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    4.1 (176 reviews)
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    Anchorage
    Johanna S.

    We took the Alaska Winter train tour and it was absolutely amazing! Started in Anchorage then Talkeetna and Fairbanks. The tour was customized for us to do the activities we wanted (mushing, artic circle flight, northern lights tour) and included hotels. The train staff were marvelous, knowledgeable and really eager to share their knowledge and love for Alaska with all of us traveling. The Tran itself is very comfortable with amazing views and great food service.

    Smoked salmon chowder
    Sandee L.

    The eight of us took the 4 hour Coastal Classic train from Seward to Anchorage. We splurged for GoldStar class since I had heard the views were like no other with the glass dome ceiling, making it one of the top train rides in the world. Included in the Goldstar ticket is dinner, unlimited soft drinks and two alcoholic drinks. I had the chowder and cod, which I thought was quite tasty! My parents had the pot roast and did not care for it. The key lime pie was artificial tasting. But...IMO you don't take the railroad for the food anyway. The scenery is so breathtaking! A photo or video cannot do it justice, so after awhile, I didn't even try and sat back to soak it all in. Great hospitality from the staff. Loved the narration throughout the trip. One pro tip: there's an S curve about half an hour outside of Seward where you can see both the front and back of the train simultaneously. People rushed to the outdoor viewing area (left side). We didn't even bother at that point, it was so packed. Wish I knew this in advance so I would have staked out a spot! My mom said this was the highlight of our 14 day Alaska trip. The extra money for Goldstar was well worth it. Bucket list!

    Goldstar service with glass dome ceilings.
    Ryan S.

    Our party of six took the Alaska Railroad Denali Star with Goldstar Service to Denali. The train ride to Denali was filled with extraordinary views of the landscape with narration from an Alaskan tour guide. The service and amenities including a private full service dining car was excellent. After spending two nights in Denali, we returned on the Denali Star standard class. The passenger cars were surprisingly roomy with lots of storage for bags. The open and airy dining car was also very nice. Overall, we were very happy with Alaska Railroad. Check out my YouTube video to see our trip. https://youtube.com/shorts/-A_lchhbP5w?si=VdwzVc01Lnwnkv-8

    Vish E.

    June 2024 Such a beautiful station and depot We had the gold star express experience Check in was a breeze and waiting for the train was the thrill for the kids We experienced the gold star express experience from Fairbanks to Denali and Denali to Anchorage No trip in Alaska is complete without a trip on the Alaska Rail

    Train through Healy
    Nathan B.

    PreBoarding/Checkin Process: If I had one critique, it would be the lack of seats in the waiting area. Since they recommend showing up at least and hour prior to departure, but they don't board until 20 minutes to leave, there's lots of standing time. By my count, there were enough seats for about 20 people. The waiting area empties quickly and the boarding process happens fast. Slower if you want pictures alongside the train (Which are totally acceptable). On the Train: Start at your seats. Once the train gets moving, you can start wandering. Meals are a whole experience. Multiple seating and the process is pretty quick. Limited menu The pot roast at dinner is delicious. The green beans and mashed potatoes aren't anything special, but the pot roast is a good mixtures of soft and tasty with edges of slight crisp. The snack car has some cool seats and tables to play games. The upstairs area has great views and I felt was a cozy place to hang out. Fairbanks - - I wish I would have known that checked baggage takes FOREVER. The process is not efficient. And the train had spots to load your bags. Sort of like the spots for bags in the shuttle at the airport. 100% worth trying this out!

    The engine
    Bill K.

    We took the round trip train from Anchorage to hurricane gulch. 12 hours. The good: amazing views from about 9:30 to 4 pm. It was warm and nice. The people were fantastic! One of the passengers brought cookies for everyone. A children's book author got on and signed her books We saw moose galore The bad: no food at all period. No WiFi Limited electric plugs Would I go again? In a heartbeat. It was spectacular. Denali was out in all it's' glory

    Lisa B.

    Probably one of the top three things we did on our vacation in Alaska. We arrived in Anchorage and had to transfer to Seward. We took this train ride and upgraded to gold star seats. They served us breakfast, which was a treat and provided coffee and drinks and water. The cars had large windows that went all the way to the ceiling with outside viewing decks also. The seats in the train were very comfortable with plenty of legroom. The landscape we traveled through was absolutely stunning! Bald eagle alley really amazing. We would've been able to see a little bit better had it not been raining but it was still phenomenal. I would 110% recommend this Adventure!

    Nightmarish Stiesel Engine
    Ken S.

    The Coastal Classic Train proved a most enjoyable way to get to Seward for a boat tour. There were two narrative guides; one was good, the other just annoying. Breakfast featured okay scrambled eggs and really good reindeer sausage. On the way back, I had a very decent-tasting and good-sized hamburger. This train had older equipment, but it was still in decent shape. The windows were somewhat dirty, which was unfortunate because there were fantastic views of bays, lakes, rivers, and glaciers, plus moose, black bear, and Dall sheep. There was a crying baby nearby; I have kids and know two things: (1) a baby's going to cry sometimes, and nothing can stop it, but (2) it is usually possible to move to a location more considerate to others. I'm including a picture of a banner that I found most disturbing - not least because a railroad actually wanted it for their centennial logo. To me that stiesel engine looks like something Stephen King would dream up!

    The train pulling in!
    Sara C.

    We took the train from Denali National Park to Anchorage at the end of our trip and I must say, this train ride was probably the best thing we did on our journey! I loved everything we did on our trip (rafting/hiking/tours/etc), but this ride was so fun/relaxing. I have taken trains on other vacations and they are usually in a small seat with one small, round window (if you're lucky). On the Alaska Railroad, in the "Gold Star" service level, we had large picture windows all around, were allowed to move about freely from the snack car/dining car/our seats/and to the observation deck. From the observation deck you could see over the trees to the mountains/lakes/rivers/etc! Seriously, this train ride was the highlight of our Alaska trip (and we were in the cheapest Gold Star seats available!) The best part - this was one of the few times we got to see Denali (Mt. McKinley) clearly, was on this train ride :-) The conductor/stewardesses even pointed out wildlife/major sights to see when we passed them! I highly reccomend this train journey if you are anywhere in this area of Alaska.

    Train
    Bonni R.

    After a hectic but not terribly long, check in process at the train station, we were directed to Car A for our journey. We hadn't realized that there isn't space in Gold Star class for any luggage that doesn't fit under the small space under the seats. That's because the "walls" and ceiling are all windows for an amazing view. So we had to check our carry-on luggage but it arrived at our hotel in Seward before we did. To get to our seats, we had to climb very steep, small steps up. It was a challenge to go up and down while the train was moving, but we had to do that to go down to the dining car and restrooms. There was a bar at the back of our car - no stairs required and our tickets included our meal and 2 drinks. I, of course, had the delicious Gold Spike Old Fashioneds. They have a full bar with beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. The 4 hour ride from Anchorage to Seward had breathtaking scenery. We saw Stephen's Glacier, Kenai Lake, and so much more. There was a tour guide on the loudspeaker pointing out sites and giving history. Our breakfast in the dining car was nice. They had 4 choices for entrées and coffee, tea, and juices. They do lunch and dinner also - depending on the time of the trip. I did go out on the viewing platform at the back of our car, and it was a fun experience. About midway through the trip the conductor came to our car and we chatted and asked questions for awhile. Once we got to the station in Seward there were lots of shuttles lined up to take people to their hotels or tours or downtown. Everything was very convenient and the people were all very friendly. I think the Coastal Classic train is a must for anyone traveling between Anchorage and Seward.

    Rose E.

    This was a highly anticipated ride from Anchorage to Talkeetna. Well, it was somewhat disappointing. For one, although we enjoyed the wide windows, the views to Talkeetna didn't quite live up to our expectations. I will say that the views from Denali back to Anchorage was beyond amazing (more on that later in another review). Also, the plane was strangely managed. To eat, we had to go downstairs (and miss the open views?). We decided to pass on eating. It was a very relaxing ride with great A/C...but sadly, disappointing.

    Robert G.

    We used the Alaska Railroad to travel from Anchorage to Seward, Alaska to get to the Seward Cruise Port for our Royal Caribbean Alaskan cruise. First is it the cheapest way of travel? For 4 adults it was around $400.00 and the trip was a little over 4 hours. Yes if transportation and cost is the only criteria a taxi is around $350 for four adults with a travel time of 2 hours. For is the experience of the train and the scenic ride was worth it. When you travel on the train a person comes on over the intercom and points out the scenic sights and any wild animals nearby. Again for a great travel experience the Alaska Rail is great.

    Conductor giving us the low down
    Alia G.

    Dome Car - Gold Star Service - First Class Just do it and splurge! This has been on my mom's "bucket list" for years, and this year we made it happen. So glad we did. It was an awesome trip. Of course, we got super lucky and had amazing weather. Partly sunny / cloudy and no rain. The segment from Anchorage to Seward is claimed as The Most Beautiful Train Trip. Now, I don't do much "train-ing" (hahahahaha!), so I have no frame of reference, but it truly is Spectacular with a capital S! Who knew there were so many waterfalls in Alaska?! Everything is so green and lush! The glaciers glistened. We also saw lots of Bald Eagles and a few Dall Sheep. The train even slowed down to a crawl so we all got a good look at the sheep. The day started WAY to F*ing early for me. ha! But it was totally worth it. We had to be at the train station (Anchorage) by 5:45am, and when we got there it was organized chaos. People everywhere. Thankfully the folks working know what they are doing. We checked our luggage all the way to our hotel in Seward. (Meaning we never touched our luggage again until it was delivered to our room at our hotel in Seward. That's Service! Dang! I was impressed and uber thankful since we had a full day in Seward.) Then we had to go inside the small building to check-in and get our train tickets. Then we had to wait for them to allow us outside onto the train platform / loading area. Once they allowed us to go to the trains, it was another bit of organized chaos. Each train car had a letter so hopefully you know your letters by now and can find your car that you are assigned to. If not, there was staff to help. We boarded the A car and got settled into our assigned seat. Upon boarding, they had HOT coffee waiting. Of course, I was a little late to the party on that so I waited for a fresh batch to be made. No biggee... just took a few minutes to get my fix of caffeinated bliss. Breakfast was included in our fare which was served below us in the Dining area of A car. Since it is pretty small, they split you into 2 seatings. Their breakfast menu is pretty limited, but solid. Mom got the eggs and reindeer sausage and I got the Oatmeal, and we shared. OH! And with the First Class ticket, you get 2 adult beverages per adult of legal drinking age (21+)! So, we kicked off the morning with a Mimosa for Mom and a Bloody Mary for me. Cheers! Breakfast was organized, and it didn't feel weird while moving. After breakfast we went back up to our seats and enjoyed the rest of the trip either in our seats or on the back outside covered patio. Outdoor Viewing Deck, I think it was called. We even had our own bartender in the Dome Car. She was stationed in between the seating area and the Outdoor Deck. Such a relaxing and civilized way to travel. PS... The stairs in the dome car are a steep, narrow spiral. So, keep that in mind if you have a hard time with stairs. Oh... and the bathrooms were nice and clean too. Sort of like airplane bathrooms but bigger and nicer. Oh.. and there isn't a lot of room for extra 'stuff'. Thankfully our backpacks that we had with us fit under the seat in front of us. Don't bring a bunch of unncessary stuff with you.

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    Review #10 for 2026 We did this train ride from Anchorage to Seward while in Alaska to get to our cruise.

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    Alaska Railroad - Stunning dining car with domed glass roof.

    Alaska Railroad

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    24/7 Availability
    Established in 2013

    We took the Alaska Winter train tour and it was absolutely amazing! Started in Anchorage then…read more Talkeetna and Fairbanks. The tour was customized for us to do the activities we wanted (mushing, artic circle flight, northern lights tour) and included hotels. The train staff were marvelous, knowledgeable and really eager to share their knowledge and love for Alaska with all of us traveling. The Tran itself is very comfortable with amazing views and great food service.

    We took the Alaska Winter Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The trains have heaters, so although…read moreat night it gets slightly chilly - not enough to have baselayers. The seats lay back more than an airplane and have more foot room than one but not a ton more. There is a small shelf above the seats to put small carryons. No cup holders or tables in the main cars. There are a few working plugs for charging your phones in every car. The sights were better in person than any photo that could be taken. My crew was able to see the sites of the Alaskan Landscape and no one had to miss the views. Now the food and service.... Breakfast we did Oatmeal, and the reindeer sausage with biscuits and gravy - and burritos. This sausage is perfect. Waiter was great. Lunch we did a sandwich and bowls of the reindeer meat chili. This is the best Chili I have ever had with HUGE chunks of meat.For dinner we had the pasta which was perfect. We had the lime tart for dessert. I cannot believe how amazing the food was and servers were top notch also. I have to brag about how amazing the conductor was. I got the privilege of meeting Wonda when I accidentally dropped my phone off the train as it was moving. Between Wonda, her crew and my husband - the crew recovered my phone from the track and delivered to Fairbanks the next day. - I had to spend a week on my trip without a phone but if they hadn't found the phone, I would have to pay for a brand new one. Not sure I've ever been treated so well by a company I've traveled with. We will be coming back to do this on the summer.

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    Train in Talkeetna

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    Delicious coffee on board.

    Alaska Tour & Travel - Bald Eagle!

    Alaska Tour & Travel

    4.3(31 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    While planning our bucket list trip to Alaska for our 38th wedding anniversary, we wanted it to…read moreinclude a week on land and a week at sea. We had already decided on the cruise we wanted to take, and we had booked it separately. We started to put together what we wanted to do on the land tour, and doing the planning on our own quickly became overwhelming. We looked at several websites that offered travel arrangements and we decided on Alaska Tour & Travel. Mostly because the Best of Denali & Kenai Fjords Tour 120 offered a variety of activities and things we wanted to do. It was an even bigger bonus to find out that we could make alterations to further enhance our tour. Even with those alterations, they were able to put the journey together in a seamless manner, leaving us to just enjoy Alaska without the worry of how we were going to get from one destination or excursion to the next. From start to end, Alaska Tour & Travel was there to assist us and keep us informed as the trip progressed. This was so comforting and made our trip very enjoyable. With the planning services we received, we can't say enough good things about Alaska Tour & Travel. We both highly recommend Alaska Tour and Travel and will use them when we plan our next trip to Alaska. We would also like to give a shout out to Kala Jenkins and Skye Smith for all the work they did for us. Thanks for a great Anniversary!

    We are extremely happy that we contacted Alaska Tour & Travel for our vacation this year. The whole…read moreexperience could not have gone any smoother. From the first phone call to actually booking the train ride to Seward and booking our hotel through them, it was a very seamless transaction. The train ride was absolutely beautiful and fun! The whole family enjoyed it tremendously! It is so worth paying the little extra for the Gold Dome ride as it is all inclusive with drinks and meals. We went round trip which included breakfast, dinner and 2 free alcohol drinks going and coming back, plus all the non-alcohol drinks you want. We of course had Bloody Mary's in the morning which were the best! All of the train personnel were courteous and most professional. We highly recommend Alaska Tour & Travel to anyone wanting a splendid vacation experience! Thank you Alaska Tour & Travel for everything!!

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    Alaska Tour & Travel - Dall Sheep are often seen on a Denali National Park bus tour.

    Dall Sheep are often seen on a Denali National Park bus tour.

    Alaska Tour & Travel - Alaska Moose are commonly seen in South-central Alaska.

    Alaska Moose are commonly seen in South-central Alaska.

    Alaska Tour & Travel - The Chiswell Islands are an excellent location to see Stellar Sea Lions and other    wildlife in route to Kenai Fjords NP.

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    The Chiswell Islands are an excellent location to see Stellar Sea Lions and other wildlife in route to Kenai Fjords NP.

    Anchorage Trolley Tours - Captain Cook Monument

    Anchorage Trolley Tours

    4.5(224 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I called to ask availability and the manager answered within 2 rings. He was welcoming and…read morefriendly! We met the team at the corner of 4th and E streets and they were all so peppy. Prince was our tour guide and he was casual, knowledgeable and made history interesting!! Not only did he tell us all about important places, but he let us out to explore. We visited the ULU factory, the Captain Cook memorial, Earthquake Park, and a beautiful overlook where we saw the Chugach Mountains, Talkeetna Mountains and Denali (in the distance). Prince knew interesting stories and historical facts. We are tour directors here for the season and we learned a lot from him!

    Review #11 for 2026…read more Our group went on this tour while on our Alaskan Adventure. It is a one hour tour that starts at the Anchorage Visitor Center. We arrived early to explore a bit of downtown beforehand. Booking was super easy. I called to book and they were super easy about the booking and payment, telling me I could either pay at check-in or use the emailed link and pay ahead of time. It is normally $25 a person for the one hour tour. We had used the Alaska TourSaver book and there was a coupon inside for BOGO free tours! There is a max of 2 coupons allowed per tour according to the coupon, so book ASAP if you are using the coupon. We had 2 coupon books for our group of 4 adults and were able to use both! Our 14 month old baby at the time was also free. So the tour was super cheap! There is free parking around downtown, but as with anywhere you go, make sure you read the signs to make sure. There is NO bathroom at the visitor center or on the bus, so allow yourself enough time to go to the bathroom first!! We had to walk to a nearby hotel to use the bathroom before going on the tour. This tour was short, so there were no hop-on, hop-off photo stops. However, the tour was informative and we all enjoyed learning about the city. My baby boy seemed to also really enjoy the tour. The bus was not full, so we were able to spread out. We also get a reindeer hotdog from the stand right by the bus and it was a great idea because it kept our toddler busy munching while enjoying his tour! They do allow food and drinks. Just be mindful and take your trash with you and keep the bus clean. They also have a place to store strollers while on the tour if you had on like we did. Would I come back? I think this is more of one of those things you do when you are in town for the first time. It is not really a tour you go on each time you are in town. However, I would not mind checking out the other longer tours. If you do travel to Anchorage, check out this tour!! It's affordable, even without the coupon and is a good intro into the town and history.

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    Anchorage Museum - Overheard screen

    Anchorage Museum

    4.4(260 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I LOVE the Anchorage Museum. Yes compared to other large…read morecity museums it's on the smaller scale, but it's still fantastic. The Smithsonian Alaska exhibit is truly amazing, and such a great piece of history. Honestly my favorite part about the Anchorage Museum is the classes offered, the after hour events, the seed lab, the lending museum, (which is part of the seed lab) and the perks of buying a membership. There are so many cool classes offered for kids and adults and I feel like not that many people know about them. I'd encourage everyone to look up the events calendar on the website and see what they have coming up. Movie screenings, silent discos, Pink Floyd at the planetarium and then there are the member perks. They offer really cool behind the scenes tours and great discounts on classes and entry fees for members. They also offer free entrance days maybe once a month, so the price CAN be accessible to everyone.

    The Museum is located in Downtown Anchorage, across from the Anchorage Mall, with an attractive…read morearchitectural design fronted by a lovely grove of birch trees. I found it odd that the Museum's underground parking is only available to patrons at night and on weekends. Given the temps and homelessness, pushing patrons onto the street/area surface lots seemed counterintuitive. While many of the Museum's galleries offer strong, sometimes dated, points of view (i.e. on COVID vaccination rates and opinions from 2020), the Museum has a loan from the Smithsonian collection showing Alaska native cultural heritage pieces on the 2nd floor. This history alone is worth a studious and extended visit. The "dog" gallery is equally captivating, and the cafe was both welcoming and refreshing. Areas designed for children, while mostly holding our 5 & 7 year olds' interests, were fairly rudimentary without consistently clear learning goals for the well-travelled. At $25/ea for a regular adult, it's a good one-time experience.

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    Film + Discussion: "¡Ay, Qué Bonito es Volar!" (Oh, How Beautiful It Is To Fly!)

    Anchorage Museum - Film + Discussion: "¡Ay, Qué Bonito es Volar!" (Oh, How Beautiful It Is To Fly!)

    Film + Discussion: "¡Ay, Qué Bonito es Volar!" (Oh, How Beautiful It Is To Fly!)

    Anchorage Museum - Film + Discussion: "¡Ay, Qué Bonito es Volar!" (Oh, How Beautiful It Is To Fly!)

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    Film + Discussion: "¡Ay, Qué Bonito es Volar!" (Oh, How Beautiful It Is To Fly!)

    Alaska Tactical & Security - Fingerprinting

    Alaska Tactical & Security

    4.6(15 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    i took my ccw corse at ak tactical and was super impressed by the information and knowledge this…read moreclass provides. "Everyone thinks they know basic safety" and anyone can point and shoot a gun.. but in this class i learned proper gun handling a way more efficient way of shooting with precision.. the class was fun great staff and great program id highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn how to b a better shooter... by the time i really understood the handing of my gun i saw a huge night and day difference from how i started when we first arrived at the range.. to how i finished with the exam... if your looking for your conceal permit this class is super highly recommend learned a lot about laws/safety/handling of guns and precision shooting.. and the staff is all super helpful and non judgmental.. just a super great program they provide!! Thanks ak tactical you guys are awesome

    Took a ladies only class and was so excited to get to know how to use my handguns. While prepping…read morefor the class, the clearly written requirements included stating a "9MM or larger handgun" which worked great for me as I have a 10MM. I went out and purchased everything I needed for my 10MM for the class. However, when their secretary (?) called me, she said the instructor would NOT allow me to use my 10MM, only a 9MM. Although this really irritated me, my husband took me out and completely set me up with a 9MM that I could use as my concealed carry, this cost us just at $1,000 dollars. I was told I could bring both to class to shoot, but the training would be with the 9MM. When I went to the Friday night meet and greet, I was then told when we were checking our equipment that I would NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE EITHER OF MY HANDGUNS, rather, I had to use one he had in his "rental" fleet. Basically, he decided for me what is best for me even though I already have 2 guns which I need familiarity with, which I thought is what this class was for. Let's review, now I have 2 handguns that I have literally invested thousands of dollars into that I will not have any familiarity with because Steve wouldn't allow it in his class. He said "maybe at the end of the day, you could shoot your own guns." Oddly, other women were allowed to use their personal guns which made me feel literally disrespected and discriminated against. I did choose to go to this training anyways figuring I would get the most out of the instruction of theory and safety, then I could blend in my own guns during the shooting time. I used his larger and what I consider lesser gun for the shooting, but was never allowed to use mine at all until after 5:00 when the class was slated to end at 4:00. I was done with this and simply took all my things and left for the 1.5 hour drive home. Recommendations: The "Classroom" instruction piece was both informative and good. The class gun requirements as written are both misleading and not followed by the instructor. The instructor showed no appreciation nor value in making sure the clients are versed in the use of their own firearms. For this reason and the misleading class requirements, I would not recommend this class to anyone as I felt both disrespected by Steve and duped by their process. If you are a woman older than 60 and choose to go to this class anyway after reading this, prepare to leave upset.

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    Big Swig Tours

    Big Swig Tours

    5.0(47 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Bryan picked us up at the Seward cruise terminal and transferred us to our AirBnB in downtown…read moreAnchorage. It was late in cruise season so ended up just being 4 of us which made this an even more amazing, intimate experience. I cannot say enough about what an incredible experience this tour was. To even call it a tour seems inaccurate since it felt more like we were picked up by an old friend that we hadn't seen in a while who wanted to show us the best of Alaska. I highly, highly, highly recommend this as an alternative to a simple bus transfer to Anchorage. The initial 2 hour drive through "postcard Alaska" was breathtaking and Bryan shared a ton of information about the area, including the earthquake that altered the area topography in amazing ways. The tram to the top of Alyeska was stunning and lunch was tasty among such a gorgeous backdrop. The first brewery in Girdwood was by far our group's favorite stop. Every beer was delicious, our host, Jake, was fun and knowledgeable, and they made us feel like family. We could have stayed all day. The second stop at the Anchorage Distillery was super informative, the staff very friendly and the cocktail was superb. We ended at Double Shovel and could not have asked for a better ending to the trip. We were met with a gorgeous day sitting in the open air tasting room and sipping on the tastiest ciders I've ever had. They're truly masters of their craft with a cider for every taste. Throughout all of this I cannot stress enough Bryan's professionalism, kindness, and depth of knowledge about Alaska. You can tell he takes immense pride in what he does and that he's forged deep and meaningful relationships with the vendors on the tour. If cost is making you hesitate, I will say that this was worth every penny and more. Don't hesitate and book today!!

    Amazing time! Highly recommend this for anyone who loves craft beers and wants to get an authentic…read moreexperience of the local Alaskan brews. We experienced some of the best beers we have ever drank and loved hearing about the brewing process from the different brewmasters. It was fun, entertaining, and educational. And the charcuterie board was delicious!

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