Discover Anchorage Glaciers and Alaskas Last Frontier

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Discover Anchorage Glaciers and Alaskas Last Frontier

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8h 30m
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Overview

Discover the raw, untamed beauty of Alaska on this self-guided tour through Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula. From the urban trails of Alaska's largest city to the towering blue ice of Exit Glacier, this tour takes you through some of North America's most spectacular wilderness. Begin in city centre Anchorage, where moose wander through city parks, then drive south along the stunning Seward Highway as it hugs the dramatic coastline of Turnagain Arm. Watch for beluga whales in the silty waters below and Dall sheep on the rocky cliffs above. Continue to the Kenai Peninsula, where ancient glaciers calve into turquoise lakes. Visit historic gold mining sites, walk among rescued wildlife at a conservation centre, and stand at the edge of a glacier that has been retreating for centuries. Whether you seek adventure, wildlife encounters, or the peace of vast Alaskan landscapes, this tour delivers an authentic experience of the Last Frontier at your own pace.

Activity location

Alaska Railroad Depot
- 411 W 1st Ave,
- 99501-1635, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
- 546 West 4th Avenue
- 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Discover Anchorage Glaciers and Alaskas Last Frontier

8h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

£6.04 x 1 Adult£6.04

Total

Until Wed, 17 Jun

What's included, what's not

Self-guided walking tour (app)
Enjoy audio guide access for more than 40 sites across Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula
Digital Map
Private transport

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Alaska Railroad Depot

Start your tour at the historic Alaska Railway Depot on 1st Avenue, where trains have departed for Denali and Seward since 1923. The depot is a landmark of Anchorage's founding as a railway construction camp and offers stunning views of the Ship Creek valley below.

Ship Creek

Walk down to Ship Creek, where king and silver salmon run each summer right in the middle of city centre Anchorage. This urban fishing spot is one of Alaska's most unique attractions, and you can watch anglers pulling in massive fish just steps from office buildings.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Stroll or cycle along a portion of this stunning 11-mile paved trail that runs from city centre to Kincaid Park. The trail hugs the shoreline of Cook Inlet, offering panoramic views of Denali on clear days and frequent moose sightings in the adjacent woods.

Earthquake Park

Visit this memorial park along the Coastal Trail that commemorates the devastating 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, a 9.2-magnitude event that remains the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America. Interpretive signs explain the destruction and the landscape still shows evidence of the massive land displacement.

Flattop Mountain Trail (Pass by)

Drive to the Glen Alps Trailhead in Chugach State Park for the most popular hike in Alaska. Even if you only walk partway up Flattop Mountain, the views of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, and the Alaska Range are breathtaking. The trailhead area alone offers outstanding panoramic vistas.

Turnagain Arm Drive

Drive south on the Seward Highway and stop at one of several pullouts along Turnagain Arm, where Captain Cook's crew had to turn around due to extreme tides. Watch for beluga whales, Dall sheep on the cliffs, and the dramatic bore tides that send walls of water rushing up the narrow inlet.

Portage Glacier

1h 30m

Continue to Portage Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska. The Begich, Boggs Visitor Centre offers exhibits on glacial geology and the surrounding Chugach National Forest. While the glacier has retreated from view of the centre, boat tours bring you face to face with the towering blue ice.

Crow Creek Mine (Pass by)

Step back in time at this historic gold mining operation near Girdwood, established in 1896 during the Alaska gold rush. The original buildings still stand, and visitors can try their hand at gold panning in the creek. The surrounding mountain scenery is spectacular in every season.

Exit Glacier (Pass by)

Hike to the toe of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the few glaciers in Alaska you can walk right up to. Trail markers along the path show where the glacier reached in previous decades, providing a powerful visual record of climate change. The Harding Icefield Trail offers more ambitious hikers stunning views.

Seward

End your Kenai Peninsula exploration along the Seward waterfront, a charming small town framed by mountains and ocean. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Centre, stroll the boardwalk, and browse the murals depicting Seward's history as a vital port and the starting point of the historic Iditarod Trail.

Location

Activity location

Alaska Railroad Depot
- 411 W 1st Ave,
- 99501-1635, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
- 546 West 4th Avenue
- 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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