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WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE & GLACIER EXPERIENCE

Wildlife tour

11 am - Year Round
3 pm - June-Aug

What to Expect

  • Beluga Point
  • Many Waterfalls
  • Wildlife Center
  • Chugach Rain Forest
  • Ring of Glaciers
  • Portage Lake
Bears & Glaciers in one excursion!

Expert guides will lead you safely into the wilderness of Anchorage. We will visit stunning areas of alpine-meadows and Alaska rainforest, with amazing glacial lakes that are surrounded by an abundance of waterfalls from glaciers that form, the Ring of Glaciers.. Home to the 'Ring of Glaciers'.

We follow no schedule or route, this tour is lead by the wind and our desire for adventure. We take a rode trip south, away from Anchorage where we quickly enter the wilderness.

Glacier Cruise Ride ADD - One Hour Cruise Ride, during Summer!

GLACIER HIKING ADVENTURE

Epic Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier

Departs Daily 8 am

Boots-to-ground excitement

  • City Tour
  • Knik Arm
  • City of Palmer
  • Mountain Tops

Boots-to-ground excitement. Walk on one of the largest glacier near Anchorage. Be guided safely by trained experts. Walk, touch and enjoy the exhilarating hike using professional safety gear. You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation so you feel comfortable walking and navigating on this wonderous blue ice. We depart early morning from Anchorage and drive northbound.
Driving a scenic mountainous area of the Matanuska Valley. Wildlife viewing is high as we enter those deep wilderness areas of Anchorage.

DOG SLEDDING

Closed for Spring, Opens August 2025

4X Iditarod Champs Training Compound

Departs Daily 8 am.

Boots-to-ground excitement

  • City Tour
  • Knik Arm
  • City of Palmer
  • Mountain Tops

Ride with the Wind. Pure dog power is what this activity offers. Visit the base camp where Martin Buser, four-time Iditarod Dog Sledding Champion trains his dog teams.
Be lead safely by experts, the main lead-dog. You'll be outfitted with a safety orientation so you feel comfort. We depart early morning from Anchorage and drive northbound.
Driving a scenic mountainous area of the Matanuska Valley. Wildlife viewing is high as we enter those deep wilderness areas of Anchorage.

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e-BIKING WILDERNESS TRAILS OF ANCHORAGE

eBike tour

TWO Departures
10am & 1 pm.

Sights include:

  • Earthquake Park
  • Westchester Lagoons
  • Point Woronzof
  • Point Campbell
  • Mt. Susitna
  • Mt. Spur Volcano
  • Fire Island & Cook Inlet

Kick back or chase the adventure on these electronic bikes. We'll outfit you with an eBike, helmet, fresh riding gloves and a safety orientation so you feel comfortable on this wonderous ride. We ride along the scenic coastal ways of the Tony Knowles trails. Wildlife viewing is high as we enter those deep wilderness areas of Anchorage.

HIKING BELUGA POINT

Amazing Views

Beluga Point hike

Departs Daily 8:00 am.

Activity includes:

  • City Tour of Anchorage
  • Sightseeing along Turnagain Arm
  • Beluga Point stop and experience
  • Chugach Mountain Range views
  • Kenai Penninsula views
  • Wildlife Refuge visit

Limited time in Alaska? Bucket list hike: Beluga Point! Explore 10,000-year-old history on stunning trails. Witness vibrant scenery, and maybe spot Belugas! Adventure & reflection, packed into one unforgettable hike! Book your spot now – don't miss out!

HISTORIC CITY TOUR of Anchorage

Wilderness and Historic Sites

City tour animation

Departs Daily 11 am.

Sights include:

  • University of Alaska
  • Hilltop Ski area
  • Flat-Top views
  • Cook-Inlet

Dive into Anchorage like a true local! Explore all four corners, witness where city ends and wilderness explodes, and hunt for moose and bears! This is real Alaska! Don't just dream it, live it! Check our available dates NOW!

CULTURAL EXCURSION

The Story of this Land

Cultural tour

Departs Daily 11 am.

Sights include:

  • City Tour
  • Knik Arm views
  • Eklutna Village with walk
  • St. Nicholas Church
  • Amazing Mountain views

Immerse yourself in Alaska's culture. Join us for a warm understanding of those first people of the Dena'ina area. This journey includes a City Tour of Anchorage and travels outside its city limits. Don't miss as we take a road trip north to the tribal village community of Eklutna. Once there we stop for a visit and walk through the historic site of St Nicholas Church--as in Santa Claus! St Nicholas features a cemetery with colorful and unique, Spirit Houses. A fusion of tribal traditions with Russian Catholic Church teachings.

AURORA LIGHT CHASE

A Night of Enchantment

Aurora tour

Variable Departure:
10+ pm.
September - April 10

$175.00 | 4 Hours Closed for Spring 2025

The Aurora Borealis is an amazing wonder that you can experience while in Anchorage. This excursion departs at 10 pm as we travel northbound from downtown into the remote and darkness of Matanuska Valley. Once there we hunt, chase and look for the northern lights to entertain us. Join us as we comfortably guide you to the best light show in the world.

About Cruise Port Excursions

PORT WHITTIER

Wilderness, Wildlife & Ring of Glacier Experience

Whittier tour

Departs 10 am.

Coordinated with Port of Call Dates and Debarkation Schedules

Sights include:

  • Whittier Township Tour
  • Historic Harbor & Marine Highway
  • Alaska Rail System with Walking Tunnel
  • City Hall and Cannery Area
  • Passage through the Anton Anderson Tunnel
  • Admission: Chugach National Park
  • and Alaska Wildlife and Conservation Center

Enjoy your Port of Call in Whittier, Alaska. Traveler's throughout the world have chosen our activities as the best way to enjoy wilderness, wildlife and glaciers that begins in Whittier. We visit Whittier as well as head to the Alaska Wilderness Wildlife Conservation Center. Includes sightseeing at the Ring of Glaciers of Glacier Valley.

PORT HOMER

Wilderness, Wildlife & Nature Walk

Homer tour

Departs 10 am.

Coordinated with Port of Call Dates and Tendering Schedules

Sights include:

  • Greater Homer Sightseeing
  • Harbor & Spit Area
  • Baycrest Overlook Point
  • Historic Old Town Homer
  • Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Center
  • Bishop's Beach and boardwalks
  • Skyline Drive Viewpoint of Kachemack Bay

Enjoy your Port of Call in Homer, Alaska. We visit Homer and its amazing trails and beaches. We provide a easy walk through the Beluga Lake hiking area and includes sightseeing at Bishop Beach.

FOR PRIVATE, Family, Groups and Luxury

Contact Us with Your Dates and Group Size

Build the Perfect Vacation

Curated Vacation Experiences

We Work With All Travel Planners & Professionals

Amazing Options:

  • Denali on Rails
  • Whale Watching
  • Helicopter Flights
  • Glacier Landings by Plane
  • Deep/Fresh Fishing
  • 4x4 and more
  • Let's Talk Over Your Plans
TBD | 1-5 Days

Escape summer crowds in Anchorage with personalized private tours. Curated for discerning travelers and families craving intimacy and minimal inconveniences. Revel in the pristine wilderness and personalized pace. All while bypassing mass tourism hussle and bussle.

Let Us Know Your Dates and Plans


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WHERE WE MEET

Wilderness - Glacier - City - Hiking - Cultural

DENA'INA CONVENTION CENTER

600 W 7th Avenue

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A Few Blocks from Hotel Captain Cook, Westmark Anchorage Hotel, Hilton Anchorage, Marriott Anchorage and Four Points by Sheraton

We provide modern and well santitized Passenger Vans and or Motor Coach Buses

WHERE WE MEET TO RIDE BIKES

eBike meeting point

eBike Alaska

2229 Spenard Rd.

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Military, First Responders, Nurses, Physicians, Teachers, Government and Flight Crews
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Gear advice

GEAR ADVICE

for Year Round Comfort

Winter gear

October - April temp -20 to +40

Insulated: Jacket; Boots; Gloves; Hat; Ear/Face Cover


Spring gear

May - June temp 40 to 60

Wind & Drizzle: Jacket; Hiking Boots; Cap


Summer gear

July - August temp 60 to 80

Wind & Drizzle: Jacket; Comfortable Shoes or Hiking Boots; Cap

Fall gear

September - October temp 40 to 65

Wind, Drizzle/Rain Insulated: Jacket; Hiking Boots; Gloves and Cap

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