Outdoors things to do in Anchorage

We rank 140 outdoor things to do in Anchorage, United States. The highest scoring is PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $25 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
140
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$25

Outdoors in Anchorage compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Anchorage by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage90$2206h4.9/5 (3,370)
Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour88$501.5h4.8/5 (1,787)
Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour86$251h4.7/5 (2,818)
Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour86$1306h4.9/5 (373)
Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage84$2358h4.9/5 (345)
SCENIC-SUNSET Wilderness, Wildlife & Glacier Experience84$2406h4.9/5 (494)
Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour83$32910h4.9/5 (455)
Anchorage City Tour, w/Choc Factory Samplings83$653.5h4.8/5 (324)
Anchorage City Tour and Highlights82$552.5h4.9/5 (179)
Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage82$2196h5/5 (168)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Anchorage

Outdoors in Anchorage: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Anchorage?
PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 3,370 traveler reviews. Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour, Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour, Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour follow close behind. We rank 140 outdoors experiences in Anchorage in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Anchorage cost?
Expect around $254 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Anchorage Trolley's 1-Hour City Tour from $25, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Anchorage for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Anchorage currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Anchorage?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Anchorage, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
June to August for glaciers, September to March for aurora.

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