Hatcher Pass & Reindeer Adventure Tour – Anchorage Pickup
Overview
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7 hours
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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing real Alaska—not just postcards—this is your invitation.
Leave the city behind for a day of wild beauty, a slower pace, local charm, and genuine connection.
Feed friendly reindeer and alpacas at a family farm. Walk with our guide on the scenic trails in Eagle River Valley, and prepare to take beautiful photos of the alpine peaks of the Hatcher Pass area.
Along the way, your local Alaskan guide shares stories, history, and hidden gems that make this landscape come alive. This small-group adventure blends comfort and discovery, wildlife and wonder—perfect for travelers who want to experience Alaska at a slower pace, up close without going off the map. You’ll return with incredible photos—and a deeper love for Alaska’s untamed spirit.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Snacks & Water
Binoculars
Clean Vans with Heat & AC
All Entrance Fees
Local Alaskan Guide
Lunch – guests pay individually
Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Anchorage
Pick up from your hotel or lodging in Anchorage. Guided city tour through Historic Downtown, followed by a short drive to the Alaska Railroad station Anchorage Depot where we will stop at the Ulu Factory and Ship Creek salmon stream.
Reindeer Farm
Amazing animal interactive experience. Feed the animals! You can expect to walk around from enclosure to enclosure and interact with friendly animals. You will feed treats to your favorite animals with friendly staff and your guide available to answer questions!
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Hatcher Pass & Reindeer Adventure Tour – Anchorage Pickup
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent day!
Jana A,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Davis was excellent. My 14 yr old daughter and I were the only ones who booked this experience. Instead of canceling, he went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. We went way up to Hatcher Pass, the views were incredible. The actual Pass was closed for the season, so we did some other exploring on the mountain. After we came back to Anchorage he went out of his way to take us to a spot were we could see Denali in the distance! It was a super clear day, it was excellent. We had a great time thanks to him, I'm so glad he didn't cancel on us.
Exceptional, adaptable, colourful
Narelle L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Decisions made by Davis, our driver, made the trip a great experience given that the day started off rainy. Hatcher Pass was lovely even if we had to catch the views between the clouds rolling by. The guide at the reindeer farm knew each of the animals well and was very informative. Overall a great day.
Gorgeous countryside - don't miss it!
Grace B,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide said few people take this tour. We are so glad we made time for it. The reindeer farm is interesting, but the real highlight is the views. Most day trips out of Anchorage go around Turnagain Arm. This tour goes north, offering a completely different experience. We saw stunning tundra and mountains instead of rainforest and coastline. Our guide clearly knows and loves the area. This was one of our favorite days. Don't miss the chance to see a beautiful and fascinating part of Alaska.
Good Alaskan Tour
Charles E,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Good amount of destinations. Could of been more informative. My wife and I would of like to have been informed a little more about Alaska History, landmarks, culture, weather, including Alaskan Native inhabitants. Food was good, drinks - need variety and a few options.
Best option for Anchorage family tour
Excursion36869,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly highly recommended!!! We had a private tour, our guide was amazing and made our Anchorage experience a special part of our Alaska travel
The Hatcher Pass Wildlife and Scenic Tour, from Anchorage by Welcome Anchorage Tours was a great tour highlight
Z9662CDmargaretj,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephanie was our tour guide. She picked us up promptly at our hotel in Anchorage and gave us great information as we went to various stops on our tour. We stopped at a lake (maybe?Butte Lake? and a Reindeer Farm where we were able to approach farm animals and some reindeer up close and touch them; we also could view wilder animals behind fences and view them on a wagon ride. We had lunch at a popular venue, and then journeyed on to Hatcher Pass where we were able to walk a short distance to view (in the distance) abandoned mining areas. Afterwards we had a relaxing return to Anchorage while Stephanie continued to give us interesting facts. Altogether enjoyable!
Great day trip.
Barbara R,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed this tour. Welcome Anchorage Tours customer service is excellent and were amazing when I had to change my pick up address at the last minute. Elizabeth, our guide, was great and very accommodating. I really enjoyed the reindeer farm and would definitely recommend.
This is a MUST DO tour!!!
Discover00068440523,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do tour. We enjoyed breathtaking views at every turn, and various types of wildlife. Our van was extremely comfortable and water and snacks provided. Don was our tour guide and he was fabulous, he made our trip very special, so personable, fun and knowledgeable of the area and the history. This was a family trip with my dad who is almost 87. Don took extra care to make sure he enjoyed everything about this trip. Before the end of our tour I can honestly say we felt more like family than clients. This company and their staff are amazing and want to be sure their clients have the best experience possible. Truly a trip of a lifetime. Many thanks to them for the extraordinary service they provide. I highly recommend this company and their tours.
We had Brooks as a guide,...
Cheryl P,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Brooks as a guide, he is very knowledgeable about the area and history and he has a very accommodating and engaging personality. The tour itself was very informative and seeing the animals up close was fun!
Great tour with a great team
AZDLC,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day that was everything that was promised and more. Our driver was Brooks, but we also had Ian and Stephanie with us. They are a fantastic team. All are native or long time Alaskans and their love and pride in their state is evident. They are very knowledgeable and we appreciated their personal insight and experiences. They were very flexible on time, we didn’t ever feel rushed and even made fun stops for ice cream, photo ops etc. It was like having personal tour guides. The ride up Hatcher Pass was gorgeous and the mine tour was very interesting. The van was clean and well maintained and they offered snacks and water. I would highly recommend this tour and the team.
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