ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 10 most popular winter activities tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
Walk Alaska’s largest road-access glacier from Anchorage in winter, with hotel pickup, gear, guided ice walking, and a glacier-view lunch.
“Our guide Bill is very knowledgeable about the formations of the glaciers and we had a great time hiking and navigating our way around snow-capped glacier ice! It wasn’t very cold or windy the day of the tour and we were able to cover 3+ miles of the glacier routes.”
A 4.5-hour Anchorage winter wildlife drive with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Turnagain Arm stops, and Portage Glacier views.
“We had an amazing time with our guide. We didn’t initial realize that we’d make a lunch stop in Girdwood on the way out to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The van was plenty warm. There was a text one day prior with helpful details including itinerary details, van photo to help with pickup, and…”
Anchorage winter walk to Barbara Falls, with transport, microspikes, and expert guides spotting ice-dams, boreal forest life, and wildlife.
“Mike was an amazing tour guide and full of knowledge. We learned so much about the nature surroundings and the glaciers and animals. We had a blast and the hike offers many opportunities for pictures. He also provided the walking sticks and shoe spikes so you are safe l. Definitely recommend”
One-way winter train from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Snowy backcountry views, wildlife spotting, reserved seating, and dining car options.
“This trip reminded me how peaceful and relaxing it is to travel by train. We have new interest in slow food and slow stitching - so why not slow travel? The trip also redefined the concepts of wilderness and vastness for me. The mountains, rivers, bays, and streams are spectacular, as is the sheer scale…”
A half-day Anchorage winter trolley tour with short stops, local snacks, coffee, WiFi, and big views of Cook Inlet plus Lake Hood planes.
“You should bring snacks and water because people complain about the tour being during lunch. There isn’t a snack pit stop.”
Winter Anchorage All Around City Tour: a 3.5-hour small-group van ride to Ulu Factory, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood, ANMC Craft Shop.
“It was an amazing experience. Our tour was way worth it. He had 68 MPH wind gusts but the driver came through. He was great.”
Guided snowshoeing in Anchorage’s Chugach State Park, with easy training, included transport and gear, and big winter views of the Glen Alps.
“Matt was a great guide! He was so good. He took the time to point out different birds and plants. Would recommend this to friends and family”
A small-group Matanuska Glacier hike with Anchorage pickup options, guided ice walking with clamps, plus scenic overlooks and lunch.
“Kel was really friendly and helpful! The trip was smooth and the glacier was so beautiful! Highly recommend for family trip.”
Anchorage winter wildlife and Turnagain Arm sunset drive with AWCC rescued animals, Beluga Point, and Point Woronzof plane watching.
“Magnificent service and experience. Tour exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend. Brittany you rock!”
Anchorage winter tour to Portage Valley wildlife and Alyeska Tram views, with small-group guidance and professional photos.
“Alyeska itself is beautiful and fun, especially if you don’t have a lot of time but want a quick getaway from Anchorage. This really isn’t a tour, though, more like a group Uber ride. You’ll stop a couple places along the way, but mainly you’re just taking a van to Girdwood. When we got out…”
