Anchorage Self-Guided Tour: Discover Glaciers & Alaska's Frontier

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About this activity

Discover the raw, untamed beauty of Alaska on this self-guided tour through Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula. From the urban trails of Alaska's largest city to the towering blue ice of Exit Glacier, this tour takes you through some of North America's most spectacular wilderness. Begin in downtown Anchorage, where moose wander through city parks, then drive south along the stunning Seward Highway as it hugs the dramatic coastline of Turnagain Arm. Watch for beluga whales in the silty waters below and Dall sheep on the rocky cliffs above. Continue to the Kenai Peninsula, where ancient glaciers calve into turquoise lakes. Visit historic gold mining sites, walk among rescued wildlife at a conservation center, and stand at the edge of a glacier that has been retreating for centuries. Whether you seek adventure, wildlife encounters, or the peace of vast Alaskan landscapes, this tour delivers an authentic experience of the Last Frontier at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: CloudGuide S.L

Ages: Adults (15–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided walking tour, fully on the app — explore at your own pace
Included: Enjoy audio guide access for more than 40 sites across Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula
Included: Digital Map & Offline Content: no cell service needed
Included: NO live guide or rental equipment provided — please bring your own smartphone and headphones

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Admission fees, live guide, headphones, transport, parking, food/drinks, internet access and rentals

Itinerary

Alaska Railroad Depot

30 min

Start your tour at the historic Alaska Railroad Depot on 1st Avenue, where trains have departed for Denali and Seward since 1923. The depot is a landmark of Anchorage's founding as a railroad construction camp and offers stunning views of the Ship Creek valley below.
Ship Creek

one hour

Walk down to Ship Creek, where king and silver salmon run each summer right in the middle of downtown Anchorage. This urban fishing spot is one of Alaska's most unique attractions, and you can watch anglers pulling in massive fish just steps from office buildings.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

one hour

Stroll or cycle along a portion of this stunning 11-mile paved trail that runs from downtown to Kincaid Park. The trail hugs the shoreline of Cook Inlet, offering panoramic views of Denali on clear days and frequent moose sightings in the adjacent woods.
Earthquake Park

one hour

Visit this memorial park along the Coastal Trail that commemorates the devastating 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, a 9.2-magnitude event that remains the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America. Interpretive signs explain the destruction and the landscape still shows evidence of the massive land displacement.
Flattop Mountain Trail

Passing by

Drive to the Glen Alps Trailhead in Chugach State Park for the most popular hike in Alaska. Even if you only walk partway up Flattop Mountain, the views of Anchorage, Cook Inlet, and the Alaska Range are breathtaking. The trailhead area alone offers outstanding panoramic vistas.
Turnagain Arm Drive

one hour

Drive south on the Seward Highway and stop at one of several pullouts along Turnagain Arm, where Captain Cook's crew had to turn around due to extreme tides. Watch for beluga whales, Dall sheep on the cliffs, and the dramatic bore tides that send walls of water rushing up the narrow inlet.
Portage Glacier

1 h 30 min

Continue to Portage Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska. The Begich, Boggs Visitor Center offers exhibits on glacial geology and the surrounding Chugach National Forest. While the glacier has retreated from view of the center, boat tours bring you face to face with the towering blue ice.
Crow Creek Mine

Passing by

Step back in time at this historic gold mining operation near Girdwood, established in 1896 during the Alaska gold rush. The original buildings still stand, and visitors can try their hand at gold panning in the creek. The surrounding mountain scenery is spectacular in every season.
Exit Glacier

Passing by

Hike to the toe of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the few glaciers in Alaska you can walk right up to. Trail markers along the path show where the glacier reached in previous decades, providing a powerful visual record of climate change. The Harding Icefield Trail offers more ambitious hikers stunning views.
Seward

one hour

End your Kenai Peninsula exploration along the Seward waterfront, a charming small town framed by mountains and ocean. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, stroll the boardwalk, and browse the murals depicting Seward's history as a vital port and the starting point of the historic Iditarod Trail.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.

End point

This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.

Using your ticket

INSTRUCTIONS

1 – Download the CloudGuide App

The first step is to install the CloudGuide app. The app can be found under the name CloudGuide in the app stores (iOS and Android). You can also get our app here: cloudguide.me/get. Review how to use: cloudguide.me/l/howtouse_en_web.

2 – Get the guide

Once downloaded, open the app. Click "I HAVE A CODE". Type using the keyboard or paste the code that can be found above your ticket on the left, just below the barcode (a 12-digit number starting with “A”, one code per visitor).

Click "START TOUR". You can pre-download or use your guide in streaming. Once activated on your phone, the guide grants access to content for the following 30 days.

3 - Go to the starting point

When you're ready to start the guide, head to the suggested starting point (or feel free to customize the order of your tour).

4 - Need help?

If you have any issues with access codes or in-app purchases, please contact us at [email protected]. We have also prepared a list of the most common issues and the ways to solve them: cloudguide.me/l/issues.

5 – Didn’t receive your code?

If you haven’t received your access code (a 12-digit number starting with “A” — one code per visitor), please contact us at [email protected]. Be sure to include your booking number and the name of the tour, and we’ll assist you as soon as possible.

TIP: Having troubles? Apps and phones aren’t perfect. Sometimes they freeze or crash. If this happens, simply close the app (don’t just minimise it!) and reopen it. In most cases that should help.

All stops, routes, and points of interest in this app are recommendations only. Conditions can change — please check local weather, road conditions, and official sources (such as national parks, tourism boards, visitor centers, and municipal websites) before and during your trip. CloudGuide and its publisher are not liable for any loss, injury, inconvenience, or damages resulting from use of this information or decisions based on it.