This fun 3-hour adventure starts from a pickup location of your choice. First, youll visit historic Ship Creek where Anchorage was first settled as a tent city in 1911. Here, youll find a thriving urban salmon stream where downtown anglers often catch salmon on their lunch breaks from work. This is also the location of the Anchorage rail terminal for the historic Alaska Railroad.Your guide will then take you to Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof, where you can take in the stunning view of the Anchorage skyline set against the backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. You may even catch sight of a moose along the roadway! Next, stop at the busiest seaplane base in the world, Lake Hood. Watch as local bush pilots expertly land their planes and taxi to their landing docks. Following this stop, youll visit the incomparable Turnagain Arm and Beluga Point. Take in the majestic scenery and scout for Beluga whales, Dall sheep, mountain goats, black bears, and bald eagles.Your journey continues into Potters Marsh and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, a protected wildlife habitat home to many migratory species of birds in the summer. Climb the stunning vistas of Flattop Mountain and get a birdseye view of the Municipality of Anchorage (which is larger than Rhode Island!) as well as views of Sleeping Lady, Denali, and the Alaska Range on clear days. As the tour comes to an end, youll head back downtown where your guide will point out the best restaurants, bars, gift shops, and art galleries before bidding farewell. A perfect introduction to the diverse area that is Anchorage!Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingA moderate amount of walking is involvedPricing is per tour, not per guest. Order 1 adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 13 guestsMaximum group size is 13InclusionsLocal guidePrivate tourLive commentary on boardTransport by private vehicleHotel/port pickup and drop-offExclusionsFood and drinksDeparture PointCustomer specifies pickup locationDeparture Time8am, 8:3
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