ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 10 most popular full-day tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
Full-day Turnagain Arm wildlife and glacier tour from Anchorage with AWCC animals, Portage Valley hanging glaciers, lunch in Girdwood.
“We had the most knowledgeable tour guide Dan the man! The scenery was magnificent and the experience magical. I would highly recommend this trip!”
Hike Alaska’s largest car-access glacier with spikes, then enjoy the Glenn Highway drive and a quick Palmer food stop from Anchorage.
“We had a very wonderful experience. Everything from pickup , drive there, guided tour was very well planned. Our driver Corey, and guide Jason were very good. We totally enjoyed. Highly recommend.”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike or winter sled ride from Anchorage via the Glenn Highway. Small group, safety gear, blue ice.
Anchorage’s Portage Glacier and wildlife day blends Seward Highway views, a glacier cruise on MV Ptarmigan, and Alaska Wildlife Center animals.
All-day guided Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with hotel pickup, included gear and Yaktrax, small group up to 10, about 8 hours.
“Amazing experience! The glacier was beautiful and the guide Daniel was very friendly. The trip was well organized and I felt safe the whole time. Highly recommend!”
A small-group hike on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage, with microspikes, wildlife spotting on the way, and guide photos included.
“The weather is good which makes the whole glacier look blue. It’s so beautiful. The guide is nice and very knowledgeable about the glacier. Highly recommended.”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with ice cleats, a small group, and expert local guiding, plus scenic roundtrip transport.
Winter hike on Alaska’s Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with guided equipment, snacks, and scenic Glenn Highway driving.
“Stunning, beautiful vistas on the way and while at the glacier. Such a unique experience with amazingly easy access. Well guided!”
Private Anchorage to Turnagain Arm day with wildlife viewing, bore tide chances, and lunch included at Alyeska.
“Excellent trip. Frank was an amazing tour guide. They had to change the itinerary due to a closure of the planned trip location. But the tour company made sure to come up with a new plan for the tour. Frank made sure the tour was smooth and informative. Never rushed during the tour. We throughly…”
A private full-day hike from Anchorage into Chugach State Park, choosing between alpine lake routes with big views and real wildlife chances.
“Had a really great experience on this hike. It was a good length and saw many plants and lakes. The guide Bryce was super nice to talk to and very knowledgeable. There isn’t much incline, mostly strenuous in length. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to hike in Alaska!”
