Excursion Options in Anchorage

NHRMA is offering a few excursion options on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27. Local Anchorage businesses have generously provided discounted rates for NHRMA attendees. Please use the booking links below to reserve your spot for these excursions if you wish to participate. You are responsible for booking these excursions directly and paying at the time of reservation.

 

Option 1

26 Glacier Cruise | $287 | All Day Tour

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Departing From: Hotel Captain Cook

Tour Highlights and Features:

  • A complimentary hot meal, coffee, tea, water

  • Narration by Chugach National Forest Service ranger

  • USB charging station at every table

  • Explore 130 miles of Prince William Sound

  • College Fjord, Harriman Fjord

  • Watch for otters, seals, whales, and birds

  • First-class high-speed catamarans

  • Cruise route features 26 glaciers

 

                                                                                                                               

Option 2

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour | $133 | 7 Hours

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Departing From: Hotel Captain Cook

Tour Highlights and Features:

  • Experienced local Alaskan Tour guide

  • New Comfortable Vehicles - All our vehicles are new and well maintained. You will experience a new SUV, or Mercedes Sprinter Van

  •  All entrance fees and permits included

  • Generous snacks, water, and personal gift bag

  • Easy walking trail with access to unique nature experience. Walk up to edge of Byron Glacier

  • Wildlife Viewing - We are always on the lookout for Wildlife on the Tour and the Wildlife Conservation Center includes Bears, Moose, Elk, Musk Ox and more. 

 

Use code, "nhrma" at check out to receive a 20% discount (located below the comments box under additional information)

 

 

Option 3

Hatcher Pass Hike & History Tour from Anchorage | $117 | 5 Hours

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 OR Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 1:15 PM to 6:30 PM

Departing From: Egan Convention Center on Friday and Hotel Captain Cook on Saturday

Tour Highlights and Features:

  • Narration provided by a CDL Certified Alaskan Guide

  • A more personal experience of up to 13 guests in our clean and comfortable sprinter vans

  • Admission for Independence Mine State Historic Park Tour

  • Guided interpretive walk along the Mill Loop Trail

  • Time to visit the Gift Shop

  • Gold panning demo and time at the creek

  • Up close views and photo stops

  • Snacks and water

 

Note: The Hatcher Pass Hike & History Tour option is under the "Eco and Wildlife Tours" category.