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Anchorage · WINTER ACTIVITIES

The 9 Winter Activities in Anchorage Worth Booking

9 reviewed

Winter – Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour

Winter - Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour - Pickup at 509 W 3rd Ave and How the 4.5-Hour Schedule Works

1.Winter – Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Winter wildlife and Turnagain Arm views from Anchorage. Small-group tour with AWCC, glacier scenery, and photo stops plus round-trip transport.

“Matthew was such an awesome tour guide! Very informative while also adding humor into it so there was never a dull moment. The views were breathtakingly beautiful and we were even lucky enough to see the bears! 10/10 would do it again, and if I can I would request Matt again as well!”

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Anchorage’s Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife

Anchorage's Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife - SnowElla and the Ulu Factory: quick cultural hits that feel local

Winter – Anchorage All Around City Tour

Winter - Anchorage All Around City Tour - Getting on board: timing, group size, and what that means for you

3.Winter – Anchorage All Around City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $69

Winter Anchorage half-day tour hits Ulu Factory, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood float planes, chocolate stop, wildlife odds, and ANMC craft shop.

“Tour was amazing- confirmed with Ben who was the tour manager and was in excellent communication with us about departure point and texted us with details. Donna was an excellent guide. She was fun, incredibly knowledgeable and shoRead more”

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Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure

Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure - Anchorage to the Glacier: A Scenic Drive With Real Context

4.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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Ultimate Anchorage Winter Wildlife & Sunset Tour

Ultimate Anchorage Winter Wildlife & Sunset Tour - Turnagain Arm focus: Beluga Point in 15 minutes

5.Ultimate Anchorage Winter Wildlife & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $179

Guided Anchorage winter wildlife and sunset drive with AWCC animals, Beluga Point, Turnagain Arm views, and Chugach State Park stops.

“Brittney was very accommodating and super knowledgeable about the wildlife, local geography and culture. We got to see a baby moose, an eagle, a reindeer and lots of glaciers!”

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Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram

Winter - Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram - Alyeska Tram to 2,300 feet: panoramic winter views that feel worth it

6.Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Winter Wildlife Center visit plus an Alyeska Tram ride from Anchorage, with small-group comfort, expert commentary, and photos in 6–7 hours.

“Very kind tour operator who accommodated our needs beautifully! Organised to pick us up at our hotel and dropped us off at a place in town we asked for at the end of the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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From Anchorage: Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour with Lunch

From Anchorage: Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour with Lunch - Getting Fitted: Helmets, Ice Cleats, and a Real Safety Start

7.From Anchorage: Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $354

Winter hikes on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with ice cleats, guide-led geology, and a warm lunch stop.

“Everything’s great, it is fun to learn about various geographical knowledge of Glaciers. The occasional steep terrain formed up naturally are also an amazing sight to behold, I will definitely join this trip next time revisiting Alaska!”

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Winter Valley and Forest Hike

Winter Valley and Forest Hike - Wildlife Odds and the American Dipper Factor

8.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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Winter Fat Biking Anchorage Tour

Winter Fat Biking Anchorage Tour - The 2.5-hour flow: setup, guided riding, and back to the start

9.Winter Fat Biking Anchorage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Ride Anchorage’s winter forests on a fat bike. Small group, gear provided, and guided trail time near the city for $169.

“Ellie was a great guide! Lots of helpful recommendations to help this new biker, as well as many fun facts about the history of the area.”

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