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Day Trips from Anchorage: Compare 50 Options (October 2026)

Independent comparison Prices checked October 3, 2026 Prices shown in USD 50 options compared

Our top pick is PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage (6 h, ★ 4.9 (3,364)). Well-rated options start at $179 from, per person, and 47 of 50 options offer free cancellation.

Our picks

Best overall

PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

6 h · ★ 4.9 (3,364) $220 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest weighted rating of 18 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
Lowest price

Summer Valley and Forest Hike

5 h · ★ 4.9 (74) $179 from, per person
Free cancellation
Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability
Shortest

Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling

4 h–5 h · ★ 4.9 (85) $199 from, per person
Free cancellation
Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage
Free cancellation
6 h ★ 4.9 (3,364) $220
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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
Free cancellation
10 h ★ 4.9 (455) $329
from, per person		 Check
Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Free cancellation
7 h ★ 4.9 (442) $187
from, per person		 Check
Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
6 h ★ 5.0 (167) $219
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Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage
Free cancellation
8 h ★ 4.9 (345) $235
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Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour
Free cancellation
8 h ★ 5.0 (154) $407
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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Free cancellation
8.5 h ★ 4.9 (110) $315
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Summer Valley and Forest Hike
Free cancellation
5 h ★ 4.9 (74) $179
from, per person		 Check
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike from Anchorage with Gear Included
Free cancellation
8 h ★ 4.9 (85) $329
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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round Trip Same Day Return
Likely to sell out
14.5 h ★ 4.6 (404) $226
from, per person		 Check

Explore all 50 options

  1. PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage 6 h · ★ 4.9 (3,364)
    Free cancellation
    $220 from, per person Check availability
  2. Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour 10 h · ★ 4.9 (455)
    Free cancellation
    $329 from, per person Check availability
  3. Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour 7 h · ★ 4.9 (442)
    Free cancellation
    $187 from, per person Check availability
  4. Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage 6 h · ★ 5.0 (167)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    $219 from, per person Check availability
  5. Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage 8 h · ★ 4.9 (345)
    Free cancellation
    $235 from, per person Check availability
  6. Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour 8 h · ★ 5.0 (154)
    Free cancellation
    $407 from, per person Check availability
  7. Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting 8.5 h · ★ 4.9 (110)
    Free cancellation
    $315 from, per person Check availability
  8. Summer Valley and Forest Hike 5 h · ★ 4.9 (74)
    Free cancellation
    $179 from, per person Check availability
  9. Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike from Anchorage with Gear Included 8 h · ★ 4.9 (85)
    Free cancellation
    $329 from, per person Check availability
  10. Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round Trip Same Day Return 14.5 h · ★ 4.6 (404)
    Likely to sell out
    $226 from, per person Check availability
  11. Bears, Trains, & Icebergs Tour 7 h–9 h · ★ 4.8 (152)
    $406 from, per person Check availability
  12. Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling 4 h–5 h · ★ 4.9 (85)
    Free cancellation
    $199 from, per person Check availability
  13. Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour 8.5 h · ★ 4.8 (224)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    $369 from, per person Check availability
  14. Alpine Classic Trek 5 h · ★ 5.0 (37)
    Free cancellation
    $179 from, per person Check availability
  15. Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour 8 h · ★ 4.9 (81)
    Free cancellation
    $407 from, per person Check availability
  16. Hatcher Pass Views, Reindeer & Iditarod Dogs, Anchorage Pick Up 7 h · ★ 4.8 (48)
    Free cancellation
    $187 from, per person Check availability
  17. Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo 6 h · ★ 4.6 (181)
    Free cancellation
    $315 from, per person Check availability
  18. Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure from Anchorage 7 h–8 h · ★ 5.0 (56)
    Free cancellation
    $375 from, per person Check availability
  19. Private Scenic Turnagain Arm Glacier Tour from Anchorage 6 h · ★ 5.0 (41)
    Free cancellation Private
    $375 from, per person Check availability
  20. Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion 8 h · ★ 4.8 (58)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    $319 from, per person Check availability
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