Tours and Trips in Anchorage

See the Portage Glacier on a 6-hour small-group tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm waterway, stopping at Beluga Point, Bird Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife. Take a cruise on Portage Lake to observe the Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Stop for light snacks in the town of Girdwood near Mt Alyeska and take in the Chugach Mountains before returning to Anchorage.

Capture the natural beauty of Alaska in winter on a 4-hour photography tour led by a professional photographer guide. From Anchorage, head to scenic spots around the Cook Inlet, McHugh Creek, the Chugach Mountains and Point Woronzof to photograph a variety of stunning landscapes and the city skyline. You might even catch the northern lights if Mother Nature decides to put on a show. Throughout the tour, your guide shares pro photography techniques and informative commentary about the region and wildlife.

Take a comfy seat aboard a cable car for this 1-hour Anchorage tour by trolley. As you roll along in the city, delight in sights like moose (safely) crossing the road and seaplanes descending on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard. Gain unique into the local history and culture of Alaska's most populous city from guides with generational ties to the region. Trolleys run regularly and your wallet-friendly outing comes with a complimentary coupon booklet with some $200 in travel savings.

Soak up winter wonderland scenery and wildlife on this 6-hour guided tour from Anchorage. Admire dramatic landscapes along the Seward Highway and down the Turnagain Arm. An aerial tram whisks you up Mt Alyeska, at the top of which you'll watch skiers conquer North Face, one of the longest double-black diamond runs. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, home to rescued musk ox, wood bison, and bears. Lunch and hotel transport included.

Experience the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm on a 6-hour tour with an informative guide. Ride along the scenic Seward Parkway to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, Bird Point and Portage Valley, stopping for photo ops and wildlife observation. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature preserve where injured animals are rehabilitated. Continue to the town of Girdwood for lunch, then travel up into the Chugach Mountains for another great vantage point on the Turnagain Arm. Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.

Avoid the disappointment of returning from your Alaska vacation with sub-par photographs. This photo safari, led by a professional photographer, helps you to improve your photography by providing technical and creative tips and tricks as you explore Anchorage's wild surroundings under the summer sunset.