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Wildlife Tour: Alaska's Scenic Wonders
4.8
19 Ratings
Anchorage
Embark on an exclusive Mat-Su Valley and Hatcher Pass private tour with local wildlife. Travel in comfort and style, savor delicious cuisine, and capture breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
Embark on an exclusive Mat-Su Valley and Hatcher Pass private tour with local wildlife. Travel in comfort and style, savor delicious cuisine, and capture breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Anchorage - Begin with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Anchorage. Enjoy a guided city tour through the Historic Downtown, followed by a brief drive to the Alaska Railroad station at Anchorage Depot. Here, visit the Ulu Factory and the Ship Creek salmon stream.
- Reindeer Farm - Experience an incredible animal interaction. Feed the…
- Anchorage - Begin with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Anchorage. Enjoy a guided city tour through the Historic Downtown, followed by a brief drive to the Alaska Railroad station at Anchorage Depot. Here, visit the Ulu Factory and the Ship Creek salmon stream.
- Reindeer Farm - Experience an incredible animal interaction. Feed the animals! Stroll from one enclosure to another and engage with friendly animals. You will have the opportunity to give treats to your favorite animals, with friendly staff and your guide ready to answer any questions!
- Hatcher Pass - Discover Hatcher Pass, one of Alaska’s most breathtaking alpine retreats. It’s a local favorite! Enjoy epic mountain views and breathe in the fresh mountain air as you explore this iconic landscape. Depending on the season, you might witness Snow-Covered Mountains or Golden Tundra.
- Palmer - Discover the agricultural town of Palmer, Alaska, with an optional lunch at one of the local cafes. Your guide will provide a few recommendations for you.
- Eagle River Nature Center - Explore this gateway to Chugach State Park and a glacial river valley. Enjoy easily accessible paths with breathtaking vistas. There is a waterfront area that, in season, will have salmon.
- Anchorage - Return and drop off at your Anchorage hotel or lodging.
What's Included
- Local Alaskan Guide
- All Entrance Fees
- Clean Vans with Heat & AC
- Snacks & Water
- Binoculars
- Local Alaskan Guide
- All Entrance Fees
- Clean Vans with Heat & AC
- Snacks & Water
- Binoculars
What's Not Included
- Lunch – guests pay individually
- Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated
- Lunch – guests pay individually
- Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated
Additional Information
For those who have always wanted to experience the true essence of Alaska beyond just the postcards, this is your chance. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day filled with natural beauty, a relaxed pace, local charm, and meaningful connections. Enjoy feeding friendly reindeer and alpacas at a family-owned farm. Join our guide for a walk…
For those who have always wanted to experience the true essence of Alaska beyond just the postcards, this is your chance. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day filled with natural beauty, a relaxed pace, local charm, and meaningful connections. Enjoy feeding friendly reindeer and alpacas at a family-owned farm. Join our guide for a walk along the picturesque trails in Eagle River Valley, and get ready to capture stunning photos of the alpine peaks in the Hatcher Pass area.
Throughout the journey, your local Alaskan guide will share fascinating stories, historical insights, and hidden treasures that bring this landscape to life. This small-group adventure combines comfort with exploration, wildlife with wonder—ideal for travelers seeking to experience Alaska intimately and at a leisurely pace, without straying too far from the beaten path. You’ll return with amazing photos and a newfound appreciation for Alaska’s wild spirit.
Location
Anchorage
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(19 Ratings)
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Jana_a
Oct 11, 2025
Excellent day! - Our tour guide Davis was excellent. My 14 yr old daughter and I were the only ones who booked this experience. Instead of canceling, he went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. We went way up to Hatcher Pass, the views were incredible. The actual Pass was closed for the season, so we did some other exploring on the mountain. After we came back to Anchorage he went out of his way to take us to a spot were we could see Denali in the distance! It was a super clear day, it was excellent. We had a great time thanks to him, I'm so glad he didn't cancel on us.
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Narelle
Sep 22, 2025
Exceptional, adaptable, colourful - Decisions made by Davis, our driver, made the trip a great experience given that the day started off rainy. Hatcher Pass was lovely even if we had to catch the views between the clouds rolling by. The guide at the reindeer farm knew each of the animals well and was very informative. Overall a great day.
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Grace_b
Sep 16, 2025
Gorgeous countryside - don't miss it! - Our guide said few people take this tour. We are so glad we made time for it. The reindeer farm is interesting, but the real highlight is the views. Most day trips out of Anchorage go around Turnagain Arm. This tour goes north, offering a completely different experience. We saw stunning tundra and mountains instead of rainforest and coastline. Our guide clearly knows and loves the area. This was one of our favorite days. Don't miss the chance to see a beautiful and fascinating part of Alaska.
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Excursion36869
Aug 27, 2025
Best option for Anchorage family tour - Highly highly recommended!!! We had a private tour, our guide was amazing and made our Anchorage experience a special part of our Alaska travel
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Z9662cdmargaretj
Aug 25, 2025
The Hatcher Pass Wildlife and Scenic Tour, from Anchorage by Welcome Anchorage Tours was a great tour highlight - Stephanie was our tour guide. She picked us up promptly at our hotel in Anchorage and gave us great information as we went to various stops on our tour. We stopped at a lake (maybe?Butte Lake? and a Reindeer Farm where we were able to approach farm animals and some reindeer up close and touch them; we also could view wilder animals behind fences and view them on a wagon ride. We had lunch at a popular venue, and then journeyed on to Hatcher Pass where we were able to walk a short distance to view (in the distance) abandoned mining areas. Afterwards we had a relaxing return to Anchorage while Stephanie continued to give us interesting facts. Altogether enjoyable!
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Barbara_r
Aug 18, 2025
Great day trip. - Really enjoyed this tour. Welcome Anchorage Tours customer service is excellent and were amazing when I had to change my pick up address at the last minute. Elizabeth, our guide, was great and very accommodating. I really enjoyed the reindeer farm and would definitely recommend.
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Discover00068440523
Jul 18, 2025
This is a MUST DO tour!!! - This is a must do tour. We enjoyed breathtaking views at every turn, and various types of wildlife. Our van was extremely comfortable and water and snacks provided. Don was our tour guide and he was fabulous, he made our trip very special, so personable, fun and knowledgeable of the area and the history. This was a family trip with my dad who is almost 87. Don took extra care to make sure he enjoyed everything about this trip. Before the end of our tour I can honestly say we felt more like family than clients. This company and their staff are amazing and want to be sure their clients have the best experience possible. Truly a trip of a lifetime. Many thanks to them for the extraordinary service they provide. I highly recommend this company and their tours.
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Cheryl_p
Jul 16, 2025
We had Brooks as a guide,... - We had Brooks as a guide, he is very knowledgeable about the area and history and he has a very accommodating and engaging personality. The tour itself was very informative and seeing the animals up close was fun!
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Azdlc
Jul 9, 2025
Great tour with a great team - We had a great day that was everything that was promised and more. Our driver was Brooks, but we also had Ian and Stephanie with us. They are a fantastic team. All are native or long time Alaskans and their love and pride in their state is evident. They are very knowledgeable and we appreciated their personal insight and experiences. They were very flexible on time, we didn’t ever feel rushed and even made fun stops for ice cream, photo ops etc. It was like having personal tour guides. The ride up Hatcher Pass was gorgeous and the mine tour was very interesting. The van was clean and well maintained and they offered snacks and water. I would highly recommend this tour and the team.
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Charles_e
Aug 29, 2025
Good Alaskan Tour - Good amount of destinations.
Could of been more informative.
My wife and I would of like to have been informed a little more about Alaska History, landmarks, culture, weather, including Alaskan Native inhabitants.
Food was good, drinks - need variety and a few options.
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