USA · ANCHORAGE AND THE KENAI PENINSULA
18 tours
Good anchorage and the kenai peninsula tours sell out first once the season starts. Below are the 15 best, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
Anchorage group tour for wildlife and glacier views, with Ring of Glaciers stops, beluga watching, and optional Portage Glacier cruise.
“The guide was amazing however due to weather we didn’t get the experience of any wildlife 😟 it was raining and very windy but the guide Mia tried very hard to make it worthwhile”
Hour-long Anchorage trolley tour with live English commentary, Lake Hood float planes, moose sightings, and 1964 quake stories.
“Our guide Thomas was great! It was a great tour and history of the city of Anchorage! We even got to see a black bear cub running around the outside.”
A 6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with glacier calving, seabird islands, and wildlife spotting, plus a hot lunch onboard.
“What a wonderful experience. Capt. Lara was extremely informative. Crew all very attentive and friendly (Luis, Melody, Sydney..) We went on the Skana. Looks like a new boat. It was impeccably clean. We saw humpback whales, sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, otters, eagles, harp seals. Had a glacier margarita! Did the 6 hour tour and it was perfect.”
Ride a red trolley through Anchorage for 90 minutes of history, fault-line stories, floatplanes at Lake Hood, and photo stops.
“This activity was really enjoyable. I have lived in Alaska for 30+years and had taken a trolley tour but my sister was up visiting from Arizona and wanted to do it. Jared was a great tour guy and I even learned things about Anchorage I had never heard before.”
4-hour Seward cruise in Resurrection Bay for Bear Glacier views and wildlife spotting, with binoculars, coffee, and expert narration.
“Really nice experience! I saw all the nice reviews and didn’t want to get my hopes up but my expectations were definitely exceeded! The crew was so nice and we got to see so many different areas and animals. I will absolutely be back to do it again!😊”
6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with warm viewing, lunch, seabird rookeries, and real odds at whales plus calving glaciers.
“We were warned ahead of time that there would be rough water and bad weather. We could have canceled for a full refund, I'm so glad we decided to go. We were able to see eagles, otters, two types of seals and everyone's favorite a huge pod of resident Orcas, on our way into the glacier and again on our way out. Emma was our captain, she was amazing. She kept us going, we were able to do the full trip which she decided as we went. The swells were big, we did a lot of rocking and rolling. Several people did get sick. It poured off and on so…”
Half-day Anchorage city tour with smoked salmon and reindeer sausage tastings, Ship Creek views, Lake Hood floatplanes, and Denali panoramas.
“Melissa, out Guide was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group flightseeing from Talkeetna to Denali, glaciers, and the Moose’s Tooth, with live pilot commentary and glacier landing when weather allows.
“Very informative and a great way to see Denali. Would not be a complete Alaska trip without this activity. Great crew at K2!”
Seward Kenai Fjords catamaran cruise with lunch. Spot whales, puffins, sea otters, and calving tidewater glaciers in 6 hours.
“excellent boat, very well maintained and clean, excellent captain and guide, good lunch, lots of wildlife sightings.”
Small-group helicopter flight to Knik Glacier with guided hike or winter ice walk near Anchorage, plus wildlife spotting.
“You will receive very personalised treatment. Staff was very professional and exceptionally personable!”
Full-day Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward with naturalist narration, two active glaciers, wildlife spotting, and deli lunch.
“We had the trifecta - fine weather, whale pods, orca pods, seals otters, seals, puffins galore and an excellent crew and captain! Rain?? What rain!”
Talkeetna treetop ziplining near Denali with safety training, 9 ziplines, 2 bridges, and big valley views in 3 hours.
“I did the 3:30 tour and those 2 ladies were the sweetiest and funniest. They were awesome and took their time with us They made our ziplining fun and comfortable. They didn't rush us and made sure we were ok”
Fly to Knik Glacier and mush real snow with champion sled dogs, then return by helicopter with views of blue melt pools.
“Fun, exhilarating, and unique experience. history given behind ididorod and actual champion dogs involved to keep them conditioned while we drive the team as musher.”
Fly the Knik River Valley, land up to three times, and walk Knik Glacier with a guide, all in a small group from Palmer.
“Absolutely an amazing experience. The views were breathtaking and walking on a glacier and drinking from a blue pool is unbelievable. Having Wyatt as our pilot was a blessing!”
Take a same-day Alaska Railroad round trip from Anchorage to Seward with reserved seating, onboard narration, photo-friendly windows, and time in town.
“Have your cameras ready because you never know what you're going to see. The staff on the train are helpful and friendly.”
