Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Anchorage, AK

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Prop your feet up or pedal to your heart’s desire, our 14 passenger pedal vehicle can power itself and has a four-person bench in the rear, so it’s perfect for most ages and abilities. Let us take you on an unforgettable tour of downtown Anchorage! Meet Alaskans and visitors alike while sightseeing and enjoying local food and beverages (alcohol for 21+) you bring or pick up along the way. Operating all day, our experiences range from enjoying the morning sunshine and sights with a local coffee and baked good in hand, to eatery hopping (kids love ice cream stops), to brewery, wine and bar crawls. Expect fun for everyone and a tour guide well-versed in the downtown hot spots and all things Anchorage culture and history.

A mystery tour? What does that even mean?! Do you want to experience some of the most “off-the-beaten-path” locations the Anchorage area has to offer? Then this tour is for you! Let your knowledgeable “Tour Guide to the Wild Side” take you on the most unexpected adventure you’ll find in Anchorage. Experience beautiful drives to secret glacier views or unexpected trails to cascading waterfalls. Why stick to the rivers and lakes you’re used to when you can experience something new? We never quite know where we’re going until we know where you’ve been, so we can always guarantee that you’ll see something you’ve never seen! With no group minimum, its a great opportunity for solo travelers! You won’t get a rehearsed speech, but you will get a guide that feels like a friend and a tour customized to the needs and desires of everyone participating. Our mission is to convey our love of Alaska to you, by showing you our personal favorite places that will take your breath away!

This trip will be focused on wildlife and landscape. It offers some of the most amazing views of Alaska. There is no disappointments on this trip as you will return home with those ultimate photographs of a lifetime!

This experience, is carefully designed to showcase some of the best sights, flavors, and wildlife encounters Alaska has to offer—all in one unforgettable day. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive along the Seward Highway, known as one of the most beautiful drives in Alaska. Along the way, we make scenic stops with opportunities to spot Dall sheep, moose, beluga whales, bald eagles and more The highlight is a visit to the Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit sanctuary for orphaned and injured native Alaskan animals. This center offers meaningful, up-close encounters with bears, moose, caribou, musk oxen, and more in a spacious, natural setting focused on conservation and education. Also included is a visit Girdwood, where lunch is served from a rotating lineup of high-quality local food trucks stationed at Girdwood Brewery. There, you'll also have the option to enjoy a curated beer tasting featuring small-batch Alaskan craft brews—a perfect taste of the local scene.

Start your tour with a pick up from your hotel location with one of Alaska's top rated guides. First experience one of Alaska’s most breathtaking drives down the Seward Hwy and Turnagain Arm with a few sightseeing stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point. We will then arrive in the Portage Valley making stops at Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier and boarding the M/V Ptarmigan for an hour long cruise on Portage Lake viewing multiple surrounding glaciers and majestic landscapes with the main focus on Portage Glacier. We will make an optional lunch stop after the cruise and before heading to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Once we arrive at the Wildlife Center you will be guided through the 200 acre facility where you're guaranteed to see Alaska’s land mammals in their natural habitats and much more! We will then take the drive back and make one last stop at Falls Creek before your drop off at your desired destination in Anchorage.

Enjoy a 4 hour tour from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Terminal. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Turnagain Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass from the Indigenous people who first lived there, to Russian fur traders to the discovery of gold, coal, and oil. This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center. Pick up times: 11:30 Downtown Anchorage - (939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501) Hotel Captain Cook 12:00 Anchorage Airport - Baggage Claim level outside door #1 in the courtyard by the large red semicircles.

After we pick you up From your hotel in Anchorage downtown you will enjoy traveling between the beautiful mountains of the Kenai peninsula and the Chugach state park along the Seward highway and the Turnagain arm in the comfort of our vehicles, relax and enjoy this amazing route from Anchorage Downtown to the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal.

Witness the Matanuska Glacier at sunset, as golden light illuminates the ice, creating a magical scene.

Embark on a scenic journey along the Turnagain Arm. View breathtaking Scenery, keeping a lookout for Beluga whales, Dall Sheep, Bald Eagles, and the occasional bear! Learn about the local ecosystem and local wildlife from your experienced tour guide, as they drive along the inlet. You will arrive at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to visit and learn about the many local wildlife that have been rescued. Lastly, enjoy a scenic drive through Portage Valley and view these beautiful glaciers and Salmon streams. Enjoy round-trip transportation from Anchorage. Learn about local wildlife and ecosystems. Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, to see and learn about local Alaskan wildlife. Drive-thru parts Portage Valley. A walk in the rainforest.

This 6 to 7 hour Bear Viewing and Airplane Adventure will be the highlight of your Alaska experience. You'll fly to the Lake Clark National Park with your guide/pilot in a small group to watch bears. Enroute you’ll see some of the most wild of Alaska country including, mountains, glaciers, tundra, and volcanoes. After landing in the Park you’ll spend literally hours viewing these amazing animals in their natural habitat. A shore side lunch will round out this incredible trip of a lifetime!

Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle River trail system where boreal forests, and salmon spawning streams are found. This trail network also hosts the renowned "Crow Pass", which is part of the historic Iditarod trail system once used by dog sleds and mushers. Afterwards, we meander over to iconic Barbara Falls, where you can hike right up to the base of the falls! If you're ready for a wilderness valley adventure, join us! • Experience hiking in Chugach State Park's Eagle River trail system, and Barbara Falls! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await! • Learn about Alaska's boreal forests and glaciated valleys from a skilled naturalist. • Opportunity for wildlife viewing including, salmon, bear, moose and birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack.

How to get to Denali National Park? There’s no finer way to arrive than aboard Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, the Denali Star. Passengers especially appreciate the panoramic views, as on a clear day the route offers incredible views of the train’s namesake peak: Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. We recommend that passengers made advance reservations for accommodations at the Park, as it is not possible to get to and from Denali from Anchorage by rail in the same day. A return rail journey from Denali to Anchorage may be booked separately for a subsequent day. 

Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridge lines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be amazed! Alpine trekking is an incredibly unique way to see the landscape. You can see endless miles of mountainous terrain. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away! Plus, once you're on top, the terrain can be fairly flat, making the trekking a truly enjoyable experience. During the tour, we may see moose, bear, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and a variety of small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. There are also plenty of birds to gaze at like bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays. This is one of our favorite ways to experience Alaska and the Chugach State Park.

Get ready for a fish-tastic adventure on the Salmon Express! Starting at the Log Cabin Visitor Center, this journey offers both guided and self-guided experiences with two exciting stops to explore. ● Discover the Hatchery: Take a self-guided tour of the 141,000-square-foot facility and learn how over 4 million sport fish are raised each year. Explore the grounds and watch salmon navigating their way up the creek to the waterfall. ● Ship Creek Experience: Feel the excitement as anglers reel in salmon from Ship Creek! Watch fishermen clean their catch, rent gear to test your luck. Visit the Ulu Factory to see traditional knives made, and more. This adventure concludes back to our Visitor Center with memorable stories, newfound knowledge, and perhaps a souvenir. Scenic Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of Anchorage’s stunning landscapes. Mountains, rivers, and perhaps wildlife sightings! Interactive Experiences: Engage with hands-on exhibits Perfect for all ages.

A local guide will take you on a leisurely bike ride along beautiful Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, beginning at Kincaid Park. Experience the beauty of the Cook Inlet, watch for moose and learn about the history and events that shaped Anchorage!

Our Alaska Wildlife Tours are led by experienced, naturalist guides who are knowledgeable not only about the wildlife but also about local culture, ecology, and conservation efforts. Their personal storytelling and in-depth knowledge can make a huge difference. Our intimate small-groups offer a more personalized, in-depth tour experience, allowing guests better access to guides and a more peaceful environment for spotting wildlife.

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.

Take our breathtaking ride down the Seward Highway to view awe-inspiring stops along Turnagain Arm. On this tour you will visit highlights such as Beluga Point with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and chances of seeing Beluga Whales and Dahl Sheep, Portage Valley with a stop at Explorer Glacier w/walk in rainforest, Turnagain Art Gallery to view life size chainsaw carvings and Potter Marsh a scenic wildlife refuge where you will walk the scenic boardwalk to view wild birds, spawning salmon and a chance at seeing moose. Alaska’s Seward Highway climbs over mountain passes where you’re surrounded by jaw-dropping views of jagged peaks, rain forests, crystal lakes and the Pacific Ocean. This highway truly is, a photographer’s dream. Potter Marsh marks the end of city views and the beginning of wilderness—it’s absolutely a “birder’s” paradise! While driving along this road, we stop at many opportunities with ample time to take in the breathtaking views that will make your soul sing.

Immerse yourself in the city that combines Alaska’s mesmerizing beauty, convenient urban comforts, and captivating arts and culture while learning about the traditional homelands of the Dena’ina Athabascan people on this 3 hour tour. See where Anchorage began along the banks of Ship Creek and how those humble beginnings grew into the largest city in Alaska. At the Alaska Native Heritage Center, you will have time to explore and learn about Alaska’s Indigenous People. Tour the exhibits inside the center and be sure to take a walk around the lake and to see the different types of housing that Native Alaskans used. See cultural demonstrations of storytelling, singing, dancing, and Native Games. After exploring the Native Heritage Center, you will take the short trip back downtown.

Step aboard Anchorage Trolley’s Deluxe City Tour for a one-of-a-kind adventure that goes far beyond sightseeing. Over the course of 1.5 to 2 hours, you’ll cover 20 miles of Anchorage’s most iconic landmarks, but what sets this tour apart is the storytelling that brings the city to life. Our dynamic guides don’t just recite facts—they share captivating tales of Alaska’s rich history from past to present. At key stops, hop off the trolley with your guide to experience Anchorage up close: Earthquake Park: Explore the landscape shaped by the 1964 earthquake. Lake Hood: See floatplanes take off and land on the water. Ship Creek: Watch anglers and salmon in action. Point Woronzof: take in stunning, panoramic views of Anchorage and capture those picture-perfect moments. Each stop offers a fresh perspective on the city's beauty and history!