Anchorage Small Group Tours &amp; Trips

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Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Denali, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Valdez, Wrangell

Highlights

Exploration of Alaska's dramatic wilderness
Sea kayak to giant glaciers and explore alpine tundra
Wildlife spotting; from grizzly bears to whales

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"This was a great itinerary! While Krakow and Budapest are easy enough to do on your own, it was the time in Slovakia in the Tatras mountains area that was off the beaten path and incredibly beautiful. Our guide, Csilla, was just wonderful. One important thing to mention is that the hike in the Tatras mountains is not "moderate" as the notes imply, it is in fact fairly difficult unless you do these sort of hikes on a regular basis. The uphill portion was not terribly difficult, but the 3 hours of downhill on very rocky terrain was extremely strenuous. Absolutely not for anyone with even minor knee/hip/back issues. Hiking poles are essential. Also, one ridge that had to be crossed was still snow/ice covered and one wrong step would land you in the ice cold lake below. A few people in our group went to a neighboring village instead and had a fantastic time. I think that the notes/guides should provide more information about the realities of this hike and the alternative options. Other than that, I really loved all the stops in Slovenia!"

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13 days From$5,730

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Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Denali

Highlights

Full-day wildlife cruise across Resurrection Bay
Two full days exploring Denali National Park with shuttle bus pass
Walk the Harding Icefield trail to Exit Glacier
Explore the Kenai Peninsula with a forest hike and river safari

Themes

Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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10 days From$5,700

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The Northwest Passage In Depth - M/V Sylvia Earle

By Explore!

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Baffin Island, Bar, Beaufort, Bering Strait, Coron, Devon, Edinburgh, Toronto

Highlights

Stand in awe of the Ilulissat Icefjord - a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site
Hike on Devon Island - the world's largest uninhabited island with stunning fjords and glacial valleys to explore
Keep watch for Arctic wildlife - spot muskox, polar bear, beluga whale and walrus

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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29 days From$30,520

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Discover Alaska by Rail: A Traveling Adventure

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Seward

Highlights

I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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11 days From$5,999

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Wild About Alaska: Glaciers & Wildlife With Your Grandchild

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Anchorage, Seward

Highlights

Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

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7 days From$2,799

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On the Road Alaska: Utqiagvik, Denali and Kenai Fjords

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Seward

Highlights

I like to spend much of the day exploring
Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

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12 days From$6,129

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The Best of Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali to Kenai

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Seward

Highlights

I like to spend much of the day exploring
Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

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11 days From$4,999

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Grand Alaska 2024

By Tauck

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4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Anchorage, Denali National Park, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver

Highlights

A humpback whale surfaces suddenly into the sparkling air... a tidewater glacier calves into the sea... a majestic bald eagle quietly soars in a cloudless sky... snow-clad mountains tower over deep blue rivers of ice... forested landscapes and glistening fjords of the 49th state reward with priceless treasures...Tour Anchorage
Juneau
Skagway
and Ketchikan... explore Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias national parks... flightsee over glaciers... ride the rails on a ridiculously scenic and historic journey... take a jet boat adventure in the wild... raft in a bald eagle preserve... see magnificent Prince William Sound.... meet an Iditarod champion musher and his Husky sled dogs... visit a homesteader at her wilderness farm... go on a private whale-watching cruise... cruise the Alaska coast
Glacier Bay

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour.   5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for.   Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Gail

Jul 2023

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Outdoor Alaska

Seeing the wonderful scenery of Alaska, particularly the Wrangell and St Elias National Park.

Trusted Customer

Jul 2023

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Outdoor Alaska

Really liked our guide Ken, He was full of knowledge, friendly and helpful. The highlight of our trip was either seeing three types of whales or walking a glacier. B...

Wendy

Aug 2022

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Too much time spent in the minibus getting from A to B, however, I don't know how you mitigate this as the distances are so large. Very disappointed in the wildlife...

Jean

Jul 2022

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Outdoor Alaska

Kennicott and Seward plus Denali, for the variety of experiences.