Private Tour: Anchorage 3-Hour Tour
Description
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, and Flattop Mountain. Enjoy the diverse wildlife, visit historical sites, experience scenic views, and shop in downtown Anchorage! Please note: pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 13 guests
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Ship Creek is an Anchorage, Alaska river that flows from the Chugach Mountains into Cook Inlet.
This 134-acre park is set in the woods where, in 1964, an entire neighborhood slid into the ocean during last century's most powerful earthquake. The earthquake was measured at a 9.2 on the Richter scale and lasted 4 minutes. Today, this tragic event is commemorated in Anchorage’s Earthquake Park, where you’ll find signs explaining the circumstances of the quake and its effect on the area.
Downtown viewpoint offers view to the Anchorage skyline and also to Denali and the Alaska Range if it's clear.
Lake Hood Seaplane Base is a state-owned seaplane base located 3 miles southwest of the central business district of Anchorage. Operating continuously and open to the public, Lake Hood is the world's busiest seaplane base, handling an average of 190 flights per day. It is located on Lakes Hood and Spenard next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport three miles from downtown Anchorage.
Beluga Point Site is an archaeological location along Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978. Artifacts of the area are evidence of early human habitation. Beluga Point North 1 (BPN1) artifacts are 8,000–10,000 years old and believed to be evidence of the oldest habitation in Anchorage municipality. Beluga Point is also a wildlife viewing area. Beluga whales can be sighted seasonally July through August as hundreds of the cetaceans visit Cook Inlet to feed on the Pacific salmon run.
Potter Marsh, at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, is an ideal break from Anchorage for birders and other wildlife viewers. From the Seward Highway just before the left turn into the Potter Marsh parking lot, you are treated to a stunning view of Turnagain Arm. A wooden boardwalk winds 1,550 feet from the parking area through the marsh and across watery openings and sedges, perfect habitat for a rich variety of birds. From late April through September, Canada geese, northern pintails, canvasback ducks, red-necked phalaropes, horned and red-necked grebes, and northern harriers use this wetland. Look for eagle nests in the cottonwoods near the base of the bluff using binoculars or a spotting scope.
Glen Alps trailhead in Chugach State Park affords spectacular views over the Anchorage bowl and up into the alpine areas.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests
- Maximum group size is 12
Reviews(81)
Denis is excellent! Very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. He did a great tour and worth the time and effort. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for this kind review of our 3-Hour Anchorage Sightseeing Tour! We're delighted to hear that Denis made such a wonderful impression — his knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for every guest is exactly what we strive for at Greatland Adventures. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely words to Denis — he'll be thrilled to hear it! We hope your time in Anchorage was everything you hoped for, and we'd love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Thank you for the recommendation!
I learned new tidbits about Anchorage despite visiting there numerous times in the 90’s and after. I enjoyed how the trip was planned but slight changes were made to match the audience and weather.
Thank you for your kind review of our Private Anchorage City Tour! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering some new insights about Anchorage, even after many visits. Our guides love tailoring each tour to the group and conditions, so it’s wonderful to hear that flexibility made your experience even better. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Everything about this was wonderful! John was very knowledgeable if so many aspects of Alaska. Having never been before, was able to learn about the Earthquakes, the private airplanes, the mountains, it was awesome. He was able to personalize the trip to what I was interested in seeing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of our Private Anchorage Sightseeing Tour! John's knowledge of Alaska and passion for sharing its unique history and landscapes truly make every trip special. It’s great to know that he was able to tailor the adventure to your interests and make your first visit to Alaska so engaging. We hope to welcome you back for more exploration in the future! Safe travels and warm wishes!
Great tour! All 9 members of our group (from young adults to seniors) enjoyed the tour with guide Tim. He was very informative and answered all our questions. Tim texted before our tour to confirm the time/location and showed up on time. Would highly recommend this tour for a short, informative tour of Anchorage. It was perfect for our free day in Anchorage after our cruise and before our evening flight home.
Thanks for joining us on an Anchorage City Tour and we are happy to hear how you enjoyed your time with guide Tim! Come back to Alaska and visit us in the winter! And thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Waste of money and time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, but the tour was nothing to write home about. Don’t waste your time and money and maybe just rent a car and drive around instead.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your tour with us was not quite up to our normal 5-star standards. Most guests find this tour to be a valuable, informative, and entertaining introduction to Anchorage, Alaska. We would greatly appreciate it if you could reach out to us at info@greatlandadventures.com and provide some more detailed feedback so that we can take any necessary corrective actions. Thank you.
My group of 12 had an evening departure from Anchorage and we were looking for something to do to pass the time so I booked a private tour with GREATLAND ADVENTURES. Wow, did we hit the jackpot with Jonathan! He was amazing, so knowledgeable, personable and wanted to make sure the tour included our interests. We left Anchorage with a great experience and a newfound admiration for the town. Thank you Jonathan for making our final memory in Alaska the BEST! I highly recommend GREATLAND Adventures and I hope you get Jonathan for your tour!
Thank you for taking the time to give us an awesome shout out! We are stoked to hear that you had a great day with Jonathan. We think he is pretty great, and he definitely has the best mustache within our crew! We will make sure to pass this along to him. If you make it back to Alaska let us know if we can hook you up with a day with Jonathan again!
Great tour - our guide Jonathan was very knowledgeable and professional. He personalized the tour for us, skipping what we wanted to skip and adding a stop for us. Excellent time!
Thank you so much for the kind review! The private tour is a great option for personalizing things. We are so glad that worked out for your group!
Fantastic Tour of Anchorage - our tour guide, Matt, was excellent! He catered to our group - answered all of our silly questions. We were able to spend more time at the places that we wanted to explore. We were a group of six of different ages and mobility abilities and this tour was perfect. I HIGHLY recommend this tour for a family or friends group
Hello! Thank you for the kind review. We will pass this along to Matt! He's great at answering all the questions, and none of them are sill! Come back and ask us more questions any time, and thanks again for joining us!
Very thorough of Anchorage. Our guide, Steve, was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. Great overview of Anchorage and its history.
Thank you for your kind review of our Private Anchorage 3-Hour City Tour! We're so glad you had a great time touring our favorite spots with Steve!
Jacob was an AMAZING tour guide, knowledgeable, friendly & personable. When u book your tour, ask for him!!!
Thank you for the kind words about Jacob. We here at Greatland Adventures pride ourselves on having fun and interesting true Alaskans on our guide team. We work to hire the best people for the job; safe, knowledgeable and fun. We look forward to hearing from you in the future and Greatland Adventures is here for your Alaska touring needs!
