Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on the idea that life in Alaska should be fun!
In a world of big box tours and commercialized Alaska experiences, we continue to deliver genuine and authentic Alaska hospitality, day tours and tailor made multi-day travel packages. It’s a small tour philosophy and a customized experience that delivers life long memories every season of the year.
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Cruise Ship Tour and Transfer: Seward to Anchorage
The smarter way to travel from Seward to Anchorage! This full-day tour from Seward includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, lunch at a local eatery, a nature walk to views of Exit Glacier, the drop-off in Anchorage, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Following your pick-up at the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal or from your Seward hotel, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Travel down Exit Glacier Road for views of Kenai Fjords National Park's famous Exit Glacier! Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! This is Alaska’s only guaranteed wildlife viewing! Get close enough to observe and photograph some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, however, it is common to see both brown and black bears at the Conservation Center! Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Visit to the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (provided). After lunch, ascend up the side of Mt. Alyeska on an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting) take in views of several glaciers and the upper reaches of a temperate rainforest. Continue along the Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport where you will be helped with off-loading your luggage, or you may be dropped off at your Anchorage hotel!
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Matanuska Glacier Walk - Anchorage Departure
Try our most popular tour! Take a hike on the Matanuska glacier, Alaska’s largest road-accessible glacier located two hours north of Anchorage. Journey two hours north of Anchorage and explore the Matanuska glacier’s many features, including ice caves, glacial blue meltwater pools, and sweeping views of this scenic valley. The Matanuska glacier is a frozen 27-mile river of ancient ice. Thousands of years old, this massive glacier is tucked at the head of the Matanuska valley. You will spend two hours trekking the ice with our expert guides, learning how the Matanuska glacier was born and how it shaped the surrounding landscape. Walking on ice is slippery fun, so we provide our guests with helmets, a trekking pole (walking stick), and microspikes that attach to your shoes. We require our guests to bring sturdy footwear (stiff-soled hiking boots or shoes) and suggest an extra pair of socks. Don’t be surprised if your shoes get covered with “flour,” the glacial till of finely-ground rock with a texture like talcum powder (it makes for great facials!). This tour does require walking on uneven surfaces for at least two hours, with stepping up and down required, so guests must be able-bodied. This all-inclusive tour allows you to warm up with hot beverages and a hearty lunch (provided) at a local lodge as well as complimentary snacks and water. Conclude your adventures with transportation back to your Anchorage hotel. Need additional outdoor winter gear for your tour? By request at the time of booking, Salmon Berry Tours can provide snow pants, boots, and gloves from our lending closet, if available. Special Notes: This is a “soft adventure” day trip experience. If interested in a more adventurous glacier tour, we would be happy to make recommendations for more strenuous glacier hiking or ice climbing. Glaciers present an inherently dangerous environment, and Matanuska glacier is no exception. Salmon Berry Tours has been in business since 2005, and we have been trekking on Matanuska glacier since 2011. We are fully insured for glacier trekking. The company never uses novice guides for our glacier trips, and we take our training very seriously. We operate in small groups, for additional safety, with one glacier guide for every six guests; guaranteeing two guides per tour. For more information about our guides, check out the About Us page, and read about the professional glacier guides on our team.
Turnagain Turn Tour - Anchorage Departure
Alaska’s only guaranteed viewing of land mammals in their natural habitat is at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Our guides, all local Alaskans, will help guests explore this 200-acre property dedicated to caring for and educating about Alaska’s most iconic animals. Located at the southern end of Turnagain Arm (an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway), the conversation center is home to moose, brown and black bears, wolves, bald eagles, musk oxen, and reindeer, allowing guests to view each species up close. Ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram 2,300 vertical feet into the Chugach Mountains for views of several alpine glaciers and panoramic views of Cook Inlet. Transportation from Anchorage and lunch at a favorite Girdwood restaurant are included. TRIP DETAILS: This full-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, fresh lunch in Girdwood, an Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, and scenic photo stops along the way! Following pick up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry Tours office in downtown Anchorage, sit back in our comfortable and clean Sprinter vans as your local driver-guide navigates south along Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Watch for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife sightings along the Seward Highway. Visit the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (included). After lunch, ascend the side of Mount Alyeska aboard an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting), take in views of several hanging glaciers and the upper reaches of this temperate rainforest, and watch for the occasional black bear foraging along the tram route during the early summer months. Next, tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! We will drive and walk approximately 2-miles through the Conservation Center’s trails as you get close enough to observe some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, musk ox, and wolves. While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, it is common to see brown and black bears at the Conservation Center. Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm. Before returning to Anchorage, stop at the conservation center’s gift shop. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout the tour. To provide a positive experience for everyone on tour, hotel pick-ups are limited to three properties per tour, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Book now to confirm your hotel pick-up! Overnighting at Alyeska Resort? Consider this tour a great way to drive between Anchorage and the Resort in Girdwood!
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Scenic Anchorage City Tour
Embark on an exploration of Alaska’s largest city on this two-and-a-half-hour tour of Anchorage. Salmon Berry Tours’ local Alaskan guide will showcase Anchorage’s rich green spaces, abundant history, and cultural connections for an immersive experience that teaches about the importance of Place. Beginning along the shores of Ship Creek, learn more about Anchorage’s memorable past and bright future. Port of Anchorage at Ship Creek Grandma Olga Ezi Bronze Arctic Art Installation Earthquake Park Lake Hood Chugach Mountains Scenic Overlook at Glen Alps Trailhead *ITINERARY Begin your historical tour from the heart of downtown, visiting the shores of Ship Creek, where Anchorage was born out of a desire for industry through a modest tent city. In June and July, you might be able to view Chinook salmon swimming upstream to spawn in the world’s only urban King salmon fishery. Here, we will walk to the bronze Arctic art installation honoring Grandma Olga Ezi, a Dena’ina First People matriarch who settled the Alaska Native village of Eklutna to the east. From Ship Creek, we will travel to the west end of Anchorage through Bootleggers Cove, stopping for a walk in Earthquake Park where in 1964, a 9.2 earthquake shook the city for almost five minutes and caused an upheaval of the silty shoreline and bluffs of town; the second-most powerful earthquake ever recorded. From the park, your guide will take a drive around Lake Hood, home to the world’s busiest seaplane airport and base. Finally, the tour van winds its way up the Hillside neighborhood of Anchorage toward a scenic overlook within the Chugach State Park system, our final stop. Weather permitting, guests have the opportunity to take panoramic photos of Anchorage, surrounding mountain ranges, and stunning Cook Inlet. While we can’t guarantee wildlife viewing during this tour through the City of Flowers & Lights, we are known for our big wildlife and it is not uncommon to see an occasional moose or bald eagle. Return downtown to explore the local shops and eateries or join us for an afternoon tour!
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Anchorage Wildlife Tour
This half-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and scenic photo stops along the way! Following pick up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry Tours office in downtown Anchorage, sit back in our comfortable and clean Sprinter vans as your Alaska driver guides you down Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for hanging alpine glaciers, Dall sheep in the Chugach Mountains, and Bald Eagles. Beluga whales can be seen during the summer and autumn months along Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm! Tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat dedicated to wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals. We will drive and walk approximately 2-miles through the Conservation Center’s trails as you get close enough to observe some of our favorite land mammals; moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of habitat and seasons – they are traditionally hibernating in the winter months – you could see them in summer and on sunny warm spring days. Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Before returning to Anchorage, stop at the conservation center’s gift shop. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout the tour. To enhance guest experiences, hotel pick-ups are limited to three hotels per tour, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Book now to confirm your hotel pick-up!
Dallas Seavey Talkeetna Dryland Dog Sledding Tour
Drive your own Alaskan Husky dog team, chariot style, through Talkeetna's boreal forest! Aaska is known for dog sled adventures during our snowy winters! Are you visiting Alaska when we don’t have snow yet, but still want to go mushing? Salmon Berry has a solution: our Dryland Dog Sled, Chariot Style tour at the homestead of five-time Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey! This educational and fun tour departs from Anchorage before making the fully-guided drive north to Dog Sled Country. Weather permitting, our drive will offer views of Mt. Denali (formerly known as Mt. McKinley), the tallest peak in North America, towering in the distance! We’ll continue north and pass the Official Iditarod Starting Line in Willow before entering the quaint town of Talkeetna for a delicious lunch (provided)! After lunch, we embark on your training run at the homestead of Dallas Seavey, a five-time Iditarod first place Champion, top three finisher in Norway’s 2018 Finnmarksløpet, youngest Yukon Quest first place Champion, and former star of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska! Here, you will go from being a dog sled enthusiast to an experienced musher! Meet the professional Iditarod mushers/handlers of Dallas Seavey Racing and genuine Iditarod champion Alaskan Huskies! Bond with your dog team while you learn about the musher lifestyle and lingo! With your newfound knowledge and confidence you’ll be ready to mush the trails! Each two guests will share a wheeled dog chariot and dog team of Alaskan Huskies for approximately 40 minutes of your own mini expedition! Follow your musher guide into the groomed dog sled trails of Talkeetna’s boreal forest, showcasing its beautiful colors! For the first half of your ride, you will guide your four-legged team through the birch trees! Keep an eye out and listen for local wildlife! Once you reach an opening in the forest, a photo stop is made during your unforgettable ride to pose with the canine athletes in front of the enchanting backdrop! Take in the brisk air and alternate from standing to riding on the passenger bench! The final half of mushing will duplicate the Iditarod trail where you will visit replica of official Iditarod checkpoints and other highlights of “The Last Great Race on Earth” until you cross the burled arch Finish Line! During the total 6 miles, there will be a lead musher guiding and tail musher following for quality, safety, and comfort during your mush – both guiding the dogs and riding in the chariot! Complete your dog sled experience toward the kennel for a continued tour of the homestead. Alaskan Huskies are powerful athletes that are known for their affectionate, loyal, playful personalities — and the puppies are no different! Try to keep up with the lively future Iditarod racing young huskies during your puppy nature walk in a field of poppies! Make sure to take photos with the future Iditarod Champions before they’re famous! Conclude the thrills and adventures of your tour with transportation back to your Anchorage or Talkeetna hotel! Complimentary snacks and Alaska glacier wellness water are available in the sprinter van throughout the tour. *Please note, participants must be 16 years or older to mush their own sled.
Dallas Seavey Talkeetna Winter Dog Sledding - Anchorage Departure
Dog Sledding is Alaska’s official state sport, and Salmon Berry Tours offers our most popular Arctic activity as a unique and unforgettable mushing school experience! Your full-day adventure begins with stress-free transportation provided from Anchorage to Talkeetna! Sit back and relax as Salmon Berry Tours navigates the snowy winter roads, allowing you to take in the pristine scenery while your local Alaskan driver-guide narrates the drive with history, fun facts, and personal stories from life in the subarctic! Weather permitting, our drive will offer views of Mt. Denali, formerly known as Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America. Once in Talkeetna, we embark on your training run at the homestead of Dallas Seavey. Dallas is a five-time Iditarod Champion, top three finishers in Norway’s 2018 Finnmarksløpet, youngest Yukon Quest first place Champion, and former star of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska! Here, you will go from being a dog sled enthusiast to an experienced musher! Meet the professional Iditarod mushers/handlers and genuine Iditarod champion Alaskan Huskies! Bond with your dog team while you learn about the musher lifestyle and lingo. With your newfound knowledge and confidence, you will be ready to mush the trails! Every two guests will share a traditional sled and dog team of Alaskan Huskies for the 10-kilometer mini expedition! There will be a lead musher guiding and a tail musher following for quality, safety, and comfort during your ride through the private, birch tree-lined trails. For the first half of your ride, you will guide your four-legged team through snow-capped boreal forest with complete winter silence except for the occasional sound of barking with excitement, paws pounding, and the sled’s runners gliding across the snow. Take a break for photo opportunities with your dog team as they bask in the sun and alternate from standing to riding in the seated sled position. Throughout your ride, you will encounter a replica of an official Iditarod checkpoint and learn about “The Last Great Race on Earth” until you cross the burled arch Finish Line into the kennel. Complete your dog sled experience toward the kennel for a continued tour of the homestead. Alaskan Huskies are powerful athletes that are known for their affectionate, loyal, playful personalities — and the puppies are no different! Try to keep up with the lively future Iditarod racing young huskies while feeding them treats! Make sure to take photos with the future Iditarod Champions before they’re famous! Your all-inclusive tour allows you to warm up with a hot beverage and a delicious lunch (provided), on Talkeetna’s famous Main Street. Complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour. Conclude the thrills and adventures of your tour with transportation back to your Anchorage or Talkeetna hotel! Special Notes: This tour is available in 3 ways.. 1) pick up and drop off in Anchorage 2) pick up in Anchorage and drop off in Talkeetna 3) pick up in Talkeetna and drop off in Anchorage.
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Cruise Ship Tour and Transfer: Whittier to Anchorage
The smarter way to travel from Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal to Anchorage! This full day tour from Whittier includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, lunch at a local eatery, a drive down Portage Valley and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, drop off in Anchorage, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Following your pick up at the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Travel 2.5 miles through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America! Travel Drive up Portage Valley* for views of several Alpine glaciers! Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! This is Alaska’s only guaranteed wildlife viewing! Get close enough to observe and photograph some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, however, it is common to see both brown and black bears at the Conservation Center! Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Visit to the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (provided). After lunch ascends up the side of Mt. Alyeska on an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting) take in views of several glaciers and the upper reaches of a temperate rainforest. Continue along the Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Upon arrival in Anchorage, you’ll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport where you will be helped with off-loading your luggage, or you may be dropped off at your Anchorage hotel! Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.
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Cruise Ship Tour and Transfer: Anchorage to Whittier
The smarter way to travel from Anchorage to the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal! This full-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, lunch at a local eatery, a drive down Portage Valley and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, drop off at the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Following your pick up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry office in downtown Anchorage, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you down Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway. Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Visit the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (provided). After lunch ascends up the side of Mt. Alyeska on an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting) take in views of several glaciers and the upper reaches of a temperate rainforest. Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! This is Alaska’s only guaranteed wildlife viewing! Get close enough to observe and photograph some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, however, it is common to see both brown and black bears at the Conservation Center! Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Travel down Portage Valley* for views of several Alpine glaciers! Finally, drive 2.5 miles through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America! Upon arrival in Whittier, you’ll be transferred directly to the Cruise Ship Terminal where you will be helped with off-loading your luggage. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.
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Cruise Ship Tour and Transfer: Anchorage to Seward
The smarter way to travel from Anchorage to Seward! This full-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, lunch at a local eatery, a nature walk to views of Exit Glacier, drop off at the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal or your Seward hotel, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Following your pick-up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry office in downtown Anchorage, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you down Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Visit the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (provided). After lunch, ascend the side of Mt. Alyeska on an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting), take in views of several glaciers and the upper reaches of a temperate rainforest. Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! This is Alaska’s only guaranteed wildlife viewing! Get close enough to observe and photograph some of our favorite land animals, such as moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to their habitat size, it is common to see both brown and black bears at the Conservation Center! Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Continuing southbound along the Seward Highway, travel down Exit Glacier Road for a leisurely nature walk for views of Kenai Fjords National Park’s famous Exit Glacier! Upon arrival in Seward, you’ll be transferred directly to the Cruise Ship Terminal, where you will be helped offload your luggage or dropped off at your hotel. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.
Iditarod Annual Starting Line Event - Willow
Join the local VIPs to watch the beginning of the Last Great Race! Every year we make the trip out to Willow, Alaska, for the Official Start of the Iditarod - The Last Great Race on Earth! This event is full service beginning with transportation, storytelling by our professional tour guides, and a light breakfast of freshly baked scones and hot chocolate in transit to Willow. Our private hospitality tent is right at the Starting Line, a great spot for watching the mushers take off! We also provide extra activities like hula hooping and snowshoeing! Enjoy an Alaska-style camp lunch all day on the lake. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the mushers and their teams as they sprint off on their approximately 1,000-mile race!
Talkeetna Tour and Denali Flightseeing - Anchorage Departure
Enjoy a tour of Talkeetna and amazing flightseeing views! A great way for everyone in your family to choose their own Alaska adventure! This all-inclusive tour begins in Anchorage and makes a midmorning drive to the quirky town of Talkeetna, gateway to the Interior, for an Alaskan adventure! On clear days, your narrated drive will give views of Mt. Denali in the Alaska Range. Take to the skies and get a birds-eye view of the landscape of Denali National Park and Mt. Denali, formerly known as Mt. McKinley! This 1-hour flightseeing tour gives everyone a window seat to experience Mt. Denali: the tallest mountain in North America! An Alaskan bush-plane pilot will tell you about the area as you soar through the Alaska Range. Follow the river systems of Talkeetna across the Susitna Valley into an incredible landscape of icefalls, glaciers, blue meltwater pools, and snowy peaks, above the Don Sheldon amphitheater and through the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier.
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Northern Lights Getaway to Fairbanks
An all-inclusive tour focused on the aurora borealis, fully guided by a local Alaskan expert! This unique aurora viewing package has a maximum of 10 guests and is a great way to experience Alaska with the locals including a train ride aboard the iconic Alaska Railroad! ITINERARY *Day One – Thursday Welcome to Anchorage! When you arrive at the Anchorage Airport, there will be taxi service available just outside of the baggage claim area, or car service (Lyft & Uber) available outside of check in on the second floor. This should be about a 15-minute ride from the airport to downtown. Your host at the locally owned boutique style inn will have check in directions on the front door for you when you arrive. The Inn is known for their Alaskan hospitality, prime location close to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and easy walk to many of our favorite eateries and local shops in downtown Anchorage! Please meet your guide at 5:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby. We will walk two blocks to our welcome dinner from here. Today Includes: Overnight Anchorage, Welcome Dinner at Glacier Brewhouse *Day Two – Friday Today, we will enjoy Alaska’s favorite sport – dog sledding! We visit the home of the 5-time Iditarod champion kennel at Dallas Seavey Racing. This adventure is one hour of riding the runners of the dog sled on the training trails at Dallas Seavey Racing, meeting the four-legged athletes, and touring the kennel with plenty of time for pictures with the dogs! The dog sled ride is an iconic 5 mile mush through the boreal forest of Talkeetna – learning the basic commands to navigate your team along the established trail. Moderate fitness level is recommended. For those not wanting to drive their own team, join your musher guide to sit and enjoy the views from a tour sled! Your Salmon Berry Tours guide will provide you with transportation into Talkeetna with a stop en route at the Denali Brewing Company to enjoy samples of their craft made beers on tap. Upon arrival into Talkeetna, enjoy dinner at the Denali Brewpub Restaurant with your fellow travelers. An aurora presentation during dinner is a great way for travelers to understand the science behind the Alaska night sky and the aurora borealis phenomenon! Today Includes: Dog Sledding with Dallas Seavey Racing, Beer Tasting & Dinner at Denali Brewing Company, Aurora Presentation, Overnight Talkeetna (B, L, D) *Day Three – Saturday After breakfast, your local guide will escort you to the rail platform for the journey north to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. Take in the views or simply relax during your scenic afternoon/evening ride aboard the historic Alaska Railroad! Upon arrival into Fairbanks, a shuttle will take you from the train depot to your overnight accommodations along the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, close to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center/Fairbanks Visitors Center, shops and our favorite eateries! Check in and then get prepared for departure for tonight we set out for aurora viewing. Escape the night lights of the city and search for the northern lights at an aurora viewing location outside of Fairbanks. Learn the history of the area, Alaska Native folklore, and personal stories of living in the Alaska! This evening excursion includes roundtrip transportation and hot drinks with your local guide. Today Includes: Rail: Talkeetna to Fairbanks, Evening Aurora Tour, Overnight Fairbanks (B, L, D) *Day Four – Sunday This afternoon join your local Salmon Berry guide for your chance to warm up at the famous Chena Hot Springs before chasing the Northern Lights! This small group tour begins in Fairbanks and makes the wintery drive to Chena Hot Spring Resort. Here, we will visit the Aurora Ice Museum and relax in the Chena Hot Springs mineral water rock pools. Enjoy a late dinner this evening before we search for the elusive Aurora Borealis at a popular aurora viewing location outside of the city. During your tour, your local Alaskan guide will be there to direct you through each activity. Today Includes: Evening at Chena Hot Springs (swim/soak pass & ice museum tour) Dinner, Aurora Viewing, Overnight Fairbanks (B, D) *Day Five – Monday Your local guide will take you to the Museum of the North this afternoon before the evening farewell dinner & aurora viewing tour. Tonight, is an exclusive evening with a professional photographer to assist with aurora borealis photography. Your hosts and their canine companions open their home to you 25 miles from Fairbanks and the city lights. Enjoy the silence, remoteness and get a good glimpse of off-grid living. No matter if you sit in front of the huge panoramic windows from the comfort of the cabin or head outside to search for aurora. Our casual Alaskan BBQ includes Frank’s aurora burger (salmon burger and veggie burgers also available) as well as reindeer sausage, smoked salmon, corn on the cob, mixed salad and dessert. If aurora is strong enough, your photography host will take professional photos of you under the aurora or the Alaska night sky. Today Includes: Fairbanks City Tour, Evening Aurora Viewing Tour with local photographer, Farewell Dinner, Overnight Fairbanks (B) *Day Six – Tuesday You can customize your departure today to fly straight home from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) – please schedule your departure flight for 6am or LATER… your aurora tour does not return until the early hours of this morning! Today Includes: Continental Breakfast, Hotel Courtesy Shuttle to the Airport (B)
Hatcher Pass Hike & History Tour
This half-day afternoon excursion from Anchorage includes a local guide, our signature tour at Independence Mine State Historical Park, a gold panning demo & time at the creek with a pan (rental included!) as well as an interpretive hike along the Mill Loop Trail. Begin this unique Alaska adventure as we drive north from Anchorage along the Kink Arm, we will pass through the town of Palmer, a community with farmland now famous for growing record-breaking produce like the 2,051-pound pumpkin! As we ascend the Talkeetna Mountains, we’ll enter the breathtaking alpine area known as Hatcher Pass. Take an interpretive walk through the abandoned Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center. Following this 45-minute tour, enjoy a panning demonstration & time at the creek where we commonly find 3 or 4 flakes in each pan! Following our time at the creek, enjoy a guided hike along the Mill Loop Trail. The Mill Loop trail is an easy .9 mile trail with 177ft elevation gain. Already at 3500ft in elevation in the Talkeetna Mountains, the views are incredible! This short trail above Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass is family-friendly and will provide an introduction to the flora & fauna of the tundra. Common wildlife sightings consist of arctic ground squirrels and marmots – if you don’t see them you will hear them whistle at you! This tour includes complimentary snacks including popcorn from Bunkhouse #2 and water.
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Independence Mine State Historical Park Tour
Experience the History of the Independence Mine State Historical Park! Curious about the Gold Rush, pioneering families of Hatcher Pass, and local flora/fauna? Our local tour guides will provide daily interpretation on a variety of subjects highlighting the history of Independence Mine State Historical Park. The preservation of this cultural heritage of Alaska is the foundation of topic discussion on this 45-minute tour.
Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
Take the drive along the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America, to enjoy a 3.5 hour cruise into Blackstone Bay! *About Our journey up Blackstone Bay takes us along the shores of this fascinating fjord carved by the ancient glaciers on their great retreat. It is an epic story of the powers between ice and granite. Live the history of glaciations as we cruise among the sheer cliff walls, wide glacier outwash streams, and deep groves and striations scoured in the rock walls. In less than one hour from Whittier you will be sitting at the face two tidewater glaciers, Beloit and Blackstone and see the numerous waterfalls and hanging glaciers, remnants of giant glacier’s retreat. In route we’ll stop to photo sea otters and harbor seals that make their home in this part of the sound. During our adventure we’ll step ashore for a beach walk to experience the natural geology and thick rainforest. Enjoy a snack and hot drink as you reflect on your journey and this magnificent nook of Alaska.
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Kenai to Denali: Alaska National Parks Adventure
A small group tour to explore the best of summer in Alaska! Enjoy a small group escorted travel experience with highlights in the Chugach State Park, glacier and wildlife cruising into Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park, and more! With close attention to detail and maximum of 12 guests, this travel itinerary highlights the best of Alaska! Itinerary **Day One** Welcome to Alaska! Fly directly into Anchorage to start your adventures- take a taxi/uber car service into downtown Anchorage for your overnight stay at one of our favorite accommodations. This boutique-style hotel is located right in downtown Anchorage within walking distance of our favorite shops and eateries as well as the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail! Please meet your guide at 6:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby for our walk to dinner this evening. Today includes: Welcome Dinner, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (D) **Day Two** Enjoy a free day in Anchorage! You can add on another National Park to your package or one of the exciting optional excursions below: *Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park $$$$ *Glacier Hike on the Matanuska Glacier $$ *Kayak & Hike at Eklutna Lake $$ *Bike Tour along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail $ *Alaska Bush Plane flightseeing tour $$ *Helicopter glacier dog sledding with 6-time Iditarod Champion kennel, Dallas Seavey Racing $$$ *City Tour of Anchorage with hike in the Chugach State Park (included!) Today includes: Chugach State Park hike or optional excursion add on, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (B) **Day Three** This morning check-in for the train south to Seward. Ride in GoldStar Service enjoying dome car seating, two adult beverages (guests over 21 years of age), breakfast in the GoldStar dining car, and access to the open-air viewing platform. Don’t miss the best leg of the Alaska Railroad, and riding in GoldStar will ensure secure access to upper-level seating. Don’t worry about your bags – your local guide will ensure you & your luggage arrive at the hotel this afternoon! Upon arrival into Seward, take a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park on the 6-Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise! Learn about the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers found in Kenai Fjords National Park. At the same time, you view as much scenery, glaciers, and marine wildlife as possible within six hours of sailing on a comfortable tour catamaran. Providing a full narration of your journey, a National Park Ranger will be onboard to point out the spectacular sights and provide information on the area’s ecology, history, and geology. You will spend time in front of the mighty Holgate Glacier and watch for calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. A deli lunch is included onboard. Today includes: Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar dome car service from Anchorage to Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B, L) **Day Four** Make the most of your trip to Alaska – choose from one of the optional excursions! *Kayaking Resurrection Bay ($$) *Saltwater Fishing Charter ($$$) *SeaLife Center ($) *Glacier Hike at Exit Glacier ($$) *SUP at Bear Glacier ($$$) *Summer Dog Sledding Tour with Ididaride Sled Dog Tours ($$) *Tour of Seward with a local hike (included!) Today includes: local hike in Seward or optional add on activity, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B) **Day Five** Following your pick-up from your hotel, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Your trip from Seward to Talkeetna includes salmon viewing, a nature walk, a complete tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, lunch at a local eatery, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B, L) **Day Six** After breakfast, your Salmon Berry Tours guide will transport you to Denali National Park. We will make photo stops en route and enjoy a hike & picnic lunch (included!) at Denali State Park. Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Talkeetna to Denali, Hike & Picnic at Denali State Park, Overnight Denali (B, L) **Day Seven** Free day in Denali National Park! Everyone has different reasons for visiting the park and ways they like to travel. We will design your free day to be your best day ever! *Bus Tour into Denali National Park ($$) *Nenana River Rafting Tour ($$) *Denali Frontcountry Hike with Local Guide ($$) *Denali ATV Tour ($$) *Jeep Tour on the Denali Highway ($$) *Flightseeing Tour into Denali National Park ($$$) *Photography Tour ($$) *Zipline Canopy Tour ($$) *Park Headquarters & Savage River Hike $ (must have park pass $15pp) Today includes: Overnight Denali (B) **Day Eight** Enjoy a farewell brunch at a local eatery in Denali before we travel south to Anchorage! Today we will make restroom stops and stretch our legs and get our last look at Alaska together. Upon arrival in Anchorage, you’ll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you will be helped to offload your luggage. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour. Today includes: Farewell Brunch, Tour & Transfer from Denali to Anchorage Airport (arrival 6:00pm) (Br)
Glaciers, Trails & Tides
Full day Glacier Cruise & Hike Combo Tour from Anchorage This day tour from Anchorage highlights the Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway. Watch for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife sightings along the Seward Highway. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep in the Chugach Mountains, and Bald Eagles along the tidal flats. Beluga whales can be seen during the spring and autumn months along Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm! This day tour from Anchorage is an exploration into Portage Glacier Valley led by a local guide who will bring the landscape to life through interpretation. Start your day with a scenic drive down the Turnagain Arm with an interpretive hike along the Trail of Blue Ice. This Chugach National Forest maintained trail winds through the Portage Valley, passing by ponds and streams under the canopy of the temperate rainforest. Next, step aboard the one-hour cruise across Portage Lake on the M/V Ptarmigan to view Portage Glacier. Feel the crisp mountain air from the open viewing deck or relax inside the heated cabin—either way, you’ll have front-row seats as your captain navigates toward the awe-inspiring face of Portage Glacier. An onboard naturalist will share fascinating insights about the area’s geology and wildlife. The adventure continues as you travel through the iconic Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest combined vehicle–railroad tunnel in North America, until you reach the seaside town of Whittier. Your guide will handle all the logistics today - just sit back, relax and enjoy the day trip that includes lunch, complimentary snacks & water. Guests can choose to conclude their tour at the Whittier Cruise Terminal or return to Anchorage. Trip includes: - Local Alaskan guide(s) - Admissions for the Portage Lake Glacier Boat Ride - Photo stops - Lunch at a locals' favorite - Snacks and water - Anchorage or Girdwood (Alyeska Resort) Hotel Pick up - Complimentary drop off at Whittier Cruise Terminal Not included: Guide gratuity - Basic guide gratuity for this tour starts at $10.00 per guest for excellent service.
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