Private trails, glacier valleys, and local insight in Alaska's Chugach Mountains
3 hours
6+ people
Local guide, hot drink, snack
Set out from Girdwood with a local guide for a private hike in the Chugach National Forest. Your route varies with conditions and your group's activity level, with time to explore forest trails, glacial valleys, or mountain terrain.
Cancel 10 days or more in advance for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.
Product ID: ECT2P9
You need a minimum of 6 guests.
Your guide chooses the trail based on your group’s activity level and the weather that day.
Yes. You can arrange pickup elsewhere in Girdwood if you share your location in advance.
Chris, Kimberly, and Elizabeth lead tours that consistently impress visitors with their deep knowledge of Alaska and genuine enthusiasm for sharing it. Guests rave about the personalized attention, especially on smaller tours, and appreciate how guides accommodate photo stops and wildlife viewing opportunities. The food selections are delicious, and the tours cleverly combine history, culture, and local dining experiences. Whether exploring the Wildlife Conservation Center, hiking to Matanuska Glacier, or discovering Anchorage eateries, travelers feel they're getting an authentic local perspective rather than a typical tourist experience. A few guests wished for more food and fewer sweets on the culinary tours, or hoped for greater focus on hidden gems beyond downtown spots. One reviewer felt the downtown tour could have offered more detail for the price, and another noted some portion sizes felt small. These are minor quibbles in an otherwise stellar track record. The guides' willingness to customize experiences and run tours even for just two people demonstrates real commitment to quality. Traffic around Anchorage can occasionally slow things down, but the guides make the most of every moment with engaging stories and flexibility.
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