We did the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour and it was amazing. I cannot remember the…read moregirls name who did our tour (June 16th, 2023 9:00 am tour) but she was so sweet and so informative. She was extreme friendly and engaging with the group. We met at the center and then headed into Kincaid Park. We saw some moose on the way into the park and they stopped to let us get a closer look! They set up all the bikes for us and had water, rain coats and gloves since the weather forecast for our trip was rainy. She did a great job giving us the history on the stops through our 10 mile ride. It was relatively flat and the entire path is paved and there were some hills but wasn't too bad. The mosquitos were out even though it was chilly outside so bring bug spray to be prepared. We ran into a mom and 2 baby moose on our trip and had to wait out to see which way they went. Again do I think you can rent bikes and do this yourself - yes but you won't get the history lesson with it and I think that makes it all the difference.

We took the costal city tour and we loved everything about it! It doesn't feel…read morelike you're in the city when you're riding through beautiful woods. The trail was easy for our family and Elly was an incredible guide! She gave us little facts about the area all throughout the tour. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Anchorage!

Best Alaska Bike Tour (and More) Ever!…read more Just got back from a week long AlaskaBike Multi-sport Adventure Tour- daily biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking. I didn't want to go to the tourist spots with thousands of other tourists, so I chose AlaskaBike because a) they are run completely by lifelong Alaskan natives (unlike most of the other companies); b) they take you to remote and exotic places with very few people. Frommer's Travel named them one of the ten bike bike tours in the world, and now I know why. Greg and Tracey were fantastic, and we got to see and do everything in just one week. If you need four star accomdations all week, chose someone else. But if you're cool with rustic little A Frames in the middle of nowhere, and out of the way restaraunts to die for, this one works. This will go as one of the best vacation week of our lives!

This is amazing! Alaskabike has thought of everything. This is a small company that takes small…read moregroups of people in order to make this a more personal experience. No impersonal, giant cruise ship experience here. Everyone is made to feel special on this trip. I took the multi-sport Alaska Adventure Tour. I cannot recommend it enough. The 7-day, 7-night package includes all meals, lodging, Cannondale Bicycle, glacier cruise, canoes, and sea kayaking at Shoup Glacier, as well as personalized attention and knowledge from your guide(s). We saw beaver, moose, swans, bear, owls, and eagles (not to mention the famous Valdez bunnies). Our guide was great. Very personable, funny, laid back, accommodating, and super helpful. He knew so much about the area. Alaskabike took care of everything. They supplied the bicycles and customized them if you brought your own gear (seats, pedals, etc.) They were really great, well-built bikes. We just delivered our luggage and it was placed on the van. We got on and rode to designated stops where Greg and the van were waiting with clothing changes, food, drinks and repairs. The stops were well planned and usually at incredibly scenic locations, or strategically placed to provide assistance or an opt out opportunity.. Greg described the type of ride before you started (i.e. how much downhill, flat, and uphill to expect). Most stops were 9 - 18 miles apart. You always had the option of riding in the van if you did not want to ride the bike. At lunch, he had a grand smorgasbord set up for us each day which included sandwich makings, chips,vegetables, fruit, homemade pasta salad, and homemade cookies (my personal favorite!). We also had containers of "Healthy" (nuts and granola bars) and "Good" snacks (candy bars). Between rides, we rode in the van while he told us stories about the area and stopped at scenic places or whenever we asked. The views are beyond description. Lakes everywhere. Rivers the color of their surroundings - light blue with glacial silt, or crystal clear. And the mountains! WOW! And so many glaciers. And wildlife. One day we saw 8 beaver, 2 moose, multiple swans, and 2 owls. Just amazing. We stayed at some really nice, local inns for several of the nights. All the owners knew the staff of Alaskabike well and it felt like visiting relatives. We definitely got special treatment. There was The Perch, with its cute, tiny cabins and homemade bread and desserts. The Tangle River Inn with Naidine (the only living person with a mountain named after them) and nightly karaoke. (I highly recommend the brownie with chocolate ice cream for dessert). The views from the window in the restaurant are breathtaking. Canoeing on the Tangle River was gorgeous, and we were the only people there. Awesome! Lots of beavers hard at work. The hike to Gulkana Glacier was fantastic. The suspension bridge was an adventure in and of itself. We had it all to ourselves We stood under it as well as on top of it, and saw evidence of bear and moose. The sea kayaking tour to Shoop Glacier was terrific. Once again, we had an awesome guide who was really supportive and knowledgeable. And again, we were the only group there. We saw lots of bald eagles and a bear. The Marine Highway was not working, but Greg supplied us with a custom trip back to Anchorage. We stopped for some hiking and at some great view points. He also gave us the option of riding part way even though it got us back to Anchorage late. He even drove us to a view point so we could see Mt. Denali - 150 miles away - since we had missed it in the rain a week earlier. Just another part of their great personalized service. If you are looking for a small, intimate way of seeing some of the less crowded parts of Alaska up close and personal, I would highly recommend this trip. I had only been riding a bike for a couple of weeks prior to this, and I was perfectly capable of doing all the rides. So, you do not have to be a hard core cyclist to enjoy this trip. If you are a more serious cyclist, you might want to look into the all bike tour.

Super fun mountain bike guiding company in Anchorage! The guides are extremely experienced AND they…read morehave Wilderness First Responder certifications which is important if you're considering doing a mountain bike trip. Their bikes are really high quality and they have some gorgeous rides available. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: Alaska Bike Adventures offers premiere mountain bike adventure trips. From overnights to afternoons…read moreon the single track, wear your bike shorts and we'll meet you at the trailhead with everything you need. $125 pp, min 2 people.

Beautiful ebike tour through the bike trails of Anchorage and the public arts. Leland is a well…read moreversed and thoughtful tour guide. Highly recommend!

Thumbs up for Free Wheel Tours. We had fun and it was a great way to experience some of…read moreAnchorage's amazing bike trail system and see several public art installations in various locations (not just downtown)! Appreciated the small group size, the e-bikes and our guide.

The last time I rode I bike, I pulled a groin muscle and crashed into the bushes where I was…read moreawarded with numerous scratches and bruises. My friend stood by laughing and laughing, not even offering to help me up, which added more pain to that particular incident. I'd like to say that this happened when I was a young child but it was only a few years ago. Because of this painful memory as well as many others involving a bike, I am sort of wary about riding one. I had plans to go mountain biking in Alaska and made sure to ask the booking agent whether the trip would be too much for me. She assured me the trail I was going to take would be a fairly easy one and not to worry. I was somewhat comforted but not much. The guide from Alaska Back country Bike Tours came to pick me up from the hotel in the morning. The drive took us out to Eklutna Lake in the Chugach State Park where we'd be riding the lakeside bike trail. Bikes and helmets are provided and our guide Jenny eased my fears by helping me adjust my bike to my height/comfort level and letting me practice riding it in the parking lot. When I felt good and ready, we took to the trail and rode along. The bike trail is pretty smooth as parts of it are used by ATVs on certain days of the week. There are parts where the ride can be really bumpy due to gravel but it makes for a funky and fun ride I guess. It was sort of muddy but the puddles were easily avoidable. The trail round trip is almost 20 miles and it is absolutely beautiful. The lake is so clean and it mirrors all the nature around it. If you see the pictures I've posted, the whole thing is so beautiful and pristine, it looks fake. There were some surreal moments during the ride. I was straggling in the back, huffing, puffing, and trying to keep up when I spied a bear. I started pedaling as fast as I could crying out 'It's a bear! It's a bear!" Luckily the bear was far away enough not to pose much of a threat but it was exciting nonetheless. Lunch was provided for by my guide and while we were eating, a small plane landed less than 100 feet away from to us. Now that was a first. But I guess such things are the norm in Alaska. My thighs and butt were hurting big time towards the end of the ride and I had trouble walking the next day but the trip was definitely worth all that pain. I give a solid 4 stars for the guide (4 because she was half an hour early picking us up and I could've slept in a bit more) as well as the entire experience. Make sure to pencil this into your itinerary on your next trip to Alaska, you'll be glad you did.

Whenever I work out, I know I am not good with endurance training. But after 4 days of hiking,…read morerafting, and climbing in Alaska, mountain biking did a number on me. The guide picked us up from our hotel in the morning. She came early and told the lobby she was leaving after a few minutes while we were still getting ready, so we had to rush out of our room. Still before the appointed pick up time. The best part of our bike ride was Eklutna Lake. If ever there was a definition of picturesque, Eklutna Lake was it. Our bike trail looped around the lake. The trail ran through brush, with our guide whooping to scare away any bears. Some parts were muddy and other parts was paved hills. Basically, a good mountain biking trail. My legs were finished afterwards. Along the trail, we did see a bear at the far end of the lake. A small black bear. Eklutna lake was beautiful. A couple times after I took the picture, I looked at it and thought, "no one's gonna believe I didn't photoshop this picture". They are real and the lake is that beautiful. The weather was great too. Lunch was cream cheese bagel with a granola bar, carrots and chips. During lunch, a prop plane landed with a pilot and his boy. That was pretty exciting, but I guess that's typical in Alaska. Great area to bike ride in. Remember to stretch before you go. =) review 2/2/08 I.M.Y.

I booked a winter tour with Salmon Berry that started in Anchorage and traveled to Fairbanks. This…read moretour was amazing. We packed so much in to our week but nothing ever felt rushed and we were able to genuinely enjoy each experience. Our tour guide Laura was so knowledgeable and professional and a joy to spend the week with. I have already recommended this tour to 4 friends and cannot say enough great things about this company, the employees, and the adventures.

Wow! What an amazing experience. My wife and I booked the transfer tour from Anchorage to Whittier…read more Our tour guide, Michelle, was incredible. She was a wealth of knowledge and such a fun person to spend the day with. Everywhere we went, she seemed to know everything. She interspersed personal anecdotes allowing us to get to know her better and to understand more about the area. Everything was included in the price of the tour. Lunch (of your choice - not just preset options), a beer at the brewery, and admission to the nature center were all taken care of. There were also snacks and water available in the van. We got lucky with a small group (4 people including us!), but the van only holds 13 people - much better than the giant coach busses! I cannot recommend Salmon Berry, and Michelle in particular, highly enough

Great experience. We did the Matanuska Glacier hike. Van ride was easy and comfortable. The…read moreexperience at the glacier is top notch. And the lunch is at an actual restaurant where you order off the regular menu--and the food was delicious! Our guide Tim was spectacular. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Prepared. Clear and communicative. Book with this company. I know I will if I come back and I will personally recommend them to any friends headed to Anchorage.

- 10 star experience for northern lights tour - Dana is…read morefabulous - she knows! - she is dedicated to her craft - they were on time for pickup - snacks are good (chips, nuts, granola bars, water) - eat a hearty dinner before - the field is your pee break if you have to number 2, sorry for ya - our lights started at 11pm they were predicted to be highest between 1230/1 we waited until after 2, and they were still dim all the other people in the area had left - the lights REALLY started at 230, we stayed until 530 Dana had faith we believed in her it paid off - we got home at 6 - great photos by Dana - heated van all night

Alaska Helicopter Tours was the highlight of our family vacation! Alec and Kory did an amazing job…read morecoordinating the two helicopters our family needed and made it a seamless one in a lifetime adventure! The Grand Knik was well worth the money amd would recommend as the perfect complement to anyone's Alaskan adventure... thank you!!!

Absolutely a fantastic experience and adventure. Highly recommend this company. Our pilot Cody…read morewas amazing, landing in places so special.

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!!!

Tour was awesome. Very friendly and very nice. Informative . Explained a lot about Alaska and took…read moreus around and to an animal sanctuary. Saw animals and enjoyed speaking with our tour guide . Will definitely come again but in the summer and will book a tour with her

We spent our first day in Anchorage doing the mystery sightseeing tour. This was the best decision…read morewe could have made! The tour is reasonably priced and there was so much to see and do that wasn't part of any of the books or brochures. In addition to seeing great sights, the tour guide, Brittney, was amazing to listen to! She clearly knows so much about the state and shared her knowledge. I was sending questions her way, rapid fire, and she was very enthusiastic to answer all of my wild questions. We loved the tour so much, we immediately booked a different "Escaping Anchorage" tour for the next day. I recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great way to see the area! Thanks for the great tour!