Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour
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Details
Highlights
- 3-hour adventure starts from a pickup location of your choice in Anchorage
- Visit historic Ship Creek where Anchorage was first settled as a tent city
- Meet Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof
- Stop at the busiest seaplane base in the world, Lake Hood
- Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, a protected wildlife habitat
- Visit to Chugach State Park and the stunning vistas of Flattop Mountain
Description
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!
Duration
3 Hours
Meeting Notes
Hotel pick-up is available at Anchorage hotel locations only and NOT available for private residences (ie Airbnb or VRBO) or at Alyeska Resort. If you are staying at one of these locations, our office will reach out to confirm the pick-up location. Your expert guide will contact you on the day of your tour to confirm the exact pick-up time.
Skill Level
Easy
Other Inclusions
- 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
Recommendations
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
- Camera and items you may need
Not Included
- Tips & Gratuity
Restrictions
- Groups of up to 12 People
Activity Info
Schedule
Start Time
Jun 15
Location
Anchorage, United States
Supplier Info
Project Expedition