Top Day Trips from Anchorage (Updated October 2026)

Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage. This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor...

Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly...

This is the longest-running northern lights photo tour in the Anchorage area. We pick you up at your Anchorage hotel and take you on a...

Small groups discover glaciers and wildlife on one one of the most intriguing road trips you will ever experience. A local expert will narrate on...

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier on this wonderful full day tour. Glacier Park Entrance Fee and Lunch Included....

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...

The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain...

-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best...

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts...

Your glacier tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Marvel at the beauty of Mother Nature! Along with a sampling of several different locally made Alaskan...

This experience, is carefully designed to showcase some of the best sights, flavors, and wildlife encounters Alaska has to offer—all in one unforgettable day. Your...

On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such...

The Experience Award wining Tour in Anchorage on City Helicopter Tours (2025) Discover Anchorages's top-rated day trip! This award-winning tour combines Anchorage highlights, dramatic Turnagain...

Embark on a mesmerizing Matanuska Glacier Hike, expertly guided for an immersive adventure through Alaska's icy wonders. With the added convenience of a small group...

Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both....

This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as...

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown Anchorage, you'll embark on a...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing real Alaska—not just postcards—this is your invitation. Leave the city behind for a day of wild beauty, a slower...

Experience Alaska your way on this fully private and customizable tour. Enjoy the freedom to set your own pace, request photo stops, and personalize the...

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour....

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of...