The 10 Best Anchorage Tours

1.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,004 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Anchorage’s wildlife and glacier day trip with guided stops at a conservation center, Chugach glaciers, Beluga Point, and optional Portage Glacier cruise.

“A lot of beautiful photo stops on our way to the wildlife conservation center. Was super icy and cloudy on the morning but got much more sun in the afternoon and the view was even more amazing. Our guide Philip was a great driver!”

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2.Anchorage Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,607 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Take a 1-hour Anchorage trolley tour with live narration, Lake Hood floatplanes, moose sightings, and 1964 earthquake sights, plus coupons.

“Our guide Thomas was great! It was a great tour and history of the city of Anchorage! We even got to see a black bear cub running around the outside.”

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3.Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride the red Anchorage Trolley for 90 minutes, with earthquake history, Lake Hood seaplanes, Point Woronzof views, and photo stops.

“Guide was fine but we saw more on a municipal bus later on. Good to hear some local history but certainly not one of our better tours and we have been on hundreds in our long experience. First stop was a souvenir shop with a cooking knife display which cost a fortune. (No doubt a little backhander for the guide for any sales). Usual spiel. Second stop an old railway wagon, then the top of a house buried in the ground, and a park where there is a crack from the 1960s earthquake (there is actually nothing to see), then a mural on the side of a school, a drive…”

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4.Prince William Sound Glacier Tour – Whittier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · from $248

Prince William Sound glacier cruise from Whittier with stable catamarans, wildlife, narration, and Wild Alaska salmon chowder lunch included.

“The park ranger on board was excellent and very knowledgeable! Lunch is provided. Better than airplane food but no “wow” factor. We hoped for a better gift shop selection”

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5.Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Anchorage half-day city tour with small-group stops at Ship Creek, Lake Hood, and Point Woronzof, plus smoked salmon and reindeer sausage tastings.

“This tour stayed in Anchorage and took you to Anchorage points of interest. The guide was very good and the stops are for products that are worth getting. Purchases are optional. I really liked the smoked salmon and the chocolate.”

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6.Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 719 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Small-group wildlife and glacier day from Anchorage with Turnagain Arm spotting, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and a rainforest walk.

“This was a great trip. Melissa our guide stopped a number of times to see things, such as dall sheep up on a ridge, a moose. We went to a wildlife conservation center, saw bears, reindeer, elk. Very informative, would recommend it highly.”

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7.Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $325

Small-group hike on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with expert safety gear, local guides, and scenic stops for big value.

“Our guide, Patrick, was great! He made sure that we were all prepared so that our experience was enjoyable.”

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8.Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $175

Dog sledding in Willow, Alaska with Iditarod dogs, loaner winter parkas, and Denali views on private trails. Small group ride.

“Highly recommend. The owners are super knowledgeable and very sweet. The dogs are awesome and love what they do. Was able to take as many pictures I wanted to with all the dogs and got all of their fur kisses.”

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9.Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $329

Hike the Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with expert guides, hotel pickup, and glacier-view lodge lunch. Small-group ice adventure.

“Tony was outstanding with facts and humor. I loved his stories especially the bear in the kitchen. Thank You”

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10.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $239

Portage Glacier cruise plus wildlife rehab at Anchorage’s Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, with Turnagain Arm scenic stops and round-trip transport.

“Absolutely wonderful knowledge and humor, stunning sights and an excellent day with Matt and the boat teams.”

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