ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 7 most popular guided tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
Join a small-group 5-hour hike from Anchorage through Eagle River forests and salmon streams, ending at Barbara Falls with a naturalist guide.
Scenic Knik Arm drive plus a guided walking tour at a musk ox farm. Small group, admission included, about 3 hours.
“A great countryside trip, suitable for everyone who wishes to get familiar with musk oxen in a beautiful farm. Brittney is a great driver, guide and a such a nice person!”
Guided 5-hour Chugach alpine trek from Anchorage with expert naturalist, ridgeline views, wildlife spotting, and tundra lessons.
Anchorage hotel pickup guided fly-fishing with waders and gear included, catch-and-release, small groups, and riverside instruction.
“Ryan was a great guide. Had a phenomenal trip and it was a beautiful day. Highly recommend taking this tour.”
Small-group Anchorage food and sightseeing tour by van with guide Chris, Alaska tastings like reindeer sausage, and big views from downtown.
“Chris was fully of great historical stories and conveyed them with both humor and knowledge. It was nice to see local businesses and enjoy their food. The weather was not great so we didn’t get to experience as much wildlife as he had hoped but there is controlling that!”
Full-day guided salmon fly fishing near Anchorage with hotel pickup, gear and waders, hands-on casting coaching, and fresh grilled salmon.
Full-day guided kayak and SUP on glacier-fed Knik River from Jim Lake to Palmer, lunch included, with possible moose and eagles.
“This was truly terrific ... talk about really spending time in the heart of so much natural beauty a short drive from downtown Anchorage. We took kayaks (single person) and paddled gently downstream for almost 18 miles ... through poRead more”
