The Top 7 Recreation Tours in Anchorage

An Anchorage recreation tour is the ideal way to experience the best parts of this scenic region of Alaska. There are a diverse range of excursions available including bear watching, kayaking on a glacial lake, and taking one of the best train rides in the US. Whichever you choose, you’re sure to leave the tour with a smile on your face and memories that will last a lifetime! 

For an amazing combo tour that includes wildlife, sightseeing, and incredible landscapes, consider the Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour. You’ll experience the beauty of the Turnagain Arm, a stretch of water backed by a picture-perfect mountain range. Follow that up with a visit to a conservation center, where you’ll see rehabilitating bears, bison, and moose, then experience a thrilling rafting adventure on a glacial lake complete with icebergs, topped off with a gentle float down the picturesque Placer River. 

For an adrenaline-filled adventure, consider the Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsled & Lower Glacier Landing. This excursion combines an epic helicopter flight through the Great Gorge of the Knik Glacier with a thrilling dog sled ride at a mushing camp. You’ll also experience a glacier landing and hike where you can enjoy close up views of the deep crevasses, ice walls, and meltwater pools of a genuine Alaskan glacier. 

Don’t worry if you’re not sure which Anchorage recreation tour is your favorite yet - there are lots to choose from! If you need help choosing, reach out to our team of agents who are ready to assist.