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Deb_B, Sep 2026
A Perfect Day! Small Group. Good Guide and Close-Up Bear!
We took the Wildlife and Glaciers with a Walk in the Rainforest Tour, and it was the highlight of our time in Anchorage. With only six people in our group, the excursion felt like a private, personalized experience rather than a crowded commercial tour. Our guide and driver, Brian, was great. He was knowledgeable and kept us entertained. Brian shared local insights during the stunning drive down the Seward Highway. The itinerary was the perfect snapshot of Alaska's best features, but the highlight was visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. We got to see a large brown bear go for a swim in the river. He was so close to us that I was able to capture some incredible pictures using my cell phone. Between the close-up wildlife encounters, the coastal views at Beluga Point, and the beautiful, peaceful walk through the coastal rainforest in Portage Valley, this trip packs everything you want into a perfect half-day pace. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!
Stephanie_M, Sep 2026
One adult, one senior,...
One adult, one senior, late August. Had a great time. Loved our driver/guide Davis. He was very fun, knowledgeable and patient with all guests. Highlights were Beluga Point and the AWCC. Only concern was that our pickup time and details weren’t communicated until the morning of. I was very stressed the night before when I hadn’t heard anything from the company, afraid we had been overlooked or there had been a booking issue. Everything worked out and once we received the text from Davis that morning with details it went smoothly, but even a generic email a few days before letting us know to expect further instructions the morning of would have saved this over-planner a lot of anxiety. Now armed with the knowledge not to expect contact until the morning of, I would highly recommend this tour. It was a great way to explore the area and animals around Anchorage.
lori_f, Sep 2026
This was one of my...
This was one of my favorite tours. Saw reindeer farm. Ate in Palmer, then went to hatchers pass. Absolutely beautiful there. Would have liked to walk around abandoned mine, but we did not do that. Jeff our guide was ok, but I wasn’t a fan of his stories and dry sense of humor. Being from florida, I took offense to a story he told about a group from Florida in the past he had an experience with. Just felt he was labeling and judging all Floridians as ignorant.
Angela_P, Sep 2026
Great way to explore from the comfort of a smaller vehicle
Very relaxed experience (possibly because we were at end of season) that was very enjoyable. Boat ride was fun and awesome to be so close to the glacier. Exploring the conservancy by car and foot was a nice mix and stopping for photos along the drive was a welcome surprise. Scott was an excellent guide.
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Anchorage is surrounded by beauty and possibility on all sides (yes, even the water). Visitors here must carve out time to explore the city, as day trips from Anchorage are nearly endless—and endlessly tempting. Think glacier-viewing and climbing, catching the northern lights, walking through a rainforest, sighting bears and moose, and so much more. Nearby national parks also make great Anchorage day trips, as do quaint gold-rush towns and backcountry trails. If it involves spectacular nature, it’s possible in a day from Anchorage.