Anchorage tours, things to do and tickets

Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage. This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table. Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. Summer only: an option, on a 80 ft. cruise ship. (available 11am departure only thru OCT 5th. We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour. The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer you'll have an option to include a glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan. Learn about our rich history and see the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttle. The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience offers highly trained Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.

All Aboard, Anchorage’s favorite city tour! Hop on our fully narrated trolley tour as we travel 15 miles through Anchorage's most scenic and historic sites. Hear the most riveting moments in Anchorage’s history, from our past to present-day life. Watch as seaplanes splash land on Lake Hood, travel back in time at Earthquake Park to see the shock waves frozen in time, explore Anchorage's oldest neighborhoods, and so much more. All along the way, help spot our most famous Alaskan resident, the mighty moose. Every minute of the tour, you’ll be guided by a local Alaskan sharing why they love Anchorage. Every ticket comes with a complimentary coupon book with over 40 businesses within walking distance for saving on restaurants, gift shops, other tours and local attractions. So, when you’re ready to get the “lay of the land” or just have an hour in town, this tour is the perfect way to begin your adventure in Anchorage!

Explore the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers on an incredible cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the pristine Alaskan waters onboard a stable, high-speed catamaran.

Step aboard Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour for a one-of-a-kind adventure that goes far beyond sightseeing. Over the course of 1.5 to 2 hours, you’ll cover 20 miles of Anchorage’s most iconic landmarks, but what sets this tour apart is the storytelling that brings the city to life. Our dynamic guides don’t just recite facts—they share captivating tales of Alaska’s rich history from past to present. At key stops, hop off the trolley with your guide to experience Anchorage up close: Earthquake Park: Explore the landscape shaped by the 1964 earthquake. Lake Hood: See floatplanes take off and land on the water. Ship Creek: Watch anglers and salmon in action. Point Woronzof: take in stunning, panoramic views of Anchorage and capture those picture-perfect moments. Each stop offers a fresh perspective on the city's beauty and history!

Experience Anchorage beyond typical sightseeing on this immersive, locally guided city tour. Discover Alaskan history, local stories, aviation, and dramatic natural landscapes—all in one thoughtfully paced experience. What truly sets this tour apart is a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm, one of Alaska’s most iconic and must-see destinations. With towering mountains, sweeping tidal flats, waterfalls, and frequent wildlife sightings, Turnagain Arm delivers a true Alaska experience just beyond the city—and it’s not included on any other Anchorage city tour. From downtown Anchorage to Cook Inlet viewpoints and beyond the city limits, this tour is designed to help you truly understand Anchorage while experiencing the natural beauty that defines Alaska.

If getting an up-close look at Alaska’s iconic animals in a natural sanctuary setting is high on your list, this tour is an absolute must. Built around a one-hour visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, it offers one of the best ways to see Alaska’s wildlife safely and comfortably in a half-day adventure. Enjoy a spectacular drive from Anchorage along the legendary Turnagain Arm, where mountain and ocean views set the tone. At the Conservation Center, explore spacious habitats home to brown bears, wolves, moose, musk ox, caribou, and the massive Woodland Bison. The journey continues into beautiful Portage Valley, featuring braided rivers, lush forest, and towering peaks. Look up to spot hanging glaciers clinging to the mountainsides, a true highlight and photo favorite. Wildlife, glaciers, and classic Alaska scenery—all in one tour. Shop, compare, and choose the experience that delivers the most value and memories

Experience the best wildlife viewing in the area on a Kenai Fjords National Park cruise in Seward. Spot sea lion colonies and seabird rookeries and spend time in front of 2 tidewater glaciers.

On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.

Our champion sled dog kennel is family-owned and operated in Willow, Alaska, the mushing capital of the world! Let us introduce you to our team of Iditarod dogs, experience a traditional Alaskan sled ride, and learn about our unique dog-driven lifestyle. We welcome you to our home, a humanitarian-winning kennel with the fastest distance-racing dogs in the country!

The Experience Award wining Tour in Anchorage on Viator (2025) Discover Anchorages's top-rated day trip! This award-winning tour combines Anchorage highlights, dramatic Turnagain Arm views, and guaranteed wildlife encounters at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. See hanging glaciers, stroll scenic trails, and enjoy local insight from expert guides — all in one unforgettable small-group adventure.

Our signature flightseeing and glacier landing tour, includes 30 mins of flightseeing and 30 mins landed at 3 Glacier areas including on the glacier itself. This tour includes an alpine landing where you will have 30 mins to see the grand size of the 5 mile wide and 29 mile long Knik Glacier with a birds eye view. Your 2nd landing takes you to a 100 foot ice wall where you may even be able to see the massive ice calve . After 30 minutes exploring you go to the glacier landing right in the middle of Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes exploring ancient ice. See the azure blue melt pools (summer), crevasses and ice formations created by water, wind and the sun. During your flight seeing, keep your eyes open for the area wildlife to include Moose, Mountain Goats, Dall Sheep, Bears and even wolf on occasion! WINTER OCT-APR LANDING IS NOT ON GLACIER AS POOLS ARE FROZEN- LANDING IS NEXT TO GLACIER Total tour time - 2 hours, includes 3 landings

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) with this admission ticket. Discover various animals in a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, and animal care.

The most intimate summer dog sledding experience in Alaska! Our carts are specifically for dog mushing and seat just two people each for an authentic adventure. Your ride takes place on our own secluded, private training trails, surrounded by Alaska spruce and birch trees. These are the same trails we use to train for Iditarod in the winter! Our carts are 100% dog-powered, just like a sled, so you can take in the natural sounds around you, without any noisy motors or nearby traffic! After every run, we turn all the dogs loose to run around freely and interact with guests. Enjoy meeting and playing with our champion dogs in an open house-style tour, where questions are encouraged! Your visit also includes a tour of the kennel and a nature walk to our hand-built, wooden pavilion with a Denali view, for an interactive demonstration of our winter gear and race sled! We provide a complimentary snack and water for you to cool off from our summer fun. We can't wait to see you soon!

Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly to the sea. At the end of Turnagain Arm, the tracks veer away from the road system into the backcountry wilderness – and what many consider to be the most scenic stretch of the Alaska Railroad, accessible only by train. Watch for views of massive glaciers, steep river canyons, and cascading waterfalls. The train arrives to Seward at 1115 am, allowing plenty of time to explore this charming port town – or opt to take a marine wildlife & glacier day cruise into the nearby Kenai Fjords – before departing on the return journey at 6 pm that evening, arriving back to Anchorage by 10:15 pm.

Six hours, one unforgettable road. This small-group tour (14 guests max) trades the big motorcoach for a Mercedes Sprinter and a born-and-raised Alaskan guide who's driven Turnagain Arm his whole life. Heading south from Anchorage, the Seward Highway squeezes between the Chugach Mountains and the sea. At Beluga Point we glass the water for belugas and the cliffs for Dall sheep and eagles. At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, rescued bears, moose, bison, caribou, and muskox roam big natural enclosures — your best shot at photographing Alaska's icons in one visit. Then Portage Valley: Explorer and Byron Glaciers and a short walk through mossy rainforest. Lunch happens like a local on the way home: Girdwood Brewing Company, in a mountain ski town, with rotating Alaska food trucks (lunch is at your expense). A lifelong local behind the wheel, 14 seats instead of 50, and no rush when the wildlife shows up. See Alaska between the postcards.

Small groups discover glaciers and wildlife on one one of the most intriguing road trips you will ever experience. A local expert will narrate on your 8 hour day tour from Anchorage, Alaska. Free hotel pickup and drop-off included 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Turnagain Arm tour from Anchorage Portage Glacier one-hour cruise on a calm lake Lunch stop at a rustic Alaskan lodge Wide variety of Alaskan Wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center including bears, moose, caribou, wood bison, musk ox, lynx, wolf, etc. Scenic 360-degree views of the Turnagain Arm and surrounding mountains from beautiful Bird Point Photo stops Hotel pick-up and Drop-off included Free water and snacks in the van

Relax, and enjoy a wonderful ride on a peddle-assisted bicycle, as we take you safely along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. See local wildlife as well as migrating birds that travel to their summer breeding grounds.

Discover Anchorage on our fabulous City Tour, its beauty and culture never disappoint. Join us for amazing stores and stops narrated by your knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoy Smoked Salmon and Reindeer Sausage Sampling. See craftsmen at work making Ulu Knives. View the worlds chocolate waterfall, and chocolate factory, along with samplings of handcrafted chocolates. Experience Earthquake Park where the earth turned to waves and the land dropped off into the Cook Inlet. Watch Float planes taking off from Lake Hood and the history behind them. You will experience a one-of-a-kind store where you can see Woolly Mammoth tusks, Walrus Ivory Jewelry, and many other treasures from Alaskan native craftsmen. This very affordable 3 1/2-hour tour is a must for visitors, we may even see some local moose!

A local guide will take you on a leisurely bike ride along beautiful Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, beginning at Kincaid Park. Experience the beauty of the Cook Inlet, watch for moose and learn about the history and events that shaped Anchorage!

Set out for the ultimate Alaska adventure with a scenic helicopter flight and an unforgettable dogsled ride on a real glacier! Depart from our Girdwood base and soar over rugged peaks and the breathtaking backcountry of the Chugach Mountains. Your pilot will fly you to Punch Bowl Glacier, home to our summer dogsled camp. After landing, you’ll be welcomed by professional mushers and Alaskan Huskies, including adorable puppies! Learn about Alaska’s mushing traditions and hear firsthand stories from mushers who live and work on the glacier. Your visit includes an exciting dogsled ride across the snow with time for photos. You’ll also have time to meet the dogs, play with puppies, and explore the glacier before your return flight. Fly with confidence: Alpine Air Alaska is the area's safest helicopter tour company, known for expert pilots and commitment to safety. Roundtrip shuttle service from Anchorage or Girdwood is available for an additional fee—call our office to schedule.