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Chugach State Park Hiking Tour - Half Day - from Anchorage

Explore the wilderness trails of Chugach State Park! The park offers a variety of trails to suit your interests and ability, including easy wooded paths and strenuous mountain hikes with views. On your approx. 4 hour hike, our naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna, which can include moose, marmots, eagles, and other local species. No experience necessary. Tour includes: trekking pole, snack and transfers from most Anchorage hotels

NOTE: This trip operates in ALL weather conditions. There is a 2-person minimum for this tour to operate.  Participants must be at least 7 years old.

Required at time of booking:  Hotel information in Anchorage

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 10:00am (10:00H)
Duration: approx. 4 hours including transfers

Price: USD 89 per adult / USD 69 per child (7-11 years)

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Chugach State Park Hiking Tour - Full Day - from Anchorage

Get out of the city with an intimate hike through Anchorage's closest nature, the Chugach State Park! The park offers a variety of trails from easy wooded paths to strenuous mountain hikes with spectacular views of Anchorage and the surrounding mountain range. Your knowledgeable naturalist guide will point out and discuss the local flora and fauna and tailor the approx. 7 hour hike to your fitness level and general interests. They will also assist you in spotting wildlife such moose, marmots, eagles, and other local species (sightings not guaranteed!). No experience necessary. Tour includes: trekking pole, snack and local transfers to and from most Anchorage hotels

NOTE:  This trip operates in ALL weather conditions.  There is a 2-person minimum required for this tour to operate.  Participants must be at least 7 years old.

Required at time of booking: Hotel information in Anchorage

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 10:00am (10:00H)
Duration: 6-8 hours including transfers

Price: USD 120 per adult / USD 99 per child (7-11 years)

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Glacier Discovery Train and Float Trip from Anchorage

In the morning depart on the Alaska Railroad for a 3.5 hour ride to Spencer Glacier in the remote Chugach Mountains. Enjoy lunch before boarding your raft for a 2 hour gentle float among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River. This tour is great for families or those seeking a relaxing outdoor adventure! You will return to Anchorage around 19:00H by scheduled motorcoach. Tour includes: services of professional guides, raingear, rubber boots, and deli-lunch. Not included: Transfers to and from your hotel  (Tour departs from the Anchorage Railroad Station). 

Required at time of booking:  Please provide your shoe sizes when booking this tour.  Participants must be at least 5 years old.

Season: Daily departures June 5 - September 10, 2013
Departure Time: 9:45H
Duration: 9 hours

Price: USD 233 per adult / USD 172 per child (5-11 years)

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Glacier Discovery Train and Guided Hike from Anchorage

This morning depart on the Alaska Railroad for a 3.5 hour ride to Spencer Glacier in the remote Chugach Mountains. Then participate in a guided hike led by a US Forest Service Ranger. The ranger will lead a narrated walk to a viewing platform about 1.5 miles from the starting point (about 3 miles roundtrip). This low-impact gravel path offers benches and incredible scenic views along the way. You will return to Anchorage around 19:00H by scheduled motorcoach. Not Included: Transfers to and from your hotel and lunch, however meals can be purchase onboard the train (Tour departs from the Anchorage Railroad Station).

Season: Daily departures June 5 - September 10, 2013
Departure Time: 9:45H
Duration: 9 hours

Price: USD 109 per adult / USD 55 per child (6-11 years)

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Spencer Glacier Hike including train transfers from Anchorage

Enjoy a hike amongst beautiful scenery, blue icebergs and onto a majestic glacier. Arrive at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop aboard the Alaska Railroad. After a short van ride, hike about 2 miles of flat forest service trail to the edge of Spencer Glacier. Get outfitted with helmets and crampons. After a brief safety lesson and practice getting comfortable with the crampons, the group will venture out onto the glacier itself. About two hours will be spent exploring the glaciers features, including crevasses, ice caves, moulins, and more. Experienced glacier guides provide information on local wildlife, history and glaciology. Return to Anchorage by van and train. Tour includes: roundtrip train transportation from Anchorage, services of knowledgeable guides, use of helmets and crampons, and a deli style lunch. Not included: transfers in Anchorage (Tour departs from the Anchorage Railroad Station). 

NOTE: Participants must be physically capable of hiking up to 7 miles on potentially uneven terrain and must dress appropriately for all weather. There is a 2 person minimum for this tour to operate.  Minimum age limit of 13.

Season: Daily departures June 10 - Sept 15, 2013
Departure Time: 9:45 am
Duration: 12.5 hours

Price: USD 359 per person

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Spencer Glacier Ice Climbing Tour including train transfers from Anchorage

Enjoy the truly unique experience of ice climbing on a glacier. Arrive at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop aboard the Alaska Railroad. After a short 1 mile van ride to the edge of Spencer Lake, hike about 2 miles of flat forest service trail to the edge of Spencer Glacier. Get outfitted with helmets, crampons, and ice picks. After a brief safety lesson and practice getting comfortable with the equipment, the group will venture out onto the glacier itself. About two hours will be spent climbing ice walls near the edge of the glacier. Experienced glacier guides provide information on glaciology and techniques. Return by van and train. Tour Included: roundtrip train transfer from Girdwood, services of knowledgeable guides, use of climbing gear and a deli style lunch. Not included: transfers in Anchorage (Tour departs from the Anchorage Railroad Station)

NOTE: Participants must be physically capable of hiking up to 7 miles on potentially uneven terrain and must dress appropriately for all weather. There is a 3 person minimim for this tour to operate.  Minimum age limit 13.

Season: Daily departures June 10 - Sept 15, 2013
Departure Time: 9:45 am
Duration: 12.5 hours

Price: USD 399 per person

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Helicopter Adventure with Glacier Dogsled Tour including van transfers from Anchorage

After a 1-1.5 hour transfer (one way) from Anchorage you arrive at Knik River Lodge. From Knik River Lodge you will take a breathtaking 15-20 minute helicopter ride up to a glacier. After landing on the glacier, you will experience a dog sledding adventure that you will never forget. Meet an experienced Iditarod Musher who will teach you to mush your own dog sled team along one of the most scenic snow covered glaciers! (approx. 1 hour on the glacier).  Tour includes: Roundtrip transfer from Anchorage to Knik River Lodge, helicopter flight and dog sledding on a glacier.  Not included: transfers in Anchorage and meals. (Tour departs from designated Anchorage hotels only)

NOTE: Please note that there are 3 passenger seats in the helicopter. There are passenger weight limits because the overall weight of the helicopter with everything in it can only reach a certain amount. If your party is larger than 3 or if you exceed the overall weight limit, your party will be broken up and you will be on the glacier at different times.  There is a 2-person minimum required for this tour to operate. 

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information.

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 5, 2013 depending on weather
Departure Time: Morning/Afternoon (various times depending on weather and snow conditions)
Duration: 4-5 hours (including transfers to and from Anchorage)

Price: USD 573 per adult / USD 543 per child (2-11 years)

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