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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