1.Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 719 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149Our pick

A guided wildlife and glaciers drive from Anchorage plus a conservation center visit and a rainforest walk near Portage Glacier.

“Did this tour with my friends this winter (December) and had a blast. Melissa was our guide and was very friendly and informative during the tour. The conservation was incredible and we saw so many animals out and about in the snow. We made 4 stops with fantastic views (great pics) and got back around sunset. The overall experience was great and gave us something to do with the limited sunlight in winter.”

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2.Stoney Creek Canopy Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $168Top rated

Small-group ziplining in Seward’s old-growth forest with eight ziplines, bridges, and Kenai Mountain views, plus gear and training included.

“The whole experience was awesome! Guides were the best! Felt very safe during the whole trip. Beautiful scenery.”

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3.Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310

Walk Matanuska Glacier from downtown Anchorage with small-group guides, included gear, snacks, and a scenic Glenn Highway drive.

“It was a wonderful trip and the glacier mountain was really awesome. The guide was friendly with us and I recommend to other tourists to book this tour.”

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4.Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Walk on Exit Glacier with pro guides from Seward. Crampons, helmets, lunch, and real ice time make this a standout Alaskan hike.

“Brendan and Al did a great job leading both the hike and the time on the ice. It was a really unique experience and absolutely worth it!”

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5.Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310

Hike the Matanuska Glacier with crampons, learn glaciology, then snack on local honey and sample Alaska honey-wine on a small group day.

“Such an amazing experience.Truly something you don’t get to experience every day. Madison was our guide at the glacier and she made it so fun! The hike itself was pretty simple, some areas of steepness but overall, great! We were able to sample glacial water and walk through a crevasse. Ryan was our overall tour guide, he was very informational and fun to get to know. We stopped at The Honey Hive on the way back and sampled honey, jams and jelly’s, and wine. It was a great last stop before our beautiful drive home.”

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6.Kayak and Hike to Historic WW2 Army Fort in Alaska!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Kayak Resurrection Bay to Caines Head, hike to WWII Fort McGilvray, then paddle back to Miller’s Landing with wildlife spotting.

“My friend and I were a little hesitant because we had never kayaked before, but Emily and Issac were wonderful. They were encouraging, excellent at helping us with tricky waves, and how to make the most of our time in the water. I was really fascinated by the WWII fort. There are so many paths and buildings for storage that are still left. I kept wondering how hard it must have been to haul all the materials up by jeep or small truck, and having to create a wide enough road first! I recommend that you should be in pretty good shape--and not to do any trail riding the next…”

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7.All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $329

Small-group hike on the Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with hotel pickup, provided cold-weather gear, and a pro guide to keep you safe.

“Outstanding view on the drive to and from the glacier but I recommend a hat for the full windowed roof of the van!! The sun can shine bright! The hike itself was stunning and interesting, the guide was engaging and sweet and helpful. Everyone was friendly and the experience as a whole was wonderful and memorable. I highly recommend.”

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8.Seward Wilderness Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $342

Guided 6-hour Seward wilderness hike with trekking poles, pickup, and glacier views, plus wildlife talk and flexible pacing for your group.

“The hike was really fun and the views were spectacular! Coen( sp) was amazing !! He was knowledgeable and professional and so accommodating! The pick up and drop off were really nice as he came right to our VRBO! I rate this experience as a five star plus!! Thank you!!”

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9.Chugach State Park Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129Best value

Half-day hike from downtown Anchorage into Chugach State Park, learning plants and animals on Flattop Mountain with snacks and poles.

“Bryce and Liv were great. We enjoyed our chats while hiking on the beautiful day we had in Anchorage. We had a small group and we were able to really walk at our own pace and not be overwhelmed. A great way to get close to nature.”

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10.Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $347

Small-group Matanuska Glacier hike with Anchorage pickup, crampon-equipped walking, and river views. 7–8 hours, $347 per person.

“Great experience!! 100% recommended for those who want to experience a glacier closer. Kelley is a great guy and contributed to the positive experience”

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11.Alpine Classic Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

Small-group hike in Alaska’s Chugach State Park with a naturalist guide and possible 360° views over Anchorage and Denali.

“The hike was amazing, beautiful views at the top and the weather was perfect, the sun even came out when we were at the top of Mt Baldy. Our guide Britt was excellent, she was patient, taught us about the flowers, wildlife, took our photos, and gave us a snack.”

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12.Matanuska Glacier Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $329

Guided Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with round-trip transfers, safety gear, and a small-group ice walk with expert instruction.

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13.Harding Icefield Trail Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Guided Harding Icefield hike in Kenai Fjords from Seward, small group up to 12, included lunch and transport, steep winter views.

“Tatum was a great guide. We had a great day hiking around with her. It was great to be able to just enjoy the hike and not worry about going the wrong way or getting lost (I have a terrible sense of direction). She provided us with hiking poles, which proved very useful. She also had a water filter so that we could refill our bottles, and bear spray for security. There was a mamma bear and cubs, but the ranger was stopping people from going down that trail. We also had our plans changed because of high avalanche risk, but what can you do? Nature is unpredictable! Nature is…”

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14.Winter Valley and Forest Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

A 5-hour Anchorage winter hike through Chugach forests and Eagle River, ending at Barbara Falls with icy photo stops and wildlife spotting.

“I can’t believe we paid $150 per person to take a walk in the woods. This was soooo overpriced. The views were very foggy too, so we didn’t see much.”

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15.Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $225

A 6-hour guided Matanuska Glacier trek with a 1:4 guide ratio, top gear, and routes beyond Ice Falls for an intense day in Alaska.

“We like Thomas and Betsy our glacier tour guides the most. The glacier is absolutely stunning and they made sure we got to experience it in the best possible way in the time that we had.”

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