Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska (AK): The Best Walking Tours

Enjoy a scenic helicopter tour as the helicopter zips you over the mountains to a beautiful alpine location with a stunning view of the glacier valley below. Your skilled hiking guide will teach you about the surrounding vegetation and wildlife as you trek along on your tour. We'll outfit you with cold weather gear if you do not have your own so you’ll be able to enjoy the hike in comfort.  The tour has plenty of stops for pictures along the trail. We do recommend you bring layered clothing, a hat, winter gloves, a neck gaiter for your comfort and of course sunglasses for those bright winter days!

Inclusions: Landing and facility fees, Winter Gear

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

At 5:36 PM on Good Friday, March 27, 1964 a devastating 9.2 Earthquake struck Southcentral Alaska. Communities were leveled and families were displaced. Anchorage suffered massive damage, and the quake will remain forever part of the city's history. Earthquake Park, on the western tip of Anchorage, was created to showcase nature's incredible display of power. As a team, Anchorage Trolley and Go Hike Alaska will tell you the intriguing story of what happened on that disastrous day. Highlights: • Hear the intriguing story of North America's largest earthquake. • Experience the narration from experienced and animated tour specialists. • Designed for everyone to enjoy. Come one, come all! • Enjoy views of Anchorage's coastline and learn about temperate rainforests. • Go to one of Anchorage's best locations to spot moose! • We'll provide a brochure with hair-raising 1st person accounts and a map.

Inclusions: Brochure with detailed accounts and map of Earthquake Park, Trolley ride!

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If you’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing but didn't know where to begin, look no further, you've found the right spot. If you are unfamiliar, snowshoeing is an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. Experience a compelling introduction into the art of snowshoeing starting right here! We'll take you to the Chugach State Park's Glen Alps just to the east of Anchorage, a place everyone needs to visit at least once while in Alaska. Highlights: • Experience an intro to snowshoeing at the Anchorage's Glen Alps with an experienced guide! • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families with older children. • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet • Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests narrated by skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds! • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and snowshoes of course! Try it with us today!

Inclusions: Day packs or trekking poles available upon request. Snowshoes provided., High-calorie trail bites

Exclusions: No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups., Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.

Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle River trail system where boreal forests, and salmon spawning streams are found. This trail network also hosts the renowned "Crow Pass", which is part of the historic Iditarod trail system once used by dog sleds and mushers. Highlights: • Experience hiking in Chugach State Park's Eagle River trail system! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await! • Learn about Alaska's boreal forests and glaciated valleys from a skilled naturalist. • Opportunity for wildlife viewing including, salmon, bear, moose and birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and your choice of either reindeer sausage or a cheese-stick. If you are looking for a moderate hike with beautiful Alaskan sights and sounds, this is your pick. Book today!

Inclusions: Day packs and trekking poles available upon request., High-calorie trail bites & a Hunter Stick (Reindeer sausage) or cheesestick

Exclusions: No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups., Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.

This is quite-the-quintessential Alaska hiking experience. Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridgelines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be simply amazed. Highlights: • Trek one of Chugach State Park's finest ridgelines with a top-tier guide! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. Challenge and reward await! • Enjoy breathtaking views of Anchorage and interior Chugach Mountains. • Learn about Alaska's alpine forests & tundra environment from a naturalist. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings including bear, sheep, marmot and birds! • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and your choice of either reindeer sausage or a cheese-stick. Can we count you in? Book now!

Inclusions: Day Packs, Trekking Poles, High-calorie trail bites & a Hunter Stick (Reindeer sausage) or cheesestick

Exclusions: No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups., Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike, learn about flora & fauna, and see a lovely waterfall. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them. Highlights: • Take a nature walk to Chugach State Park's photogenic, Barbara Falls! • An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy. • Perfect for families with children! • Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites. This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do! Are you ready? Book today!

Inclusions: Day packs and trekking poles available upon request, High-calorie trail bites

Exclusions: No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups., Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.

This is the #1 option for individuals seeking a moderate to difficult full-day adventure with a comprehensive variety of features found in the Alaskan wild. This tour provides endless possibilities for photography, a hearty challenge, and immense reward. Highlights: • Experience an full-day hiking adventure in the wild with an experienced guide! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of glaciated valleys and glistening alpine lakes. • Learn about Alaska's mix of terrain, including forests, sub-alpine, and tundra. • Opportunity for wildlife viewing, including bear, moose, sheep, and birds! • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, fresh fruit, and your choice of either reindeer sausage or a cheese-stick. Sign up for an adventure of a lifetime today!

Inclusions: Day Packs, Trekking Poles, High-Calorie Trail Bites, Fruit, Hunter Stick (Reindeer Sausage) or Cheesestick

Exclusions: No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups, Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.

See Wilderness Outside of Anchorage City Limits. Small Group Excursion, Big Alaskan Experience -- All IN ONE TOUR, ALL IN ONE DAY Take an adventure and see Bears, Moose, Glaciers while being able to freely walk along the most Scenic Views in the world. This is a life changing experience that goes far beyond a tour or shuttle. This activity offers "boots to the ground" adventure, however the level of involvement is entirely at the traveler's discretion. The excursion is extremely senior friendly. Departs downtown Anchorage and heads outside its city limits. This adventure begins to enter the vast wilderness of the Chugach State and National Forest.

Inclusions: Bottled Alaska Pure Glacier water, Snacks, Free Photography Lessons

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Looking for a tasty tour that has a little of everything? Then spending time hiking, foraging and cooking with us is your go-to option. This is a great pick for families with younger kids, as pizza could be on the menu. On this one-of-a-kind daytrip, you’ll learn how to forage wild Alaskan edibles, experience world-class hiking, and learn the art of backcountry cooking. This tour is available in either Talkeetna or Anchorage! Highlights: • Experience a unique Alaskan activity with a skilled forager and guide! • An enjoyable experience for everyone! Great for families with children. • Partake in a past-time shared among all cultures. • Learn about Alaska's foraging potential. Try wild greens, fungi and berries. • Learn how to cook backcountry-style using fresh-foraged ingredients! • Eat whatever we find! NOTE: We'll show you what to pick, but guests must pick their own food. Ready for a unique tour that you can savor for day to come? Come forage and cook with us today!

Inclusions: All gear and equipment provided, We'll forage and cook what we find!, We'll have hot drinks ready if you'd like.

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For a challenging adventure, which provides in-depth exploration of snow-covered areas normally inaccessible by walking, you have found your tour. If you are unfamiliar with snowshoeing, it's an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. This truly unique experience will allow you to travel to vast locations at one of the finest areas found in Anchorage, the mountainous Glen Alps. Highlights: • Experience miles of snowshoeing at the Chugach State Park with experienced guides! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl, Cook Inlet and a glacial valley! • Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests from skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and your choice of either reindeer sausage or a cheese-stick. We also supply the snowshoes. Get your daypack ready, and let's go!

Inclusions: Day packs or trekking poles available upon request. Snowshoes provided., High-calorie trail bites & a Hunter Stick (Reindeer sausage) or cheesestick

Exclusions: No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups., Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.