Top Anchorage Outdoor Activities - page 4

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.

Nowhere is more fun to play in the snow than in Alaska. With this guided tour, you’ll hop on a fat bike—wider tires make traveling through snow easy—hitting the 150-mile network of multi-use trails just outside Anchorage. Zooming (or meandering!) through the forest, you’ll get an adrenaline rush, time in nature, and fresh appreciation for winter in Alaska. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore the natural beauty of the Turnagain Arm, Portage Valley and city of Anchorage on a customized full-day private tour with an informative guide. You can ride a tram to the top of Mt Alyeska, explore the town of Girdwood, and gaze at the Portage Glacier on an optional cruise on Portage Lake. You'll also have the chance to view Alaska's majestic wildlife at scenic viewpoints.

If you've never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it's great for the mind and body during long periods of dark & cold. This tour holds plenty of opportunity for photos, and a comprehensive variety of the natural elements found in the boreal forests of Alaska, as well as a stop at a local waterfall. Sound like your style? • Hike along Chugach State Park's Eagle River and see ice-covered Barbara Falls! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await your camera! • Learn about Alaska's glaciated valleys and boreal forests from an experienced gude. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hare, voles, and porcupine! Join us on a classic Alaskan adventure today!

Explore the snow-covered wilderness of the Glen Alps in Chugach State Park on this private advanced snowshoe tour. Follow your naturalist guide through alpine meadows and hemlock forests, admire views of Anchorage Bowl, Cook Inlet, and glacial valleys, and watch for wildlife. Snowshoes provided, with gaiters, poles, and daypack available by request.

The Matanuska Glacier is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road, and offers the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. If you don't want to tackle the winter drive yourself, this guided tour can take you there and lead you on a trek across the ice.  Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

If you've already seen the sights, try this one-of-a-kind tour from Anchorage or Talkeetna, which is unlike any other. In the company of a skilled forager, you'll spend time hiking, foraging for wild greens, fungi and berries and cooking your freshly-foraged ingredients backcountry style. Enjoy an ancient activity while learning new skills.

This tour offers the thrill of using an e-bike, the scenery of mountains, forests and ocean, and presentations at works of public art. You will gain a better understanding of Alaska and of Anchorage through experiencing its art and natural beauty. The e-bike offers pedal-assist, making the pedaling near effortless. From this tour you will get to see a wide swath of the city...without breaking a sweat. Our tour offers a unique experience by combining the beauty of both nature and art. You'll get the historical and cultural information of a museum while surrounded by Anchorage's best scenery.

Get out and see for yourself how Alaska’s adventures don’t play by the Lower 48’s rules. On this private, guided tour, you’ll head to Chugach State Park—comparable to any national park in the country. Across seven hours of moderate-to-strenuous hiking, you’ll spot alpine lakes, wander along glacial rivers, climb craggy mountainsides, and follow as your guide pinpoints all that’s wild and wonderful in this untamed land.

Easily as beautiful as any national park, Chugach State Park is a must-see for any Alaskan visitor—and Barbara Falls is one of its crown jewels. In winter, the crowds dissipate and the cascade freezes up, making for an incredible winter-wonderland experience (and spectacular photos). Just minutes away from the trailhead, this experience is suitable for all hikers, children, and anyone who can bundle up and appreciate Alaska’s great outdoors.

From Anchorage, your day begins with a picturesque drive to the Sauderland Homestead & Alaska Zipline Adventure Park. Upon arrival, guests check in at either the horse barn or the zipline welcome center. The first activity runs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a delicious deli lunch served in a spacious clear-top tent with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountain ranges. After lunch, the second activity takes place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Throughout the day, specially designed hummers transport guests between tour locations and the lunch site, ensuring a seamless experience. No matter which activities you choose, your visit highlights the heart of a working ranch operation, carefully curated to showcase the incredible natural beauty and authentic Alaskan lifestyle. This expedition is designed to share the spirit of the Sauderland homestead and the surrounding wilderness with every guest.

If you're a first-time visitor or short on time, this small-group tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Anchorage and its modern culture. You'll make brief stops at sites including the Alaska Railroad Depot and Earthquake Park on your way to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (admission included) and the Portage Glacier, with a total duration of about 7 to 8 hours.

See the best of Alaska's backcountry from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure past mountains and over dramatic glacial features & braided rivers. Experience unobstructed, bird’s eye views of stunning mountain peaks, local wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain, iceberg filled lakes and the beauty that is unique to Alaska. Choose your flight path based on your bucket list items to see and let your pilot show you what you would be missing if you stayed on the ground. Look for wildlife and ask your pilot where their favorite secret spot is. After an hour flying in the chopper and you will have a new favorite mode of transport!

Explore Whittier’s highlights with this private tour and transfer package. After pickup at the Whittier Cruise Terminal, see popular sites including Portage Valley, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Bird Point, Beluga Point, and enjoy a tour of the city of Anchorage. At the end of the day, get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Soar over Alaska’s rugged peaks and pristine glaciers on a sightseeing flight that departs Girdwood to explore one of the most glaciated regions in North America. Ideal for photographers and nature enthusiasts, the aerial view displays Alaska’s vast landscapes in a way you can’t see on any other tour. Plus, the expansive views increase the chances of spotting wildlife in its natural habitat—from a safe distance.

Willow, Alaska is famed for its association with the Iditarod. This tour gives you a taste of life on the trail, without the hard work. At the family-owned and operated kennel, you'll meet the huskies and enjoy views of Denali as a musher leads your pack along private trails. The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible, welcoming a wider range of travelers.

This unique Alaskan experience is the only one of its kind offered in the Anchorage area.  Get out and enjoy the beauty of Alaska!  On a clear day we'll see as many as four mountain ranges in Southcentral Alaska, We'll spend our time on a small frozen lake in the Anchorage area.  Using the latest electric ice auger, guests can help drill through anywhere between 6 inches to 3 feet thick ice.  At times we'll see fish swimming below, either while looking through an 8-inch hole in the ice, or using technology to watch fish move below on sonar images on a depth finder.  At times we may fish with jigs or spoons, at other times, hooks, bait and a bobber.  We'll often see moose in the woods around town or at the edge of the lake.  Bald eagles often watch from the trees nearby, looking for a free meal.  Relax and enjoy the fishing, we'll take care of all the messy work and heavy lifting - except perhaps lifting the heaviest fish of the day from the water!

Embark on a captivating journey along the Turnagain Arm scenic drive, where opportunities to spot Dall sheep and Beluga whales abound. Capture stunning photographs as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Alaska's landscape. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to encounter and learn about remarkable Alaskan wildlife. Continue to Portage Glacier Lake for additional scenic views and potential surprise stops for lunch. Conclude your adventure with a delightful wine tasting experience back in Anchorage before returning to your hotel. - Scenic drive featuring potential wildlife sightings along Turnagain Arm - Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a close encounter with local wildlife - Photo opportunities at Portage Glacier Lake and surprise stops along the route - Tour duration is approximately 5-6 hours, with longer options for wildlife sightings

This is a combined local Anchorage history and ebike tour. The ebikes ensure a pleasant and relaxing ride covering a large swath of Anchorage city. You will be guided on a tour through Anchorage's history, from pre-colonization through the present era. Along the "way" we'll cover Anchorage's history as a tent city labor camp to the aviation hub to the military buildup in World War II and through the oil-boom of the 1980s. The bike tour will mostly be along Anchorage's scenic greenbelt trails, including the Coastal Trail. Our route also takes us through the Campbell Creek and Chester Creek bike paths, were moose sightings are common. Belugas and bear have also been sighted. All in all it's a fabulous way to spend a half-day in Anchorage, getting to know the city's history, enjoying a near-effortless ebike ride, and seeing the surrounding mountains and (with luck) seeing wildlife.

This tour is an immersive experience featuring beautiful trails. A break in the ride is given to appreciate Anchorage's coastline, complete with views of surrounding mountains. Wildlife, including moose, bears and beluga whales, cranes and swans are regularly sighted.

Explore the musk ox farm in Matanuska Valley on this small group tour from Anchorage. You’ll take a walk on the farm, learning about the history and importance of the animals and qiviut, its fine wool, as you go. You’ll have round-trip transfers from Anchorage, too, some lovely scenery along the way.

Experience Alaska’s winter landscapes without the stress of driving in snowy conditions on a small-group tour from Anchorage. Journey along Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where a relaxed walk takes you across the grounds and past various animals. Afterward, soak up sunset views on your return to Anchorage.

We are a guide owned & operated company, we live in AK. year round and love showing people our state! We love to fish but enjoy providing people with an incredible experience that is more than just chasing fish. From our hot homemade lunch to the companionship of our dogs on the trips adds to the already incredible fishing and wild places that AK. has to offer our guests. On your day on the ice with us you will learn how to ice fish in Alaska, you may see some moose or bald eagles and hear many a fishing tale from our seasoned and experienced guides.

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.