Scenic Anchorage City Tour

Offered by Salmon Berry Tours In Anchorage, Alaska

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About us

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on the idea that life in Alaska should be fun!

Throughout our history, this idea has delighted countless guests of all ages from around the world and delivered appreciation and awards. 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 provides lifelong memories every season of the year.

SAFETY FIRST

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours is fully insured, well above what is required for our business, and our drivers carry the proper training and licenses to guide you through Alaska! This standard is very important to us and we hope it is to you, too!

SUSTAINABILITY

Salmon Berry has made a commitment to the environment in an effort to keep Alaska pristine for future generations. We have designed our tours to have minimal impact on the communities that we visit; from our reusable water bottle initiative to our rechargeable hand warmer initiative, to our naturalist-led Anchorage Eco Tour, we empower our team and our guests to join us in a sustainable tourism mindset. As stewards, our team has donated personal time to partake in local trail building/restoration projects and city-wide clean-ups. We have partnered with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project on their Tour Green Program and the Beluga Whale Alliance as a part of their collaborative research to support local organizations striving to make a difference.

What we'll do

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!

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration: 2.5 hours

*Group Size: 13

*What to Bring:
-Long pants
-Closed-toe shoes
-Sunglasses
-Cameras with extra batteries and memory cards (It is easy to take well over 100 photos!)

*What's Included:
- Alaska guide(s)
-CDL-certified
-Fully-narrated tour (English speaking)

*All Inclusive
-Port of Anchorage at Ship Creek
-Grandma Olga Ezi Bronze Arctic Art Installation
-Earthquake Park
-Lake Hood
-Chugach State Park overlook

*Photo stops: stretch your legs for up-close views or look through our panoramic windows

*Snacks & water
-An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour

*Gear (Complimentary)
-Access to our gently-used gear (boots, snow pants, winter coats, raincoats, mittens, hats, etc.) is available
-Gear must be requested at the time of booking to ensure gear is available during your tour

*Hotel Pick Up (three hotels per tour)
-Pick up available from major hotels located in Anchorage
-Please note that we do limit pick-ups to 3 hotels per tour. BOOK NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PICK UP

*Meet Us At Our Office
-Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
-Please write “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at the time of checkout to confirm

*Drop Off
-Drop-off is available from major hotels and inns located within Anchorage or Girdwood
-Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance

*What Not Included:
-Guide gratuity: basic guide gratuity for this tour is $5.00 per guest for excellent service.

*If you'd like to book a private tour, price is for the first 8 guests, with room for up to 13.

Cancellation Policy

<p>Customers will receive a full refund if canceled within 48 hours of the initial booking. If canceled 7 days or more before the tour date, a 90% refund will be provided. Within 7 days, no refund applies. Date changes can be made with no penalty, based on availability and at this time, the tour is nonrefundable. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to change, cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price.</p>

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