The Top 3 Sightseeing Tours in Anchorage

Anchorage is like no place else. As well as having a cosmopolitan city center, it’s surrounded by astonishing mountain ranges and a gorgeous coastline. Plus there are abundant animals both in the water and on land. This means that if you join an Anchorage sightseeing tour, you’ll be enjoying the very best that Alaska has to offer. 

If you want to explore one of the most appealing National Parks in the region, as well as try a classic Alaskan activity, then you’ll enjoy the Combination Sightseeing and Fishing tour. This full-day tour maximizes your time in southcentral Alaska, showing you the best parts of the stunning Kenai Fjords National Park, as well as learning tips and tricks to help you land an impressive trophy catch. Find out all about the region thanks to your knowledgeable guide, and watch out for whales that are often spotted from the boat! 

Another full-day tour option is the 8.5 Hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise, which is the most comprehensive exploration of the Kenai Fjords currently available. You can expect to see everything that makes the Alaskan wilderness so special, from glistening glaciers to snow-capped mountains. You’ll also see diverse wildlife, including sea lions, porpoises, and humpback and orca whales! 

If you want to experience Anchorage from the water as well as on land, then the Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour is ideal. Relax and enjoy one of North America’s best train rides on the Coastal Classic Train, taking in the Chugach Mountains, and the beautiful waters of the Turnagain Arm. Visit rehabilitating bears, moose, and caribou at the Alaskan Wilderness Conservation Center, and raft alongside icebergs as you visit the vast Spencer Glacier. 

Activities are diverse in this part of Alaska, and there is a lot of pack in, so make the most of your shore time by joining an Anchorage sightseeing tour!

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      July 15
      Great customer service. Our tour had to be adjusted because of weather/safety so we didn’t get to do the dogsledding ...

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      Jessica Colletta
      July 15
      Our guides Brock and John (captain) were simply fantastic. We had a small group of 6 people and we saw ...
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      September 23
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      June 18
      My husband and I absolutely loved this excursion. The personnel were top rate and the helicopter and airboat rides were ...
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      Sharron Clapp
      August 29
      This was our 6th time in Juneau but one of the best experiences so far. It was an awesome day, ...
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      Highlight of our trip!

      Galvan
      June 13
      Heidi made our trip very memorable. We really enjoyed the scenic route we took to get to the dog sledding ...
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      Amazing Experience!

      Jillian Berg
      August 9
      This was our favorite day in Alaska. Our guide was awesome and we were able to see so much and ...
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      May 20
      This tour was awesome and our guide, Tyler, was even better! I made a mistake and was at the wrong ...
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      Sarah D
      September 19
      The best way to see a glacier! Our helicopter pilot, Mike, was great and gave us a wonderful tour. Then, ...
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      June 20
      This was the best day of our Alaskan cruise. Walking on a glacier was on my bucket list. I can't ...
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      July 22
      Awesome. You'll be glad you did the whole-day trip. We booked direct with Alaska Shore Tours and saved $$ compared ...
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      Scott Knuth and Amy Lee
      September 16
      We both agree this was our favorite excursion that we went on in Alaska. The views from the train are ...

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