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3-day itinerary · Anchorage

3 Days in Anchorage: First-Timer Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors who want a mix of city sightseeing, local flavors and outdoor experiences. Start with an Anchorage introduction, then explore wildlife, glaciers and sled-dog traditions.

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Day 1: City sights and local flavors

Get oriented with narrated sightseeing, explore outdoor trails and discover the city through its food.

  1. Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

    Morning

    Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour

    Take a narrated trolley tour for an accessible introduction to Anchorage and its city sights.

  2. EBIKE - Wilderness Trails of Anchorage

    Afternoon

    EBIKE - Wilderness Trails of Anchorage

    Explore wilderness trails on a pedal-assisted bicycle, adding an active outdoor perspective to your first day.

  3. Anchorage Sightseeing and Food Tour - Available All Year Long!

    Evening

    Anchorage Sightseeing and Food Tour - Available All Year Long!

    Combine sightseeing with food tastings to discover local flavors alongside more of Anchorage.

Day 2: Wildlife, ice and night skies

Pair a wildlife-focused outing with glacier flightseeing and a search for the northern lights.

  1. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Express

    Morning

    Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Express

    Visit the wildlife conservation center for an animal-focused addition to your Anchorage highlights.

  2. Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight-90 Mins-1 Landing-Anchorage Area

    Afternoon

    Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight-90 Mins-1 Landing-Anchorage Area

    Fly above mountain peaks and braided rivers, then make a glacier landing for a different perspective on the landscape.

  3. Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

    Evening

    Anchorage Aurora Tour and Northern Lights Photo

    Join a northern-lights photography tour to search for the aurora and make the night sky part of your visit.

Day 3: Sled dogs and outdoor discoveries

Explore sled-dog traditions, combine off-roading with hiking and finish with a mystery sightseeing experience.

  1. Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

    Morning

    Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

    Experience dog sledding with a family-operated kennel, connecting your visit with local mushing traditions.

  2. Knik Glacier Off Roading and Hiking

    Afternoon

    Knik Glacier Off Roading and Hiking

    Combine off-roading and hiking on a glacier-focused adventure for an active outdoor finale.

  3. Ride & Roam: Mystery Sightseeing Tour

    Evening

    Ride & Roam: Mystery Sightseeing Tour

    Take a mystery sightseeing tour to balance the headline experiences with less-obvious discoveries.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.