What to do and see in Alaska, United States: The Best Cultural Tours

Go behind the scenes of a Top 10 Iditarod Kennel and learn about dog sledding from expert mushers. Watch first hand as your dog team takes a series of commands that will leave you spellbound. Learn what “Gee” and “Haw” mean, stop at an active eagle’s nest, enjoy a presentation on dog mushing, and cuddle some adorable husky puppies. This hands-on tour is a must do for Alaskan visitors.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Be inspired under the dancing Northern Lights north of Alaska's Golden Heart City! Keep your eyes to the skies for your chance to see the Aurora Borealis tonight.

Inclusions: Bottled water and snacks, Local, Professional Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Fairbanks Springhill by Marriott only), Transport by heated tour van, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Get out of the city of Anchorage and take the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Indian Valley Gold mine. This self-guided Goldpanning adventure is an opportunity to visit a real mine that helped shape the area. The Goldpanning Tour is truly ideal for the independent traveler who enjoys breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.This self-guided tour allows you freedom to break away from the tour groups and try your luck at Goldpanning on your own and return at select times. Your journey to Indian Valley Goldmine begins with a custom tour of Turnagain Arm and is a treat you won’t want to miss. On the way to the Indian Valley you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic stretch of highway known as Turnagain Arm. Your adventure includes a Turnagain Arm Tour with highlights listed below.When you are ready to continue on simply board the shuttle at the time you chose and with a confirmed seat back to Anchorage. We will be making a stop at Potter Marsh on the return journey back to Anchorage.

Inclusions: Local guide at Indian Valley Mine, Customers pay their own admission and pay dirt buckets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Customers pay their own admission

This small group, 2 hour experience is  something that can only be done in Hoonah! The Tribe offers a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to tour the pristine waters of Icy Strait, aboard one of their traditional, hand carved Tlingit dugout canoes.  Following your adventure on the water, tour the canoe culture shed to view beautiful totems and have stories interpreted for you.  

Inclusions: Local guide, Round-trip transfer from port

Exclusions: Gratuities

We will share with you a brief history of Anchorage and its modern culture, you will see why we have chosen this incredible place to live and call home. You will also catch the spirit of Alaska and fall in love with Alaska the Last Frontier. You will take home an experience of a lifetime!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Admission to the Alaska Wild Conservation Center, Admission to the 1 hour Portage glacier tour

Exclusions: Food nor Drink or meals of any kind

A local guide will take you on a leisurely bike ride along beautiful Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, beginning at Kincaid Park. Experience the beauty of the Cook Inlet, watch for moose and learn about the history and events that shaped Anchorage!

Inclusions: Bike tour including the following equipment: bike, helmet, rain gear, biking gloves, Small-group narrated tour, Round trip transportation in Mercedes Sprinter Van, Local and experienced driver guide and biking guide, Bottled water, Snacks, Pickup and drop-off from downtown, All taxes and fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Denali Winter Drive provides a one day guided round trip journey by land from Fairbanks into Denali National Park. Guests will meet an informative and friendly Alaskan guide who is certain to make the day a memorable one by learning about the Tanana Valley and Denali National Park. Along the way the guide will share the history of the region and who lives here and how they make their home - both humans who live here and wildlife.

Inclusions: Landing and facility fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Includes park entrance fees.

Exclusions: Meals are not included. Guests are more then welcome to bring their own or know we will stop at a general store in Nenana where food/drink can be purchased., Parking Fees, Gratuities

We depart no later than one hour prior to sunrise. We cater this adventure to the Alaskan environment. Learn about the history of Anchorage. A Real Alaskan Tour Guide sharing facts and personal experiences. From downtown Anchorage, travel along the Turnagain arm to Portage Valley. Two options are available for this tour and do not have to be decided until the day of. In Winter we on use option one as option two is not open. (Opt. 1) Take a trip through a 5K one way tunnel to a former secret military base - now the City of Whittier. Have lunch on us -- fresh halibut or clam chowder. (Opt. 2 summer only) Hop aboard the m/v Ptarmigan for a one hour cruise to Portage Glacier. Next the Wildlife conservation Center. Bear, Moose, Elk, Musk-Ox, Wolves, Fox and much more. Tour into the Chugach Mountains with a spectacular view of Turnagain Arm. This tour includes a full city tour and pick-up/drop-off at location of your choice. This tour offered Private and as a group for the same price.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a rainforest walk and visit a Totem Park on our 3 hour excursion in scenic Ketchikan, Alaska on this small group tour with local guide. Explore the lush green rainforest of Alaska among huge old growth trees and moss blanketing the forest floor.  The remote nature trail follows a cascading creek and we stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area.  The trail does have some stairs and uphill / downhill portions. Experience natures beauty up close and step into this treasured land on our approximately 1.5 mile hike.  Escape the crowds and take in the fresh air and peacefulness of the forest. We also journey to the Totem Park where your local guide will share stories behind the majestic totem poles and the Alaska Native culture with you.  Our excursions are small groups of 11 guests or less and we include pick up at the cruise ship dock. Wild Wolf Tours is a local family owned business and we love to share our beautiful surroundings with you.

Inclusions: Pick Up and Drop off at Cruise Ship Dock, Small Group Tour, Professional Local Guide, Bottled water, Snack of Smoked Salmon Dip with Crackers, Scavenger Hunt and Geocaching for Kids, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

The definitive tour of Denali that covers more of the Alaska Range than any other tour available.  Follow the river systems of Talkeetna across the Susitna Valley into an incredible landscape of icefalls, glaciers and snowy peaks.  Explore deeper into the Alaska range including the Kahiltna Glacier, the longest in Denali National Park, stretching 45 mile with stunning ridges of earth and ice.  You will cross over the Alaska Range and witness the arctic alpine tundra of the North side of Denali National Park's remote interior.  Add a glacier landing onto your flightseeing tour for an experience of a lifetime (this adds 30 minutes to your trip time).

Inclusions: Live narration from your expert pilot, Hotel pickup and drop-off for select hotels in Talkeetna (Does not include Denali National Park hotels), Local Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees to Denali National Park (only if Glacier Landing option selected; USD$ 15 per person)