Though it is a young city by most standards - it was
founded in 1915 - Anchorage has a rich and fascinating
history. Anchorage began as a tent city to house
Alaska Railroad workers. Soon, entrepreneurs flocked
to the area to provide services to the railroad
workers, their families and others immigrants to the
area. The city grew and was finally incorporated in
1920. The next big event was the Good Friday
Earthquake which occurred on March 27, 1964. The
earthquake was the largest ever recorded in North
America, registering 9.2 on the Richter Scale.
Anchorage was only 80 miles from the epicenter of the
earthquake, resulting in millions of dollars of damage
to the city. A photo display in the Sunshine Plaza on
4th Avenue depicts the damage to Anchorage and other
communities in south-central Alaska. Thanks to a
beautification program begun in the 1980s, Anchorage
is now surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails and
dotted with attractive parks.
Prices
listed include all taxes and fees!
ANCHORAGE
CITY TOUR & PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISE
Tour 1
$108 adult, $54 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: approx. 10 hours. Departure Time: 8:30am
from the Anchorage Hilton and Westmark hotels.
Daily
departures:
May 16 - September 16, 2008.
PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISE ONLY
Tour 2
$29 adult, $15 child
(2-12 years)
Enjoy a cruise through the iceberg-dotted
waters of Portage Lake on the MV
Ptarmigan. Watch for huge chunks of
ice to break away and crash into the lake as
you cruise within 300 yards of massive Portage
Glacier. A representative of the U.S.
Forest Service narrates the cruise. Tour
departs from Portage, approx. 50 miles south
of Anchorage.
Duration: approx. 1 hour.
Departure times: 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm,
3:00 pm, 4:30 pm.
Daily
departures:
May 16 - September 16,
2008.
ANCHORAGE CITY TOUR & NATIVE HERITAGE
CENTER
Tour 3
$48 adult, $24 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:
approx. 3 hours. Departure Time:
8:30 am from the Anchorage Hilton and Westmark
hotels.
Daily departures:
May 16 - September 16, 2008.
DENALI DAY TRIP
PACKAGE
Tour 9
$495 adult, $295 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 round trip air
from Anchorage with scenic fly-by of Mt. McKinley, a 6-8 hour National Park
Service bus tour into Denali,
transfers in Denali, and a box lunch.
Duration: approx. 12 hours, including
flight time.
Departure Time: 7am. Daily departures:
May 24 - September 13, 2008.
*For children under 5, parents need to bring
own car seat.
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.
Duration: approx. 9 hours including
transfers.
Departure time: 10am. Daily departures:
May 17- Sept 14, 2008.
PRINCE
WILLIAM SOUND - 26 GLACIER CRUISE
Tour 7
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. 4.5 hours. Daily departures:
May 1 - September 30, 2008.
-
Cruise with round trip transfers from Anchorage
via bus (depart 11am, return 7:30pm):
$201 adult, $116
child (2-11 years)
-
Cruise with round trip transfers from Anchorage
via train (depart 10am, return 9:15pm;
available May 17 - September 14,
2008):
$225 adult, $128 child
(2-11 years)
-
Cruise only from Whittier (depart 1pm):
$151 adult, $91 child (2-11 years)
KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL
PARK CRUISE Tour
6
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 3 -
October 6, 2008.
-
Cruise with round trip transfers from Anchorage
via train (depart 6:45am, return 10:15pm).
Available May 10 - September 15, 2008:
$257 adult,
$133 child (2-11 years), $9 infant (0-1
year)
-
Cruise with train transfer
Anchorage to Seward and bus transfer
Seward to Anchorage (depart 6:45am, return
9pm). Available May 17 - September 14,
2008:
$272 adult, $141
child (2-11 years), $37 infant (0-1 year)
Cruise only from
Seward (departs
8am, 11:30am, 3pm). From May 3 - 31, and after September 7,
departs at 11:30am only:
$147 adult, $78 child
(2-11 years), $9 infant (0-1 year)
GLACIER
DOG MUSHING, HIKING,
CLIMBING & ATV TOURS in nearby
Girdwood
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.
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for more information on tours offered.
EKLUTNA LAKE ATV TOUR
Tour 35
4-hr
Tour from Eklutna Lake trailhead: $185 per person (ages 16
and up)**
2nd rider (sharing an ATV): $110 per
person (ages 8 and up)
** minimum of 2 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.
Tour duration: 4 hours. Departure times:
10am, 2pm (subject to change).
Departures: Sunday through Wednesday ONLY, May 15 - September
15, 2008.
HORSEBACK RIDING IN ANCHORAGE
Tour
5
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:
$95 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.
$155 person
Daily departures: May - October
2008.
REDOUBT BAY BEAR VIEWING
Tour
16
$569 per person
(2 person
minimum required)
Your
adventure begins from Lake Hood seaplane base with a
scenic flight across Cook Inlet to the foothills of the
Aleutian Mountains. The
plane will land on the lake near the rustic, wooden
Redoubt Bay Lodge, where your guide will greet your for
your tour. You will travel by boat to the best locations
for spotting bears. From the safety of the boat, you will
be able to get close to the bears for viewing and
photography. Various Alaska bird species such as the Tulc
goose and Trumpeter swans are also found along this
coastal area. Enjoy your tour as your guide discusses life
on the last frontier, where wild animals still roam
freely, sometimes just yards from the front door. Tour
includes roundtrip float plane flight Anchorage to
Redoubt Bay, guided bear viewing and homemade lunch.
Morning and afternoon departures available.
Duration: approx. 6 hours including 2 hours
total flying time.
Departure Times: 8am, 12pm. Daily
departures: June 1 - August 31, 2008 with July
to mid August being the most reliable times
KATMAI NATIONAL PARK / BROOKS
FALLS BEAR
VIEWING
Tour 17
$599 per person
The world's most famous bear viewing site! Watch as
brown bears catch salmon on Brooks Falls. Depart Anchorage aboard a wheeled plane
for an approx. 1 hour and 20 minute flight to King Salmon or Kulik. On arrival in King Salmon or Kulik, a local
representative will transfer you directly to a
seaplane for an approx. 20 minute flight to Brooks Camp. After a short
safety briefing on bears by a park ranger, you are
free to enjoy the nature preserve. Viewing platforms
are connected by walking trails and are strategically
placed for commanding views of brown bear activity.
Rangers are based at platforms and on trails to
provide information, safety and to rotate viewing
groups during busy periods. In the late afternoon you
will return to King Salmon, where you will have time for
dinner before departing for Anchorage. Tour includes
roundtrip flight Anchorage to Brooks and park fees.
Departure Time: approx. 7:30am (returns at
approx. 9pm)
Daily departures: June 1 - September 18, 2008.
Refund Policy:
Day
tours to Katmai National Park are non-refundable,
even if
flights between King Salmon and Brooks are cancelled
due to weather. However, flights between Anchorage
and King Salmon/Brooks Camp are generally very
reliable in any weather.
LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK BEAR
VIEWING / ALASKA HOMESTEAD LODGE
Tour 18
$1416 per person (2
people traveling) $1031 per person (3
people traveling) $839 per person
(4 people traveling)
Depart from Anchorage on a short flight to Kenai, where you will
transfer to a bush plane for a 30 minute scenic flight across
Cook Inlet to Homestead Lodge, located in the foothills of the
Aleutian Range. After landing on a remote beach, you will have 6
to 7 hours of guided bear viewing. Relax in the specially
designed wagon while your experienced guide drives you through
the park to the best viewing locations. Watch the bears as they
graze in the meadows or fish along the shore. Return flight to
Kenai this evening, where you will connect with a flight to
Anchorage. Tour includes:
roundtrip flights from Anchorage via Kenai, guided bear viewing and lunch.
Departure time: 7:45am
Duration: approx. 11.5 hours including flying time.
Daily departures: May 15
- September 15, 2008 with July through mid-August being the most
reliable times.
Refund Policy:
Cancellations made less than 30 days
prior to the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of the
full payment. All cancellations, including weather
cancellations, are subject to a 10% administrative fee.
BEAR
VIEWING FLIGHT SAFARI Tour
14
$764 per person
Depart from the Lake Hood seaplane base and fly over
glaciers, volcanoes and the vast coastal region where
the giant bears roam. With several hours of flight time
allocated to the safari, you will be inspired by
Alaska's vast and rugged wilderness. Flying over lower
Cook Inlet, the tour route will take you along the
shores of Katmai National Park & Preserve to Brooks
Falls. About 6 hours will be spent exploring the park
and watching bears. This bear watching flight safari offers a great
adventure for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. Tour
includes: roundtrip flights from Anchorage, picnic style
lunch and park fee.
Departure Time: 8am
Duration: approx. 10 - 12 hours, including 4 hours
total flight time. Daily departures: June 1 -
August 31, 2008 with July to mid August being the most
reliable times.
PRINCE WILLIAM
SOUND FLIGHT SEEING Tour
11
$310
per person (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 bowhead 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 hours
Daily departures: May 15 - October 15,
2008 (dates may vary depending on weather
conditions)
MT.
McKINLEY FLIGHT SEEING
Tour 12
$345 per person
This scenic flight takes you within six miles of
McKinley's 20,320 ft. summit. Fly from Anchorage over the foothills of
Denali to view the entire length of the Ruth Glacier,
the Great Gorge and the massive south face of McKinley,
where you may spot climbers headed to the summit. Make a
photo-stop landing on a remote lake before returning to
Anchorage. This is a truly spectacular way to get
up-close to "The Great One!"
Duration: approx. 3 hours. Daily departures:
Year round.
FLY-OUT
GUIDED FISHING
Tour 13
$435 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: June 1 - August 31,
2008.
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 Soldotna. From here you will depart
on a fishing charter on the Kenai River, known for some
of the best fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. You will
spend about 4.5 to 5 hours on the fishing charter.
Tour
includes: transfers from/to Anchorage, guide, fishing gear
and license,
and lunch. King Salmon stamps are not
included.
Departure Time: approx. 8am (returns at
approx. 8pm).
Duration: approx. 12 hours including transfers.
Daily departures: May 15 - September 15, 2008.
ARCTIC
EXCURSIONS - BARROW
Tour 209
$729 per person
Fly 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle
to Barrow, the northernmost point on the continent and
Alaska's largest Eskimo village. This excursion provides
insight into the ancient Inupiat Eskimo culture and
subsistence lifestyle of the Arctic. Whaling,
sealing, and other traditions are introduced.
Overnight option also available ($769 per person, based
on double) and
includes one night accommodation at the Top of the World
Hotel, located within easy walking distance of the
Arctic Ocean!
Daily departures:
May 15 - September 15, 2008.
Important:
Barrow packages have very limited availability
this year due to limited seat allotments. Please
let us know if your tour dates are flexible when
you make your reservation request. We can
also customize tours using somewhat higher air
fares if desired, please inquiry for a custom
quote if your dates are not available.
A DAY IN NOME
Tour 206
$499 per person
Fly from Anchorage to Nome aboard Alaska Airlines. Your tour
begins upon arrival with a brief orientation about the
interesting
history of this frontier town. Dog sledding is an integral part
of Nome's history.
Experience
first-hand the thrill and challenge of dog mushing with a
detailed demonstration by a veteran Iditarod musher. Next, travel to the
Creek Mining Station for gold panning. Keep a watchful eye on
your pan - whatever you find, you get to keep! Before returning
to Anchorage, stop in the local shops to purchase unique gifts.
Daily departures: May 15 - September 15, 2008.
