From solo travelers to large family groups, booking a tour is easy. Led by Alaskans who know where to go, you’ll be taken to the best locations and get an education in the process. The hard part comes when you have to narrow down the long list of options.
Kids and adults love the glacier and wildlife cruises. You’ll head out on a comfortable boat with a knowledgeable guide pointing out the important sites and wildlife. Or learn what it takes to put together a sled dog team and try your hand at mushing. You may find that being behind an eager dog team is harder than it looks.
If you’re looking to spend time in the backcountry, try a kayak, ATV or snow machine tour. A few instructions and the whole group is off for a day of adventure. You can see glaciers, waterfalls, rivers and wildlife. Some tours have the option of lasting multiple days with all the necessary gear and meals included.
For an extra special experience with Alaska wildlife, check out behind-the-scenes tours offered by the Alaska Zoo, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and the Alaska SeaLife Center. Start the tour by learning about what the animals eat and how it’s prepared. Then get up close with a porcupine, feed a puffin or howl with the wolves. You’ll also find out about the facilities’ conservation efforts.
Interested in the history of Anchorage? Take a narrated sightseeing trip of Alaska’s largest city. You’ll stop at Anchorage’s historical points of interest, learn about the native cultures that call the area home, and visit the Anchorage Museums vast collection of Alaska art and artifacts.
So, allow someone else to do the planning and driving. By choosing a tour you will be able to sit back, enjoy the sites and make the memories without all the worry.
