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Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour: Explore Alaska’s Highlights - Anchorage

Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour: Explore Alaska’s Highlights

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels as the tour involves light walking over flat and paved areas with short nature trails.

Overview

Discover Anchorage's top sights through a private 3-hour tour exploring historic spots, stunning parks, and vibrant wildlife habitats. Enjoy personalized insights and breathtaking Alaskan views.

Sightseeing Tour
Anchorage, Alaska

Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour

Starting at $645 per group • Groups of up to 12 People • All Ages • 3 Hours • Perfect for families!

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About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating 3-hour adventure through Anchorage, exploring historic Ship Creek, breathtaking views at Earthquake Park, and the bustling Lake Hood seaplane base. Experience stunning wildlife at Potter’s Marsh and Chugach State Park, all while learning about the rich local history from your knowledgeable guide. Perfect for groups!

Experience the "Last Frontier!"

Duration

3 Hours

  • Hotel pick-up is available at Anchorage hotel locations and vacation rentals.

Rates

Starting at $645 per group

  • For groups of up to 12 people.
  • If your group is larger than 12 people, please call to book.

About

This fun 3-hour adventure starts from a pickup location of your choice in Anchorage. First, you’ll visit historic Ship Creek where Anchorage was first settled as a tent city in 1911. Here, you’ll find a thriving urban salmon stream where downtown anglers often catch salmon on their lunch breaks from work. This is also the location of the Anchorage rail terminal for the historic Alaska Railroad.

Your guide will then take you to Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof, where you can take in the stunning view of the Anchorage skyline set against the backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. You may even catch sight of a moose along the roadway! Next, stop at the busiest seaplane base in the world, Lake Hood. Watch as local bush pilots expertly land their planes and taxi to their landing docks. Following this stop, you’ll visit the incomparable Turnagain Arm and Beluga Point. Take in the majestic scenery and scout for Beluga whales, Dall sheep, mountain goats, black bears, and bald eagles.

Your journey continues into Potter’s Marsh and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, a protected wildlife habitat home to many migratory species of birds in the summer. Next is a visit to Chugach State Park and the stunning vistas of Flattop Mountain. Get a bird’s eye view of the Municipality of Anchorage (which is larger than Rhode Island!) as well as views of Sleeping Lady, Denali, and the Alaska Range on clear days. As the tour comes to an end, you’ll head back downtown where your guide will point out the best restaurants, bars, gift shops, and art galleries before bidding farewell. A perfect introduction to the diverse area that is Anchorage!

What's Included

  • Experience the best places in Anchorage with a local guide
  • Round-trip transportation from your location in Anchorage
  • Private transportation in a clean and comfortable tour vehicle
  • Stunning vistas and wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Learn about local history, current events, and what it’s like to live in the “Last Frontier”
  • Perfect for groups ranging from 1 to 12 passengers

Available Tour Add-Ons

  • Alaska Native Heritage Center Admission
  • Extended tour time

Please Note

Gratuities for Guides is not included in tour cost. 10% of tour price per person recommended and appreciated.

Adventure Tips

Dress in Layers

Alaskan weather can change quickly, so layering helps you stay comfortable throughout the tour.

Bring Binoculars

Enhance your wildlife viewing and get closer looks at distant mountain and marine life.

Wear Comfortable Footwear

You’ll be walking moderate distances on varied terrain including park trails and urban paths.

Charge Your Camera

There are plenty of amazing photo opportunities—don’t miss the chance to capture memorable moments.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Beluga whales
  • Moose

History

Anchorage’s Ship Creek has been central to the city’s development as a fishing hub since the early 1900s, while Earthquake Park commemorates the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, one of the most powerful in North American history.

Conservation

Efforts in Anchorage focus on preserving local habitats and promoting sustainable tourism practices to protect wildlife corridors and natural resources.

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Adventure Hotspots in Anchorage

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Layered Clothing

Essential

Adjust layers to stay comfortable amid Alaska’s changing weather throughout the day.

Waterproof Jacket

Essential

Protects against unexpected rain and wind, especially in cooler seasons.

spring|fall|winter specific

Sturdy Walking Shoes

Essential

Ensure comfort and support on varied terrain during the tour.

Camera or Smartphone

Capture stunning views and memorable wildlife sightings.