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Hatcher Pass Tour: Alaska Wildlife Adventure
4.9
9 Ratings
Anchorage
Embark on an exclusive Mat-Su Valley and Hatcher Pass private tour with local wildlife. Travel in comfort and style, savor delicious cuisine, and capture breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
Embark on an exclusive Mat-Su Valley and Hatcher Pass private tour with local wildlife. Travel in comfort and style, savor delicious cuisine, and capture breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Anchorage - Begin with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Anchorage. Enjoy a guided city tour through the Historic Downtown, followed by a brief drive to the Alaska Railroad station at Anchorage Depot. Here, visit the Ulu Factory and the Ship Creek salmon stream.
- Reindeer Farm - Experience an incredible animal interaction. Feed the…
- Anchorage - Begin with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Anchorage. Enjoy a guided city tour through the Historic Downtown, followed by a brief drive to the Alaska Railroad station at Anchorage Depot. Here, visit the Ulu Factory and the Ship Creek salmon stream.
- Reindeer Farm - Experience an incredible animal interaction. Feed the animals! Stroll from one enclosure to another and engage with friendly animals. Feed treats to your favorite animals with the assistance of friendly staff and your guide, who will be happy to answer any questions!
- Hatcher Pass - Discover one of Alaska’s most breathtaking alpine retreats. It’s a local favorite! Marvel at the epic mountain views and breathe in the fresh mountain air as you explore this iconic landscape. Enjoy a guided walk along the Little Susitna River and take ample time to absorb the views. It’s the perfect way to experience Alaska’s raw beauty, whether it’s your first visit or a cherished return.
- Palmer - Discover the agricultural town of Palmer, Alaska, with an optional lunch at one of the local cafes.
- Eagle River Nature Center - Explore this gateway to Chugach State Park and a glacial river valley. Easily accessible paths offer breathtaking vistas. There is a waterfront area that, in season, will have salmon.
- Anchorage - Return and drop off at your Anchorage hotel or lodging.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
The Hatcher Pass Wildlife and Scenic Tour offers an ideal day trip for those eager to experience the true essence of Alaska, all while staying close to the city. The adventure kicks off with a brief tour of Anchorage, followed by a picturesque drive along the Glenn Highway.
At the Reindeer Farm in Palmer, guests have the unique opportunity to feed and…
The Hatcher Pass Wildlife and Scenic Tour offers an ideal day trip for those eager to experience the true essence of Alaska, all while staying close to the city. The adventure kicks off with a brief tour of Anchorage, followed by a picturesque drive along the Glenn Highway.
At the Reindeer Farm in Palmer, guests have the unique opportunity to feed and interact with reindeer, moose, alpacas, and more. This interactive experience is a highlight for many and promises unforgettable memories!
The journey continues into the mountains to the breathtaking Hatcher Pass. Depending on the season, visitors might witness snow-capped peaks, vibrant wildflowers, or the golden hues of the tundra, and can enjoy a tranquil walk near Summit Lake or along the Little Susitna River.
A stop in Palmer, a delightful Alaskan town, provides a chance to enjoy a delicious lunch.
The day concludes with a scenic nature walk along well-maintained, flat trails that meander through forested areas, offering occasional moose sightings, before returning guests to their hotel or lodging.
Location
Anchorage
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(9 Ratings)
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424ashwinin
May 30, 2025
Highly Recommend 👍🏻 - Caleb is amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed this trip with him. He is made sure that trip is knowledgeable and fun at the same time. My husband and I really made memories and a great friend :)
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Ellen_k
May 22, 2025
Anchorage welcome tour with Caleb - We had the most amazing time with Caleb as our guide. He was fantastic and made our day. As it turned out, most of the advertised itinerary was not doable. Probably due to the early date of our scheduled tour. However, Caleb more than made up for the changes. He was knowledgeable, energetic and enthusiastic. It turned out to be the best day of our Alaskan cruise shore experience.
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Lynnette_n
May 11, 2025
Our family consisted of 5... - Our family consisted of 5 members from ages 15 months to 74 years old. We booked a private tour and our guide was Caleb. This adventure was a great experience for our first full day in Alaska.
The weather was outstanding. Caleb was full of Alaska information and knowledgeable and eager to answer all our questions. The most appreciated part of the tour was Caleb's flexibility in tweets during the tour and easy going nature. I would highly recommend this adventure.
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Jill
Sep 19, 2024
Welcome Anchorage is an Epic private tour company!!! 💙give them a try you won’t be sorry! - My husband and I met a wonderful tour guide Don who escorted us everywhere. We wanted to go and met every need that we had. He was very pleasant and he shared some of his favorite beautiful scenic spots with us as he was a local. My husband and I were not disappointed with the weather. It was slightly overcast and rainy, but it could’ve been worse and we were able to get out of the Vehicle and walk around and enjoy many different scenic spots breathtaking views!!! welcome Anchorage was timely and prompt brought a snacks and water and hand sanitizer. It was a pleasure spending the day with our guide, Don!!We recommend this tour company. Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed thank you Welcome Anchorage Tours !!!
Steve and I had a great time. Fondly, Jill and Steve
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R2057fuchrish
Aug 15, 2024
Beautiful experience - We took the Private VIP tour Mat-Su Valley Hatcher Pass and local wildlife tour.. They were extremely accommodating and helpful. Due to circumstances out of their control we were fearful our trip would be canceled. Jen communicated with us through the process, and not only was our tour a success we were treated to a special treat when James the owner showed up to take us on the tour. Very friendly, allowed us to experience each stop on the tour at out pace, never making us feel rushed. This is a company we would use again and trust to tell all our friends about. If you are looking for a true Alaskan adventure go with Welcome Alaska!!!!! A very special experience. Chris and Joan
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Ctpanda
Jul 23, 2024
Highly recommend! Great tour and guide! - We (2 couples) arrived in Anchorage via Holland America cruise line. We had 2 days in Anchorage and decided to do 2 private tours with Welcome Anchorage. So happy that we did! The first tour was the Glacier View Wildlife (reviewed under that section), and the second day was touring the Mat-Su Valley.
James, the owner, was our tour guide again for the second day! And he was fantastic again! Appreciative of his expansive knowledge, flexibility, and enthusiasm!
First visited the Reindeer Farm and learned some interesting facts of the reindeer/wildlife there. Then, onward through the Mat-Su Valley, with wonderful scenery on another gorgeous Alaskan day. Had a very nice lunch at Hatcher Pass Lodge, with beautiful surroundings, before heading to Hatcher Pass and Summit Lake. More spectacular views!! Had the opportunity to spend time walking around and taking lots of great photos.
Highly recommend this tour! Both our days in Anchorage were highlights of our cruise because of James and Welcome Anchorage tours!
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405pattyb
Sep 17, 2023
Delightful Day Exploring Beyond Anchorage - My husband and I were attending a conference in Anchorage and we had one day to ourselves to explore. Since we’ve been to the area before, we wanted to explore in a new direction. This tour was just what we were looking for, and James was the perfect tour guide. Originally we booked for the 2 of us, and then realized it was a private tour. We contacted the Welcome Anchorage Tours to ask if there was room for additional conference friends. They were very prompt with their replies, and very accommodating, so 3 friends joined us. James arrived early at our hotel for pickup. The SUV was clean and comfortable, and it was supplied with water, snacks, and umbrellas for our journey. We began with a tour of some sights of Anchorage, including public art, Earthquake Park, the airport (we are aviation enthusiasts), and the Ulu Factory. All the while we were entertained with local history and personal stories from James. We then left Anchorage and drove to the northeast, stopping for a hike in to Thunderbird Falls. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Palmer, then toured the Musk Ox farm. The Mat-Su valley is really beautiful with its rolling hills, trees, and abundant green grasses. We drove up to Hatcher Pass but unfortunately we were in the clouds at the top and couldn’t see the amazing views that I know are there. On the return we stopped at Eklutna Historical Park, a place I have wanted to see for years. Overall we really enjoyed the day, and James was one of the most friendly tour guides we have ever had. We highly recommend this tour and Welcome Anchorage Tours.
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11hikingb
May 27, 2025
Enjoyable tour but locations not as expected - Getting right to the point - I would book this tour directly with Welcome Anchorage Tours vs. Viator (third party) so you’ll know what you’ll actually be seeing on the tour. We enjoyed our tour, but of the six places listed on Trip Asvisor/Viator, we only went to one of the stops. One place was closed due to snow. Our tour guide had no idea what one of the other stops was. We visited the Reindeer Farm vs. Musk Ox Farm which was actually a plus. While not listed as a place to visit on the tour, the Nature Center was quite beautiful.
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