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Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 155 reviews
10/10
155 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Extended Glacier Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 99 reviews
9.8/10
99 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 263 reviews
9.6/10
263 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 599 reviews
9.8/10
599 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Road Trip through Alaska
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 521 reviews
9.6/10
521 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.6/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 98 reviews
10/10
98 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 148 reviews
9.6/10
148 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Aerial Tram and Wildlife Centre tour from Anchorage
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 31 activitiesGlacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 155 reviews
10/10
155 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Matanuska Glacier Family Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whittier to Anchorage: Wildlife & Scenic Transfer Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.6/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Anchorage: Valley and Forest Hike with Naturalist Guide
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Anchorage: Chugach State Park Guided Alpine Trek
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Alaskan Full-Day Salmon Fishing with Transport
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.4/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage: Full-day guided salmon fishing with Hotel Pickup
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage Guided Fly-fishing with transport
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Honey, Wine Tasting
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chugach State Park Nature Walk
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.8/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 12 activitiesAnchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 521 reviews
9.6/10
521 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage Museum General Admission Ticket
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage City Tour w/ Taste of Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 472 reviews
9.4/10
472 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9.4/10
110 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Willow: Summer Dog Sledding Ride in Alaska
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hatcher Pass & Reindeer Adventure Tour – Anchorage Pickup
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage City Tour w/ Wild Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.4/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Anchorage Highlights and Indigenous Heritage
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Alaska Native Heritage Centre Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour - MOST POPULAR
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 63 reviews
10/10
63 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 7 activitiesSeward: Kenai Fjords National Park Extended Glacier Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 99 reviews
9.8/10
99 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Seward: Half-Day Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 106 reviews
9.4/10
106 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hope, Alaska: Two Canyon Six Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hope: Three Canyon 6 Mile Creek Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hope, Alaska: Six Mile Creek 2 Canyon Whitewater Rafting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hope, Alaska: Six Mile Creek 3 Canyon Whitewater Rafting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Winter activities
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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 40 reviews
10/10
40 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sleigh Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Iditarod Sleigh Dog Kennel Tour Meet Champion Dogs in Alaska
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
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Arctic Valley Ski Area
4.1/5 (11 reviews)
Arctic Valley Ski Area offers uncrowded slopes and stunning mountain vistas just minutes from Anchorage. Enjoy affordable winter recreation with minimal lift lines and panoramic views from the cosy lodge café.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson worth visiting?
Whether you're here to discover the cultural highlights and local charm or try regional foods and go on outdoor adventures, there are many things to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
How do I spend a day in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
After you've visited top attractions like Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Anchorage Museum, spend some time exploring Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
Alaska Native Heritage Centre is one of the top tourist attractions in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and deserves a spot on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
You can easily enjoy leading sights like Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Hillberg Ski Area and Alaska Museum of Natural History with a three-day trip to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. On average, most travellers plan two days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stay a while longer and check out Anchorage.
What are some activities to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with kids?
Planning what to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with kids has never been so simple. Whether you're taking a trip with teenagers or toddlers, there's a range of family-friendly sights and activities to keep everyone happy here.
What to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, with experiences for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to William A. Egan Civic and Convention Centre or Alaska Airlines Centre.
Are there free things to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson?
In Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Elmendorf State Fish Hatchery is an unmissable spot for anyone looking to tour the city without opening their wallet. Also, check out the green spaces and other neighbourhoods, and ask a local tour guide for tips. It's a great way to learn about the best free things to do in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
