tour Discover Anchorage’s rich history and highlights with our knowledgeable driver-guide as you explore this expansive city of more than 300,000 residents. Experience the best of Alaska’s largest city while visiting its most iconic landmarks and scenic overlooks. Begin in downtown Anchorage, then stop at the Ulu Factory to learn about this traditional Alaska Native tool. Continue on to Earthquake Park to witness the lasting impact of the 1964 earthquake, followed by a visit to Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base. Savor a tasting of wild smoked salmon and reindeer sausage at Alaska Sausage & Seafood, then stop at Alaska Wildberry Products, famous for its impressive 20-foot chocolate waterfall. Wrap up your journey with breathtaking views along Turnagain Arm, where beluga whales and bald eagles are frequently seen. |
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AS#2 Matanuska Glacier Hike Journey two hours north of Anchorage and explore the Matanuska Glacier’s many features, including glacial blue meltwater pools, sweeping views of this scenic valley and more. The Matanuska Glacier is a frozen 27-mile river of ancient ice. Thousands of years old, this massive glacier is tucked at the head of the Matanuska valley. You will spend two hours trekking the ice with our expert guides, learning how the Matanuska Glacier was born and how it shaped the surrounding landscape. Walking on ice is slippery fun, so we provide our guests with helmets, a trekking pole (walking stick) and microspikes that attach to your shoes. This all-inclusive tour allows you to warm up with hot beverages and a hearty lunch (provided) at a local lodge as well as complimentary snacks and water. Conclude your adventures with transportation back to your Anchorage hotel. |
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AS#3 Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise and Railtour 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. Upon arrival in Seward, join the full-day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the magnificent Aialik Bay. Wildlife is abundant throughout the National Park, and the tidewater glaciers are massive. You'll visit the Aialik or Holgate Glaciers where guests often witness calving - a process by which the glacier sheds giant blocks and slabs of ancient ice - from a close distance. A deli lunch is included. Return to Anchorage by train, arriving at 10:15 PM. |
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AS#4 Bear Viewing Trips to Brooks Lodge | Katmai National Park Take off from Anchorage to an all day bear viewing expedition past glaciers and volcanoes - within the land of the giant animals: the brown bear country of southwest Alaska. You'll fly to Katmai's - worlds famous Brooks River Falls where brown bears feed on salmon. Each year millions of sockeye salmons burst from the Bering Sea into lakes and streams of the Katmai National Park. These fish provide the primary food source for the worlds largest population of brown bears. As many as 50 bears may be viewed up-close-and-personal from elevated boardwalks and viewing platforms fishing along the 1 1/2 mile Brooks River during peak season (July). Local National Park Rangers are answering all of your questions about this incredible park during the self guided full day tour. |
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AS#5 Anchorage City Tour and Portage Lake Glacier Embark on the ultimate Alaskan adventure with the All-in-One Anchorage Tour, an 8-hour experience that combines the highlights of Anchorage, incredible wildlife, local cuisine, and a stunning glacier cruise. This well-rounded tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the essence of Alaska in a single day. Begin with a guided city tour of Anchorage, exploring its history, culture, and scenic parks. Continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you’ll see iconic animals such as grizzly bears, moose, bison, and caribou in a natural setting. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the popular White Spot Café, famous for its halibut sandwiches, before heading to Portage Lake for a breathtaking one-hour cruise showcasing the magnificent Portage Glacier. Throughout the journey, your knowledgeable guide will share stories and insights about Alaska’s wildlife, landscapes, and history, making this tour a memorable and enriching experience from start to finish. |
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AS#6 Prince William Sound Wildlife and Glacier Cruise Enjoy the motorcoach transfer from Anchorage through the Anton Anderson Tunnel to the port city of Whittier. Board the high-speed catamaran 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. Multiple outside decks for panoramic glacier, scenery and wildlife viewing. Round trip coach transfer, Lunch, Cruise Tax/Fees is included. |
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AS#7 Turnagain Arm Glacier & Wildlife Adventure Tour Discover why this is Alaska’s top day trip from Anchorage - where city highlights, wildlife encounters, and towering glaciers all come together in one incredible experience. This full-day adventure takes you from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm and deep into Portage Valley for classic Alaska scenery. Start with visits to Lake Hood’s busy floatplane base and Earthquake Park before heading south along the shoreline. Enjoy scenic stops at Beluga Point and Virgin Creek Falls, then continue into Portage Valley for unforgettable hanging-glacier views. In Girdwood, take a relaxing lunch break (not included) before traveling on to the famed Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where bears, moose, muskox, and wood bison roam in natural habitats. |
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AS#8 Mt. Denali Flightseeing Tour Denali in a day! Tour North America’s tallest peak on this one-day adventure from Anchorage. At a formidable 20,310 feet tall, Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) is the centerpiece of Denali National Park, and you’ll get the best view on a Denali flightseeing tour! Soar to new heights on the intimate, 3-hour Discover Denali Flightseeing Tour with an experienced Alaska bush pilot who loves to share Alaska’s most inaccessible and spectacularly-wild settings. Enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and wide glacier filled valleys. See the Sheldon Amphitheater, beautiful Ruth Glacier - a 40-mile-long glacier that flows through the granite-walled Great Gorge – the world’s deepest trench. Watch for moose, bear, swans and the occasional wolf or coyote. In summer enjoy a remote lake landing on floats or once lakes have frozen over on skis in winter. When lake stop is not available (primarily winter months), enjoy a visit to K2 Aviation in the quaint town of Talkeetna |
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AS#9 Spencer Glacier Discovery | Float and Rafting Tour Travel with the Alaska Railroad to Spencer Glacier and steal away on a very popular and gentle float tour among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River Valley with some rapids that are fun but mild. Be prepared for a true Alaska wilderness experience. Spencer lake is full of icebergs and the ice is so close you can touch it. Professional guides lead the trip which provides great photo opportunities. Rain jacket and rubber boots provided. Please dress warm in layers and enjoy the wilderness. Conditions around the icebergs are chilly. The tour is also available from Girdwood, Whittier and Portage. All tours are including rail/motorcoach return transportation. |
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AS#10 Flightseeing Trip | Redoubt Bay Wolverine Creek Bear Viewing Depart from Lake Hood - the worlds busiest floatplane base and enjoy a guided tour with the opportunity to view Alaska's brown bears in their natural habitat. We fly about 70 miles (35 minutes) southwest of Anchorage across the Cook Inlet to the entrance of the Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve - a critical habitat area - 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. Total trip length about 6 hours. |
