Day Tours & Excursions
Experience the Best of Alaska with Our Expertly Guided Tours
Anchorage Area Tours
Anchorage Highlights & Indigenous Heritage Tour
Duration
Approximately 4 hours
Departures
Daily, 9:00am / 1:00pm
Price
Adult $79.00 / Child $59.00 (Ages 3-17)
Discover Alaska’s largest city and its deep cultural roots on this perfect introduction to Anchorage. Your journey begins with a scenic city tour highlighting Anchorage’s development from a tent city along Ship Creek to the modern urban center it is today. Learn about the profound influence of the Dena’ina Athabascan people who have called this region home for thousands of years.
The highlight of your tour awaits at the acclaimed Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you’ll have approximately 90 minutes to immerse yourself in the traditions and practices of Alaska’s diverse indigenous cultures. Inside the Welcome House, witness captivating performances of traditional dance, music, and storytelling. Don’t miss the scenic walking trail around Lake Tiulana, where life-sized traditional dwellings represent the major cultural groups of Alaska.
This tour combines urban exploration with rich cultural insights, creating an ideal orientation for visitors to understand both contemporary Alaska and its indigenous heritage.
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Matanuska Valley & Farm Tour
Duration
8 hours
Departures
8:30am (May 15-Sept 15)
Price
Adult $99.00 / Child $89.00 (Ages 3-17)
Journey into Alaska’s agricultural heartland on this immersive day trip to the fertile Matanuska Valley. As you travel the scenic Glenn Highway, your knowledgeable driver-guide will share fascinating stories about Anchorage’s development and the historic New Deal-era Matanuska Colony Project that brought Midwestern farmers to this region in the 1930s.
Your first destination is the renowned Musk Ox Farm, where you’ll join a guided tour to meet these prehistoric “Ice Age” mammals that once roamed Alaska alongside woolly mammoths. Learn how these remarkable creatures survived the last ice age and how their incredibly warm qiviut wool is harvested sustainably.
Next, enjoy free time in the charming town of Palmer. Explore local shops, grab lunch at one of the quaint cafés, or visit the Palmer Visitor Center to learn more about the area’s unique agricultural heritage.
Your final stop brings you to the beloved Reindeer Farm, where you’ll have the unforgettable opportunity to hand-feed and pet these gentle animals. Beyond reindeer, the farm is home to moose, elk, bison, and other Alaskan animals that you can interact with in a safe environment.
This tour offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty, wildlife encounters, and insights into Alaska’s agricultural traditions.
Cruise Transfer Tours
Transform necessary transportation into unforgettable Alaskan experiences with our cruise transfer tours. These expertly designed excursions combine convenient transfers between cruise ports and Anchorage with sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and cultural experiences.
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Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer with Wildlife Adventure
Duration
4 hours
Departures
8:30am - Timed with cruise ship arrivals
Price
Adult $99.00 / Child $89.00 (Ages 3-17)
Begin your post-cruise journey with spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing. After meeting you at the Seward Cruise Terminal, your journey travels along the nationally recognized Seward Highway, with the dramatic shoreline of Turnagain Arm on one side and the towering Chugach Mountains on the other.
The highlight of your transfer is a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you’ll experience Alaska’s most magnificent animals up close in spacious, natural habitats. See brown and black bears, moose, muskoxen, wood bison, wolves, and many other native species in this 200-acre sanctuary.
You’ll arrive in Anchorage with convenient drop-offs at the airport, downtown hotels, or midtown accommodations.
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Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Transfer with Wildlife Adventure
Duration
3 hours
Departures
11:00am - Timed with cruise ship arrivals
Price
Adult $79.00 / Child $69.00 (Ages 3-17)
After disembarking your cruise ship in Whittier, begin your journey to Anchorage with passage through the remarkable Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel—an engineering marvel that serves as Whittier’s only land connection to the rest of Alaska. Your guide will share the compelling story of Whittier’s origins as a secret World War II military installation.
Traveling along the spectacularly scenic Seward Highway, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach Mountains before visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This wildlife sanctuary provides rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife while offering visitors unprecedented access to Alaska’s iconic animals.
Your journey concludes with comfortable transportation to your chosen destination in Anchorage—whether the airport or your downtown accommodation.
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Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer with Cultural Exploration
Duration
5 hours
Departures
8:30am - Timed with cruise ship arrivals
Price
Adult $89.00 / Child $79.00 (Ages 3-17)
Transform your post-cruise transfer into a rich cultural immersion! After navigating the historic Anton Anderson Tunnel from Whittier, your journey continues along Turnagain Arm with your guide sharing insights about the Dena’ina Athabascan people who have called this region home for thousands of years.
The highlight of your journey awaits at the acclaimed Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska’s premier cultural institution. During your approximately 90-minute visit, you’ll be immersed in the traditions, languages, and artistic expressions of Alaska’s diverse indigenous cultures spanning 10,000 years of history. Experience captivating performances, engage with cultural ambassadors, and explore the traditional village sites around Lake Tiulana.
Your cultural journey concludes with comfortable transportation to your chosen destination in Anchorage—whether the airport or your downtown accommodation.
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Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer with Wildlife Adventure
Duration
4 hours
Departures
11:00am - Timed with cruise ship departures
Price
Adult $99.00 / Child $89.00 (Ages 3-17)
Begin your cruise adventure with spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing. Your journey travels south from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway—designated as both a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road for its exceptional beauty.
The highlight of your journey is a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to see iconic Alaskan animals up-close, including massive brown and black bears, majestic wood bison, wolf packs, moose, caribou, and more.
After your wildlife experience, continue your scenic journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Kenai Peninsula, winding through Turnagain Pass and the towering Chugach Mountains before arriving at the Seward Cruise Terminal with perfect timing for your embarkation.
Custom Tour Options
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Our popular day tours often sell out during peak season. Secure your spots early to ensure availability!
Phone Reservations: 907-868-7368
Cruise Line Shore Excursions: Available through your cruise line’s shore excursion desk
*All tours include professional driver-guides, comfortable transportation in climate-controlled vehicles, admission fees to attractions, and bottled water. Meals are included where specified.*