Top Anchorage Outdoor Activities

Q: Which Anchorage Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Anchorage Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska Summer Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Anchorage Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Anchorage Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Anchorage trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Anchorage Tours. Top 10 Anchorage 2026 Senior-friendly tours Anchorage The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Anchorage Top Day Trips from Anchorage Things to do in Anchorage this summer View all Anchorage Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Anchorage?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Anchorage are: Anchorage Luxury & Special Occasions Anchorage Luxury Tours Anchorage Tours & Sightseeing Anchorage City Tours Anchorage Trolley Tours View all tour styles in Anchorage →

Get a perfect introduction to the greater Anchorage area on this 3-hour tour. Stops include Earthquake Park, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Beluga Point, Potter Marsh, …More

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Private Tour: Anchorage 3-Hour Tour

Get a perfect introduction to the greater Anchorage area on this 3-hour tour. Stops include Earthquake Park, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Beluga Point, Potter Marsh,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour. …More

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Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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A mystery tour? What does that even mean?! Do you want to experience some of the most “off-the-beaten-path” locations the Anchorage area has to offer? …More

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Ride & Roam: Mystery Sightseeing Tour

A mystery tour? What does that even mean?! Do you want to experience some of the most “off-the-beaten-path” locations the Anchorage area has to offer?...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle …More

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Summer Valley and Forest Hike

Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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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 …More

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Winter Waterfall Walk

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Spend 5 hours on a half-day tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm—a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet that's backed by the Chugach Mountains. Drive on …More

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Turnagain Arm Tour

Spend 5 hours on a half-day tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm—a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet that's backed by the Chugach Mountains. Drive on...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage

PLEASE NOTE: The morning tour starts at 9am (not 8:15) from Sept 16 through Sept 30, due to winter hours at the Conservation Center. A …More

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Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage

PLEASE NOTE: The morning tour starts at 9am (not 8:15) from Sept 16 through Sept 30, due to winter hours at the Conservation Center. A...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Anchorage Prince William Sound Heli Tour with Glacier Landing

Enjoy aerial views of blue ice-fields and hanging glaciers as you glide past the rugged peaks of the Chugach mountains. During your tour, your pilot …More

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Anchorage Prince William Sound Heli Tour with Glacier Landing

Enjoy aerial views of blue ice-fields and hanging glaciers as you glide past the rugged peaks of the Chugach mountains. During your tour, your pilot...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike and learn about flora & fauna. You will experience the …More

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Chugach State Park Nature Walk

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike and learn about flora & fauna. You will experience the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of …More

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer …More

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Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer...

11 hours

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Capture the magic of the Midnight Sun in summer! Photograph stunning Alaska landscapes with technical and creative support provided by local, professional photographer guides who …More

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Sunset Photo Safari

Capture the magic of the Midnight Sun in summer! Photograph stunning Alaska landscapes with technical and creative support provided by local, professional photographer guides who...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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, …More

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Winter Snowshoeing Adventure

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,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Hatcher Pass Views, Reindeer & Iditarod Dogs, Anchorage Pick Up

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing real Alaska—not just postcards—this is your invitation. Leave the city behind for a day of wild beauty, a slower …More

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Hatcher Pass Views, Reindeer & Iditarod Dogs, Anchorage Pick Up

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing real Alaska—not just postcards—this is your invitation. Leave the city behind for a day of wild beauty, a slower...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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, …More

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Alpine Classic Trek

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,...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Step into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness this summer on our tour to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. With stunning views of the Turnagain …More

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Ultimate Anchorage Summer Wildlife Tour

Step into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness this summer on our tour to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. With stunning views of the Turnagain...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

Travel north from Anchorage through the MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and go for a sled dog ride! Take in the …More

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Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

Travel north from Anchorage through the MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and go for a sled dog ride! Take in the...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Anchorage Ice Fishing Adventure with transportation

This unique Alaskan experience is the only one of its kind offered in the Anchorage area. Get out and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! On …More

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Anchorage Ice Fishing Adventure with transportation

This unique Alaskan experience is the only one of its kind offered in the Anchorage area. Get out and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! On...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Knik Glacier Kayaking Tour from Anchorage: 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

Unlike standard tours, this trip combines two immersive experiences—off-roading and glacier kayaking—in one full day. You’ll travel deep into terrain that’s only accessible by 4x4, …More

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Knik Glacier Kayaking Tour from Anchorage: 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

Unlike standard tours, this trip combines two immersive experiences—off-roading and glacier kayaking—in one full day. You’ll travel deep into terrain that’s only accessible by 4x4,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

Join us for an unforgettable journey to the breathtaking Matanuska Glacier! Your adventure starts in downtown Anchorage, where you’ll board our comfortable van for a …More

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Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

Join us for an unforgettable journey to the breathtaking Matanuska Glacier! Your adventure starts in downtown Anchorage, where you’ll board our comfortable van for a...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Anchorage Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Anchorage Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Anchorage Outdoor Activities are:

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Which Anchorage Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which Anchorage Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

Anchorage Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Anchorage Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Anchorage trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Anchorage?