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Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our new Mercedes Sprinter Vans from Anchorage along the scenic Glenn Highway, where every mile reveals towering peaks and sweeping valley views. Stop in the charming town of Palmer before arriving at the crown jewel of the trip—the mighty Matanuska Glacier. Guided by local experts, you’ll walk across ancient ice, explore glittering blue crevasses, and capture once-in-a-lifetime photos. This moderate adventure blends Alaska’s raw beauty with the thrill of exploration, offering a perfect mix of comfort, discovery, and awe. For travelers who want to feel Alaska—not just see it.

The only private bike tour in Juneau! The best way to experience the area on the ground, and then in a vehicle! Enjoy the intimacy of just your family and friends — up to 4 — on a bike ride a few miles from the Mendenhall Glacier. Then continue exploring other scenic spots in a luxury hybrid SUV. Travel briefly on your bike through a quiet residential neighborhood to the first glacier lookout, before riding along a flat nature trail with more great views of the glacier. The easy-paced bike ride lasts around 1-1.5 hours (3-4 miles total), with amazing photo opportunities. After the leisurely ride, at your pace, we do some sightseeing, including an optional visit to the DIPAC salmon hatchery, in a SUV. If you do not want to see the hatchery, we visit another scenic spot or two instead. Tour guide is a local family man, who has lived in Juneau since 2016. * More people in your group means more savings per person * Guaranteed to return you to your ship before its departure

In just a half-day, you can get deep into Alaskan nature with this island adventure. Setting out from Ketchikan, you’ll hop aboard a Seahawk to glide through Clover Passage, spotting sea lions, bald eagles, and more. Landing on a remote island, you’ll then explore the Tongass National Forest—the largest in the country—with a trail guide, navigating an old-growth forest unlike anywhere in the Lower 48.

We offer halibut fishing with a maximum of 6 people with a local captain and mate who have over 30 years of experience fishing the surrounding waters of Icy Strait Point . Client can catch and release or choose to ship their catch home..

Explore fishing villages, traverse the Kenai Mountains, and spot Alaskan wildlife during a private transfer service between Seward and Anchorage. Getting from Seward to Anchorage presents a logistical challenge for visitors planning to fly out of Anchorage, but this tour turns your cruise ship transfer into a chance to explore Alaska. A private guide shapes the trip to fit your group’s interests and wraps up the day by showing you around Anchorage.

Ketchikan Custom Tours is a Veteran owned and operated company that takes pride in offering a unique tour every time. Because we own and operate this company we can custom each and every tour. So if you are all wanting to focus on wildlife then that's what we can do and the same if you would rather focus on historical etc.

Your experience is very unique because it is on a specifically designed whale watching boat. There will be only up to 13 guests aboard so there is plenty of room inside and out for everyone. Your experienced captain is a local resident with a great deal of knowledge of the wildlife and area, and lots of good stories to tell. Our tour length ensures that you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beauty of our area and the incredible wildlife. We’ve been sharing our part of the world with enthusiastic guests for over 25 years and would love to share it with you, too.

Challenge yourself in the wilds of Alaska on a full-day alpine hiking tour on White Pass, a scenic ridge bordering the Yukon Territory. Depending on the season, trek through wildflower fields, scramble over boulders, or use crampons and ice picks for a snowy ascent to the summit of Feather Peak or Mount Cleveland. This mountaineering adventure is designed for experienced hikers and climbers.

Focus on Haines with this guided tour of the area, focusing on nature, photography, or both. This is a small group experience (max 4), so you’ll get lots of personal attention. Your guide can offer advice on how to get the best composition when framing your shots, and will also fill you in on the area’s rich cultural and natural history stories. This is about a half day tour that stops at several places along the way.

Trade the temperamental waves of the ocean for the calm waters of Bear Lake on this 3.5-hour kayak or canoe tour. Located just north of Seward, the salmon-run lake is also home to black and brown bears. Watch sockeye salmon make their way over the weir, or a low dam. Kids as young as three years old are welcome on this family-friendly outing. (Children six and under must ride in canoes.) See salmon wriggle and swim alongside your kayak or canoe. Hotel transport included.

First-time visitors to Tongass National Forest may find it intimidating to explore alone as it’s one of the United States’ largest national forests. Prebook this small-group hiking experience from Ketchikan and follow a 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) trail with a guide navigating the way. Along the way, see old-growth Sitka spruce trees and a forested lake nestled amidst the surrounding mountains.

Head into the Icy Straits on a private whale-watching tour. Keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales, Orcas, sea otters, and more. Your captain takes you to the best spots off Hoonah to spot these giant creatures. Relax onboard, sipping provided hot coffee or tea, and be ready to capture wildlife like bald eagles and sea lions.

This tour is off the beaten path and leaves the pavement and tourists behind for the more rugged mountain dirt roads in the backcountry of the Tongass National Forest, a local favorite drive. The tour is very rural and gains some scenic elevated views depending on weather conditions. We drive through some former logging sites as we explore the need for further conservation of our old-growth forests if we want to continue to breath clean air and if we want to fight climate change and protect one of the United States largest carbon sinks--the Tongass.

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water. You will experience a Dog Sledding Experience with Professional Mushers Guests work directly with experienced mushers and energetic sled dogs, with opportunities to ride or drive the sled themselves — depending on comfort level — for a truly immersive experience. Designed for Comfort, Ease, and Access Hotel pickup and drop-off, all necessary gear, and expert local guides are included. The logistics are handled so guests can fully focus on the experience.

This is a private, custom boat tour led by a lifelong Ketchikan resident who has spent decades boating in Misty Fjords. The tour typically includes New Eddystone Rock and numerous sites in Rudyerd Bay. Rudyerd Bay is a stunning fjord known for its massive granite cliffs and breathtaking waterfalls that drop thousands of feet. The tour also covers the history of Misty Fjords. We often see ancient pictographs and wildlife such as bears, birds, seals, Humpback Whales, and Orcas. As mentioned above, this is a custom tour. If your group wants to spend more time viewing something (like a pod of Killer Whales), we can do that. Your guide will keep you updated on any adjustments to the tour and its timing. The tour narrative will cover key highlights but will be more conversational in style. We aim to avoid overwhelming passengers with a constant stream of information. That said, guests are encouraged to ask as many questions as they like. You will find the Explorer to be very comfortable

Experience a unique Ketchikan wildlife cruise that combines breathtaking scenery, Alaska wildlife, and authentic local storytelling. Departing from Clover Pass Resort aboard our comfortable enclosed vessel, you'll cruise the protected waterways of the Inside Passage in search of whales, bald eagles, harbor seals, sea lions, porpoises, and other wildlife. As you travel through Southeast Alaska's stunning coastal landscapes, enjoy captivating stories from local Alaskans sharing tales of wildlife encounters, commercial fishing adventures, local legends, and life in the Last Frontier. Unlike traditional wildlife tours, Tales & Tides offers a deeper connection to Alaska's culture and people while providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and sightseeing. This unforgettable Ketchikan shore excursion combines wildlife, scenery, and authentic Alaska stories into one memorable experience.

The vibrant Inside Passage is one of the best places for spotting humpback whales in Alaska, and on this two-part adventure you not only travel up the passage on a small boat but also have the opportunity to kayak alongside the massive creatures. While most whale watching tours only include spotting whales from a distance, this intimate tour allows adventurous travelers to experience the whales up close.

Turn your Anchorage trip into a worry-free day of adventure into Alaskan nature with this private half-day tour. Picked up by your personal driver, you’ll head for the famous Turnagain Arm, driving down one of Alaska’s most famous scenic roads. You’ll spot wildlife and glaciers, get views of Chugach State Park, and—since this is your trip—spend your time as you choose.

Embark upon a traditional fishing tour of the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska. Try your hand at angling salmon, halibut or both in a small-group setting of 3-6 people. Invite the whole family and experience the action regardless of skill level. The captain will provide all required equipment for fishing and guide you through the marine waters to where you'll start catching fish on a 4- or 6-hour tour.

Enjoy a unique perspective on Alaskan nature on this day trip. Venture deep into the Alaskan wilderness to a protected wildlife site, which has the world's highest concentration of brown bears. This guided day trip to Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area includes a floatplane flight over Tongass National Forest and kayaking (available June 20 to July 20). The Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area issues a limited number of visitation permits, which need to be purchased separately from your tour operator.

Get out on the water in Ketchikan for a sportfishing charter, which is private for you and your party alone. The water is calm and protected, so you’ll feel safe and secure on the water. This is a great activity for the whole family. All of the fishing equipment is provided for you, so you just need to show up at the boat and be ready for some adventure on the water.

Enjoy aerial views of Alaska's natural beauty on a 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Seward. Fly over the massive Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay, and cross the mountains to Aialik Bay. You might see bears, whales, calving ice sheets, giant icebergs, and more as you explore the area around Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest by air.

Upon arrival to the platform, you will be at a prime vantage point to see Alaska’s REAL fisherman! Watch the true champions of the tour – the 5 species of salmon battling in the last part of their life, to arrive upstream to spawn. They are fighting not just the swift current but also the bears. See the black bears fattening up for winter, plunge into the rushing water with jaws wide, to eat the wild salmon heading upstream to spawn. Besides bears feeding, you are also likely to see Bald Eagles feeding on salmon scraps left over by the bears. The Highlights - Visit a World Class bear viewing facility. - A round trip floatplane flight over the Tongass National Forest is included. - Listen to a personalized flight narration – no recorded tracks - There is a high likelihood of seeing black bears, eagles and salmon. - Enjoy a nature walk of approximately ¼ mile round trip. - Be accompanied by an experienced Alaska Bear Guide. -Tour length is 3 hours with up to 45 minutes of flightseeing.

Observe bears in their natural habitat on a half-day tour by air from Ketchikan. Your pilot shares commentary via radio headset during the 40-minute scenic flight as you go over the Inside Passage to Prince of Wales Island. Land at Polk Inlet and visit the United States Forest Service bear-viewing platform, where your guide helps you get a close look at wild bears as they hunt for salmon along the creek. Includes scenic flight, guide, and pickup and drop-off from central Ketchikan.