Known for its pristine wilderness and rugged beauty, Alaska is a paradise for adventure. Whether experiencing the state’s rich cultural history, or exploring nature as never before, Alaska’s most-visited areas and attractions offer something unique for every visitor.
Fairbanks
Between August and April, the northern lights can be seen on many nights throughout Alaska’s Interior region. Take an Aurora Tour for access to a private-viewing location while learning about the science of these fascinating solar storms.
Anchorage
Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, and a hub for statewide commerce, government, and travel. It’s also one of the most diverse communities in the United States, with nearly a hundred different languages spoken among its residents.
Salmon Berry Tours offers several opportunities to connect with the history and culture of Anchorage through its Scenic City Tour, with stops at Ship Creek, Bootleggers Cove, and Earthquake Park, where an entire neighborhood slid into Cook Inlet during the 9.2-magnitude quake of 1964. On the Anchorage Eco Tour , guests have the chance to walk local trails with a naturalist-guide, see the native plants of the Alaska Botanical Garden, and view migrating birds at Campbell Creek Estuary. Locally-harvested treats and teas are provided for an added benefit to this popular tour.
Ready to head to Seward? Add a sense of adventure with a stop at Alyeska Resort, where an aerial tram delivers guests 2,300 vertical feet to the top of Mount Alyeska. Afterwards, continue on to Portage and the 700-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view the state’s most famous animals and birds in a beautiful, natural setting.
Mt. Alyeska
Mount Alyeska is part of the Chugach Mountain Range, and atop the mountain sits Mt. Alyeska Roundhouse, registered with the National Register of Historic Places. A ride up the aerial tram takes you 2,300 feet into the mountains for gorgeous views. Taking a Turnagain Turn Tour also includes exploring the 200 acres of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which is a guaranteed chance to see many of Alaska’s native animals in their natural habitat.
Talkeetna
The quirky town of Talkeetna, 3 hours north of Anchorage, is one of the most popular communities in Alaska, and home to several sled dog kennels where Alaskan huskies. Try your hand at Alaska’s official state sport when you go Winter Dog Sledding and mush your own team of Huskies. Guests can try their hand at mushing their own team of sled dogs and learning just what it takes to ride the runners behind a winning team.
Or, soar above the boreal forests and marshy tundra aboard a bush plane on a Denali Flightseeing adventure. Guests will experience the grandeur of North America’s highest peak and view the rugged landscape of Denali National Park from above.
Matanuska Glacier
Guests can test their hiking mettle on an expertly-guided Salmon Berry Tours Glacier Walk at the Matanuska Glacier, where an icy experience awaits with meltwater pools, ice caves, and interesting vantage points just perfect for photos. Don’t forget to take some amazing photos during your trek!
Explore Alaska with Salmon Berry Travel & Tours
From mountains to glaciers, dogsledding and northern lights, the beauty and wonder of Alaska is hard to beat. Salmon Berry Travel and Tours is proud to offer each guest the opportunity to explore the best our state has to offer. Let Salmon Berry’s all-local and knowledgeable guides show off the many reasons why the 49th state is a top travel destination spot for travelers from around the world, with expertly-curated tours to meet and exceed expectations.
Contact us to start planning your next adventure today!