We recently went on a family vacation with this company, and it exceeded our expectations. Rod was…read moreour tour guide, and he was a native Alaskan who had the smooth voice of Vin Scully. He used to teach history and science, and he was a treasure trove of knowledge. We went around all our activities and accommodations in a comfortable executive coach which provided endless drinks and thoughtful touches like snacks, bug spray, hand sanitizer, toilet covers! The hotels were suitable and the B&B near Palmer had the best views - as did the Lakeview Inn. The one thing I would recommend is advising us to eat locally and telling us exactly what time to make dinner reservations in advance (where / what time). It was impossible to get a cab in Seward.... We loved all the activities we picked - ATV, glaciers 4 ways (airplane, hiking on it, boating to it, ocean cruise), cultural tours, kayaking, fishing, gold panning, Denali hiking, train etc - it was endless animal sightings, whale watching and learning galore! I would highly recommend for any curious travelers who don't like just taking pictures of pretty places. We are looking forward to our last day of salmon fishing! Please book with these kind folks.

Mom and I took the small group, adult only, 10-day Grand Discovery Alaska. We started in Anchorage,…read moretraveled around and up to Denali then back to Anchorage where we jumped on the Dome Train to Seward. It was a whirlwind trip filled with A LOT of information, sight seeing, adventures, activities, tours and sitting in the van. Our driver/guide, Cullen was Great! One of the first things he told us right after he gave us his cell number was ... "You are going to do more in 10 days than most locals do in 20 years." He was not joking. We really crammed a lot into a short amount of time. Every day was a long day with most days not eating dinner until 8 or 9pm. There were 6 travelers plus Cullen. Our group was small and we were able to change and alter some plans easily (if we wanted and could.) In some cases, we weren't able to change things just because of timing. Thankfully, AAU / Cullen made reseravtions at all the eating places so we didn't really have to wait but a couple minutes when we stopped to eat. Every where seemed to be short staffed ( like everywhere else in the US ) and slammed with guests. So, having these reservations taken care of ahead of time was much appreciated so that we didn't really have to wait once we showed up. At one place, Cullen called our orders ahead and they were ready when we showed up! That really helped cut down on waiting / eating time so we could jump on the road quicker. Cullen even stopped at a roadside Jerky truck for us to pick up snacks! The one thing we (me and the group) were not aware of is that Cullen was not going with us for our time in Seward. When he dropped us off at the Embassy Suites on our last day with him, we felt a little lost and uncertain how things would go. This is mostly because Cullen literally took care of all arrangements and kept us 'on track' so we were in the right place at the right time. He also gave us great advice for a number of locations and activities. For the Denali Eielson Bus ride, he was adamant that we be the first ones in line and to sit in the front. He was not wrong! We got the best views of everything including the young grizzly 'chasing' the caribou down the road. (Actually.... the griz was running from the 3 busses and a caribou just happened onto the same trail/road as the griz so it looked like the griz was chasing the caribou when in fact both were running from the 3 busses.) If you get Cullen, ask him about his Moose encounter. This guy has 9 lives and I think he's used 8 of them already in his super adventurous life. If we could change or add one thing, it would be to have a little more time in Denali to relax and take in the area. It was Go-Go-Go all the time - jumping from one thing to the next and getting in really late in the evening that we didn't have time to enjoy a short hike in Denali (like the Savage River) or a campfire by the lake which would have been nice. Overall, we really enjoyed all the activities, sites and options that AAU included in their itinerary. I'm still downloading and sorting through pictures. Once I get them organized, I'll find a few to add to my review.

Six Mile roared beneath our raft, While Alaska's beauty left…read moreus awestruck. JP and the Nova guides were outstanding--skilled, encouraging, and fun every step of the way. From the thrilling rapids to the unforgettable scenery, it was an adventure we'll be talking about for years to come.

We did the 3 hour Matanuska Glacier tour Saturday 6/13/2026. It was amazing. For me it was the…read morefirst time I have been on a glacier. Our guides were amazing and we would do it again and again! Highly recommend!

good people, nice kayaks and had fun on the lake! Nice to have some options On where to go. Easy to…read morebook.

From the owner: Paddle off the beaten path. Enjoy areas like Knik lake, Kashwitna Lake or our secluded Rabbit…read moreSlough Paddle. Embark on a breathtaking adventure at Kashwitna Lake or Rabbit Slough with our top-of-the-line kayak rentals. Experience the beauty of the scenic Alaskan waters as you paddle through its crystal-clear waters. Our convenient rental options make it easy for you to book your solo kayak appointment and create memories that will last a lifetime. Reserve your kayaking experience now and get ready to explore the wonders. OR Paddle on over with us to Knik Lake or Rabbit Slough for our new adventure! Paddle-2-Brew Embark on a breathtaking adventure at Kink Lake/ Rabbit Slough with our kayak rental service. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you paddle through the serene waters, surrounded by loons, moose, and other captivating waterfowl. This truly unforgettable and relaxing experience includes a (after paddle) complimentary brew, making it the perfect way to unwind and connect with nature. Book your appointment now and get ready for an incredible journey! For those of you visiting Anchorage we are just a short drive away from the big city.

This was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had! Tom was the most incredible host and he made…read moreus feel right at home. The views were unbelievable and Tom was super knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 would and WILL do again next time I'm back; will be recommending to everyone I know.

This is our second year!!! This is such a unique tour!!! Take a truck in the back roads, through…read morethe River. Get on a boat and go up the River get very close to the glacier! Then to land to spend an hour exploring the land with incredible up front views of the Knock Glacier. Tom has been there for 33 years! So knowledgeable!!! Great people. 100% recommend this tour!!! We will do it again next year!!!

Derek was an incredible guide on our night hike at Hatcher's Pass. The hike started at 8:00 pm and…read morewe went until around 11:30-12:00 pm. He had snacks, extra gear, hot water and made sure we were comfortable the whole way.

I rented snow shoes from True North for a last minute hike in early December. I was given this…read morereferral by our cabin owner, and I was blown away by the customer service. Not only did the owner deliver the snow shoes to my cabin, but he also threw in some complimentary bear spray because he could tell how nervous I was about encountering wildlife. When I wanted to add another pair of rentals for my husband the following day, he drove his van full of kids to meet me off the highway to deliver them with the threat of a big snow storm closing in fast. We were able to leave the rentals in our cabin upon checkout, and he picked them up for us. Incredible convenient. I can't recommend this company and the sweet owner enough!

We just did not have the same experiences everybody else and I feel so bad. I wanted to paddle…read moreLake Eklutna and I contacted AK Paddlesports along with a few others. The price was right and the lady I talked to on the phone was really nice. We set up a time for our excursion. I was running a little bit late and let them know. They dropped off the kayaks at the drop off area. Which is about a quarter of a mile to the shoreline. These two 5'4" ladies had to attempt to drag the kayaks all the way down to the shoreline. The best part is the return., A family from Texas helped us get the kayaks to the pick up place. And the guy who met us to pick up the kayaks didn't offer to help, watched us the entire time and told our friends to load up the kayaks in the back of his truck. Customer service poor although everything else was awesome

I want to thank Chris and I really recommend his business to everyone…read more Chris was very responsive and very accommodating to our rental with quick delivery and pick up. We ended up drove to Mirror Lake one hour earlier than 1 PM our appointment time but Chris was accommodating and delivered I will 2 double kayaks around noon and pick them up one hour later. We had a great time there. We saw another customer who were waiting for their equipment to be pick up the same time. We highly recommend Chris for any of your equipment rentals With very reasonable prices and excellent customer service.

This review is for the quick and honest response from fishtail river guides. There were no fish…read morerunning when I called last summer and Eric was very honest and describing the situation. I'm sure he's a great guy. Same flight as an over the phone.

Our office went out with Andy on the Deshka River fishing for Kings!!! Had a blast. Andy kept us on…read morethe fish, was very helpful with his instruction. A couple of us needed a little extra help and he was very patient, changing out bait when needed, and watching our lines. We ended up with some very nice fish!!! Highly recommend Fishtales River Guides!! A++++++ Tonya K