We had a wonderful trip! Amie at the office was incredibly communicative and helpful. Winter came to some areas early so they had to make changes on our itinerary but they worked with us and we had a great time. We couldn’t get to Hatcher Pass so we did a gorgeous hike around Reflection Lake and saw a variety of birds and got views of the Chugach Range, the Knik River and fall colors. We went to a Musk Ox farm instead of Reindeer, which was great, they were really fun and the views of the mountains from the farm were unreal. The Iditarod HQ was closed for the season so they promptly connected us with another sled dog group that was connected to the Iditarod where we got to play with puppies and pet all the dogs before going out on a long ride with the dogs.
Mark, our guide, was super knowledgeable and so so nice. He took us to some secret spots for gorgeous views and photos. We would definitely connect with them again the next time we’re in the area. Thank you so much!!
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K9282KMannab
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great day out
Super fun while being educational
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Appreciate it. Hatcher Pass is our quiet favorite, alpine country, gold-mining history at Independence Mine, and reindeer in one day, and somehow most visitors never hear it exists. Glad the history landed alongside the fun part. Thanks for going somewhere off the standard Anchorage list.
Warmly, James
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Z9509DUmarlenec
September 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour around the anchorage area
We enjoyed it. It’s very nice sites.
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Short and sweet, we'll take it. Hatcher Pass earns its reputation: alpine country, the old Independence Mine workings, and reindeer, all within about an hour of Anchorage. Thanks for getting out of town with us. Come back when there's snow on it; it's a different place entirely.
Warmly, James
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michelle_c
September 21, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour if you are flexible with your time.
While our tour guide was great, we missed out on several parts of the tour (dogs were not at the sledding place) and the stop for lunch felt forced. It was great to see so much outside of Anchorage, but would have liked to stay on track and seen everything the tour had promised.
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mom13640
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must do excursion
Our guide Stephanie was excellent!
She was very knowledgeable, professional and we were able to have so many experiences during the time of the trip. Would definitely recommend!!
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lbes
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Pretty good tour but poor time management
We loved being driven up to the Hatcher pass area to see several attractions. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, and the guide gave interesting commentary all along the way. Our guide ran out of time to see one of the attractions (they now closed gold mine) and didn’t know that the musher and his dogs were not Iditerod headquarters that day and we only had about 10 minutes to spend there was quite disappointing. We were delivered back to our hotel about an hour and a half late.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery around Hatcher Pass and appreciated the commentary from your guide along the way.
We’re sorry that the timing of the day didn’t allow for the experience at each stop that you had anticipated, particularly the limited time with the sled dogs. Tour days in Alaska can occasionally require adjustments based on operating schedules and circumstances along the route, but we certainly understand how disappointing it can be when a much-anticipated stop feels too short. We also appreciate your comments regarding the late return and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue refining the timing of this tour.
Thank you again for joining us and for sharing both what you enjoyed and where you felt the experience could have been better. Guest feedback like yours is genuinely helpful to us, and we hope the beautiful views and memories from Hatcher Pass remain a special part of your Alaska visit.
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lori_f
September 9, 2026 · via Viator
This was one of my...
This was one of my favorite tours. Saw reindeer farm. Ate in Palmer, then went to hatchers pass. Absolutely beautiful there. Would have liked to walk around abandoned mine, but we did not do that. Jeff our guide was ok, but I wasn’t a fan of his stories and dry sense of humor. Being from florida, I took offense to a story he told about a group from Florida in the past he had an experience with. Just felt he was labeling and judging all Floridians as ignorant.
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Lori, thank you for the wonderful 5-star rating and for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re so glad this was one of your favorite tours and that you enjoyed the reindeer, your time in Palmer, and especially the spectacular scenery of Hatcher Pass. It really is one of our favorite places to share with visitors!
We also appreciate your candid comments about your experience with your guide. Humor and storytelling can certainly land differently with each guest, and we’re sorry that one of the stories made you feel uncomfortable or personally judged. That is never how we want a guest to feel while spending the day with us, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
Thank you again for exploring this beautiful part of Alaska with Welcome Anchorage Tours. We’re grateful you joined us and especially appreciate that, even with that moment, you considered the overall experience worthy of five stars.
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851aileenl
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Bummed we missed the Iditarod dog sled tour
We missed the Iditarod dog sled tour on this tour due to the owner Riley being injuries. A bit disappointed as this was one of the reasons I chose this tour. Our guide Davis made the best of it and filled in our missed time with other things to do
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We completely understand how disappointing it was to miss the sled dog portion of the day, especially when it was one of the experiences you were most looking forward to.
Unfortunately, Riley’s unexpected injury meant that this portion of the tour was unavailable that day, and we’re grateful for your understanding. We’re also so glad to hear that Davis took good care of you and was able to adjust the day and find other enjoyable experiences to fill that time. Alaska touring occasionally requires a little flexibility when circumstances change unexpectedly, and our guides always try to make the very best of those moments.
Thank you for choosing Welcome Anchorage Tours and hope you came away with some wonderful Alaska memories.
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Julie_K
September 6, 2026 · via Viator
Hatcher Pass & Reindeer Farm
Our excursion to the reindeer farm, dog sledding, and Hatcher Pass with Jeff was an incredible experience from start to finish. Jeff was knowledgeable, personable, and kept the energy high all day long. It was a truly great day on every level!
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Linda_V
August 25, 2026 · via Viator
The driver was awesome,...
The driver was awesome, very friendly and informative. It was definitely worth the cost, got to learn about anchorage and Alaska in general!
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I cannot express how much your review means to us. It reflects so much on what we wish to accomplish. The tour guide "buy in" of our small business employees makes for such a rich company culture. So glad you had such a wonderful experience. Hand-picked tour guides are the best!