Anchorage’s day tour operators do the planning for you and offer a variety of options. No wheels? No problem, many Alaska tours include optional transportation to or from your hotel.
Select a glacier and wildlife cruise and enjoy a leisurely trip down the Seward Highway. Along the way the driver will stop at scenic viewpoints for photo opportunities and to point out mountain sheep or beluga whales. Then it’s on to Seward or Whittier for the cruise. On board the ship you’ll have more time to get to know the others while scanning the seas for whales, otters, puffins and other marine life.
Depending on the time of year you can fish the famous Kenai River or one of the other fish laden streams. Fishing guides provide all the gear and even a lesson on casting. Boats are small with only a few other people. After you reel in that prize catch, it’ll be cleaned and packaged for you to take back home.
Learn how to pan for gold with a trip to an active mine. The tour operator shows the technique for filling and swirling the pan and then lets you loose. A glint in the pan gives you the chance to yell “Gold!” If you’re not so lucky, you’ll still hear stories of Alaska’s early days and some of the characters that left their mark.
Some package tours include multiple stops and even last a couple of days. Your day trip can include hiking, biking, 4-wheeling, snowmbiling, dog sledding, rafting or kayaking with an experienced guide and you won’t have to find your way around. It’s a great way to enjoy Alaska’s great outdoors.
Others may delve into the unique perspectives of Anchorage. Discover Anchorage's fascinating roots, supernatural side, culinary highlights or what it's like to be an ice road trucker by joining a fun and memorable sightseeing tour.
In winter, get whisked away on a tour of the city. When night arrives you’ll head to a prime northern lights viewing spot. The next morning is all about dog sledding with a visit to a dog yard. You’ll get to hold the puppies, learn to hitch up a team and then take them for a spin.
No matter the trip chosen, you’ll have the chance to meet people and see some magnificent Alaska scenery. Bonds can be formed as you and others witness a calving glacier, experience the still morning on a river or reach the rocky mountain peak.
