Alaska is a big state with countless places to explore and many stellar small businesses to support. As Alaska travelers ourselves we wanted to list a few companies and things to do that we personally recommend via our experiences. These are just things we legitimately recommend if you decide to travel Alaska with one of our vans!
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Airplane | Boat | Cycling | ATV/UTV | Camping | Food/Drink | Gold Panning | Mountains | Museums | Wild Life
Adventure By Air
Take a flight to remember around Denali and land on a glacier with these flightseeing tour guides. Both of these are located north of Anchorage on your way to Denali in the town of Talkeetna.
Talkeetna Air Taxi
[ 114 miles North of Anchorage ]
Get $25 off with an AlaskaVans rental
K2 Aviation
[ 114 miles North of Anchorage ]
Get $25 off with an AlaskaVans rental
Adventure By Sea
Hop on a day cruise in Seward with one of these Alaskan companies. Both offer great Kenai Fjords tours with options to view glaciers and wildlife!
Kenai Fjords Cruise
[ 125 miles South of Anchorage ]
Get 15% off with an AlaskaVans rental
Major Marine Tours
[ 125 miles South of Anchorage ]
Get 10% off with an AlaskaVans rental
get UP Close and personal with wildlife & glaciers
Looking for an adventure closer to the water without the crowd of a cruise?
Glacier Jetski Adventures
[ 60 miles South of Anchorage ]
Get up close and personal with some Alaskan Glaciers! Launch out of Whitter and ride 60 miles with a small group. Plan for a chill evening afterwards, because you’ll be ready to kick back!
Seward Ocean Excursions
[ 125 miles South of Anchorage ]
Sewards only year-round boat adventures! They let you customize your trip based on interests. Their crew is awesome and will take great care of you on your excursion!
Adventure On Human-powered Wheels
These are for you cycling nuts out there. The ones who love the pain of climbing up a hill so you can cruise down epic terrain with the wind blowing in your face like a dog out the window. This is one Strava ride that you don’t want to miss.
Talkeetna Gear Shop
[ 113 North of Anchorage ]
Up for a badass Heli-Bike tour in Denali?? They’ve got the gear & guide covered so you can enjoy the breath taking views from the saddle. They also got a calmer brew tour if you wanna just cruise!
Alaska Trail Guides
[ In Anchorage ]
Located in Anchorage, this company offers bike tours of all kinds, from city to single track mountain biking and even fat biking in the winter!
Adventure On Machine-powered Wheels
For those that love to grab the throttle and zoom down back country roads.
Camping Near Anchorage
Porcupine Campground
[ 70 miles South of Anchorage ]
Located near Hope, AK, this U.S. Forest Service campground has a number of sites that are perfect for AlaskaVans.
Eagle River Campground
[ 12 miles North of Anchorage ]
This campsite is a great first stop if you get a late start out of Anchorage. Open May - September with half the spots being first-come-first-serve.
Bird Creek Campground
[ 20 miles South of Anchorage ]
Black Bear Campground
[ 52 miles South of Anchorage ]
Food & Drink Adventures
Double Shovel Cider Co.
[ In Anchorage ]
Before you leave Anchorage, stop by here and grab a growler of locally crafted cider that is sure to hit the spot at camp!
Hatcher Pass Lodge
[ 58 miles North of Anchorage ]
Drive up and over the pass for an authentic Alaskan experience!
Jack Sprat
[ 40 miles South of Anchorage ]
Jack Sprat is a special fine dining experience. Their motto is “Fat & Lean World Cusine.” First come, first serve!
Double Musky Inn
[ 40 miles South of Anchorage ]
Girdwood Brewing Company
[ 40 miles South of Anchorage ]
49th State Brewing
[ In Anchorage ]
Talkeetna Spinach Bread
[ 114 miles North of Anchorage ]
This little food truck is a regular at music festivals and events, so you may not always find it in Talkeetna!
Mountain High Pizza Pie
[ 114 miles North of Anchorage ]
An AlaskaVans favorite, this pizza joint slings the best pie around. You may even spot some AlaskaVans hats and stickers inside.
Seaview Cafe & Bar
Hope - [ 88 miles South of Anchorage ]
Looking for some live music and drinks? This is the place! Located in Hope, they’ll have live music Thurs-Sunday.
Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria
[ In Anchorage ]
This place is world-famous, just be prepared for a longer wait time to sit down and eat!
Gold Rush Adventures
Crow Creek Gold Mine
Girdwood - [ 43 Miles South of Anchorage ]
Explore and prospect some of the original claims along with a variety of activities that could keep you busy all day! They also have a small campsite that fits AlaskaVans!
Indian Valley Mine
[ 24 miles South of Anchorage ]
See some of the oldest structures built on the Turnagain Arm. Check out the mini-museum and gift shop while you are taking in the sights!
Mountain Adventures
Hike, ski, snowshoe, backpack, however you want to explore the backcountry of Alaska, these small companies of certified guides will get you there and back safely.
Go Hike Alaska
[ Based in Anchorage, but can meet at trail heads ]
Take a guided tour from a certified bad ass. The owner & guide, Matt, will take good care of you to make sure you have a blast and stay safe while exploring Alaska.
Remarkable Adventures
[ Meet at trailhead ]
Looking to shred some AK mountains with your skis or board? Conquer the epic slopes with Nick, a true professional focused on safety & fun.
Museum Adventures
Adventures with WildLife
Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward - [ 125 miles south of Anchorage ]
