Top Anchorage Outdoor Activities

Q: What are the best options for Anchorage Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Anchorage Outdoor Activities are: Alpine Classic Trek Ultimate Anchorage Summer Wildlife Tour Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter Knik Glacier Kayaking Tour from Anchorage: 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

Q: 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: Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage Alaska Wildlife Tour Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour Summer Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Anchorage Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Anchorage Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Seward Highway: A Self Guided Drive of Alaska's Historic Road Portage Glacier Cruise Experience 1 hr drive from Anchorage Eagle River Nature Center Guided Walk Alaska Wildlife Tour Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage 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: Eagle River Nature Center Guided Walk Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour Hatcher Pass Views, Reindeer & Iditarod Dogs, Anchorage Pick Up Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer with Exit Glacier Sunset Photo Safari 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 →

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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$289

Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our …More

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Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike – Anchorage Pickup

Step into Alaska’s frozen heart on the Matanuska Glacier Adventure Tour—a full-day journey that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgettable. Travel in comfort in our...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$297

Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

This is the longest-running northern lights photo tour in the Anchorage area. We pick you up at your Anchorage hotel and take you on a …More

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Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

This is the longest-running northern lights photo tour in the Anchorage area. We pick you up at your Anchorage hotel and take you on a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$315

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Your glacier tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Marvel at the beauty of Mother Nature! Along with a sampling of several different locally made Alaskan …More

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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Your glacier tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Marvel at the beauty of Mother Nature! Along with a sampling of several different locally made Alaskan...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as the driver guide narrates while you enjoy the beauty …More

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Glacier Quest Cruise and Coach Package

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as the driver guide narrates while you enjoy the beauty...

11 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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Guided Dog Sledding Adventure Tour, Anchorage Hotel Pickup

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water. …More

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Guided Dog Sledding Adventure Tour, Anchorage Hotel Pickup

Door to Door Service and Experience with our guided tour pick up in Anchorage. All gear needed is supplied, as well as snacks and water....

7 hours Free Cancellation

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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 …More

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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

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...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike from Anchorage with Gear Included

Embark on a mesmerizing Matanuska Glacier Hike, expertly guided for an immersive adventure through Alaska's icy wonders. With the added convenience of a small group …More

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Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike from Anchorage with Gear Included

Embark on a mesmerizing Matanuska Glacier Hike, expertly guided for an immersive adventure through Alaska's icy wonders. With the added convenience of a small group...

8 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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Anchorage Guided Fly-fishing with transportation

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

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Anchorage Guided Fly-fishing with transportation

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

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown Anchorage, you'll embark on a …More

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown Anchorage, you'll embark on a...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Alaska is full of amazing wildlife and scenery. Only a small portion of this amazing state can be seen from a road. Alaska however has …More

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3 hour Lazy River Kayak Float

Alaska is full of amazing wildlife and scenery. Only a small portion of this amazing state can be seen from a road. Alaska however has...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Embark on a journey to view and photograph the aurora borealis in the greater Anchorage area. Aurora Borealis portraits, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, and …More

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Anchorage Northern Lights Tour

Embark on a journey to view and photograph the aurora borealis in the greater Anchorage area. Aurora Borealis portraits, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, and...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Full Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

New in 2023! This full-day tour transverses a glacier feed river as it meanders through a glacier-carved valley. It is not uncommon to see a …More

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Full Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

New in 2023! This full-day tour transverses a glacier feed river as it meanders through a glacier-carved valley. It is not uncommon to see a...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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Turnagain Arm: Glacier Cruise, Wildlife Center & Aerial Tram

The Turnagain Arm Full-Day Tour is an easy-going journey along one of the world's most scenic highways. It’s designed for those who prefer breathtaking scenery …More

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Turnagain Arm: Glacier Cruise, Wildlife Center & Aerial Tram

The Turnagain Arm Full-Day Tour is an easy-going journey along one of the world's most scenic highways. It’s designed for those who prefer breathtaking scenery...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best …More

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Bears, Trains, & Icebergs Tour

-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best...

7 to 9 hours

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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 …More

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Knik Glacier Off Roading and Hiking

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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Anchorage Snowmobile Adventure with Hotel Pickup

This ride isn't a set tail or predetermined route. Your guide will pick the route, choosing from hundreds of miles of available trails. We'll ride …More

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Anchorage Snowmobile Adventure with Hotel Pickup

This ride isn't a set tail or predetermined route. Your guide will pick the route, choosing from hundreds of miles of available trails. We'll ride...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$399

Scenic Anchorage to Girdwood Tour with Local Delicacies

Discover the beauty of Alaska on this 3.5-hour scenic trip from Anchorage to Girdwood. Capture stunning views at Beluga Point, where the majestic Cook Inlet …More

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Scenic Anchorage to Girdwood Tour with Local Delicacies

Discover the beauty of Alaska on this 3.5-hour scenic trip from Anchorage to Girdwood. Capture stunning views at Beluga Point, where the majestic Cook Inlet...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered 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?

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?