Top 10 Hiking Tours in Anchorage

Destination: Anchorage.
If you’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing but didn't know where to begin, look no further, you've found the right spot. If you are unfamiliar, snowshoeing is an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. Experience a compelling introduction into the art of snowshoeing starting right here! We'll take you to the Chugach State Park's Glen Alps just to the east of Anchorage, a place everyone needs to visit at least once while in Alaska. • Experience an intro to snowshoeing at the Anchorage's Glen Alps with an experienced guide! • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families with older children. • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet • Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests narrated by skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds! • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Elevated Oats. Try it with us today!
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
Experience the thrill of ascending to heights offering 360-degree views of the nearby Cook Inlet and interior Chugach mountains. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridge lines defining the landscape. Imagine pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel. If you have never seen alpine before, prepare to be amazed! Alpine trekking is an incredibly unique way to see the landscape. You can see endless miles of mountainous terrain. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away! Plus, once you're on top, the terrain can be fairly flat, making the trekking a truly enjoyable experience. During the tour, we may see moose, bear, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and a variety of small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. There are also plenty of birds to gaze at like bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays. This is one of our favorite ways to experience Alaska and the Chugach State Park.
Known For: Anchorage Small Group, Anchorage Walking Tours, Anchorage Adventure Tours, Anchorage Half-day Tours, Anchorage Excellent Quality, Anchorage Nature Walks, Anchorage Hiking Tours, Anchorage Day Trips.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
For a challenging adventure, which provides in-depth exploration of snow-covered areas normally inaccessible by walking, you have found your tour. If you are unfamiliar with snowshoeing, it's an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. This truly unique experience will allow you to travel to vast locations at one of the finest areas found in Anchorage, the mountainous Glen Alps. Highlights: • Experience miles of snowshoeing at the Chugach State Park with experienced guides! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl, Cook Inlet and a glacial valley! • Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests from skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites. We also supply the snowshoes. Get your daypack ready, and let's go!
Known For: Anchorage Walking Tours, Anchorage Half-day Tours, Anchorage Adventure Tours, Anchorage Private Sightseeing Tours, Anchorage Day Trips, Anchorage Nature Walks, Anchorage Hiking Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
The turquoise waters of Eklutna Lake, fed by Eklutna Glacier, are surrounded by towering peaks and a rich forest ecosystem. Make the most of your time at Eklutna Lake by choosing two of the following guided outdoor adventures: biking, hiking, or kayaking. We'll take you beyond the basics of the valley's flora and fauna. You'll get a history of the valley, it's use as Anchorage's water source, the Alaska natives that have called the valley home, and their fight to protect and restore their ancestral lands.
Known For: Anchorage Kayaking Tours, Anchorage On the Water, Anchorage Lunch, Anchorage Bike Tours, Anchorage Dining Experiences, Anchorage Hiking Tours, Anchorage Mountain Bike Tours, Anchorage New Product.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
The Knik Glacier off-roading and hiking tour stands out because it combines two adventures in one—an exciting ride through true Alaskan wilderness in a specially modified Jeep, followed by an up-close hike to one of the state’s most dynamic and impressive glaciers. Unlike crowded trails elsewhere, the Knik area is remote, quiet, and constantly changing, with shifting icebergs, bright blue melt pools, and dramatic mountain views that make every visit unique. Guests get the thrill of rugged off-road travel, the beauty of glacier trekking, and unforgettable photo opportunities—all without needing technical skills—creating an authentic, immersive Alaska experience you won’t find on other tours.
Known For: Anchorage Day Trips, Anchorage Full-day Tours, Anchorage Extreme Sports, Anchorage 4WD Tours, Anchorage Hiking Tours, Anchorage Adventure Tours, Anchorage Small Group.
Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
Our signature flightseeing and glacier landing tour, includes 30 mins of flightseeing and 30 mins landed at 3 Glacier areas including on the glacier itself. This tour includes an alpine landing where you will have 30 mins to see the grand size of the 5 mile wide and 29 mile long Knik Glacier with a birds eye view. Your 2nd landing takes you to a 100 foot ice wall where you may even be able to see the massive ice calve . After 30 minutes exploring you go to the glacier landing right in the middle of Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes exploring ancient ice. See the azure blue melt pools (summer), crevasses and ice formations created by water, wind and the sun. During your flight seeing, keep your eyes open for the area wildlife to include Moose, Mountain Goats, Dall Sheep, Bears and even wolf on occasion! WINTER OCT-APR LANDING IS NOT ON GLACIER AS POOLS ARE FROZEN- LANDING IS NEXT TO GLACIER Total tour time - 2 hours, includes 3 landings
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.
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Duration: Around 10 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the pictures! With the falls literally minutes away from the trailhead, this is a MUST-DO for any out-of-state visitor or long-term Alaskan resident. It's easy, brief and exciting making it truly a tour for everyone! • Hike to Chugach State Park's most photogenic waterfall, frozen-solid! • An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy. • Perfect for families with children! ‍‍‍ • Learn about Alaska's boreal forests from skilled naturalists. • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, snowshoe hare, porcupine, voles, birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and micro-spikes for icy terrain. Are you ready? Let's go check out the falls together!
Known For: Anchorage Adventure Tours, Anchorage Walking Tours, Anchorage Nature Walks, Anchorage Hiking Tours, Anchorage Half-day Tours, Anchorage Small Group, Anchorage Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
Looking for a tasty tour that has a little of everything? Then spending time hiking, foraging and cooking with us is your go-to option. This is a great pick for families with younger kids, as pizza could be on the menu. On this one-of-a-kind daytrip, you’ll learn how to forage wild Alaskan edibles, experience world-class hiking, and learn the art of backcountry cooking. This tour is available in either Talkeetna or Anchorage! Highlights: • Experience a unique Alaskan activity with a skilled forager and guide! • An enjoyable experience for everyone! Great for families with children. • Partake in a past-time shared among all cultures. • Learn about Alaska's foraging potential. Try wild greens, fungi and berries. • Learn how to cook backcountry-style using fresh-foraged ingredients! • Eat whatever we find! NOTE: We'll show you what to pick, but guests must pick their own food. Ready for a unique tour that you can savor for day to come? Come forage and cook with us today!
Known For: Anchorage Adventure Tours, Anchorage Day Trips, Anchorage Walking Tours, Anchorage Nature Walks, Anchorage Hiking Tours, Anchorage Half-day Tours, Anchorage Small Group.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Anchorage.
This is the #1 option for individuals seeking a full-day adventure with a comprehensive variety of features found in the Alaskan wild. This tour provides endless possibilities for photography, a hearty challenge, and immense reward. We can make this as easy or difficult as you like, and can be tailored to your interests! Peak bagging or an easy to moderate stroll through the endless Alaskan wilderness - your choice!
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Duration: Around 8 hours.