Sightseeing Tours
Anchorage is the perfect base camp for Alaska Adventure!
Here are great examples for Anchorage tours and day trips that can be experienced from Anchorage within one day. Check the Handy Business Links for additional companies that offer Anchorage day trips and Alaska tours
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Denali National Park & Preserve in One Day - Talkeetna Aero Services
Includes round-trip air from Anchorage, a seat on the Denali Park Shuttle to Fish Creek, deluxe box lunch, and scenic flightseeing tour around Mount McKinley. Available May 21 - Sept. 15, 2006. Advanced reservations required. Contact (888) 733-2899 or (907) 733-2899. www.talkeetnaaero.com
Glacier Explorer - Alaska Railroad
Explore Spencer Lake in a modern version of an Alaska Native canoe. Paddle these sleek and elegant boats to the face of Spencer Glacier and even stop on shore for a short hike up to the glacier. Learn glaciology and enjoy the view of endless miles of ice all set among the glorious beauty of the Kenai Mountains. Deli-style lunch and raingear are provided. Available May 20 - Sept. 17, 2006. Contact (907) 265-2494 or (800) 544-0552. Visit www.AlaskaRailroad.com.
Artsy Shop & Walk
Salmon Berry Tours
This 90-minute guided walking tour visits renown Alaska art, craft, and gift shops in downtown Anchorage. Local art connoisseurs educate on the “Made in Alaska” and “Silver Hand” logos that ensure original Alaska products. Meet other travelers and locals, expand horizons and see more of Anchorage while increasing knowledge and luggage size. Departs twice daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., May - August, 2006. Contact (907) 278-3572 or (888) 878-3572. Visit www.salmonberrytours.com.
Mountain Bike Alaska
Alaska Backcountry Bike Tours
Amazing mountain bike adventures for all riding abilities. Tours originate and end in Anchorage and include an Alaska style lunch, souvenir water bottle and biking gear. Accommodation pick-up available. Available seven days a week from May 15 - Sept. 15, 2006. Contact (866) 354-2453 or (907) 746-5018 for advanced reservations, visit www.mountainbikealaska.com.
Restaurant Sampler Platter
Salmon Berry Tours
Alaskan cuisine is like none other, with endless fresh resources to tantalize the greatest menu planners in the world. Tour includes an appetizer-for-two at each location, fun discussion and some interesting Alaska history! Departs once daily, 4 p.m., May - August, 2006. Contact (907) 278-3572 or (888) 878-3572. Visit www.salmonberrytours.com.
Portage Glacier Cruise and Tour
Gray Line of Alaska
Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage, the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Lake and a close-up look at Portage Glacier from the decks of the mv Ptarmigan for, and a stop at Alyeska Ski Resort for an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska for outstanding views. Departs twice daily: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., from May 16 - Sept. 16, 2006. Contact (907) 277-5581 or (800) 478-6388, or visit graylinealaska.com.
Guided Anchorage Hiking Tours
Xtremely Alaska
Safe, fun, guided tours for any skill level to special locations in Anchorage. Hikes range from easy to moderately challenging. Morning and evening hikes available - five to six hours round trip. Transportation and water, snacks and lunch included. The 2006 hiking season begins June 6, 2006. Contact (907) 868-4098. Visit www.xtremelyalaska.com.
Anchorage Highlights Tour Gray Line of Alaska
Discover Anchorage’s historical points of interest and experience Alaska culture during this three-hour guided tour. Includes stops at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where traditional Alaska Native customs are displayed and five distinct lifestyles are depitcted through model village homes set around a lake. Departs: 8:30 a.m., daily from May 16 - Sept. 16, 2006. Contact (907) 277-5581 or (800) 478-6388. Visit graylinealaska.com.
Guided Anchorage Evening Birding Tours
Xtremely Alaska
Guided by an expert birder this evening birding tour takes guests to a number of birding locations within the Anchorage area. Tours offer short hikes and unique birding opportunities. Evening tour leaves downtown Anchorage at 5:30 p.m. daily, and lasts approximately four and a half hours. Transportation, snacks and bottle water included. Looking for a specific bird? Let guides know and they will help find it! The 2006 birding season begins May 1, 2006. Contact (907) 868-4098. Visit www.xtremelyalaska.com.
Glacier Discovery Train with Float Tour - Alaska Railroad
Ride the rails from Anchorage to Spencer Glacier and steal away on a gentle float tour among the icebergs at Spencer Lake, and down the Placer River. Deli-style lunch is included. Reservations required. Available May 20 - Sept. 17, 2006. Contact (907) 265-2494 or (800) 544-0552, or visit www.AlaskaRailroad.com.
