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About AnchorageVisit Anchorage, Alaska's Largest City Alaska

Located on Cook Inlet and surrounded by mountains and wilderness, Anchorage is a unique combination of a wilderness and modern city life. You will find a variety of museums, shows, and shopping, as well as wilderness trails, urban fishing, and Alaska Native culture.

Anchorage is known as the City of Lights and Flowers and is surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails and dotted with attractive parks. It is also known for the ubiquitous moose that show up in parks, yards, and even the McDonald's drive-thru window.  With a wide selection of hotels, restaurants, and activities, Anchorage is the starting point for most Alaska visits. From Broadway shows and gourmet meals to a bicycle ride along Cook Inlet, Anchorage truly offers something for everyone!

 

Prices listed include all taxes and fees

 

 


Glaciers line the mountains of Prince William Sound

 

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND - 26 GLACIER CRUISE Tour 7 Recommended for families  Accessible Tour
This full-day adventure begins with a transfer to Whittier from downtown Anchorage (or in Girdwood) via coach or rail. On arrival in Whittier board a high-speed catamaran for your cruise through Prince William Sound. Watch for sea otters, whales and birds as you travel through glacier-filled College and Harrimann Fjords. This tour provides an excellent opportunity to witness glacier calving. Enjoy a hot lunch on board.

Cruise Duration: approx. 5 hours.

Daily departures: May 7, 8, 9 and May 14 – September 20, 2010.

  • Cruise with round trip transfers from Anchorage via bus (departs 9:30am or 10:30am, return 7:30pm or 8:30pm):
    $206 adult, $121 child (2-11 years)

  • Cruise with round trip transfers from Anchorage via train (departs 10am, return 9:15pm; available May 15 - September 13):
    $236 adult, $136 child (2-11 years)

  • Cruise only from Whittier (departs 12:30pm or 1:15pm): 
    $156 adult, $96 child (2-11 years)

 

KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK CRUISE Tour 6 Recommended for families  Accessible Tour
Departs early morning from Anchorage to Seward.  At 11:30 am, depart on a wildlife and glacier cruise into the Kenai Fjords National Park. This area is famous for its rich marine wildlife, beautiful fjords, stunning coastal landscapes and numerous glaciers. Keep watch for Stellar sea lions, puffins, harbor seals, sea otters and birds; you may even see a whale or bald eagle! Stop at either Aialik or Holgate glacier for a chance to witness glacier calving. Return to Anchorage this evening. Includes deli-style lunch.

Cruise Duration: 6 hours.
Daily departures: May 15 - Sept 30, 2010.

  • Cruise with roundtrip train (standard service) from Anchorage (depart 6:45am, return 10:15pm). Available May 15 to September 12:   
    $280 adult, $142 child (2-11 years), $5 infant (0-1 year) UPGRADE TO THE DOME TRAIN! $110 additional per adult, $51 additional per child roundtrip

  • Cruise with train transfer Anchorage to Seward and bus transfer Seward to Anchorage (depart 6:45am, return 9pm). Available May 17 - September 12:
    $301 adult, $153 child (2-11 years), $38 infant (0-1 year) UPGRADE TO THE DOME TRAIN! $55 additional per adult, $28 additional per child one way

  • Cruise only from Seward (departs 11:30am):
    $161 adult, $83 child (2-11 years), $5 infants (0-1 year)

 

DENALI DAY TRIP PACKAGE Denali is a short flight from AnchorageTour 9
$595 adult, $425 child 2-10 years*
(4 person minimum required)

Depart from Anchorage's Merrill Field and fly 75 minutes to Denali National Park. As you approach and circle Mt. McKinley, watch for climbers on their way to the summit. After landing, you will board a bus for your park tour. Your driver will assist you in spotting wildlife along the road and answer questions about the park and its resources. The return flight to Anchorage offers a different perspective of the area. Tour includes roundtrip air from Anchorage with scenic fly-by of Mt. McKinley, a 6-8 hour bus tour into Denali, transfers in Denali, and a box lunch.

Duration: approx. 13.5 hours, including flight time.

Departure Time: 6:50am
Daily departures:
May 20 - September 10, 2010.

*For children under 5, parents need to bring own car seat.


 

Experience the thrill of touring by floatplane!DISCOVER MT. MCKINLEY FLIGHT SEEING Tour 12A
$375 per person
(2 person minimum required)
This scenic flight takes you within six miles of McKinley's 20,320 ft. summit. Fly by floatplane from Anchorage's Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane airport. Aerially tour over the foothills of Denali to view the entire length of the Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge and the massive south face of McKinley. This is a truly spectacular way to get up-close to "The Great One!" A lake landing inside Denali National Park provides an opportunity for photos of the remote wilderness. Transfers to local hotels are provided.
Duration:
3 hours.
Daily Departures: 2010, Year round. Tour is weather dependent.



PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND FLIGHT SEEING Tour 11
$335 per person - 2.5-hour tour

$375 per person - 3-hour tour with remote landing

(2 person minimum required)
Prince William Sound is a magnificent region with over fifteen thousand square miles of fjords and inlets, dozens of tidewater glaciers and rugged mountain peaks. The Sound's clear sea waters produce rich marine life. Watch for humpback or killer whales, seals, eagles, otters and black bear. Make a photo-stop landing at a secluded cove. As an option, extend your tour by one-half hour and see Columbia Glacier, Prince William Sound's largest tidewater glacier. Then fly to Glacier Island to view sea lions sunning themselves on the rocky coastline.

Duration: 2.5 or 3 hours
Daily departures:
May 15 - October 15, 2010 (dates may vary depending on weather conditions)


 

Knik Glacier Flightseeing - Photo courtesy of Barbara OrioliKNIK GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING TOUR Tour 12B
$235 per person - 1.5 hours
$285 per person
- 2 hours with lake landing
(2 person minimum required)
Tour the majestic Chugach State Park on a narrated floatplane flight. You will travel over the expansive Knik Glacier rimmed with spectacular hanging glaciers. Sense the motion of the ice and see how it has shaped the land, then fly over the Colony Glacier to Lake George where it spills into the winding Knik Glacier Gorge. Look for moose, Dall sheep, and other wildlife as you fly over pristine lakes and past snow capped mountains. Choose in advance to include a photo stop at a remote lake to experience the area up close (2 hour tour).Duration: 1.5  or 2 hours.
Daily Departures: 2010, Year round. Tour is weather dependent.

 

 

REDOUBT BAY BEAR VIEWING Tour 16
Fly by floatplane across Cook Inlet to the foothills of the Aleutian Mountains. A guide will take you in a boat to search for both black and brown bears, where you will be able to get close to the bears for viewing and photography. CLICK HERE for more details.

Duration: 6 hours including 2 hours total flying time.Many excellent bear viewing sites are accessible from Anchorage

Departure Times: 8am, 12pm.
Daily departures:
June 1 - August 31, 2009 with July to mid August being the most reliable times.
 

 

KATMAI NATIONAL PARK / BROOKS FALLS BEAR VIEWING Tour 17
Fly from Anchorage to the world's most famous bear viewing site! Watch as brown bears catch salmon from atop Brooks Falls. You'll spend six to seven hours in Katmai National Park viewing the bears from platforms and hiking trails. CLICK HERE for more details.
Duration: approx. 14 hours 

Departure Time: approx. 7:30am.
Daily departures: June 1 - September 18, 2009, with the most reliable times being June 25 to July 25 and September 1 to 10.

 

BEAR VIEWING FLIGHT SAFARI Tour 14
Fly over glaciers, volcanoes and the vast coastal region where the giant bears roam. Land at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. Watch as brown bears catch salmon jumping up the waterfall. CLICK HERE for more details.
Duration: approx. 10 - 12 hours, including 4 hours total flight time.
Departure Time:
8am
Daily departures:
June 25 - September 30, 2009.

 

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BARROW - TOP OF THE WORLD Tour 209Alaska is rich in local Native culture
Fly to the northernmost point in the US and Alaska's largest Eskimo village. This excursion provides insight into the ancient Inupiat Eskimo culture and subsistence lifestyle, as well as a chance to touch the Arctic Ocean. CLICK HERE for more details.

Duration: approx. 17 hours

Departure Time: approx. 6am
Daily departures:
May 15 - September 15, 2009.

Note: This tour is NON-REFUNDABLE if cancelled due to weather. The BerkelyCare travel insurance offered on AlaskaTours.com does NOT cover weather cancellations for this tour. If you are interested in travel insurance to cover this tour, please contact us.

 
 

A DAY IN NOME Tour 206
Fly to Nome, an historic gold mining community on the Bering Sea. Tour the city, learn to pan for gold, and watch a sled dog demonstration. Nome is the end of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and has a rich dog sledding history. CLICK HERE for more details.

Duration: approx. 12 hours

Departure Time: approx. 11am
Daily departures:
May 15 - September 15, 2009.

Note: This tour is NON-REFUNDABLE if cancelled due to weather. The BerkelyCare travel insurance offered on AlaskaTours.com does NOT cover weather cancellations for this tour. If you are interested in travel insurance to cover this tour, please contact us.

 

 

GLACIER DOG MUSHING, HIKING & CLIMBING TOURS in nearby Girdwood Recommended for active travelers

39 miles south of Anchorage, in the Chugach Mountain range, is the picturesque resort town of Girdwood. The area offers unique tours such as dog sledding on a glacier, hiking through a rainforest, rock and ice climbing, and ATV tours. CLICK HERE for more information on tours offered.

 
 

EKLUTNA LAKE ATV TOUR  Tour 35 Recommended for active travelers
4-hr Tour from Eklutna Lake trailhead: $185 per person (ages 16 and up)**
2nd rider (sharing an ATV): $120 per person (ages 8 and up)
** minimum of 4 adults required!

The Eklutna ATV Tour takes you into the heart of the Chugach Range and begins just 50 minutes north of Anchorage. Ride the shoreline of beautiful Eklutna Lake for eight miles. After crossing the East Fork Bridge, you will pass Serenity Waterfall and follow the Eklutna River to the base of the "Mitre" towering more than 5,000 feet above. From here you can take the one mile hike to view Eklutna Glacier or just relax and search the mountain meadows for the mountain goats and Dall sheep that call this rugged area home.
Safety and raingear is provided. Please bring and wear your own boots for this tour!  Minimum 16 years old to operate an ATV.

Duration: 4 hours.
Departure times:
10am, 2pm (subject to change).
Departures:
Sunday through Wednesday ONLY, May 15 - September 15, 2010. 

 
 

HORSEBACK RIDING IN ANCHORAGE Tour 5 Recommended for active travelers
Enjoy guided horseback rides in some of Anchorage's closest nature, the Chugach Mountains or Ruth Arcand Park. Whether it's gentle and easy or fast-paced, the guided rides take you through an enchanting forest roamed by moose, bears, lynx, coyote, migrating birds, eagles and hawks.
Please note:
transfers from Anchorage are NOT included.

Choose from the following:

Tour 5A - 2 hour Trail Ride with hot meal: $ person

Tour 5B - 4 hour Mountain Trail Ride with packed lunch. Please note, the 4 hour tour is on uneven terrain and is best suited to riders with prior experience. $ person

Departure time: various.

Daily departures: June 1 - September 20, 2009.

 
 

CHUGACH STATE PARK HIKING Tour 8 Recommended for active travelers

Half-day: $89 per adult, $69 per child (7-10 years) (2 adult minimum required)

Full-day: $120 per adult, $99 per child (7-10 years) (2 person minimum required)
Explore the wilderness trails of Chugach State Park. The park offers a variety of trails to suit your interests, including easy wooded paths and strenuous mountain hikes with views. Your naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna, which can include moose, marmots, eagles, and other local species. No experience necessary.

Important information: Ages 7 and up. This trip operates in ALL weather conditions! You will be asked to fill out a waiver form before departing on this tour.
Duration:
Half-day is 2 to 4 hours, full-day is 6 to 8 hours.
Departure times: 8am (both tours) and 6pm (half-day only).
Daily departures:
May 15 - September 15, 2010.

 
 

GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN with FLOAT TRIP Tour 4 Recommended for active travelers
$202 adult, $151 child (5-11 years)
Depart on the Alaska Railroad to Spencer Glacier in the remote Chugach Mountains. Then board your raft for a gentle float among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River. You will return to Anchorage by scheduled motorcoach. Tour includes services of professional guides, raingear, rubber boots, and deli-lunch. Please provide your shoe sizes when booking this tour.

Duration: 9 hours (approx. 3.5 hours train, 2 hours rafting, 1.5 hours motorcoach).
Departure time:
10am.
Daily departures:
June 1 - Sept 12, 2010.

 

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ANCHORAGE CITY TOUR & PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISE Tour 1 Accessible Tour
$119 adult, $60 child (2-12 years)
Enjoy a deluxe narrated bus tour of Alaska's largest city. During the tour, you will visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Here you can experience the rich heritage of Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups through engaging storytelling, authentic native song and dance, and artist demonstrations. The tour continues south of Anchorage, along Turnagain Arm, on the way to the Alyeska Resort and Portage Glacier. Visit the Alyeska Resort, where you will have time for lunch and a ride on the tram to the top of Mt. Alyeska (not included). Take an unforgettable cruise to the face of Portage Glacier.

Duration: 10 hours.

Departure Time: 8:30am from the Anchorage Hilton and Westmark hotels. 

Daily departures: May 14 - September 12, 2010.


 

PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISE AND TURNAGAIN ARM TOUR FROM ANCHORAGE Tour 2 Accessible Tour
$79 adult, $40 child (2-12 years)

You will be driven in a deluxe motorcoach for a tour of the scenic areas south of Anchorage. Look for Dall Sheep and beluga whales along Turnagain Arm on your way to the Alyeska Resort. During your visit to the resort, you will have time for lunch and a ride on the tram to the top of Mt. Alyeska (not included). Afterwards, take an unforgettable 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake right up to the face of Portage Glacier. Watch for chunks of ice to calve into the water with a splash! You will be driven back to downtown Anchorage.

Duration: 7 hours. 

Departure Time: 9am and 12pm from the Anchorage Hilton and Westmark hotels.

Daily departures: May 14 - September 18, 2010.


 

ANCHORAGE CITY TOUR & NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER Tour 3 Accessible Tour
$49 adult, $25 child (2-12 years) ***

Explore Anchorage's historical points of interests and visit the spectacular Alaska Native Heritage Center. Learn about the rich heritage of Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups while walking through native village settings representing the five regions of Alaska. Experience Alaska native culture firsthand through engaging storytelling, authentic native song and dance, and artist demonstrations.

Duration: 3 hours.

Departure Time: 8:30 am from the Anchorage Hilton and Westmark hotels.

Daily departures: May 4 - September 15, 2010.

*** we are happy to sell this excursion in conjunction with one of our tour packages or at least 3 other excursions.

 

 

FLY-OUT GUIDED FISHING Tour 13
Spin
fishing: $495 per person  (2 person minimum required)

Fly fishing: $545 per person  (2 person minimum required)
From Anchorage, travel in a floatplane to a remote lake or stream for some of the world's best fishing. From fighting king and silver salmon, to feisty trout and grayling, you will experience the action without the crowds! Tour includes: guide services, gear, lunch, and local transfers. Fishing license and tags are NOT included.

Duration: approx. 10 hours including flight time.

Departure Time: approx. 7:30am (return approx. 5:30pm).
Daily departures:
May 15 - September 30, 2010.

 

DAY FISHING FROM ANCHORAGE ON THE KENAI RIVER Tour 15

$304 per person
Early in the morning, you will be picked up in Anchorage and transferred to Sterling. From here you will depart on a drift boat for fishing on the Kenai River, known for some of the best fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. You will have 4.5 to 5 hours of fishing for Silver, King, Sockeye or Pink salmon (species vary by season).

Tour includes: transfers from/to Anchorage*, guide, fishing gear and license, and lunch. King Salmon stamps are not included. * Pick up offered from the Hilton, Millennium, and Holiday Inn Express.

Duration: 12 hours including transfers.

Departure Time: 8am.
Daily departures:
May 21 - September 15, 2010.

 


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