All Anchorage Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

1 hourFree Cancellation

UNTAMED - Northern Lights Sightseeing from Anchorage Alaska-4 hrs

2 hours 59 minutesFree Cancellation

Be awed by supersized glaciers and the hardy wildlife of the tundra on this full-day tour through the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Departing from Anchorage, drive along a scenic byway to the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, framed by the dramatic Chugach and Kenai mountain ranges. Cruise on the lake that laps against the ancient blue ice of Portage Glacier, stop for lunch at a cozy lodge, and get an up-close look at Alaskan wildlife such as caribou, musk ox, and lynk at a conservation center.

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Hop aboard a red trolley in downtown Anchorage during this deluxe city tour, focused on local culture and history. See top landmarks including Earthquake Park, Lake Hood Harbor, and the Alaska Railroad Depot. Get off the trolley at designated photo stops and ask your guide questions to learn more. Watch seaplanes land on Lake Hood and keep an eye out for wildlife like moose during the tour.

Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Destination You Don’t Want to Miss: Girdwood, Alaska We invite you to study Girdwood and see why it’s a destination not to miss! Let us be your premium transfer service from Anchorage Airport, downtown hotels, or our office at 509 W 3rd Avenue (across from the Hilton) directly to Alyeska Resort and Girdwood. Just 45 minutes south of Anchorage, this mountain town in Chugach State Park is surrounded by glaciers, waterfalls, rainforest, and towering peaks—an authentic Alaska experience you’ll never forget. Girdwood offers iconic Turnagain Arm scenery, year-round adventure from skiing to hiking, glaciers, wildlife, and a vibrant mountain-town culture with dining, breweries, art, and music. Take the time to explore Girdwood and discover why travelers consider it the heart of Alaska’s beauty and adventure. With the Girdwood Express, enjoy a scenic, stress-free ride—no rental car, parking, or winter driving worries. Shared-ride, advance purchase required; scheduling may vary.

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Alyeska/Girdwood Express

Nature lovers can spend the day exploring the Matanuska Glacier on a hiking tour that traverses the glacier’s picturesque terrain. Along the way, your guide teaches you about the dynamic glacial features including seracs, moulons, and crevasses. While it is easy to get views of the glacier on your own, a guided hike on the glacier itself provides a completely different perspective of the otherworldly landscape.

Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Transform your Seward-Anchorage transfer into yet another unforgettable Alaskan adventure. This intimate VIP tour—via luxury Mercedes Sprinter—showcases Alaska's finest: meet rescued wildlife at the Conservation Center, explore the majestic Byron Glacier, and spot Dall sheep at Beluga Point. Enjoy personalized guidance, optional lunch in Girdwood, and flexible drop-off, all while traveling in executive comfort.

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes without planning a complex route from Anchorage on your own. This group tour combines glacier views, mountain scenery, wildlife encounters, and historic stops into one well-rounded day through Chugach National Forest and beyond. Along the way, your guide shares local insight and photography tips to help you get more out of the experience and your photos.

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Make the most of the trip from Anchorage to the Whittier Cruise Terminal with a wildlife tour that takes you on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Portage Pass. Learn about the history of the area from your driver-guide then stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where injured and orphaned animals are rehabilitated. Your final stop is the cruise terminal in time for departure.

Anchorage to Whittier Wildlife Adventure

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear! On the way, you’ll get nonstop views of the dramatic Turnagain Arm—one of Alaska’s most-scenic drives—stopping at beautiful Beluga Point before getting dropped off directly at the conservation center. With a mission to save injured and imperiled wildlife, spend an hour visiting with lynx, bears, wolves, bald eagles, and more.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Express

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Escape the cruise crowds and experience authentic Alaska in one incredible day. On this small-group tour, you’ll journey from Anchorage—in luxury—to witness Byron Glacier's majesty with an easy, guided walk along the river. Then, you’ll get guaranteed wildlife encounters with bears, moose, and wolves at the Conservation Center. Local guides, hotel pickup, and thoughtful touches make this adventure effortless (and effortlessly unforgettable).

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

More Than a Glacier Hike — A Personalized Alaska Adventure What sets the tour apart is the experience beyond the glacier itself. Travel in a small group through the spectacular Matanuska Valley, enjoy amazing sceneries along the way, and experience the glacier at a relaxed pace without feeling rushed. Once on the Matanuska Glacier, join an experienced glacier guide to explore brilliant blue ice, fascinating formations, and the ever-changing glacial landscape. With personalized attention, plenty of time for photos, and a friendly local touch, we want you to experience Alaska — not simply visit it. Small group. More personal. More time to explore. More Alaska.

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hiking from Anchorage with Gear Included

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore the rugged wilderness around Anchorage, Alaska with the help of your expert guide on this private tour. Sit back and relax as you go straight from your hotel to a short tour of Anchorage then onto the scenic Glenn Highway. Visit a reindeer farm before heading up into the mountains to the stunning Hatcher Pass. Your day includes a stop in Palmer and a scenic nature stroll before returning to your hotel.

Hatcher Pass Views, Reindeer & Iditarod Dogs, Anchorage Pick Up

Hatcher Pass Views, Reindeer & Iditarod Dogs, Anchorage Pick Up

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Hit the road with the Alaska Self-Guided Bundle, including tours for Anchorage, Seward, Homer, and Denali. Cruise the Seward Highway for glacier views, coastal wildlife, and big mountain scenery, then follow the Sterling Highway through turquoise lakes and Kenai Peninsula towns to Homer. From Anchorage, head north on the Parks Highway via Eagle River, the Mat-Su Valley, and Talkeetna to Denali State Park and Denali National Park. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Alaska Road Trip: Anchorage, Seward, Homer & Denali Audio Tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in Southcentral Alaska, is 26 miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Alaska backcountry. Enjoy a once in a lifetime Glacier Plunge in the summer months at no additional cost! Approx. 40 mins flight time w/ 45 mins on glacier.

Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight-90 Mins-1 Landing-Anchorage Area

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Let an insider lead the way around Anchorage on this half-day, small-group tour of the city, featuring stops at must-see attractions including Ship Creek and Alaska Wild Berry Products. Gain a deeper understanding of local culture as you learn the history and folklore behind key Anchorage attractions. With both walking and driving components, you get to stretch your legs and rest. Sample reindeer sausage, smoked salmon, and other local treats.

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Set out on a nocturnal adventure in search of the elusive northern lights with this photography-focused tour departing from Anchorage. Get picked up at your hotel and go in search of the aurora borealis with a small group. Led by a professional photographer guide, learn new photography skills and gain insight into the science behind the aurora borealis. No photography experience is needed to join this tour.

Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Step onto the mesmerizing blue ice of Matanuska Glacier with this exhilarating 8-hour hiking adventure. Departing daily from Anchorage, this guided experience includes professional safety gear and expert instruction, ensuring that you navigate the glacier safely and comfortably. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Matanuska Valley while keeping an eye out for local wildlife as you trek through this stunning wilderness. Capture your journey with free digital photos, creating lasting memories of this unique Alaskan experience. - 8-hour guided glacier hiking adventure in Matanuska Valley - Professional safety gear provided for a secure hiking experience - Free digital photos included to remember your adventure - Suitable for all skill levels, including seniors and families

REMOTE - Glacier Hiking Adventure on Matanuska Glacier

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. On the cruise get ready to view one of the largest concentration of glaciers in Alaska. Weather, ice conditions and wildlife activity changes daily and our captains may adjust the route to provide the best cruise experience while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. We take pride in ensuring that your time with us is an enjoyable memory that becomes a favorite highlight of your Alaska vacation. We operate first-class catamarans. Due to their dual hull design, these powerful high-speed catamarans are extremely stable and able to smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and passages that lead us to the face of massive glaciers. By operating safely and efficiently, Phillips Cruises & Tours provides a comfortable cruise and our No Seasickness Guarantee assures nervous cruisers the confidence that they will enjoy our cruise without any unpleasant effects.

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown Anchorage, you'll embark on a scenic two-hour journey, driving through landscapes of towering mountains. Along the way, we'll stop at local eateries, offering you the chance to purchase lunch. Upon reaching the glacier, a seasoned guide will equip you with crampons, making glacier navigation safe and manageable. Then, an all-terrain vehicle will transport you to the glacier's base. Here, you'll set off on foot to explore the glacier's icy expanse, discovering fascinating ice formations and gaining insight into the glacier's natural history from your knowledgeable guide. After this unforgettable experience, we'll journey back to Anchorage, ensuring a comfortable drop-off in downtown. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, education, and scenic beauty, offering an in-depth encounter with one of Alaska's most impressive glaciers.

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

Emile_R, Sept 2026

Anchorage wildlife center, Turnagain Arm.

This was a relaxed tour. Ride a bit, get out and walk around a bit, look at scenery, back into van. Brooks was an excellent guide!! Ask for him!! Informative, fun and you can tell he loves his job!!! Wouldn’t do this again, unless it was with him!! In the last several days we have had at least 8 different tour guides. Brooks was by far the best!!! Set a high bar for the others to follow!!!

Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage

Tom_L, Sept 2026

The weather was not good,...

The weather was not good, rain, clouds and mist made it difficult to see many of the things they tried to show and discussed. That said, they did a good job trying to work with the weather conditions. The crew was very friendly and helpful. The best part was idling near the glacier waiting to ice to fall. While we did not see any ice drop, we did see a very small landslide. We will take a second trip next time we are in Anchorage.

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Brian_B, Sept 2026

Out in Alaska nature

Anna was our tour guide and did a terrific job on our six-hour tour going down south. We were lucky and had nice weather so got bonus view of Denali at the end. We were a small group of 5 and that made for plenty of room in the van and we were able to see many scenic spots and many animals so lots of photos. My sister and I did not take the cruise in Portage so Anna took us to a place where salmon were spawning. Overall, a very enjoyable tour with knowledgeable guide. Only suggestion would be to talk a little more about the history of the conservation location. We should of asked after walking, but we forgot.

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Carmen_M, Sept 2026

Road trip Adventure

Absolutely great day with our guide Dustin. Dustin extremely knowledgeable about route and was as very accommodating on stops since we were a small group of three people. Dustin spoke with a passion about the area and it was evident that he had passion for his work also.

Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight-90 Mins-1 Landing-Anchorage Area

Wendy_S, Sept 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Glacier Experience! ❄️🚁

What an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience! My husband and I did the Outbound Heli tour with Cedric, and we were thrilled to find out it would be just the two of us. It made the entire experience feel so personal. Cedric was an amazing pilot and guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful, especially helping me navigate the ice. He found a spectacular spot to land where we were able to explore a beautiful glacier pool. He even obliged my request to keep an eye out for bears and moose along the way! This was truly one of the most memorable experiences we’ve ever had. If you’re considering it, BOOK IT! You won’t be disappointed!

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

John_M, Sept 2026

Loved it

This was an incredible tour, Dustin was fun and shared his inside info about Alaska. Loved the hotel pick up, hike to small glacier and the wildlife center. He changed our timeline after the bears came out just as we were leaving to give us a great time viewing them. His lunch suggestion was great too. Wish we had more time in the area to do another tour! Thanks

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike from Anchorage with Gear Included

Terri_L, Aug 2026

Awesome experience!

An amazing experience! Best part of our stay in Anchorage. The day was well organized. From the pickup at our hotel through our guide on the glacier. On the glacier it was “where do I point my camera first!”. The experience of hiking on a glacier will be remembered forever.

Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

yu_L, Aug 2026

Worry free!!

I didn’t get the chance to go on the tour, my flight got cancelled and I wasn’t able to make it. I reached out to the operator less that 24 hours before my tour starts and explained the situation, the operator was super friendly and helpful, I got refunded. I’ll rebook my trip to Alaska and rebook with the same company for sure. Highly recommended!

Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

Kim_S, Aug 2026

A Perfect Introduction to Anchorage, Alaska!

We had the best time on a one-hour city tour with Alice as our guide! She made downtown Anchorage, Alaska come alive with fascinating history, local stories, and just the right amount of humor. The tour was fun, educational, and the perfect introduction to the area—but Alice is what made it truly worth every penny. Her knowledge was incredible, and her singing? Absolutely top-notch! 🎶 If you get the chance to tour with her, don’t miss it!

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Jane_Z, Jun 2026

The hike on the Matanuska...

The hike on the Matanuska Glacier was super fun. The two guides (Emory and Dominic) who took us were very knowledgeable and helpful when we had to cross a few truckier spots. The views are amazing but it is an active hike - not for anyone unsteady on their feet. The drive out there was beautiful and we had a fantastic driver - Rexy - who was professional, friendly and offered lots of great information and history of the area. All in all, it was a really great excursion and I would highly recommend making it part of your trip to this area of Alaska

Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA

Elizabeth_K, Jun 2026

Worth the money!

Words can’t describe how incredible this experience was! Aaron was a great pilot (and photographer) and took us to 3 amazing spots that we could not have gotten to on our own. We got to walk around in each location and decide how long we wanted to spend at each. We chose to spend most of our time on the glacier, which was a blast to walk around with spikes on our shoes. Bring a water bottle to drink some glacier water! I definitely think the value was worth the price. We were a couple in the helicopter alone with the pilot and each spot had no one there. Do it!!!