THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER
ANCHORAGE and Southcentral Alaska
WHAT’S INSIDE? Itinerary Ideas pg. 10 Map of Activities pg. 15 Accommodations pg. 19 tourism@anchorage.net
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This publication is produced by Visit Anchorage, specifically for domestic and international travel trade. Use this planner to build basic destination knowledge and assist with client itinerary planning.
WHO IS VISIT ANCHORAGE?
WHY ANCHORAGE?
Visit Anchorage is the official tourism bureau and destination marketing organization for Alaska’s most populous city.
Anchorage boasts many of the best aspects of Alaska. Highlights include:
Anchorage offers so many Alaska experiences in one place. Towering mountains, sparkling glaciers, and amazing wildlife – all accessible from the comforts of Alaska’s largest city. For travel trade resources, training, and assistance, the Visit Anchorage Tourism Development team is ready to help. Stay in touch!
• There are 60 glaciers within an hour’s travel of Anchorage. • Wildlife viewing – Anchorage hosts 1,500 resident moose, as well as eagles, fox, beluga whales, bears, and more! • Fascinating museums exploring local history.
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• Diverse cultures and Alaska Native peoples.
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• Culinary delights abound. Highlights include Alaska-grown vegetables and fresh Alaska seafood.
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• The Chugach Mountains, framing Anchorage’s city skyline, Dutch Harbor are a natural wonderland with trails, peaks, rivers, glaciers, and abundant wildlife.
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• Transportation and vacation hub for mainland Alaska adventures and activities.
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BECOME AN ANCHORAGE WILD EXPERT!
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Visit Anchorage wants YOU to become an Anchorage Wild Expert (AWE). For travel trade resources, visit Anchorage.net/travel-trade. There you will find: • Anchorage destination training • Travel trade e-newsletter sign-up • Sales materials to order • High-resolution photos • Live training schedules • Itinerary solutions • FAM opportunities
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Look for these three symbols throughout the guide. They will help you identify activities that are single-season only, or offered year-round. You may be surprised to find many visitor favorites can be enjoyed in more than the popular summer season.
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS ANCHORAGE? • Anchorage is in the heart of Southcentral Alaska, located between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. • With almost 300,000 residents, Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, with 41% of the state’s population.
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• Alaska is the northwest boundary of the United States, separated from the contiguous 48 states by Canada.
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• The Anchorage Municipality is 1,961 sq. miles (3,156 sq. km) from Portage Glacier to Eklutna – about the size of the state of Delaware.
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Because Alaska is so large, it’s easier to understand when addressedFairbanks by regions.
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Includes the Kenai Peninsula Homer Seward and Matanuska Valley.
• Southwest – Includes the Aleutian Islands and Kodiak the island of Kodiak.
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• Interior – Includes Denali National Park and Fairbanks, Alaska’s third-largest city.
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Much of the Southeast, Southwest, and Arctic regions of Alaska are only accessible by boat or plane.
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• Arctic – Above the Arctic Circle. Includes Nome, the end of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
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HOW BIG IS ALASKA?
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• Alaska is bigger than the U.S. states of Texas, California, and Montana combined. Attu | San Francisco
• Alaska has more than 50% of the entire U.S. coastline, or 6,640 miles (10,686 km).
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• Alaska is so big it has its own time zone – Alaska Standard Time, one hour behind Pacific Standard Time.
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• Not only is Denali the highest mountain in North America, Alaska has 15 other peaks higher than any in the contiguous 48| states. Utqiagvik Duluth
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HOW TO GET TO ANCHORAGE
CRUISE, FLY, DRIVE
Getting to Anchorage is much easier than many think. Cruising to Southcentral Alaska is very popular. Flying into Anchorage’s INTERIOR international airport is also easy and allows for more time in mainland Alaska, discovering the vast mountains, wildlife, and glaciers.
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Turn the transfer into a tour. Many transportation companies offer cruise transfers that include a tour of Turnagain Arm attractions. See page 21 for listings.
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CRUISING ALASKA
Alaska cruises are a comfortable way to tour the Last Frontier. When booking clients on an Alaska cruise, take a minute to review these tips to ensure your clients get the most out of the experience.
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• Cross-Gulf = sailing across the Gulf of Alaska.
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• Choose to book your clients on a cross-Gulf cruise option. This cruise itinerary travels between Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and the Southcentral Alaska ports of Seward or Whittier.
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• Cross-Gulf cruises allow your clients a chance to experience the mainland of Alaska with either a pre- or post-cruise land tour. • The port cities of Whittier and Seward connect to the road system and the Alaska Railroad rail network.
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GOOD TO KNOW • Multi-day cruising in Alaska happens in the summer season, May to mid-September. • Cross-Gulf cruises depart Vancouver, Canada, requiring all passengers to have a passport. • Most cross-Gulf cruises are 7-days long and one-way. • Adding four extra nights in Anchorage or Southcentral Alaska to a 7-day cruise allows clients to take an easy 2-week vacation and offers more Alaska experiences. • Embarking or disembarking in Seward or Whittier connects easily with the Alaska Railroad, which offers not only transportation but full independent Alaska land tours. • Most cross-Gulf cruisers will have a full day in Anchorage before departure. Pre-book a tour to maximize their Alaska experience. 3 | OFFICIAL TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER
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FLY/DRIVE ALASKA LAND TOUR
More visitors are asking for a land-based itinerary. There are many fly/drive options to accommodate clients wanting an independent land excursion. Anchorage is home to many tour operators who can help arrange packaged Alaska vacations for your clients. See page 18 for listings.
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DOMESTIC AIR SERVICE Alaska Airlines Allegiant American Airlines Delta Airlines Sun Country United Airlines
• TSAIA is located 6 miles (10 km) from downtown Anchorage (10 – 15 minute ride).
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• Airport transfers are quick and easy. Uber, Lyft, and taxi services are available.
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• The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (TSAIA), located in the heart of Anchorage, serves over 5 million people annually.
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• All major car rental agencies are located at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. See page 21 for more information. • Fly/drive land tour itineraries are available year-round. You can create one for your clients using this planner or book with a local package tour operator. See page 18 for listings.
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Many Anchorage hotels offer complimentary airport shuttle service. See Accommodations on page 19.
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ALASKA RAILROAD
The Alaska Railroad operates on 500 miles (800 km) of track, as far south as Seward and as far north as Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad offers transportation, day tours, and packages with multiple daily departures. Destinations available via the Alaska Railroad:
nalaska GOING NORTH Island • Wasilla/Palmer – 1.5 hours • Talkeetna – 3 hours • Denali National Park – 7.5 hours • Fairbanks – 12 hours
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GOING SOUTH • Whittier – 1.5 hours • Spencer Glacier – 1.5 hours • Seward – 4 hours
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ANCHORAGE IN ANY SEASON
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Anchorage is a year-round destination with a robust selection of authentic Alaska adventures and attractions in any month of the year. Enjoy train trips, wildlife viewing, flightseeing tours, the Anchorage Museum, and glacier visits no matter the date. See pages 15-16 for more ideas in each part of Southcentral Alaska.
SUMMER (mid-May to mid-September)
FALL (mid-September through October)
GOOD TO KNOW
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• Summer shoulder season is mid-May through the first week in June
• Value pricing for airfare, lodging, activities, and car rentals
• Summer shoulder season offers more tour and lodging availability
• Fall northern lights viewing features nice dark skies but typically no snow on the ground
• Mid-June, July, and August are peak summer pricing
• Glacier and wildlife day boat cruises available out of Whittier and Seward
• All summer activities are operating by mid-May • For peak summer options, 3 – 6 month advance booking is recommended for best availability
SELLING POINTS
• Many direct flights are available into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
• Autumn leaves and vibrant fall colors
• Glacier viewing is excellent all summer
• Stunning sunrises and sunsets from Anchorage
SELLING POINTS Early Summer
• Fewer visitors • Fall northern lights viewing • Excellent dining and entertainment options
• Snowcapped peaks • Long daylight hours and midnight sun
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES & DAYLIGHT HOURS
• Newborn moose and other wildlife
Peak Summer • Summer solstice celebrations, June 20
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• Lush green landscapes
63˚F/17˚C 22:00 daylight
• Great salmon fishing in Ship Creek • Warmest temperatures • Activities include kayaking, hiking, glacier day cruises, local markets, and festivals
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65˚F/18˚C 21:36 daylight
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• Beginning of fall colors • Big wildlife are more active and visible • Morning and evening golden hour of light • Evening sky returns to see northern lights • Aurora season begins mid-August
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Summer solstice in Anchorage brings 22 hours of functional daylight, along with many celebrations and special events. For more information on local solstice events: Anchorage.net/solstice
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MARCH
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WINTER (November to March)
SPRING (April to mid-May)
GOOD TO KNOW
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• Value pricing for airfare, lodging, activities, and car rentals • Most tour operators provide transportation and outdoor gear • Long winter nights are prime for northern lights viewing • Fur Rondy festival is the last 10 days of February • Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has a ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage on the first Saturday of March with the official start on Sunday in Willow, Alaska (subject to change depending on snow) • Winter temperatures are moderate in Anchorage, influenced by maritime weather • Many non-stop and one-stop flights into Anchorage
SELLING POINTS • Snow-covered peaks, alpenglow colors during extended sunrise and sunset, and a warm, golden glow during daylight hours due to low horizon sun – great for photographers
• Long daylight hours and moderate temperatures • Northern lights season continues through April • Value season pricing and availability • Snow melting around town • Still snow in the mountains but it feels warm due to long days
SELLING POINTS • Activities include spring skiing until 7 p.m., earlyseason fishing, gray whale day boat tours, Prince William Sound glacier day cruises, spring festivals • Migratory birds return – viewing areas throughout Anchorage • Newborn moose, musk oxen, and reindeer • Fewer visitors
• Activities include photo tours, dog sledding, cross-country and downhill skiing, flightseeing, winter glacier trekking, day boat cruises, snowmobiling, and northern lights viewing • Winter solstice celebrations, Dec. 21 • New Year’s Eve fireworks • Fur Rondy festival and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race offer fun activities and local events for the whole family • Gray whale watching tours begin in Seward early March
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Seeing the aurora (mid-August through April) can be a magical, ethereal experience. For more information on seeing the northern lights in Anchorage: Anchorage.net/aurora
WHAT TO PACK Anchorage’s informality makes casual wear welcome virtually everywhere. In addition to regular clothing, add the following to your packing list, depending on season and planned activities. As a rule, it’s best to wear layers.
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Light hat, gloves
Winter hat, gloves
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Warm winter boots
Warm socks
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Warm layers, fleece jacket or vest
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ITINERARY BUILDER – ANCHORAGE & SOUTHCENTRAL
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Alaska Wish List Anchorage and the greater Southcentral region of Alaska have many beautiful places and exciting activities that add value to your clients’ holiday, no matter when they visit. When building a client itinerary, it’s important to determine what’s on their “Alaska Wish List.” An Anchorage-based itinerary can include all the top things your clients want to experience. Year-round, Anchorage-based itineraries can range from an extra day in Anchorage at the beginning or end of an Alaska cruise, to a multi-day stay any time of the year. Multi-day stays can include sights and experiences both north and south of Anchorage.
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A DAY IN ANCHORAGE
Depending on your clients’ interests, there are plenty of ways to spend a day in the Anchorage area.
ACTIVE ADVENTURE PARKS AND TRAILS – Anchorage has over 223 municipal parks and 135 miles (217 km) of trails for your clients to explore on foot, by renting a bike, or on a guided tour. FLIGHTSEEING – Seeing Alaska’s beautiful mountains, glaciers, and wildlife by air is an incredible experience any time of year. DOG SLEDDING – Mush on a wheeled cart or on a glacier in the summer months, or in an authentic sled when the snow flies. HIKING, SKIING, SNOWBOARDING – Alyeska Resort in Girdwood (40 miles/64 km from downtown Anchorage) is an adventure playground with scenic tram rides, hiking, downhill mountain biking, and winter season cross-country ski trails, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUMS AND CULTURE CENTERS – Anchorage has a diverse selection of museums and cultural experiences. Some of the most popular include Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Aviation Museum, Alaska Veterans Museum, Alaska Law Enforcement Museum, and the Alaska Jewish Museum. NATURAL HISTORY – For nature lovers, learn more at these locations: Eagle River Nature Center, Alaska Public Lands Information Center, and Alaska Museum of Science and Nature.
SHOPPING AND DINING Visitors enjoy Anchorage’s diverse and abundant dining scene, fresh seafood, local craft breweries, and distilleries. Local shopping is a top vacation activity and includes unique Alaska Native arts and crafts, local artisans, galleries, and souvenirs galore. Anchorage has no sales tax!
MULTI-DAY ANCHORAGEBASED VACATION Using Anchorage as your client’s basecamp is an ideal way to create the perfect Alaska vacation. Headquartering your clients in one of Anchorage’s many hotels and then filling their days with exciting day tours to the surrounding areas north and south of downtown allows your clients to experience all the top highlights of a quality Alaska vacation, year-round. AREAS GOING NORTH • Eagle River • Eklutna • Hatcher Pass • Matanuska Glacier • Talkeetna
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AREAS GOING SOUTH • Girdwood • Portage • Whittier • Seward
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ANCHORAGE SEASON: Year-round FOCUS: Arts, history, and culture TIP!
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WILDLIFE, MOUNTAINS, & BREWERIES
ANCHORAGE SEASON: Year-round FOCUS: Sightseeing and adventure Morning Guided Fat Tire Biking or Hiking Tour: Enjoy Anchorage’s fresh air and trails on a guided fat tire biking or hiking tour. No experience necessary. Activity level is moderate. Duration: 4 - 8 hours
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Check the Alaska Zoo schedule upon arrival for daily “Critter Chats.”
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Alaska Zoo: Visitors love the Alaska Zoo for its wide variety of Alaska land and marine animals. The zoo is a non-profit dedicated to conservation and care of Alaska’s wildlife. Duration: 2 - 4 hours Afternoon Anchorage Brew Tour: Craft brew aficionados and novices alike will enjoy the sightseeing, beer tasting, and narration of a tour through Anchorage’s breweries. Must be 21. Duration: 3 - 4 hours Evening Photo Tour: Evening light and incredible sights in Anchorage make for some spectacular photos. Book your clients on an evening photo tour for amazing scenery and sunset shots. From mid-August through April, photo tours include the northern lights. Duration: 3 - 6 hours
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Many Anchorage galleries, cafes, and other shops host local artwork on the first Friday of each month. Most offer refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist.
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CITYWIDE ADVENTURE
ANCHORAGE SEASON: Summer (May - September) FOCUS: Sightseeing and adventure Morning City Tour: The Anchorage Trolley and Segway Tours of Anchorage will tour your clients to some of the hidden gems of the area. Duration: 1 - 3 hours Afternoon Alaska Native Heritage Center: An immersive experience of Alaska Native culture, arts, and crafts. View replicas of traditional village sites and lodgings. Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ship Creek salmon fishing or hatchery visit: From downtown it’s a short walk to Ship Creek, Anchorage’s salmon stream. Watch or participate in salmon fishing. Or stroll upstream to visit the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery.
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Salmon fishing in Ship Creek, in downtown Anchorage, offers a chance to catch a wild Alaska salmon. The Bait Shack rents equipment, sells fishing licenses, and processes fish.
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Alaska Botanical Garden: Located in the Chugach Mountains foothills, view gorgeous native Alaska landscapes and gardens. Free shuttle from the Log Cabin Visitor Information Center. Duration: 1- 2 hours Chugach State Park: Drive or take a shuttle up to Glen Alps Trailhead to take in the sweeping views of Anchorage. For a more strenuous adventure, climb Flattop Mountain. The trail is 3.3 miles and moderate to difficult skill level.
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Visitors can enjoy both the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Anchorage Museum with the purchase of the Alaska Culture Pass. alaskaculturepass.org
Evening Flightseeing: Evening in Anchorage is one of the best times of the day. Enjoy wide open vistas with a flight tour over Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, and glaciers. Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours OR
Distillery tasting: Uber, Lyft, or cab to a midtown distillery for creative cocktails made with Alaska flavors.
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SNOW MUCH FUN
ANCHORAGE SEASON: Winter (November - March) FOCUS: Snow adventure Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Duration: Half-day, full-day Anchorage has several well-established ski mountains to choose from: • Hilltop Ski Area is close to downtown, offering beginner and moderate ski runs, ski and snowboard rentals, and food service. • Arctic Valley is located on the northern outskirts of Anchorage and offers mainly moderate ski runs. The road leading to Arctic Valley can be challenging and an AWD vehicle is recommended. Bar and food service is available. Arctic Valley also offers a liftsupported snow tubing hill, which is fun for all ages. • Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, 40 miles (64 km) away, is also within the Anchorage municipality. Alyeska Resort is a full-service ski/snowboard resort with runs for all abilities, a snowboard park, on-slope bars and dining, spa, and equipment rental.
WINTER EVENTS:
• Winter solstice celebrations (Dec. 21) • New Year’s Eve fireworks • Anchorage International Film Festival • Fur Rondy • Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race • Spring Carnival and Slush Cup (Alyeska Resort) For more info: anchorage.net/winter/events
Additional Anchorage Snow Adventures Duration: 1 hour - full-day • Cross-country skiing on local trails • Sleigh rides • Snowshoeing • Fat tire biking Other Sightseeing and Snow Adventure Tour Options:
Southbound Adventures Duration: Half-day, full-day adventure • Snowmobile, snowshoe, and helicopter tours • Glacier and wildlife cruises • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Northbound Adventures Duration: Half-day, full-day adventure • Northern lights viewing • Snowmobile and dog sled tours • Matanuska Glacier trekking • Musk Ox Farm • Brewery tours via rail 13 | OFFICIAL TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER
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Many winter tour operators can provide appropriate gear and clothing for winter adventure.
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ITINERARY IDEA
SOUTHBOUND SIGHTSEEING & ADVENTURE
POINTS SOUTH OF ANCHORAGE SEASON: Summer (May - September) FOCUS: Sightseeing and adventure South of Anchorage day tours typically include transportation, ideal for clients who don’t have their own transportation but are also easy for those who rent a car or RV. The activities listed below can be done with or without included transportation and offer a full day of scenery, sightseeing, and adventure.
Turnagain Arm and Prince William Sound Duration: 6 - 10 hours Girdwood: • Alyeska Resort Aerial Tram • Guided hiking • Glacier dog sledding • Gold panning • Helicopter and flightseeing tours
TIP!
Girdwood Forest Fair is in early July. Music, arts, and food make good fun for the whole family.
Portage: • Portage Glacier and Begich, Boggs Visitor Center • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Spencer Glacier rafting, ice climbing, kayaking tours Whittier: • Prince William Sound day boat glacier tours • Prince William Sound kayak or jet ski tours
__________________________________________ Kenai Peninsula and Seward Duration: Full-day adventure (8 - 12 hours) Kenai/Soldotna/Cooper Landing: • Kenai Peninsula whitewater rafting • Kenai River guided salmon fishing Seward: • Kenai Fjords National Park day boat wildlife and glacier tours • Resurrection Bay guided kayaking tours • Exit Glacier and Visitor Center • Alaska SeaLife Center tourism@anchorage.net
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SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
EAGLE RIVER & EKLUTNA
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge
Year-Round • Eagle River Nature Center – visitor center and trails • Eklutna Lake • Thunder Bird Falls trail
Yukon River
Kuskokwim River
• Historic Iditarod Trail access
Summer Only *
TRAVEL TIMES FROM ANCHORAGE Car
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Talkeetna
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Hatcher Pass
2 hrs
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1.5 hrs
Summer Only • Food and farm tours
Wasilla
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Wasilla Palmer Denali National Park
1 hr
• Rafting and float trips
Eklutna
20 min
Eagle River
Wood-Tikc State Pa
Bristol Bay
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge
Winter Only • Snowmobile tours
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45 min
• Fat tire bike and snowshoe rentals
Year-Round • Matanuska Glacier trekking • Knik Glacier and tours access • Iditarod Trail Headquarters • Musk Ox Farm • Sled dog and kennel tours
4 hrs Denali National Park Talkeetna
Winter Only PALMER, WASILLA, & MATANUSKA VALLEY
NORTH 3 hrs
Togiak National Wildlife Refuge
• Eklutna Lake bike and kayak rentals
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TALKEETNA Year-Round • Views of Denali • Historic main street • Flightseeing • Alaska Railroad depot • Sled dog and kennel tours
ANCHORAGE 30 min
Beluga Point
45 min
Girdwood
1 hr
Girdwood Homer
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Portage
Summer Only • Jet boat tours • Zipline tours • River fishing charters
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Whittier Portage
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Whittier
2.5 hrs
Seward
SEWARD & KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
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Soldotna Kenai
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Anchor Point Seward
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Homer
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Year-Round • Alaska SeaLife Center Summer Only • Glacier and wildlife cruises • Saltwater fishing charters • Alaska Railroad depot • Exit Glacier Nature Center • Sea kayaking • Small boat harbor • Cruise ship port • Zipline tours
KENAI PENINSULA Year-Round • Eclectic arts communities • Saltwater fishing charters • Kachemak Bay State Park access Summer Only • Kenai River sport fishing • Rafting and float trips WHITTIER & PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Year-Round • Glacier and wildlife cruises • Portage Pass Trail • College and Harriman fjords • Whittier World War II history museum Summer Only • Cruise ship port • Sea kayaking • Saltwater fishing charters • Alaska Railroad depot • Glacier jet ski tours anchoragewildexperts
Innoko National Wildlife Refuge
Denali National Park
Denali
Denali State Park
SOUTHWEST
Talkeetna
SOUTHCENTRAL Wasilla
Anchorage
Nushagak River
chik ark
Girdwood Portage Whittier
Kenai Soldotna
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Homer Cook Inlet
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Palmer
Kenai Fjords National Park
Glacier
Eklutna Chugach Eagle River Mountains
Kennicott Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Valdez
Prince William Sound
Seward
St. Elias Range
Gulf of Alaska Inside Passage
ANCHORAGE Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Kodiak Island
Kodiak
GIRDWOOD & TURNAGAIN ARM Year-Round • Alyeska Resort • Chugach State Park and Chugach National Forest access • Alyeska Resort Aerial Tram • Fine dining • Helicopter flightseeing • Sled dog and kennel tours • Winner Creek trail
Summer Only • Beluga whale viewing • Turnagain Arm bore tide • Crow Creek Gold Mine • Hiking • Berry picking • Mountain biking
Winter Only • Downhill skiing and snowboarding • Cross-country ski trails • Snowmobile tours • Heli- and snowcat skiing
tourism@anchorage.net
Summer Only
Year-Round • 135 miles (217 km) of multi-use trails • 1,500 resident moose • Chugach State Park and Glen Alps Trailhead • Helicopter and fixed-wing flightseeing tours • Anchorage Museum – state’s largest • Diverse dining • Wide range of accommodations – economy to upscale • Exciting arts and entertainment scene • 13 breweries, two distilleries • Alaska Railroad’s main depot • Alaska Zoo • City tours • Photography tours • Guided hiking • Bike tours • Tax-free shopping • Art galleries • Alaska Botanical Garden
• Downtown salmon fishing and viewing • Golf with tee times until 10 p.m. • Alaska Native Heritage Center • Fly-out fishing • ATV tours • Horse adventures • Kayaking
Winter Only • Northern lights tours (mid-August through April) • Cross-country skiing • Fat tire biking • Snowshoeing • Sled dog and kennel tours • Downhill skiing and snowboarding • Ice skating • Iditarod Sled Dog Race ceremonial start • Anchorage Fur Rondy winter festival • Lift-supported tubing park • Sleigh rides
PORTAGE Year-Round • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Trail of Blue Ice • Byron Glacier • Chugach National Forest
Summer Only • Float trips • Portage Glacier cruise • Begich, Boggs Visitor Center • Salmon viewing • Alaska Railroad depot for Spencer Glacier activities ANCHORAGE.NET/TRAVEL-TRADE | 16
ITINERARY IDEA
NORTHBOUND SIGHTSEEING & ADVENTURE
POINTS NORTH OF ANCHORAGE SEASON: Summer (May - September) FOCUS: Sightseeing and adventure North of Anchorage day tours are great for fly/drive clients with a rental car or RV. For those clients who opt not to rent a vehicle, there are many day tour operators that offer guided tours in these areas including transportation.
Eagle River, Eklutna, Hatcher Pass Duration: 3 - 12 hours Eagle River: A visit to the Eagle River Nature Center is an easy 25-minute drive from downtown Anchorage. An interpretive center, the ERNC offers public nature programs and has several trails to enjoy in Chugach State Park. Eklutna Lake: This area is extremely scenic and ideal for independent travelers with their own transportation. Explore, hike, or rent bikes and kayaks at the campground. Matanuska-Susitna Area (Mat-Su): Full of majestic mountain views, the Mat-Su area is home to glaciers, rich agriculture heritage, and historic mining. • Alaska Farm Tours – Learn the history of agricultural development in the Mat-Su. • Musk Ox Farm – Tour a farm dedicated to raising musk oxen and learn how their precious underfur, qiviut, is collected by combing. • Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine – Hatcher Pass is full of hiking trails and the historic Independence Gold Mine.
Matanuska Glacier
Willow and Talkeetna
Duration: 10 - 12 hours
Duration: 6 - 12 hours
Matanuska Glacier:
Willow:
• Matanuska River rafting • Glacier ice climbing • Matanuska Glacier trekking
• Sled dog and kennel tours • Fishing Talkeetna: • Jet boat tours • Denali flightseeing tours • Shopping and dining on historic main street • Sled dog and kennel tours
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PACKAGE TOUR OPERATORS
Summer
Winter
Year-round
These package tour operators offer various types of land-based Alaska vacations that include Anchorage in their itineraries. Each of these companies offer commissionable, pre-planned, and customizable land-based itineraries for your clients who are looking for an independent land tour experience. This includes pre- or post-cruise programs and land-only programs in all seasons.
(A & P) AMERICA & PACIFIC TOURS, INC.
ALASKA SKYLAR TRAVEL LLC
ALASKA ADVENTURE UNLIMITED, LLC.
ALASKA TOUR & TRAVEL
aexak.com info@aexak.com (360) 359-2136 Alaska tours with your premier Chinese receptive and tour operator. Custom programs, guaranteed departure, and FIT offered.
ALASKA TRAVEL CONNECTIONS LLC
gondwanaecotours.com info@gondwanaecotours.com (877) 587-8479 Wildlife and glacier package tours.
aptoursalaska.com aptours@alaska.net (907) 272-9401 Japanese year-round tour operator.
alaskaadventureunlimited.com info@alaskaadventureunlimited.com (907) 373-3494 Eco adventure tour packages (summer only), chalet rentals year-round.
ALASKA ALPINE ADVENTURES
alaskaalpineadventures.com info@alaskaalpineadventures.com (877) 525-2577 Eco adventure tour packages to remote locations.
ALASKA COLLECTION BY PURSUIT
alaskacollection.com info@alaskacollection.com (907) 777-2800 Pre-packaged and custom Alaska tours, featuring iconic Alaska lodges and tours.
ALASKA LATIN TOURS, LLC
alaskalatintours.com sales@alaskalatintours.com (907) 599-0500 Tours and transfers, group or solo, in Spanish.
ALASKA PRIVATE TOURING
alaskaprivatetouring.com experts@alaskaprivatetouring.com (907) 375-6582 Designing unique and highly personal experiences throughout Alaska including private guides, transportation, behind-the-scenes excursions, deluxe lodge stays, and private shore excursions.
ALASKA RAILROAD
alaskarailroad.com reservations@akrr.com (907) 265-2494 See Alaska by rail. One call to the Alaska Railroad books a complete travel package: lodging, activities, and day tours, linked across Alaska by train. Ask about our premium glass-dome railcars.
tourism@anchorage.net
5ialaska.com skylarjiang@skylartravel.com (907) 274-8884 Mandarin-speaking tour operator. alaskatravel.com info@alaskatravel.com (907) 245-0200 Custom vacation packages. alaskatravelconnections.com info@alaskatravelconnections.com (907) 315-3026 Customized Alaska vacations for independent travelers, couples, families, and small groups.
ALASKA TRAVEL SERVICES
alaskatravelservices.net info@alaskatravelservices.net (907) 599-0500 Anchorage-based tour operator offering customizable land based tours in English, Spanish, and Portugese.
ALASKA WILDLAND ADVENTURES
alaska-wildland.com (800) 478-4100 Alaska eco adventure tour packages.
ALASKAN TOUR GUIDES, INC.
alaskantour.com info@alaskantour.com (907) 746-1438 Alaskan-guided tours for small groups and families.
ALASKATOURS.COM
alaskatours.com mytrip@alaskatours.com (907) 277-3000 Statewide travel planning, packages, and tours.
ALL ALASKA TOURS
allalaskatours.com info@allalaskatours.com (907) 272-8687 Trip planning for group or individual travelers.
AURORA EXPEDITIONS
GONDWANA ECOTOURS
GONORTH ALASKA TRAVEL CENTER gonorth-alaska.com travel@gonorth-alaska.com (907) 479-7271 Full-service statewide trip planning. Full-range program including self-drive tours, great selection of accommodations of all types, activities, and a variety of transportation options.
GRAY LINE ALASKA
graylinealaska.com info@graylineofalaska.com (800) 544-2206 Alaska tours by railcar, coach, and boat.
GREATLAND ADVENTURES
greatlandadventures.com info@greatlandadventures.com (907) 980-8179 Local guide for the best tours to the best places in Alaska. Offering day tours and multi-day packages. Everything is customizable.
HAI SHIROKUMA TOURS, LLC
haishirokuma.com hai4690@haishirokuma.com (907) 258-4690 Anchorage-based Japanese small group tour and receptive operator. Tours in Japanese.
NEW WORLD TRAVEL & TOURS, INC.
alaskatour.co.kr nwtalaskatour@gmail.com (907) 276-7071 Anchorage-based Korean tour and receptive operator. Serving international, domestic, and charters.
NORTH POLE TOURS
aknpt.com jchung.npt@gmail.com (907) 274-8585 Anchorage-based Korean tour and receptive operator, offering guaranteed departures, customized itineraries, and private tours in Korean.
PLANET EARTH ADVENTURES, LLC
discoverak.com info@discoverak.com (907) 717-9666 Guided eco adventure package and custom tours throughout Alaska.
PREMIER ALASKA TOURS, INC.
premieralaskatours.com sales@touralaska.net (907) 279-0001 Custom group itineraries, escorted land tours, motorcoach charters, and deluxe dome rail packages.
RUBY RANGE ADVENTURE
rubyrange.com info@rubyrange.com (867) 322-8600 Offering more than 30 unique itineraries, ranging from remote fly-in expeditions to comfortable hotelbased road trips. With expert guides and helpful staff fluent in English, French, and German.
SALMON BERRY TOURS
salmonberrytours.com reservations@salmonberrytours.com (907) 278-3572 Numerous day tour and package tour options. All fully guided and include transportation.
WILKINSON EXPEDITIONS
alaskatrips.com alaskatrips@gci.net (907) 783-4332 Private, customized, guided Alaskan eco adventure packages.
XPERIENCE ALASKA
xperiencealaska.com info@xperiencealaska.com (907) 278-7878 Offering customized Alaska vacations specializing in upscale wilderness lodging. Guaranteed departures. Tours in English and Italian. ANCHORAGE.NET/TRAVEL-TRADE | 18
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Wi-Fi
Breakfast included
Free parking
Breakfast available
Airport shuttle
Anchorage accommodations are available in many styles and prices, with a range of amenities. All the lodging options listed offer commissionable rates to travel trade.
DOWNTOWN Hilltop Ski Area
Flattop Trail
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GUESTHOUSE ANCHORAGE INN ghalaska.com (907) 276-7226 •
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Pioneer School House
Fire Station
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M St
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Eagle St
Delaney Park (Park Strip)
Veterans Memorial
Frontierland Park E 11th Ave
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DOWNTOWN ANCHORAGE
Salmon Viewing Platform
Port of Anchorage
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Twentymile Glacier
captaincook.com (907) 276-6000 • Hope
CLARION SUITES DOWNTOWN
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Alyeska Resort
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historicanchoragehotel.com (907) 272-4553 •
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wyndhamhotels.com/ramada (907) 272-7561 •
Williwaw Lakes
Huffman Rd
marriott.com/ancdt (907) 279-8000 • Se
RAMADA ANCHORAGE DOWNTOWN
copperwhale.com (907) 258-7999 •
Williwaw lll Lakes Trail
ANCHORAGE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN Huffman Rd
COPPER WHALE INN
thevoyagerinn.com (907) 277-9501 •
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Wolverine Peak Trail
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O'Malley Rd
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merrillfieldinn.com (907) 276-4547 •
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anchoragegrand.com (907) 929-8888 •
MERRILL FIELD INN
comfortinnanchorage.com (907) 277-6887 •
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Cheney Lake
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES ANCHORAGE AIRPORT
anchorage.embassysuites.com (907) 332-7000 •
AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN & SUITES abvianc.com (907) 243-6366 •
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT ANCHORAGE MIDTOWN
ASPEN SUITES HOTEL
marriott.com (907) 222-9000 •
aspenhotelsak.com (907) 770-3400 •
hamptoninn3.hilton.com (907) 550-7000 •
bestwesternanchorage.com (907) 561-1522 •
marriott.com/ancri (907) 563-9844 •
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
alyeskaresort.com To Palmer, Wasilla & • (907) 754-1111
hyatthouseanchorage.com (907) 992-2200 •
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Eagle EAGLE RIVER MICROTELRiver INN & SUITES
ANCHORAGE BOWL Alaska Railroad Depot
Mirror Lake
EAGLE RIVER microtelinn.com (907) 622-6000 •
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marriott.com/ancsh (907) 562-3247 •
HYATT HOUSE ANCHORAGE
crowneplaza.com/anchorageak (907) 433-4100 •
ALYESKA RESORT
SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT ANCHORAGE MIDTOWN
anchorage.homewoodsuites.com (907) 762-7000 •
CROWNE PLAZA ANCHORAGE – MIDTOWN
GIRDWOOD
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT ANCHORAGE MIDTOWN
anchoragemidtown.home2suites.com (907) 561-5618 •
marriott.com/anccy (907) 245-0322 •
marriott.com/ancat (907) 334-8000 • Eklutna
qupq.com (907) 563-5633 •
HOME2 SUITES
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT ANCHORAGE AIRPORT
TOWNEPLACE SUITES ANCHORAGE MIDTOWN
QUPQUGIAQ INN
anchoragehie.com (907) 248-8848 •
choicehotels.com/hotel/ak026 (907) 243-8080 •
MY PLACE EXTENDED STAY HOTEL
millenniumhotels.com/anchorage (907) 243-2300 •
puffininn.net (907) 243-4044 •
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ANCHORAGE AIRPORT
COMFORT SUITES ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
THE LAKEFRONT ANCHORAGE
PUFFIN INN
hgihotelanchorage.com (907) 729-7000 •
coasthotels.com (907) 243-2233 •
MICROTEL INN & SUITES ANCHORAGE AIRPORT
myplacehotels.com (907) 929-3500 •
HILTON GARDEN INN ANCHORAGE
COAST INTERNATIONAL INN
ihg.com/staybridge/hotels (907) 644-6000 •
microtelanchorage.com (907) 245-5002 •
HAMPTON INN ANCHORAGE
BEST WESTERN GOLDEN LION HOTEL
STAYBRIDGE SUITES ANCHORAGE
laquintaanchorage.com (907) 276-8884 •
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EMBASSY SUITES – ANCHORAGE
marriott.com/ancum (907) 751-6300 •
Old Glenn Hwy
alexhotelalaska.com (907) 243-3131 •
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SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT ANCHORAGE UNIVERSITY LAKE
hyattplaceanchoragemidtown.com (907) 562-1235 •
Glenn Hwy
dimondcenterhotel.com (907) 770-5000 •
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Seward Highway (Anchorage-Sterling Highway)
Hilltop Ski Area
GIRDWOOD O’Malley Rd
Flattop
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TRANSPORTATION
Summer
Winter
Year-round
All transportation options listed are based in Anchorage and offer commissionable services. Many offer transportation statewide.
BUS & MOTORCOACH CHARTERS
AK SUPERIOR TOURS
aksuperiortours.com aksuperiortours@gmail.com (907) 885-3881 Private group bus charters for up to 36 people.
BAC TRANSPORTATION, LLC
bactrans.com reservations@bactrans.com (907) 222-2600 Sedan, bus, limousine charters.
GRAY LINE ALASKA
graylinealaska.com info@graylineofalaska.com (800) 544-2206 Alaska tours by railcar, coach, and boat.
MAGIC BUS
themagicbus.com info@themagicbus.com (907) 230-6773 Daily cruise ship transfers. Limo buses, sedans, vans, motorcoaches available.
PREMIER ALASKA TOURS, INC.
premieralaskatours.com sales@touralaska.net (907) 279-0001 Offering full-size motorcoach charters year-round and rail coach charters May-September.
CAR & VAN RENTALS
ALASKA 4X4 RENTALS
alaska4x4rentals.com reservations@alaska4x4rentals.com (907) 290-0064 4x4 vehicle, camper, and Alaska accessory rentals.
ALASKA AUTO RENTAL
alaskaautorental.com info@alaskaautorental.com (907) 457-7368 Cars, SUVs, trucks, van rentals. One-way rentals. Shuttle service.
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
avisalaska.com reservations@avisalaska.com (907) 277-4567 2 locations, free shuttle. One-way rentals available.
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BUDGET RENT A CAR
budget.com (907) 243-0150 Cars, SUVs, trucks rentals.
DOLLAR RENT A CAR OF ANCHORAGE
dollar.com info@dollaralaska.com (907) 248-5338 New cars, mini vans, SUVs, trucks. Free shuttle. 2 locations.
THRIFTY CAR RENTAL OF ANCHORAGE
anchorage.thrifty.com info@thriftyalaska.com (907) 276-2855 New cars, mini vans, SUVs, trucks. Free shuttle. 2 locations.
MOTORHOME RENTALS
ABC MOTORHOME & CAR RENTALS abcmotorhome.com rvalaska@alaska.net (907) 279-2000 Car, truck, camper, motorhome rentals.
ALASKA FAMILY MOTORHOMES
alaskafamilymotorhomes.net alaskachoices@alaska.net (907) 223-9351 RV and van rentals, free airport pickup, and miles.
ALASKA MOTORHOME RENTALS
alaskatraveladventures.com/rv-rentals
info@bestofalaskatravel.com (907) 277-0877 Late model Class C motorhomes. Locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Skagway, and Seattle. One-way rentals available. Free shuttle.
CLIPPERSHIP MOTORHOME RENTALS, INC.
clippershiprv.com clippershiprv@hotmail.com (907) 562-7051 Current model RV rental.
GONORTH CAR & RV RENTAL
gonorth-alaska.com wheels@gonorth-alaska.com (907) 479-7272 Camper, motorhome, 4x4 SUV, and truck rental. Gravel roads permitted. One-way rentals between Anchorage, Fairbanks, Whitehorse, and Seattle.
GREAT ALASKAN HOLIDAYS, INC. greatalaskanholidays.com
reservations@greatalaskanholidays.com
(907) 248-7777 Largest, newest facilities, fleet.
RV CONCIERGE & RENTALS
yourrvconcierge.com ksmith@unifiedops.com (907) 357-4678 RV concierge service for RV rentals.
SCHEDULED BUS SERVICE
ALASKA PARK CONNECTION MOTORCOACH
alaskacoach.com info@alaskacoach.com (907) 245-0200 Scheduled motorcoach service between Anchorage, Denali, Talkeetna, Whittier, and Seward.
SCHEDULED RAIL SERVICE
ALASKA RAILROAD
alaskarailroad.com reservations@akrr.com (907) 265-2494 Year-round rail service to Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks. Summer service also includes Girdwood, Whittier, Portage, Spencer Glacier, and Seward.
SHUTTLE SERVICE & CRUISE SHIP TRANSFERS
A ALASKA CRUISE TRANSFERS AND TOURS
alaskacruisetransfer.com info@alaskacruisetransfer.com (907) 350-6010 Cruise ship shuttle transfers to and from Whittier, Seward, Anchorage.
FLATTOP MOUNTAIN SHUTTLE
hike-anchorage-alaska.com bicyclealaska@aol.com (907) 279-3334 Roundtrip shuttle between downtown Anchorage and Flattop Mountain.
FOUR SEASONS TRANS GROUP akshuttle.com info@akshuttle.com (907) 602-4056 Private and group shuttle. Statewide service.
SALMON BERRY TOURS
salmonberrytours.com reservations@salmonberrytours.com (907) 278-3572 Offering one-way cruise ship transfer tour between Anchorage and Seward or Whittier.
SEWARD OR WHITTIER CRUISE TRANSFERS
anchorage-transportation.com bearpawtransportation@gmail.com (907) 301-6232 Seward or Whittier to Anchorage, cruise ship private shuttle transfer.
SHUTTLEMAN, LLC
shuttleman.net shuttleman@gci.net (907) 677-8537 Shuttle van. Airport, hotel, cruise ship transfer.
TURNAGAIN ARM SHUTTLE
turnagainshuttle.com turnagainarmshuttle@gmail.com (907) 764-2067 Shuttle transportation along the Turnagain Arm.
AAA GO PURPLE SHUTTLE TOUR
gopurpleshuttle.com reservations@gopurpleshuttle.com (907) 644-8098 Shuttle service around Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska.
ALASKA ELITE SHUTTLES
alaskaelite.com reservations@alaskaelite.com (907) 231-6255 Affordable and reliable cruise ship transfers.
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Mat-Su Area
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
ATV tours at Knik Glacier. Lunch and shuttle included.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
Guided ATV and Quad tours. Turnagain Arm area.
Mat-Su Area
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
Guided ATV tours, various locations, overnight excursions. Rentals available.
Mat-Su Area
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
ATV tours. Lunch and shuttle included.
Anchorage
Self-drive or gear delivery available
Various
Outdoor activity gear rental. Delivery available.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
4 - 6 hour evening tour
Photo-centric tours for all levels of photographers.
Anchorage
Self-drive
4 hours full-day
Aurora Winter Train offers rail tours to view the northern lights.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
6 - 8 hour evening tour
Winter northern lights viewing, glacier trekking, fat tire biking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
2 hours full-day
Guided bike tours, e-bikes, and winter fat tire bike tours for all levels. Gear provided.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
2 hours full-day
Bike tours and rental at Eklutna Lake, fat tire biking in Hatcher Pass.
Year-round
4-WHEELING 49TH STATE MOTOR TOURS 49smt.com ride@49smt.com (907) 278-0157
ALASKA ATV ADVENTURES
alaskaatvadventures.com akatvadventures@gmail.com (907) 320-0007
ALASKA BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE TOURS
youralaskavacation.com reservations@alaska.global (907) 745-2505
ALASKA GLACIER EXPERIENCE
alaskaglacierexperience.net info@alaskaglacierexperience.com (907) 795-5841
ADVENTURE GEAR RENTAL ALASKA OUTDOOR GEAR RENTAL
alaskaoutdoorgearrental.com info@alaskaoutdoorgearrental.com (907) 830-0232
AURORA VIEWING ALASKA PHOTO TREKS
alaskaphototreks.com info@alaskaphototreks.com (907) 350-0251
ALASKA RAILROAD
alaskarailroad.com reservations@akrr.com (907) 265-2494
GREATLAND ADVENTURES
greatlandadventures.com info@greatlandadventures.com (907) 980-8179
BIKE TOURS ALASKA TRAIL GUIDES
alaskatrailguides.com info@alaskatrailguides.com (907) 317-5707
LIFETIME ADVENTURES
lifetimeadventure.net info@lifetimeadventure.net (907) 746-4644
tourism@anchorage.net
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Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
1 hour
Narrated trolley tour with highlights of Anchorage.
Anchorage
Self-drive
2 hours
Guided and narrated Segway tours of downtown Anchorage and Lake Hood area.
Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
Half-day full-day
Scheduled small group day tours to the best wildlife, glaciers, and scenery. Custom tours available.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
Northern lights viewing, glacier hiking, fat tire biking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
Guided city tours, area day tours, and multi-day packages.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
Full-day
Alaska wildlife and glacier tours with wine and beer.
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Guided kayak and jet ski day and package trips in summer. Guided winter snowmobile excursions.
Year-round
What else you should know
CITY TOURS ANCHORAGE TROLLEY TOURS
anchoragetrolley.com sales@anchoragetrolley.com (907) 276-5603
SEGWAY TOURS OF ANCHORAGE
segwaytoursofanchorage.com info@segwaytoursofanchorage.com (907) 277-4545
DAY TOUR OPERATORS 907 TOURS
907toursalaska.com reservations@907toursalaska.com (907) 947-9425
GREATLAND ADVENTURES
greatlandadventures.com info@greatlandadventures.com (907) 980-8179
SALMON BERRY TOURS
salmonberrytours.com reservations@salmonberrytours.com (907) 278-3572
ECO ADVENTURE TOURS ADVENTUROUS WINOS
adventurouswinos.com akhuntress@gmail.com (213) 880-8907
ALASKA WILD GUIDES
alaskawildguides.com alaskawildguides@gmail.com (907) 250-4250
Prince William Sound Area
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive
3 hours
Fully guided and outfitted, 3-hour zipline canopy adventure with views of Denali. 9 ziplines, 3 sky bridges, and 1 rappel traverse.
Prince William Sound Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Half-day
Guided jet ski glacier viewing tours.
Seward Area
Self-drive
3 hours
Big adventure with 8 ziplines, 3 sky bridges, and 2 rappels.
DENALI ZIPLINE TOURS
denaliziplinetours.com info@denaliziplinetours.com (855) 733-3988
GLACIER JETSKI ADVENTURES
glacierjetskiadventures.com glacierjetski@gmail.com (907) 830-4001
STONEY CREEK CANOPY ADVENTURES stoneycreekca.com info@stoneycreekca.com (907) 224-3662
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Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
Various
World-class performances and attractions all year.
Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
1 hour
Interactive one-hour adventure mystery game. Groups up to 10.
Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
30 minutes
1964 earthquake exhibit, Alaska films, and events.
Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
1 hour
Northern lights film. Located at Performing Arts Center. Open daily mid-May – first week in September.
Anchorage
Self-drive
Various
Local live theater performances.
Talkeetna
Self-drive
1 hour
Talkeetna birch syrup tours, gift shop featuring locally made products.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Half-day
Behind-the-scenes farm tours in Mat-Su and Talkeetna. Includes lunch.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half-day full-day
Guided craft brewery tours in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Guided full- and half-day salmon fishing charters.
Seward Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Halibut and salmon fishing charters from Seward.
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Fishing, gold panning, cabins, wilderness tours.
Year-round
What else you should know
ENTERTAINMENT ALASKA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS alaskapac.org fdesk@alaskapac.org (907) 263-2900
ALASKA ESCAPE ROOMS
alaskaescaperooms.com trapped@alaskaescaperooms.com (907) 444-6975
ALASKA EXPERIENCE THEATRE
alaskaexperiencetheatre.com theatre@anchoragedowntown.org (907) 272-9076
AURORA FILM – ALASKA NATURALLY thealaskacollection.com auroracollection@alaskan.com (907) 263-2993
CYRANO’S THEATRE COMPANY cyranos.org info@cyranos.org (907) 274-2599
FARM & FOOD TOURS ALASKA BIRCH SYRUP & WILD HARVEST
alaskabirchsyrup.com dulce@alaskabirchsyrup.com (907) 373-1309
ALASKA FARM TOURS
alaskafarmtours.com info@alaskafarmtours.com (907) 519-7067
BIG SWIG TOURS
bigswigtours.com info@bigswigtours.com (907) 268-0872
FISHING ACORD GUIDE SERVICE
acordguideservice.com gacord@acordguideservice.com (907) 376-0692
ALASKA COASTAL EXPLORER
alaskacoastalexplorer.com captainjasonmulloy@gmail.com (808) 757-4090
ALASKA EDGE TOURS
alaskaedge.com nugent.fred@gmail.com (907) 733-7774
tourism@anchorage.net
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Self-drive
Full-day
Halibut, sightseeing, and hunting charters out of Whittier.
Cooper Landing Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Drift boat fishing for salmon and trophy trout. Hiking and rafting tours available.
Seward Area
Self-drive
Full-day
Fishing charters out of Seward. April - September.
Year-round
What else you should know
FISHING (CONTINUED) ALASKA GOOD TIME CHARTERS, LLC
alaskagoodtimecharters.com agtc.david@gmail.com (907) 373-7447
ALASKA RIVER ADVENTURES
alaskariveradventures.com info@alaskariveradventures.com (907) 595-2000
ALASKA SALTWATER CHARTERS aksaltwatercharters.com aksc@arctic.net (907) 224-7254
ALASKAN ANGLING ADVENTURES LLC.
alaskananglingadventures.com alaskananglingadventures@gmail.com (907) 595-3336
DESHKA LANDING CHARTERS & LODGE deshka.com jim@deshka.com (907) 495-5873
DRIFTER’S LODGE
drifterslodge.com info@drifterslodge.com (907) 595-5555
FISHHOUND EXPEDITIONS
fishhoundexpeditions.com fishhoundexp@gmail.com (907) 382-1802
KENAI CACHE OUTFITTERS kenaicache.com kenaicache@cs.com (907) 268-4849
KENAI RIVERSIDE FISHING
kenairiversidefishing.com/acvb info@kenairiversidefishing.com (907) 783-2928
LAKEVIEW OUTFITTERS
lakeviewoutfitters.com info@lakeviewoutfitters.com (907) 595-2046
SEWARD FISHING CLUB
sewardfishingclub.com info@sewardfishingclub.com (907) 224-8300
Prince William Sound Area
Cooper Landing Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Drift boat and wade-in fishing for multiple salmon and trout species from Cooper Landing. May - October.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
6 hours
Fully guided, remote river salmon fishing.
Cooper Landing Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Guided fishing for multiple species of fish. Year-round cabin rentals on Kenai River.
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Fly fishing for trout and salmon. Day trips and multi-day packages. Ice fishing in winter.
Cooper Landing Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Kenai Peninsula salmon, trout fishing. Specializing in both fly fishing and conventional.
Cooper Landing Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Full-day
Guided Kenai River salmon, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden. Gear included.
Cooper Landing Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Guided fly fishing for trout, salmon, and scenic wine floats.
Seward Area
Self-drive
6 hours
Salmon and halibut charters.
Anchorage
Self-drive
Full-day
Guided women’s fly fishing day trips, classes, and school. Package tours available.
Mat-Su Area
WOMEN’S FLYFISHING
womensflyfishing.com linda@womensflyfishing.net (907) 274-7113
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Self-drive or shuttle option available
1.5 hour full-day
Bear viewing, scenic flightseeing, airplane charters.
Anchorage
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Fly-in fishing, scenic flightseeing, year-round backcountry access. Charters available.
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive
1 hour full-day
Denali flightseeing from Talkeetna. Glacier landings and day hikes.
Anchorage
Self-drive or provided by operator
1 hour full-day
Flightseeing, bear viewing, glacier landing, and fishing. Shuttle provided.
Anchorage
Self-drive
2 hours full-day
Customized scenic flightseeing via float plane and fixed-wing.
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive
1 hour 2 hours
Denali flightseeing from Talkeetna, specializing in glacier landings.
Anchorage
Self-drive or shuttle option available
30 minutes full-day
Scenic flightseeing over Denali, Kenai Fjords NP, Prince William Sound, bear viewing, and fly-in fishing.
Self-drive or shuttle option available
1 hour full-day
Denali flights, heli-glacier landings, summer glacier dog sledding, year-round custom adventures.
Year-round
FLIGHTSEEING – FIXED-WING ALASKA AIR SERVICE
flyakair.com info@flyakair.com (907) 694-8687
Anchorage
ALASKA BY AIR
akbyair.com fly@akbyair.com (907) 331-4042
K2 AVIATION
flyk2.com info@flyk2.com (907) 733-2291
RUST’S FLYING SERVICE flyrusts.com info@flyrusts.com (907) 243-1595
SKYDANCE AVIATION LLC
skydanceaviation.com scott@skydanceaviation.com (907) 301-6118
TALKEETNA AIR TAXI
talkeetnaair.com info@talkeetnaair.com (800) 533-2219
WINGS
wingsaerotours.com wings@gci.net (907) 441-5736
FLIGHTSEEING – HELICOPTERS ALASKA HELICOPTER TOURS
anchoragehelicoptertours.com peter@anchoragehelicoptertours.com (907) 272-7777
ALPINE AIR ALASKA
alpineairalaska.com seward@alpineairalaska.com (907) 783-2360
MARATHON HELICOPTERS
marathonhelicopters.com info@marathonhelicopters.com (907) 224-3616
Anchorage/ Talkeetna Areas
Girdwood/ Seward Areas
Self-drive
Year-round flightseeing and heli adventures from 30 minutes Girdwood, summer heli-glacier full-day dog sled tours, flightseeing, heli adventures out of Seward.
Seward Area
Self-drive
30 minutes 1 hour
Wildlife and glacier heli-flightseeing.
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Kenai Fjords NP wildlife and glacier cruise. Salmon bake lunch included.
GLACIER & WILDLIFE CRUISES KENAI FJORDS TOURS
kenaifjords.com info@alaskacollection.com (888) 478-3346
tourism@anchorage.net
Seward Area
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Seward Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Kenai Fjords NP wildlife and glacier cruise, with park ranger and hot lunch. Gray whale cruises in March.
Seward Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Kenai Fjords glacier and wildlife cruises. Private charters. Up to 6 people.
Prince William Sound Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Half-day full-day
Glacier and wildlife cruises in Prince William Sound. Narration by Forest Service ranger. Hot meal included.
Portage Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
1.5 hours
Glacier cruise on Portage Lake.
Girdwood/ Alyeska Area
Self-drive
2 - 3 hours
Authentic gold panning at functioning gold mine.
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Day hikes and multi-day tours with naturalist guides in Talkeetna and Denali State Park.
Girdwood/ Alyeska Area
Self-drive, then Alaska Railroad or helicopter
Half-day full-day
Guided Spencer Glacier ice climbing and kayaking. Access remote glacier area via train or helicopter.
Seward Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
2.5 hours full day
Glacier hikes, ice climbing, helicopter glacier tours.
Anchorage
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Professionally guided day hikes and overnight trips.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
Full-day
Matanuska Glacier treks and ice climbing.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
1 hour full-day
Horseback tours in Anchorage and Mat-Su area. Winter sleigh rides.
Year-round
What else you should know
GLACIER & WILDLIFE CRUISES (CONTINUED) MAJOR MARINE TOURS
majormarine.com info@majormarine.com (907) 274-7300
NORTHERN LATITUDE ADVENTURES
northernlatitudeadventures.com info@northernlatitudeadventures.com (907) 422-0432
PHILLIPS CRUISES AND TOURS/ 26 GLACIER CRUISE 26glaciers.com info@26glaciers.com (907) 276-8023
PORTAGE GLACIER CRUISES graylinealaska.com info@graylinealaska.com (800) 544-2206
GOLD PANNING CROW CREEK HISTORIC GOLD MINE
crowcreekmine.com crowcreekmine@yahoo.com (907) 229-3105
HIKING & ICE CLIMBING ALASKA NATURE GUIDES
alaskanatureguides.com info@alaskanatureguides.com (907) 733-1237
ASCENDING PATH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GUIDE SERVICE ascendingpath.com info@ascendingpath.com (907) 783-0505
EXIT GLACIER GUIDES
exitglacierguides.com exitguides@gmail.com (907) 224-5569
HIKE ALASKA
gohikealaska.com contactus@gohikealaska.com (907) 444-9008
MICA GUIDES
micaguides.com info@micaguides.com (907) 351-7587
HORSE ADVENTURES ALASKA HORSE ADVENTURES LLC
alaskahorseadventures.com akhorseadventures@gmail.com (907) 229-4445 27 | OFFICIAL TRAVEL TRADE PLANNER
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Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
Half-day
Airboat adventures to the face of Knik Glacier.
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Narrated and guided river jet boat tours from Talkeetna.
Eklutna Area
Self-drive
2 hours full-day
Guided kayaking and kayak rentals at Eklutna Lake.
Seward Area
Self-drive
3 hours full-day
Guided sea kayak trips out of Seward.
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Open year-round
Vintage planes, flight simulator, theater, gift store.
Anchorage
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Open daily in summer, and select days in winter and spring
Alaska Native cultural center, sharing heritage of Alaska’s 11 major culture groups.
Anchorage
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Open year-round
Alaska’s largest museum. Art, history, Alaska Native cultures, and Smithsonian Institution collection.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
Half day full-day
Photo-centric tours for all levels of photographers.
Anchorage
Located in downtown Anchorage
2 - 5 hours
Photography day tour from Anchorage. No experience necessary.
Anchorage
Provided by operator
6 hours full-day
Educational tours with expert photographer guides.
Year-round
What else you should know
JET BOAT TOURS KNIK GLACIER TOURS
knikglacier.com knikglacier@mtaonline.net (907) 745-1577
MAHAY’S JET BOAT ADVENTURES mahaysjetboat.com mahays@mahaysjetboat.com (907) 733-2223
KAYAKING LIFETIME ADVENTURES
lifetimeadventure.net info@lifetimeadventure.net (907) 746-4644
SUNNY COVE SEA KAYAKING, LLC sunnycove.com info@sunnycove.com (907) 224-4426
MUSEUMS & CULTURE CENTERS ALASKA AVIATION MUSEUM
alaskaairmuseum.org tours@alaskaairmuseum.org (907) 248-5325
Anchorage
ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER alaskanative.net info@alaskanative.net (907) 330-8000
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
anchoragemuseum.org museum@anchoragemuseum.org (907) 929-9200
PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS ALASKA PHOTO TREKS
alaskaphototreks.com info@alaskaphototreks.com (907) 350-0251
PICTOURS ALASKA
pictoursalaska.com bob@pictoursalaska.com (907) 441-2274
SSP STUDIO & GALLERY
sspstudioandgallery.com ssp@sspstudioandgallery.com (907) 231-7373
tourism@anchorage.net
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Prince William Sound Area
Self-drive
Client preference
Custom boat-based adventures and charters around Prince William Sound.
Prince William Sound Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Full-day
Custom glacier and wildlife cruises. Beach landings. Water taxi, kayak rental available.
Girdwood/ Alyeska Area
Self-drive, then Alaska Railroad or helicopter
Full-day
Guided Spencer Glacier rafting, kayak, day, and package trips via train or helicopter.
Hope Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
Class 4 and 5 whitewater rafting on Sixmile Creek.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
Half-day full-day
River raft trips, glacier hikes, guided hikes, and ice climbing.
Anchorage
Self-drive to Anchorage Depot
Full-day
Summer day tours from Anchorage via rail: Kenai Fjords, Talkeetna, Spencer Glacier.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive or provided by operator
1.5 hours full-day
Puppies, dog sled rides, and mushing school.
Talkeetna Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
3 hours
Dryland sled dog rides, puppies, and Iditarod racing kennel tours.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
2 hours
Sled dog tours with Iditarod mushers.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
2 hours
Iditarod champion, Martin Buser’s kennel tours and dog sled rides.
Seward Area
Self-drive
1.5 hours full-day
Year-round dog sled rides and learn about the Iditarod.
Year-round
What else you should know
PRIVATE BOAT CHARTERS BABKIN CHARTERS LLC.
babkin.com alex@babkin.com (907) 272-8989
LAZY OTTER CHARTERS, INC.
lazyotter.com info@lazyottercharters.com (907) 694-6887
RAFTING CHUGACH ADVENTURES
alaskanrafting.com alaskanrafting@gmail.com (907) 783-1860
CHUGACH OUTDOOR CENTER, INC.
chugachoutdoorcenter.com info@chugachoutdoorcenter.com (907) 277-7238
NOVA ALASKA GUIDES
novalaska.com info@nova-alaska.com (907) 746-5753
RAIL DAY TOURS ALASKA RAILROAD
alaskarailroad.com reservations@akrr.com (907) 265-2494
SLED DOG & KENNEL TOURS ALASKA MUSHING SCHOOL
alaskamushingschool.com mushingschool@gmail.com (907) 793-0647
ALASKA SLED DOG TOURS
aksleddogtours.com info@alaskasleddogtours.com (907) 947-4210
DREAM A DREAM SLED DOG TOURS dreamadreamsleddog.com vhalter@mtaonline.net (907) 495-1197
MARTIN BUSER’S HAPPY TRAILS KENNEL buserdog.com martin@buserdog.com (907) 315-4647
SEAVEY’S IDIDARIDE SLED DOG TOURS ididaride.com info@ididaride.com (907) 224-8607
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SLED DOG & KENNEL TOURS (CONTINUED) SNOWHOOK ADVENTURE GUIDES OF ALASKA snowhookadventures.com snowhookkennel@gmail.com (907) 414-4547
SUMMER SLED DOG ADVENTURE alyeskatours.com glaciercity@acsalaska.net (907) 783-5566
TURNING HEADS KENNEL
turningheadskennel.com turningheadskennel@gmail.com (907) 362-4354
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive or shuttle provided by operator
2 hours full-day
Year-round dog sled and helicopter adventures.
Girdwood/ Alyeska Area
Self-drive
3 hours
Sled dog ride and kennel tour. Free shuttle in Girdwood.
Seward Area
Self-drive
1 hour full-day
Year-round dryland and glacier dog sledding day tours and multi-day winter tours.
Anchorage
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Various
Full-service, year-round resort with dining and spa. Winter skiing and snowboarding and summer bike park.
Girdwood/ Alyeska Area
Self-drive or shuttle option available
Full-day
Day and multi-day heli-skiing adventures based out of Girdwood.
Girdwood/ Alyeska Area
Self-drive
Half-day
Snowmobile tours to glaciers or gold mine. Family friendly.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive or provided by operator
Half-day full-day
Half-, full-, or multi-day snowmobile tours.
SKI/SNOWBOARD/HELI-SKI ALYESKA RESORT
alyeskaresort.com info@alyeskaresort.com (907) 754-1111
CHUGACH POWDER GUIDES
chugachpowderguides.com info@chugachadventureguides.com (907) 783-4354
SNOWMOBILE TOURS GLACIER CITY SNOWMOBILE TOURS snowtours.net glaciercity@acsalaska.net (907) 783-5566
ALASKA BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE TOURS
youralaskavacation.com reservations@alaska.global (907) 745-2505
WILDLIFE VIEWING ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
alaskasealife.org visitaslc@alaskasealife.org (800) 224-2525
ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER
alaskawildlife.org info@alaskawildlife.org (907) 783-0058
MUSK OX FARM, MUSEUM AND GIFT SHOP muskoxfarm.org info@muskoxfarm.org (907) 745-4151
tourism@anchorage.net
Seward Area
Self-drive
2 - 3 hours
Aquarium featuring only Alaska sea animals. Close encounters with select marine life available.
Portage Area
Self-drive
2 - 3 hours
Wildlife sanctuary for Alaska animals.
Mat-Su Area
Self-drive
2 - 3 hours
Experience and learn about the prehistoric musk ox.
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COVER: Doug Lindstrand BACK COVER: Jody Overstreet PHOTOGRAPHY: Accent Alaska: 29b; Alaska Center for the Performing Arts: 10e; Alaska Stock: 1a; Alaska Stock/Kevin G. Smith: 3a; Alaska Stock/Michael DeYoung: 7f; Alpine Air:5a/6a, 25a, 26e, 29e; Arctic Valley Ski Area: 13c; Ascending Path: 27d; Ashley Heimbigner: 8e, 17c, 22b, 22c, 24f, 28f, 29a; Brian Adams: 28d; Carl Johnson: 11c, 26c; Chugach Powder Guides: 30b; Clark James Mishler: 10g; David Kasser: 27b; Donna Dewhurst: 23a, 30d; Frank Flavin Photography: 25b, 25d, 26a; Glacier City Snowmobile Tours: 13d, 30c; Glacier Jetski Adventure: 23e; iStock: 1b, 14e, 24g; Jeanette Anderson Moores: 25e; Jody Overstreet: 7a/8a, 7d, 8f, 9a, 9b, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10f, 11a, 11d, 12a, 12d, 13b, 17e, 22e, 23b, 23c, 24a, 24d, 24e, 27c, 27e, 28b, 30a; Juno Kim: 8b, 12b, 13e, 14d, 17a, 22d, 23d, 26d, 28e, 30e; K2 Aviation: 26b; Lilly Kelly: 12e; Mark Kelley: 2a; Matt Hage: 17d, 28a; Matt Hage/Anchorage Museum: 28c; Matt Hage/ATIA: 22a; Michael DeYoung: 6b, 7c, 8c, 8d, 14b, 14c, 17b; Nicole Geils: 7e, 13f; Oscar Avellaneda Cruz: 10a; Patrick Endres: 3b; Paul Kolnik: 24b; Ralph Kristopherson: 7b, 13a; Roy Neese: 11b, 26f, 27a; Savanah Evans: 27f, 29d; Slava Stepanov: 3c; State of Alaska/Chris Arend: 14a; State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung: 4a; Tara Storter: 27g; Teri Hendricks: 11e, 29c; The Piano Guys: 24c; Wayde Carroll: 12c, 25c NOTE: a, b, c, etc., identifies photos in order of appearance on page moving clockwise from left.
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