Tours begin with pick up at 8:00 am and return to Anchorage at 8:00 pm

Scenic - Day Tour 1

Tour Dream a Dream, a veteran Iditarod musher’s kennel. Learn about this favorite sport of Alaskans and the 1150 mile sled dog race to Nome. Meet the team and it's newest members - the puppies. Take a short ride in a wheeled cart behind a team of huskies.

Discover Hatcher Pass, a scenic mountain pass where several walking trails give way to views of wildflowers, alpine meadows and the valleys below. Explore the Independence Gold Mine for a glimpse into gold mining's past. Easy walking trails with interpretive signs and historic buildings depict earlier times of this mining town.

Tour Knik Glacier and watch crystal blue icebergs floating quietly in the serene Knik Lake. This experience begins with a short airboat ride up the braided Knik river, to the face of this magnificent glacier. You won’t find any crowds here - just spectacular glacier viewing. A short stop at glacier camp (a gravel bar across from the face of the glacier) allows opportunity to explore a little terrain, watch for eagles overhead, or sheep and bears on the mountain side.

Discover Hatcher Pass, a scenic mountain pass where several walking trails give way to views of wildflowers, alpine meadows and the valleys below. Explore the Independence Gold Mine for a glimpse into gold mining's past. Easy walking trails with interpretive signs and historic buildings depict earlier times of this mining town.

Depart for a full day trip that begins with a scenic drive along the Matanuska River, through canyons and mountains vistas, to the river’s point of origin, a massive glacier nestled in the mountains of high country. Lion’s Head River Rafting begins near the face of the glacier where the flow is squeezed through canyon walls creating several miles of great fun. Hold on for the ride through class III and IV whitewater! (whitewater rafting rated excellent for a first timer’s trip). Experience a guided glacier trek which is a great introduction to glaciology, geology and natural history of the Matanuska Glacier. See hidden lakes and towering spheres of ice. An up close and personal glacier experience.

Eklutna Lake is a mountain-top, glacier-fed lake of pristine beauty. Kayak out and bike back along the 8 miles of shoreline and trails. This is a peaceful scenic wilderness setting. Enjoy nature and moderate exercise.

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