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Paddle around magnificent icebergs and up to the Spencer Glacier terminus. Hike onto the gravel glacier moraine and get up close to the glacier blue ice. Enjoy two Alaska Trains: The Coastal Classic & the Glacier Discovery Train, traveling thru the most scenic Grandview & Tunnels sections of the AK Railroad. Glacier Blue Kayak Tour Itinerary: (Coastal Classic Train with Glacier Discovery Return) 6:45 AM – Coastal Classic departs Anchorage (Breakfast & Coffee is available on the train, but please let the onboard supervisor know that you will be getting off at Spencer Glacier and need to eat early.) 8:05 AM – Coastal Classic departs Girdwood 9 AM – Arrive at Spencer Whistle Stop 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Kayak Tour on Spencer Lake and Glacier Trek 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch 2 – 5 PM – Scenic Train Ride to Grandview thru the Upper Placer River Gorge Canyon 5:15 PM – Arrive in Portage and board motorcoach back to Anchorage 6:45 PM – Arrive in Anchorage Other things to note: -A perfect paddle for beginners and expert paddlers. -There is no tidal influence at Spencer Lake and the mornings are the calmest and beautiful time at Spencer Glacier. -We use tandem (2-person), sit-in kayaks to explore icebergs on Spencer Lake -Our Max Guests to Guide Ratio is 6:1. -This trip can start from Anchorage or Girdwood, AK.

Whittier, AK - the closest, "remote" town to Anchorage; where there is a museum about the Japanese occupation of Alaska during World War II, an abandoned army barracks that many claim is haunted, but a breathtaking harbor surrounded by mountains. To get to Whittier, we will have to traverse through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest single-lane highway tunnel in North America. I provide a scenic, historical and cultural tour on the way to Whittier, with photographic stops along the Seward Highway. I will pick you up at your location of choice at 8:30 AM. Before leaving town, we'll grab coffee and a snack at one of the many locally owned coffee shops. Along the drive, I will provide a well-researched narrative to the history of Alaska and answer any questions you may have about the area. We'll make stops at Beluga Point and Portage Glacier Lake before we drive through the tunnel. We will pop out of the 2.5 mile long tunnel into beautiful Whittier, Alaska, where I'll take you to a local secret cove with crystal clear water and I'll give you a brief tour of Whittier, known as one of the strangest towns in the world. On the way back, we'll stop into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (admission included) and grab a bite to eat at a local eatery along the highway. Also included: locally sourced Alaskan snacks and Glacier water

Experience a 5 hour guided hiking tour within the Chugach State Park and Chugach Mountain Range. During the summer, we travel into the Chugach Mountains to favorite local spots with grand views. We provide transportation to and from your accommodations. Our guide will discuss the natural history to include glacier, mountain and valley formations, point out flora and fauna, and stop at the best viewpoints along the hike. Hike can be customized to follow routes depending on whether you want flatter wide open trail, or a more advanced hike. Halfway into our hike, we will have snacks that have been locally sourced, to include caribou/moose sticks and local chocolate, unless you have a food preference which I can usually accommodate. Other things to note: It is advisable to wear closed-toe shoes (sport shoes are preferred) and comfortable clothing since we will be hiking. Please bring a water bottle. Safety reasons: if there is inclement weather, we will monitor and reschedule/refund if necessary. Dates not available? Message us for setting up a custom private tour.

Take a Hike - On the Matanuska Glacier! This is the COOLEST experience around! We provide transportation, including pickup and drop off at your AirBnB. We leave Anchorage by about 8am, stop along the way for a restroom break, where you'll also be able to pick up snacks or sandwiches for lunch when we're done with our hike, or grab a cup of coffee for the road. We'll arrive at the Matanuska Glacier by about 10:30 am, and our hike on the glacier starts at 11. You'll walk on the magnificent Matanuska Glacier for between two and three hours, about 2.5 to 3 miles. You'll learn all about glaciology and the local geology that created the glacier and keeps it healthy as other glaciers in the area are receding. All the gear you'll need to keep you safe will be provided. We'll finish up at the glacier around 2pm, and make several stops along the return drive to take in even more of the magnificent scenery of the Matanuska River Valley! We'll have you back in Anchorage between 4 & 5pm.

I'll pick you up and we will drive to Beluga Point, while I entertain you with fun stories about my experiences. I'll take your photos in an amazingly stunning panoramic setting in one of the absolute best locations outside of Anchorage Alaska. We may see Beluga Whales and Dall Sheep. Have fun along the way while learning about the unique wildlife, sordid history, and much more... better than a guide, let us be your new local friends in Alaska and help you discover the very best this city has to offer! We go to Beluga Point for morning sunrises and afternoon sunsets. If your preferred date isn't available just send us a message, we're always here to help!

The walking tour will start with a brief wildlife safety talk. Please note that bears can be in the area, both inside and outside the fenced area. Next, I will highlight the entry beds and we will work our way up to the front gate. Once inside the fence and plaza area we will stop to talk about the history of ABG including dedicated volunteers and staff that helped transform ABG over the last 34 years. We will follow the half mile paved loop around to the several perennial gardens, research plot and outdoor classroom. The tour will end with the newest addition, the greenhouse, then we will exit through the nursery & gift shop. Please note that the season and weather will ultimately determine the plants that we see. April-mid May can be early for some plants and the gardens might be muddy and or slushy. Peonies are usually in full bloom from mid June to mid July. Mid September might be a little late for some plants, it can be rainy and cool. Tours in Spring, Summer & Fall will cover the history of the garden, identify available plants, wildlife, trees and also general local information. You will leave with new found knowledge about some of the hardy plants in Alaska. All guests will be required to follow any addition regulations from ABG at the time of your tour. All tours are subject to operating hours of the Alaska Botanical Garden and may be canceled with limited notice.

We will start our tour with Gwennies, which is a landmark in Anchorage that was once notable for having a brothel upstairs. The food is great with huge portions. While you are dining you can look at all the old photos and items from the past. It's like a museum with food. We will drive through Anchorage’s historic neighborhoods while I give highlights of Anchorage's history and culture and head over to Earthquake Park and the Coastal Trail, where there is a locals' secret rock garden on the inlet turned into a local piece of art. We will stop by the seaplanes of Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base. Then, we will head to Flattop Mountain, where we will park and walk a half a mile to get to 3,510 feet above urban Anchorage, with panoramic views of the inlet and the city. This is an amazing spot for photographs. On the way back into the city, we'll stop by a locally owned Native Arts store where you'll be able to view ivory exquisitely carved into intricate art and jewelry, available for purchase. We'll finish our tour with a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you'll learn about the Alaskan culture through exhibits, films & demonstrations of native culture, plus a woodland area with traditional dwellings. *PLEASE NOTE: If you have already done part of this tour then we can skip certain parts and spend more time on others if its a private tour.

We will start your experience with a hand-crafted beverage, then allow me to share the tips and techniques for crafting a memorable Alaskan meal that you will be able to recreate for family and friends back home. ​Once we've created our signature meal, we'll take our plates to the deck to enjoy your hard work while we overlook the beautiful Cook Inlet.

Experience Anchorage and Seward solo or with your own small group (up to 4) private transport to/from your Anchorage hotel, out to Seward. See our amazing city and state with a personal Alaskan cultural expert. Book as 1 guest (solo) $399 or 1 guest as private tour $499 on the app for up to 4 people. Please message with questions on how to book. You will be picked up at your Anchorage hotel at 800 AM where we will head south along the scenic Seward Highway. Quick stop for coffee/snacks before our first stop at The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (admission included). Then head south to Seward, our local home away from home. Lunch break (your cost) before the Alaska Sealife Center (entry included), shop at the local stores downtown (time permitting). Then head back to Anchorage. On your last stop, view Anchorage from another location (weather permitting). Drop off back to your Anchorage hotel between 5-6 PM. Summer schedule may be slightly different. Also included, 2 small doodle pups to keep you entertained, warm, and love to give puppy kisses in exchange for head pets and belly rubs. *Please note winter months (Oct - Apr) are subject to weather and road conditions. Itinerary may change based on time, road conditions, and weather. PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT DUE TO ROAD CLOSURE. We are not responsible for DOT closures. Welcome to Alaska.

Guests will meet up at with the tour guide at the selected starting point for their tour. Ebikes will be provided for each client. All safety gear will be provided. An orientation will familiarize them with the Ebikes and the tour they will be taken on. Views from the tallest mountain in the United States, Denali, to wild moose and beautiful coastal views of the ocean, and mountains a hundred miles away. During the winter months clients will ride E-Fat bikes on the trails.

First and foremost Alaska is a huge territory of the United States. I would like future travelers to join me on their exploration of our beautiful state. My Homer exploration into our state will give travelers the ability to see as much as possible. Traveling between iconic locations can be very difficult to manage and map. Along with this, navigating between the weather within Alaska can pose a difficult challenge as well. We will start off with clear communications with each other to go over our city of Homer, Alaska destination. We will visit the Homer Spit, and Homer’s iconic beach on the Spit. After fully getting a feel for future explores we will pick various scenic stops within our drive that give best locations for photos. One of the best features that I would like to announce, is I will pick up future explorers from a desire destination of there choice within Anchorage. This gives our future travelers the freedom of not stressing on transportation before our adventure begins. Our travels will be unique and specific to our guest request, which can range from sightseeing, hiking into the mountains, finding beautiful majestic waterfront, seeing local hotspots, popular activities or just seeing what the average Alaskan does for fun. Alaskans love anything from backpacking, fishing, flight tours to skiing.

First, meet and greet. We’ll all meet at the Diamond Center Hotel for introduction, then go over our destination. We’ll all load up and head to the trail head. Our trail is the Beluga point overlook, that also over looks the Turnagain Arm. It is located at mile post 110 on the Seward highway, just 16 minutes from the Diamond Center hotel. On our trip we’ll discuss the enriched Alaska life style in our great state. At the trail head we’ll go over a couple saftey features for our hike, and what to expect. Our hike will be a short 20-30 minutes but moderate in difficulty level. It is only .3 miles at a 400ft elevation climb to a beautiful scenic view of the whole Turnagain Arm. While admiring the view it is a good time for water, and more knowledge about Alaska life style. Snacks and water will be provided during this break before continuing on our journey back to the trail head. Back at the parking lot, we’ll take a nice cool down with some good stretching, discuss more about Alaska and it’s history. We’ll load up and head back to the Diamond Center Hotel.

Pick up is at your location of choice. From Anchorage, we will drive down the scenic Seward Highway stopping at various viewpoints so you can take photographs. We will then drive thru the Anton Anderson tunnel, which is the longest tunnel in North America into Whittier, where you will board onto a Glacier cruise with Phillips Cruises (admission included). The 5-hour cruise offers a views of dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Prince William Sound. The cruise route covers 140-miles to Port Wells, Esther Passage, College Fjord and Harriman Fjord. Due to weather, ice flows, and wildlife activity, the captains may adapt to these changing conditions to provide the best cruise experience, while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. All cruises are operated on first-class catamarans with sturdy dual hull design. These powerful high-speed catamarans are extremely stable and able to smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and ice flows to reach the face of massive glaciers. Lunch is included on board.

Take a drive along the scenic Seward Highway from Anchorage to Portage Valley where we will explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, stop at multiple photo worthy locations on the way, look for wildlife (not at the center), hunt for glacial ice in Portage Lake, and more local favorite spots with a stop in Girdwood for late lunch (at your expense). See a frozen waterfall (requires moderate physical activity), take in the beauty of Alyeska, and look for all the glaciers surrounding the Turnagain Arm. Optional tram ride to the top (additional cost paid to the resort and adds about 45 minutes to the tour) of the ski lift. Solo travelers welcome. Private transport in my 2021 Subaru Outback XT holds up to 3 adults comfortably, 4 uncomfortably. Sometimes my 2 small pups ride along and co-host the tour. You’ll get plenty of photos, videos, and content for the gram plus I will be your personal photographer and entertainment for the road, complete with bad jokes and humor, stories, and shenanigans you are willing to have. Total time should be around 5-6 hours depending on your preferred itinerary (adding extra stops). Please book solo traveler as 1 person if you are one single person $149. Book private group of 1 (up to 4 people as described above) $249. Contact for questions or special requests.

First and foremost Alaska is a huge territory of the United States. I would like future travelers to join me on their exploration of our beautiful state. My Valdez exploration into our state will give travelers the ability to see as much as possible. Traveling between iconic locations can be very difficult to manage and map. Along with this, navigating between the weather within Alaska can pose a difficult challenge as well. We will start off with clear communications with each other to go over destinations to offer the best possible locations to explore with the best weather conditions. After fully getting a feel for future explores we will pick various locations within the state that best suits adventures abilities, skills and custom to there request. One of the best features that I would like to announce, is I will pick up future explorers from a desire destination of there choice within Anchorage. This gives our future travelers the freedom of not stressing on transportation before our adventure begins. Our travels will be unique and specific to our guest request, which can range from sightseeing, hiking into the mountains, finding beautiful majestic waterfront, seeing local hotspots, popular activities or just seeing what the average Alaskan does for fun. Alaskans love anything from backpacking, fishing, flight tours to skiing.