This was an experience of a lifetime! They began by giving us a thorough training on what to…read moreexpect, so I went into it with confidence. Im convinced we had the best guide of all the groups, no one from our raft fell out! I'm hooked!

This was the highlight of my Anchorage trip! We started out with a safety swim where you swim…read moreperpendicular to the current across a river with fast water dragging you downstream. This was the hardest part of our trip; I was huffing afterwards from the freezing cold water and swimming as fast as I could to complete the task. Two people turned around after this and they weren't charged, which I think is nice. This was followed by the 3 canyons. The first canyon was the mildest, class III-IV, the second was moderately hard and more narrow, still class III-IV, and the third was mostly class V in rapid succession. The price was $129 for the first two and $200 total for all 3. About half of our group signed up for just 2 canyons, but by the end of those we decided to all do the third as well and settle the bill later. You can also duck out if you are overwhelmed by the first 2 and you aren't charged extra. Ara, our guide, did an amazing job safely navigating a bunch of rookies through these treacherous waters and not one person was lost from the boat at any point. We even went backwards down the "harder side" of the rapids sometimes and still came out unscathed. I was very impressed with the safety measures taken to ensure the passengers came out ok, as there were two cat boats near us ready to pick up passengers, ropes, and tour guides that constantly tell us what to do to stay safe. Not one boat overturned the afternoon we went (which was very high water as it rained all night) and not one person was separated from the boat. After we were done we were welcomed with hot tubs, warm showers, and hot chocolate/tea. You could also purchase photos afterwards. They also have a kitty named Allen who lives at the lodge who is very sweet and friendly. Huge shout out again to Ara for making this trip great!

Our group did the Glacier Blue Kayak and Grandview Tour which started with a trainride from…read moreGirdwood to Spencer Glacier. Then we had a quick kayak lesson, then paddled across the water to get up close to the glacier. Once we walked up close to admire the view, we did a meaningful meditation, took some pictures, then headed down for lunch. The box lunch was plentiful and fresh. Just enough to keep us satisfied as the train went up to Grandview to see a few more glaciers and some waterfalls that you can't get to by road. All in all, Ryan and Caroline provided us with a safe and fun day that was unforgettable. Definitely the highlight of our time in Alaska.

We did the Spencer glacier tour and the weather was absolutely horrible…read more River was our float guide and was fantastic. The glacier and the lake were absolutely amazing. The tour was about two hours and we got soaked and were very cold - but if you want to see glaciers they exist in cold and wet places. Our waterproof gear was not good enough to stave off the rain. Our guide had hot chocolate for us about half way through and it was excellent and appreciated. This was a spectacular excursion. Highly recommended. Get warm and water prof gear and layer.

Great service! Guys go above and beyond to listen to needs and advise on what works best. 10/10…read moreHIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Nice place and nice people with a variety of gear, but save yourself some time and money and just…read moreorder what you need online. Everything is overpriced compared to ordering direct from companies and they don't offer a very good return policy. Not worth the risk of buying something and not working out.

We had one of our best experiences with the tandem kayak at cooper landing from Kenai kayak…read morecompany. I really wanted a quiet, exclusive experience and this was it. we spent such a breathtaking time in the water. Meaghan(one of the owners) was so helpful and flexible to provide the best guidance based on our schedule and weather. we reached directly to the river and the kayak was ready with everything we needed. the lake is majestic and views breathtaking. clearly the highlight of our trip. thank you Meaghan and Marykate.

Kristen was incredibly helpful and had so much awesome information to share!…read more The trip was exactly on time, took us all around the river, and we were able to see a ton of wildlife. Kristen had the unfortunate responsibility of answering my million questions about Alaska, and she did so with kindness and insight. I would recommend this company to anyone! Great for families, large groups, gorgeous views, and lots of fun. Yay!

Alaska Coastal Wildlife and Brown Bears…read more I did this tour in August 2023. It is a photography-centric tour and it lived up to the hype. We had bears. Lots of bears. Bear cubs. Carl Donohue was our Expedition Leader and did a great job. It was great to have someone with tons of bear experience, as it was close sometimes! It was a boat-based tour so that we would have the freedom to move to where the bears are. Day one we had bears. Day two we had weather, lots of weather. We were in Alaska after all. From there on out we were in bear heaven. I shot literally thousands of images (shooting at 30 frames per second will do that) and I really struggled to delete down to the 400 or so that I'm at now. It's tough to delete amazing photos because you have some that are even more amazing and you just don't need them all. The boat (yacht?) at 98 feet was super comfortable for our small group of photographers. The crew was awesome and the food was very good, certainly more than you would expect for a boat-based trip. I can't imagine how good you have to be at planning to pull that off. Every day I took "shot of a lifetime" photos of bears.

This is my second photography tour with Carl Donohue of Expeditions Alaska and all I can say is…read morethat he delivers on what is promised. The first was the Bald Eagles in Haines in November 2022. Recently, in April 2023, I went on the Hungry Whales trip in Sitka, photographing bubble-net feeding whales. In both cases the awesome photo opportunities far exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for creature comforts go on an Alaska Cruise. If you are a dedicated photographer, seeking unique photos, stick with Carl. He does his best to connect you with the subjects and help you capture those stunning shots you seek. If other opportunities arise, such as eagles feeding on fish in the whale tour, you'll get those as well. I strongly recommend Expeditions Alaska for your photo needs in this beautiful state.

Wonderful wonderful peaceful raft adventure along the Kenai river. Molly was great as our guide…read more She was so knowledgeable about the history and animals along the river. Highly recommend.

Had a great time and great conversation with our guide, Tyson. It was a cold day of ice fishing but…read morethe cabin with the stove and a heater kept us comfortable. Tyson cooked up some of our catch for us and it was a tasty snack. Would do again and highly recommend.

Should've reviewed earlier because we had great service here. One of the few places that rents…read morerafts and drift boats for the Kenai. Pick up on time and good suggestions for fishing the river late season.

Max and Shirley were exceptional,engaging hosts. Lodging was very reasonable. We chose Sterling…read morebecause we wanted to fish and it is centrally located between Seward and Homer. We chose ACC by word of mouth, Which worked out nicely! Shirley puts us on the salmon in Sterling and Max the halibut in Homer. Thanks guys, will be back!

Highly recommend this kayak outfit. Ryan took my family of 5 on an amazing private kayak tour of…read moreBlackstone Bay. his equipment- kayaks, rain gear, boots, spray skirts, hand mitts- were all very high quality. He was incredibly patient and accommodating with all my questions and concerns in the weeks leading up to it. he coordinated with Lazy Otter tours for "taxi service" to the boat launch, as well as extended touring time on their heated boat. Even though the weather was cold and rainy, Ryan made the trip incredibly memorable - truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Ryan and Adam were extremely organized and exceptional guides. They answered our MANY questions…read morebefore we booked and then help alleviate fears of cold and water before we got in the boats. We had a beautiful day out on the water, saw otters, seals, and many different waterfowl. The Kittiwake rookery was one of my wife's favorite things. The glaciers we're amazing with many books and a few impressive calvings. Lunch was provided and delicious. They took special care to make sure we got up in time for the 6 pm tunnel (and unusual feature of getting in and out of Whittier)