ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 5 most popular wine tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
Hike Matanuska Glacier with crampons and snow pants, enjoy Glenn Highway views, then stop in Palmer for local honey, plus a quick wine stop.
“Guide was fantastic. Offered a 360 drone of the glacier and group along the way. We had an adventurous group and believe we were able to hike a little higher than some other groups. Great experience.”
Taste Alaskan chocolate and pair it with five local wines in a small-group Anchorage tour at 61 Degree North Winery, ending downtown.
“Organizer/owner/driver did NOT appear and did NOT pick our group up. I lost time and money. What a disappointment!”
Small-group Matanuska Glacier hike with ice gear, safety briefing, and handcrafted Alaska honey and wine tasting after.
“Dan the driver and tour guide was brilliant! He knows so much about the areas we drove through to get to the glacier. He was also very considerate of a special Make a Wish family/ child that was part of our group. He took extra time to let them explore a frozen lake and observe…”
A 5–6 hour Anchorage day of Turnagain Arm wildlife spotting, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier Lake photos, then an included wine tasting.
“My guide was more than incredible. She took me to places that were a surprise, and just special. I told her yesterday it was one of the most special and magical days I've had in a long time. For me, I needed this experience for self-care and time for myself. I got much more than…”
Taste Alaskan chocolates and sip five wines at 61 Degree North Winery in downtown Anchorage, with pairing cards and small-group fun.
“We had a great tour! We are local but wanted something unique. We sampled a lot of great chocolate and were each able to customize our wine tasting to our specific tastes. Chris was a great guide - very knowledgeable about Alaska and fun to have at the helm.”
