Anchorage

Anchorage Day Trips, Tours & Outdoor Adventures

Anchorage is the starting point for many Alaska vacations and tours. With a wide selection of day tours, easy to access to tour excursions and outdoor activities, the city of Anchorage is the perfect anchor for your trip to Alaska.

Located on Cook Inlet and surrounded by mountains and wilderness, the city of Anchorage in Alaska is a unique combination of wilderness and modern city life. Alaska’s largest city with its trademark slogan “Big Wild Life” will treat you to a variety of museums, dining options, and the shopping you might expect in any medium sized U.S. city. What you might not expect in Anchorage are the 120 miles of recreational trails, an “urban” salmon fishing river, and a diversity of cultures – all on the edge of a spectacular mountain wilderness.

Find out what you can discover on a visit to Anchorage:

 

Browsing 33 Day Tours in Anchorage

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Turnagain Turnaround Tour

On this Anchorage day tour, travel with a small group along Turnagain Arm, one of the most scenic drives in Alaska. Your driver will pick you up from your Anchorage hotel and take you south along the Seward... Browse itinerary

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise from Anchorage

On this day trip from Anchorage, travel to Seward, Alaska, early morning by motorcoach, then depart on a wildlife and glacier cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. This seacoast area in Southcentral Alaska is famous for its rich... Browse itinerary

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Matanuska Glacier Hiking Out of Anchorage

Depart Anchorage by van for an Alaska glacier adventure beginning with a narrated 100-mile drive north through the scenic Matanuska Susitna Valley on your way to Matanuska Glacier. Photo stops will be made along the way to capture... Browse itinerary

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Anchorage City Food and Sightseeing Tour

This half-day sightseeing and culinary tour takes you to different areas including the Anchorage Midtown area, South Anchorage and Spenard. Along the way visiting different sights, you will also try delicious food, sweet treats and drinks at locally-owned... Browse itinerary

Katmai and Brooks Falls Bear Viewing

Fly from Anchorage to one of Alaska’s most famous bear viewing destinations, Katmai National Park and Brooks Falls!  Depart Anchorage early on a scheduled flight to King Salmon (approximately 1.5 hours).  On arrival, a local representative will transfer... Browse itinerary

Chinitna Bay Bear Viewing

Depart from Anchorage by wheeled plane for a 90-minute scenic flight southwest over Cook Inlet toward the Chigmit Mountains. Enjoy spectacular views of the Alaska and Aleutian Mountain Ranges and two active volcanoes – Mt. Redoubt and Mt.... Browse itinerary

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Glacier and Wildlife Turnagain Arm Tour

Enjoy the intimacy of a small group on an Anchorage day tour as you travel along the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the country. A professional Alaska tour guide will... Browse itinerary

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Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise from Anchorage

This full-day Alaska glacier cruise adventure in Prince William Sound begins with a coach transfer from Anchorage to Whittier. Whittier is the gateway to beautiful Prince William Sound, home to large glaciers and wildlife and one of Alaska’s... Browse itinerary

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Summer Valley & Forest Guided Hike from Anchorage

Enjoy a guided hiking tour from Anchorage to experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park’s fondest, glaciated, and forested valleys.  Your Alaska hiking guide will host you on a walk along the glorious Eagle... Browse itinerary

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Anchorage Downtown Walking Food and History Tour

Immerse yourself in Anchorage’s fascinating culture and cuisine. Led by an engaging professional guide, this fun Alaska culinary tour will give you a unique insight into the food scene of Alaska’s most populous city. You will explore the heart of... Browse itinerary

Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing (Half Day)

Depart Anchorage on a half-day bear viewing trip to Redoubt Bay Lodge. Redoubt Bay is one of the most straightforward and accessible locations for bear viewing from Anchorage. You will travel by seaplane for a one-hour flight along... Browse itinerary

Glacier Discovery Rail and Raft Trip

This Anchorage day tour starts with a southbound tour aboard the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery train—the 3.5-hour train ride tours along Cook Inlet’s scenic Turnagin Arm and the Chugach National Forest.   On arrival at Spencer Glacier, the Alaska... Browse itinerary

Bears, Trains & Icebergs from Anchorage

On this entertaining and outdoorsy Anchorage day trip, you depart on the Alaska Railroad in the morning for a 2-hour ride to Portage.  Upon arrival at Portage, a van will pick you up to transfer you to the... Browse itinerary

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Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour from Anchorage

Early in the morning, depart on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Spencer Glacier. Here, your adventure begins. You will spend about 3-4 hours at Spencer Glacier. You will kayak around impressive icebergs and up close to the... Browse itinerary

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Alpine Classic Guided Hike from Anchorage

This classic “Alpine Classic” guided Alaska hiking tour is the ideal Anchorage day trip for active adventurers, featuring hearty athletic challenges, rewarding sights, and a lasting payoff. You and your Alaska hiking guide will experience the thrill of... Browse itinerary

Glacier & Wildlife Flightseeing Tour

Enjoy a day tour from Anchorage with flightseeing from Lake Hood over the majestic Chugach State Park! You will soar above the expansive Knik or Triumvirate Glacier on your flight, rimmed with spectacular hanging ice formations. With a... Browse itinerary

Discover Denali Flightseeing

This scenic flight from Anchorage to Denali National Park takes you within six miles of the 20,320 ft—Denali summit, North America’s tallest mountain. Fly by float plane, plane on skis, or even wheels (depending on lake / ice... Browse itinerary

Prince William Sound Glacier Flightseeing with Landing

This Anchorage day trip takes you flightseeing by float plane over one of Alaska’s most scenic marine landscapes, Prince William Sound. Prince William Sound is a magnificent region with over fifteen thousand square miles of fjords and inlets,... Browse itinerary

Bear Viewing Flight to Lake Clark from Anchorage

Enjoy a bear viewing day tour from Anchorage to Lake Clark National Park via seaplane. An Alaska experience of a lifetime! Depart from Lake Hood Floatplane Airport in Anchorage and fly southwest over Cook Inlet toward the Chigmit... Browse itinerary

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Anchorage & Cook Inlet Sunset Photo Safari

This day tour from Anchorage is an Alaska photo tour that is fun for casual camera operators and avid photographers alike! This 4-hour tour departs from downtown Anchorage, takes place in the evening, and is a great way... Browse itinerary

Glacier & Wildlife Flightseeing with Lakeside Landing

Enjoy an Anchorage day trip and a flightseeing tour of the majestic Chugach State Park!  On this flight, you will travel over the expansive Knik or Triumvirate Glacier, rimmed with spectacular hanging glaciers.  The birds eye view showcases... Browse itinerary

Fly-Out Guided Fly Fishing from Anchorage

This Anchorage day trip lets anglers experience guided fly fishing in Alaska, a fishermen’s dream trip! Enjoy the experience of fighting silver salmon, feisty trout, and grayling without the crowds (depending on the season). From Anchorage, travel in... Browse itinerary

Fly-Out Guided Spin Fishing from Anchorage

This Anchorage fishing trip gives you the true Alaska spin/tackle fishing experience! Enjoy the challenge of fighting silver salmon, feisty trout, and grayling without the crowds (depending on the season). From Anchorage, travel in a floatplane to a... Browse itinerary

Anchorage Winter Photo Safari

If you’re going to be in Anchorage this winter, a photography day tour is a fun experience for amateur to avid photographers alike to learn about Anchorage’s many attractions! This 4-hour sightseeing tour with your camera is a... Browse itinerary

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Winter Turnagain Turnaround Day Tour

Take a small group Winter tour from Anchorage on this guided bus tour along Cook Inlet’s Turnagain Arm, one of the most scenic drives in Alaska. Your driver will pick you up from your Anchorage hotel and take... Browse itinerary

Anchorage Dog Sledding Tour

This Anchorage day tour puts you in the Alaska dog sledding driving seat. After a scenic drive north to Talkeetna and dog mushing country, you will arrive at an Iditarod champion sled dog kennel and get an introduction... Browse itinerary

Anchorage Aurora Quest Tour

This aurora borealis photo tour from Anchorage is designed to maximize fun and opportunity for those fascinated with Alaska’s northern lights. The 6-8 hour tour to photograph the aurora’s lightshows will begin with a pick you up at... Browse itinerary

Glacier Discovery Train and Guided Walk

This Anchorage day trip departs in the morning on the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery train for a 3.5-hour ride along Cook Inlet’s spectacular Turnagain Arm to Spencer Glacier in the Chugach National Forest.  Upon arrival at Spencer Lake,... Browse itinerary

Iditarod Starting Line Event

On this day tour from Anchorage, experience the official start of the world-famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Every year hundreds of people line the streets of Willow Lake just north of Anchorage for the start of this iconic... Browse itinerary

Anchorage Dog Sledding Tour in the Fall

Today’s adventure starts with a scenic drive north from Anchorage to dog mushing country! After arriving at the kennel in Talkeetna, you will get an introduction to mushing your team and then help harness the dogs before setting... Browse itinerary

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