Salmon Berry Travel & Tours

Vacation of a lifetime! We took the Northern Lights Getaway to Fairbanks. Harrison was our guide. I can't say enough about him or the tour. While it seems a little expensive at first, the trip was well worth every penny. Its a curated tour with an expert guide that arranges everything: accommodations, food, transportation, and activities. We took the first tour of the season in early December and it was COLD (-25 at times, plus wind chill). But every effort was made to keep us warm and happy during our adventures. Harrison was very knowledgable, caring, communicative, and attentive to detail. There was a lot to do, but it was balanced with time to relax or explore. We never felt bored, but sometimes a little tired. The aurora viewing runs late (or actually early into the next day). This is an adventurous and active tour, but the four retired couples in our group had no difficulty keeping up. My wife and I had an amazing time. I highly recommend this tour company and Harrison made the trip for us. #findyouralaska

Our tour was well thought out. Our tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain things to the group. Aurora Bear was a great experience with the Aurora as well as the food. The Seavey dog facility was also a great experience. Chena hot springs was also an experience we will not soon forget. As a whole our Salmon Berry experience was a "10".

We did the Mantanuska Glacier hike with Bill, Derek, and Rachel. They were excellent guides. They picked us up at the hotel and drove us to the glacier. Helped us gear up and took us on an epically awesome tour. We even split into smaller groups to meet the needs of all. There was plenty of time for wonderful photos. I felt very safe and informed. Highly recommed!

Wow! We are world travelers and have experienced many tour guides but this couple is at the top of our favorite list! Derek & Rachel were the friendliest, most real people we've ever had the honor of making life changing memories with. The Manatuska Glacier all day tour was like going on a hike on a glacier with our family. Such genuine people who truly love what they do. Their passion for what they do is infectious and made the tour so much more thrilling. I would not want to take the tour again if I couldn't go with them. They came right to our hotel to pick us up, drove us an hour to stop for a break while explaining the sights all around. We drive another hour to the glacier and told us on the drive what to expect and all the does & dont's when walking on the glacier. They were very professional, safe, and willing to work with the group based on the group's wants & desires along the way. The views were spectacular on the glacier, they made us feel very safe and explained everything we were doing & about to do along the way. After the incredible hike we had an amazing lunch at the Long Rifle Lodge where you sat in the restaurant looking out over the front of the glacier. Majestic views and great conversation was had at the end of the tour. We then took the 2 hour drive back to Anchorage where they left us with great recommendations on where to eat and do things. This was the start of our week here in Alaska and Derek & Rachel have set the bar very high. Salmon Berry Tours- you have a couple of gems. Take good care of them!

A really impressive tour of Anchorage hosted by a passionate local Rachel under the direction of the Salmon Berry team. The rain held off as we headed for Cook Inlet, the location of huge tides, followed by a drive towards Flat Top stopping at the Glen Alps Trailhead offering great views and the scenic drive via some remarkable homes. On the way back we stopped at the Earthquake Park after seeing the extensive seaplane fleet on Lake Hood. Lastly we were dropped off at the colorful Mush District finishing line of the annual Iditarod Race .would definitely recommend! Thanks again!

I cannot understate how great of a time I had while going with Salmon Berry for a tour of the Matanuska Glacier! I went back in May and couldn't have been more fortunate to have David, Julie, and Lou Mei to guide us on our tour! They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the Glacier and the surrounding area. I also really appreciated their willingness to help when we needed it! The bus ride was smooth, and the sights were breathtaking. To top it off, we went to the Long Rifle Lodge for food, and it was delicious. By the end of the day, I was tired but incredibly thrilled by the experience I had. Thank you, Salmon Berry, from a Marylander! I'm looking forward to making another trip!

Great, locally-owned company with wonderful guides. Turnagain Turn Tour offered beautiful views. A highlight of our visit to the Wildlife Center was up close viewing of bears. Our guide, Bill, was wonderful. Knowledgeable, right down to knowing the names of all the animals at the Wildlife Center. He is also fun and very accommodating. The office staff is also very helpful and knowledgeable. Julie, our guide on a second tour, was also wonderful.

Josh and Lu Mei were fantastic - very knowledgeable and engaging. I loved that the tour was small in size (5 participants), which made it so we could really get to know our guides and ask questions along the way. The drive to the glacier was beautiful, and the hike was enjoyable. Would highly recommend Salmon Berry if you are looking for a Matanuska glacier hiking tour.

This was the adventure of a lifetime. We took the Northern Lights Getaway to Fairbanks. Our guide was Harrison. While the tour seems a little expensive at first, it was worth every penny. The tour was well curated and included accommodations, most meals, transportation, and activities. There was lots to do and we never felt that the tour lagged. The aurora viewings go until the early hours of the morning, but you start late the next days to give you time to sleep. Harrison was very knowledgable, attentive to detail, and passionate about Alaska. He made the tour very enjoyable. The tour included dog sledding, dinner in Talkeenta, A train ride from there to Fairbanks, the Chena Hot Springs, Museum of the North, souvenir shopping at North Pole, and three nights of aurora viewing with lodges to relax in while we wait for the auroras to get going (one at a ski lodge and two at Aurora Bear, with food). We would definitely do it again.

Great time! They were able to help us out when we asked for a same-day tour. Got to go to the top of Alyeska resort with the tram. Also went to the wildlife conservation center and saw the moose, bears, musk oxen, elk, etc. the tour included lunch at our choice of two food trucks. I got the pork belly rice bowl at the Girdwood izakaya. A bit heavy on the salt, but overall an enjoyable meal. Love the blueberry kombucha at the brewery! V, our guide, was informative and helped take pictures of my family! They pick up and drop off at your hotel. Not too sure about the water bottles though. After you are done drinking the tap water, you have to return the bottles for them to recycle. Although they use a dishwasher, it seems a bit strange for me to share bottles with other people.

My fiancé and I had a wonderful time on the Matanuska glacier tour. This was a full day adventure that was well planned and executed by Salmon Berry (especially Kit and Kayla). The drive to the glacier was filled with informative tidbits about Alaskan history and culture. The actual glacier hike was like nothing I had ever done before. Not only did we get to see numerous glacial formations, but we also got to learn a lot about how the glacier came to be. This hike was definitely once in a lifetime opportunity.

Derek and Rachel were awesome! They handled our family group of inexperienced climbers really well. From the hotel pick up to the end-of-climb meal they made us all feel excited and at ease with their knowledge and patience. The bus ride was full of information and they used their experience with previous Glacier climbs to cater to our group. Very happy with this tour!

Our guide, Kayla, was wonderful--very informative and friendly. We did the bus ride to Turnagain --

I choose this company because they had good choices for day trips from Anchorage with lots of different types of activities. On further review they were eco-conscious and hired locals. I've always wanted to go dogsledding but never certain how the animals were treated. This put my fears to rest. We went to the ranch owned by the only 6 time Iditerod winner-Seavey. They've got over 100 dogs (they call them athletes-so you know how well they're cared for). Now how smart are they to get tourists to pay to come out and give the dogs not only the exercise they crave but also the attention. What an experience! I had already booked 2 more excursions with Salmonberry because they were so flexible with my plans. Now I'm really looking forward to it because I had such a great tour today. Our guide was so knowledgeable. I ask a LOT of questions and she was well versed. Comfortable van and good stops for lunch and bathroom and shopping and snacks as well as snacks and water in the van. I also borrowed snow pants and boots (included) and could have even gotten hands warmers. Check them out!

My girlfriend and I went on two tours with Salmon Berry in Anchorage, the Winter Dog Sledding with guide Brooks and the Matanuska Glacier Tour with guides Kayla and Chloe. Our guides were awesome and very knowledgeable! On each tour, the shuttle picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. It's a good 2 hours to each destination, but the scenery made the ride a little tour in itself. Driving a dog sled is something I never thought I'd have the opportunity to do! The dogs love every minute of it, maybe more than I did! Walking on a glacier helps you appreciate the power and beauty of nature. I took enough pictures to fill up the cloud. Yes, the whole cloud. Both were experiences I will remember for the rest of my life! I'm already thinking about when I can go back for the next tour!

Our guide Derrick was informative, knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. The pick up was perfect. Tour van was comfortable and very clean .We had issues with our bags being sent to the airport and not our hotel . The team at Salmon Berry made sure we were accommodated to get our luggage. I highly recommend this company!

Best tour company for sure! We had Michelle as our tour guide two days in a ow and she was great! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The dog sled company we went to was very professional and fun! They were very concerned about safety which was great. We also took the Matanuska Glacier Tour with Michelle and Kit-Kat. It was comforting knowing Kit-Kat has a medical background. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and eased anxiety when icy parts of the trail got scary. Also super accommodating and patient with me as I have 2 ACL tears and has to go slower. I would definitely recommend this company. Also- great food choices both days! My only recommendation would be to allow folks to spend a bit more time in Talkeetna, some folks on our trip barely got to eat since they spent time shopping. For us it was okay, but other folks needed a bit more time.

My wife, my mother, and I went on the Anchorage to Fairbanks Northern Lights trip this month with Salmon Berry and had an amazing trip, thanks to their meticulous planning and our wonderful guide Kayla. Everything from the gear, meals, hotels, dog sledding, Alaskan Railroad, and namely the outings to see the Northern Lights went perfectly. We can't possibly say enough nice things about Kayla, who made the trip extra special with her knowledge and stories of growing up in Alaska. Not to mention that she's constantly working during the down time to make your next activity go perfectly. We miss her very much. We also did much more than we could have done on our own in a single week thanks to Salmon Berry's itinerary. We had great luck with the Northern Lights, and appreciated all of the away from town places that they took us. It's a tiring trip because of all of the activities that you won't want to miss-- the teenagers on our trip couldn't keep up. So plan a couple rest days after you get home. Thank you again to Glenda for the pre-planning and Kayla for the week of memories.

Excellent guidance on planning a solo trip to Alaska. Had good recommendations and worked with me to find the right combination. They rocked on suggestions for Fairbanks. I appreciated their updates, their planning and their attention to detail.

We took the Anchorage Eco Tour with Joan and Salmonberry tours. We were the only two on the tour, so it was personalized just for us. We stopped at the hatchery where they breed 8 types of fish for the local sport fishing industry. The facility is impressive...the largest hatchery we've ever seen. Next was the Anchorage Botanical Gardens. Lots in bloom already and it was lovely to walk through it. Last, but not least, was the estuary.  We took a hike around the grounds, searching for the elusive Sandhill Crane. We didn't see any, but we did see a moose. When Joan returned us to our hotel, she gave us a gift bag with smoked salmon and tea. Such a nice gesture. We had a great tour of parts of the city we may not have seen otherwise. Highly recommend!

I am a well-organized person who has planned dozens of trips world wide on my own. When I started researching Alaska I felt overwhelmed with trains, planes, cars and ships. When my travel agent told me that she could get me a trip that did not involve a cruise ship with a local female owned, inclusive focused travel company, I was all in. We went with Salmon Berry Tours and we were not disappointed! Glenda arranged everything for us and did an amazing job. All we had to do was show up. My family and I, two teens and partner, started our journey in Anchorage where we set up our home base at Copper Whale Inn (see separate rating). Our first excursion was to Matanuska Glacier. Josh and Alex were our guides on this amazing full day journey. Both of these guides have lived in Alaska for 18+ years and they shared their knowledge through storytelling instead of regurgitating boring facts and statistics. They were so engaging that our two teens were detached from their phones the entire time. They took great care of us during our time on the ice, ensuring our safety while helping us create amazing memories. We had a delicious lunch at a lodge overlooking the glacier before heading back to Anchorage. Alex was an excellent driver and the van was immaculate and comfortable. We learned a lot from these guides - they are both amazing humans! Salmon Berry arranged a bear sightseeing tour for us the following day. We were picked up at the hotel and taken to an airfield to board our floatplane. The flight to Lake Clark was outstanding and we got to see several bears while sitting on a comfortable pontoon boat. This was a highlight adventure for us for sure. We moved on to Seward via train and thoroughly enjoyed the scenic and informative ride. Once we got to Seward we went on a half day guided tour of this delightful town. We spent a lot of time at Kenai Fjords National Park where we learned all about Exit Glacier. Next was a sled ride with winning iditarod dogs. My kids loved holding the puppies and cuddling with the mushers. Our next stop was Girdwood and we were delighted when Josh showed up to take us there. The transfer from Seward to Girdwood includes a stop at Exit Glacier for a short, guided nature walk. Josh pointed out wildlife along the way and continued to educate us about Alaska Natives and Alaskan history. Next stop was a wildlife conservation center followed by lunch at a local brewery. Josh managed to take all of our orders and delivered us our delicious food truck meals at our tables. The beer selection was plentiful and the stop was very enjoyable. Our final stop was to Mt. Alyeska where we took a scenic tram ride up the mountain. The rest of the van continued on to Anchorage and we stayed at the Alyeska resort for a couple of nights. While there we enjoyed several hikes, electric bike rides and a walk across aerial bridges. We realized that we had misplaced our binoculars. Glenda and Josh teamed up and were able to locate our binoculars and get them back to us. It was clear that they made this a priority and we very much appreciated this personal touch. It was nice to know during the entire trip that we had Salmon Berry just a phone call away to help us with anything that might come up. They really delivered. Our final transfer was from Alyeska back to Anchorage. Michael was our Salmon Berry driver. He communicated with us the day before to arrange a suitable time for departure. We very much appreciated him being proactive and flexible. He also pointed out wildlife along the way and talked to us about the railroad, mud flats, tides, etc. Our final stop was the Alaska Native Heritage Center before spending one more restful night at the Copper Whale Inn. We cannot thank Salmon Berry enough for creating such an amazing family trip which catered to our specific wants and needs. They took care of everything so we could just enjoy everything that Alaska has to offer. They love their state and they take customer service seriously. Thank you Glenda, Josh, Alex and Michael. We will be back next year!!

We are from Huntington Beach, CA and booked 4 tours. Easy and super friendly and knowledgeable. Service cannot get any better. We did the Wildlife Conservation Tour, 1/2 day snow machine with Doug and he is a true professional. Did the glacier walk one day with Kit and Kayla and the dog Sledding out at Talkeetna With Michelle.Thank you everyone. You're all pretty awesome. Never a dull moment. Bill and Nat Simon

The best tour company I have ever experienced. We booked two tours with. Them on our Alaska Trip... Matanuska glacier tour and wildlife conservation tour. Both were amazing. The guides were friendly and helpful. It was almost private tours since there were no other o po parties booked these tours on the day we went. Loved the meal that was included in the tour after the glaciers. Me finally got to see moose, bears, deers, etc. as well as other Alaskan wildlife like an eagle, porcupine, etc. Highly Recommend

Kit and Joan are amazing! We had such a great time on this tour! Their knowledge of Alaska and geology and glaciers made this memory we will never forget. We even got a glimpse of the YETI cave lol and our guides managed to get through our tour without me driving them crazy which they deserve a whole separate award for.

I cannot say enough good things about the fantastic folks at SBT!!! If you are looking for a fun, small group, informative tour this is the place to go. Their adventure guides are well versed in customer service, and incredibly fun to travel with. And when you support SBT you are supporting a small ,local owned, woman ran business. Check these folks out!!

My fiancé Amanda (she proposed the dreamiest proposal when we were on top of the glacier) and I booked this tour the day before. From the staff members in the office to Josh and Kit Kat our tour guides all helped make this experience a memorable one. Josh and Kit Kat are very knowleadge. I highly recommend requesting them as your tour guides for your glacier hike adventure!

Chloe was our guide for our Winter Dog Sledding excursion. She was thorough in explaining everything to us and made us feel at ease while also ensuring our safety as well as the dog teams safety. She is clearly passionate about her sport and work and also clearly takes outstanding care of her dogs. my husband and I both learned so much and gained a whole new interest in this sport. We can't say enough good about Chloe and how much we enjoyed our experience.

Five stars and big thanks to our guide, Josh Parks! He has so much knowledge of the area and Alaska. And is clearly a proud native from Palmer.

We did the Turnagain Turn tour. It was excellent. Lots to see and done well with a great lunch included. Our tour guide Alex was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and gave us great information. I would definitely do another salmon berry tour.

First off, the high rating is totally correct! Not discrediting the negatives as things happen, but at least for now, with Ben, Beth and Josh (young kid) you are in great hands! The total down to earth, fun, and yet also very informed guides. They love Alaska and they love sharing! We did the Glacier tour and maybe the wildlife tour (wife made reservations, I was just along for the ride) and I can tell you, forget the price, these are perfect! Could you do them yourself . . .maybe, but really, why? To save a buck . . . To deny a local establishment the chance at survival? Are you one of those "Buy America" people except when it comes to your dollar . . . Yeah, thanks for that, but these people are great and worth it! The glacier tour itself . . . Wow! I knew about glaciers and yet at the same time, I didn't realize how amazing they are. Josh really added to the experience and the whole trip was fun and awesome. I really can't recommend them enough!

Took the MATANUSKA GLACIER TOUR with guides Kayla and Mikah and it was amazing!! They were so knowledgeable about the area and Alaska!! Our day was memorable and so much fun! Our group got along so well and I think we made not only memories but friends! The guides were patient, friendly, fun and took pictures to capture our memories! Highly recommend this tour- on time pick up, professional, lunch was great!! Can't say enough about this tour!!

Great tour company! Everything was perfectly planned Ben, our tour guide, was fantastic! I opted for the dog sled tour and, traveling solo, wanted a tour company that had everything, including transportation to/ from anchorage included. Pick up at my hotel was prompt and we were provided with a nice lunch at a nearby Brewery/ restaurant prior to dog sledding. Highly recommend!

I took the Salmonberry Tour to Girdwood and it was awesome! A great value for the price (included lunch!!!) and a wonderful tour guide Khol - he was knowledgeable personable and fun! There's something for everyone offered in their tours and it's run by amazing Ladies!!!! Take a Salmonberry tour and you'll be a fan too!!

Absolutely top notch service, tours, and tour guides! My favorite was the glacier walk! It was breath taking. Also take note the boat trip (sightseeing or fishing) is not for the faint of heart. Ruff waters may be waiting for so be prepared

Really really happy we went with salmon berry tours for our day trip in Alaska. Most of the people we went with (full tour! 12 people, so glad we were able to get on last minute!!) booked through travel agents so if you're going on your own, I highly recommend booking in advance and giving yourself plenty of time to get there and get settled If you are driving in, PARK AT THE EASY PARK ON 5th and C! I cannot stress enough that we were running just 5 minutes behind and panicked because parking was hard. Luckily, Brendan (we gave him the tour nickname of moose) was super professional and wrangled us all before 9 to get out and get on the road. The glacier walk was a once in a lifetime experience. I almost don't want to set expectations so you can be truly surprised, but highlights were being in the first snow of the season, the amazing meal at a super cute lodge (buy a cookie to go!!), Josh the other guide who was able to assist a member of our party when they couldn't complete the walk, the care of everyone when there were a few falls on the snow. This tour is definitely moderate and on par with other day trips I have taken in Mexico or Seattle in terms of skill or fitness. Cannot recommend enough! A true must do in Anchorage.

Salmon Berry was amazing! We will definitely be coming back to Anchorage and using this tour company for booking our adventures! Office staff were very helpful and friendly! Thank you SB! Sharisse

While in Anchorage on business we decided to stay the week and see some sights. Our first tour was with Salmon Berry Tours located in downtown Anchorage. On arriving they offer coffee and tea, and of course bathrooms. There are five of us taking the tour and our tour guide and driver Joan was wonderful. Very knowledgeable on Anchorage history and Alaska for that matter. They offer water and snacks in the tour but no one on the tour had any. Tour is a little over two hours long, but Joan packed it with so much history that it went very fast. At earthquake park we got out of the van and walked for a bit. I really wasn't dressed for this but my own fault. This tour included four stops, the harbor, earthquake park, Cook lake where we got to see small sea planes take off with skis. Very cool. Finally we went up to Glen Alps where we got great views of Mt. Dinali, the former Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America.. BTW, earthquake park is the site of the 1964 earthquake. It registered 9.1 and is the strongest earthquake ever in North America, and second in the entire earth. Do I recommend this tour? You bet I do. I love learning about history so if you do too, and you are ever in Anchorage, this is a must.

Absolutely wonderful tour. Everyone was so professional and helpful. They assisted in every way possible, especially with our disabled sister. They administered first aid to my husband when he was run into by a runaway dog sled. VERY caring people. I HIGHLY recommend this adventure. It was enjoyed immensely by everyone on our tour. Ben was very thorough with his tour. Aiden, our bus driver was exceptional. He provided commentary and assistance at every turn. He handled the bus VERY well even when driving in extreme wind. Our sled dog guides were very attentive to everything going on while sledding. I would gladly do this tour over and over.

I'm not one to write reviews, but this was an exception! We took this tour as it was my 1st time in Alaska. Our tour guide Peter was absolutely Amazing! He was energetic, well informed and made the tour enjoyable. The place we had lunch in Alyeska, had great food and drinks by the fire pit. We highly recommend taking the Tournagain Tour with Peter

Professional and prompt service. We received a small gift on arrival. Helped us with an out of town service and recommendation. Women owned, guides were helpful and experienced

We took the transfer tour from Seward to Anchorage on May 24th. Our driver/guide Kayla was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and well organized. We highly recommend this tour. Arnold K from Florida

Our tour to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center was very good. They pick you up right from your hotel. First stop is to Girdwood Brewing Company. There you get a lunch choice from whichever food trucks are there that day. We went with the pizza/calzones. Both were great. You also get a drink choice. Lots of beer and other options (homemade root beer and Kambucha.). Next stop is a tram ride at Alyeska Ski Resort. The (enclosed) tram takes you up the mountain to get a birdseye view of the area. You get a little, but hurried time to explore up top. Bring layers; it's colder and windy up there. The final stop was the Wildlife Conservation Center. They take in animals that have been injured or orphaned. The highlight for us was both black and brown bears. We were just across the barriers from them. It's as close as you'd ever want to be to a bear! There are lots of other animals to view as well. Kohl, our guide was awesome. He was knowledgeable and attentive and did everything he could to accommodate everyone on the tour. He helped to make the tour even more enjoyable.

Kohl was an excellent driver and tour guide. He was enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made everything we saw more interesting!

Gus R & Family, My Daughter had booked a Cruise Ship transfer & tour with SBT from Anchorage to Seward. We had a spectacular time with Kayla the driver & tour guide. Our family totaled 7 with 2 other guest on the tour. We had never been to Alaska and having Kayla guiding us made for a very pleasant day. She stopped at several locations with such beautiful views and locations where our 3 grandkids were able to see many wildlife in their natural habitat. She was very informative about all the locations we stopped at and gave excellent historical background of these locations. We were thinking of taking the train over from Anchorage to Seward but I am so glad my Daughter booked the tour with SBT. I would highly recommend any one interested in traveling this route to book with SBT. Thank you Kayla for a wonderful experience.

These guys get it done. No joke. I HATE tours, and the wife drug me on this one. WOW, was I totally impressed. If all tours were of this quality, that is all I would do. We had a great time going out past the Arm, to Alyeska, to the Wildlife Preserve, and eventually to the glacier on the road to Whittier (where everything is indeed sh*&^ier). Justin made it happen...Awesome guide (even if he lives in New York off season). AWESOME. DO IT. MAKE IT HAPPEN. You need this...you really do!

This is a great company. We needed a transfer from the Seward ship terminal to Anchorage. They provided this plus lots more. Rosemary was great to work with. She also worked with me on hotel accommodations in Anchorage. Highly recommend the Captain Cook Hotel. A glacier hike, train travel to Talkeetna, accommodations there plus a flight seeing trip around Denali and a landing on a Glacier. After we returned to Anchorage we had a city tour. Everything was wonderful. They highly exceeded our expectations. Our tour guides (Brendan, Lumay and Josh) were all so polite, fun and knowledgeable. They certainly made the tours enjoyable and memorable. I contacted several tour companies in Alaska and Salmon Berry was the only one who was responsive and willing to work with us. We highly recommend this company. Just another note; whenever we told someone in Alaska we booked through Salmon Berry they always said "Love Them"

I was really happy with my experience with Salmon Berry Tours. My husband and I planned to spend a few days in Anchorage after our cruise and did not leave enough time to go to Denali, so we ended up with some downtime besides meeting a friend. For our final day, our flight was 8pm and I wanted us to find something to do. I called the day before and Salmon Berry scheduler was really chill and made some suggestions. We ended up going to the Alaska Wildlife conservation Center in an afternoon tour. They even offered to drop us off at the airport and allowed us to store some luggage between checkout out time and the tour. Our tour guide was really great, I forgot his name but he was a middle school band teacher and we really found him to be knowledgeable, kind and organized/on time. The organization and on time was so refreshing because we had just gotten off a cruise where everyone was late. He explained a lot on the way (45 minute drive) and then gave us a quick tour of the center. He gave us specific times to meet him and offered us rides to stations further away. He was knowledgeable but not overly talking and allowed us to take in the beautiful views. For our last thing to do in Anchorage, it really left us with a really positive cherry on top of our vacation. if you find yourself in Anchorage without enough planned, I would totally give them a call and see what they have available. I would also add the prices were fair. Our tour was $100 each but entrance to the park was $16 itself, it saved us transportation to the airport, and we traveled about an hour each way to the conservation center. I found the tour to have good value.

Excellent itineraries, venues and guides! Kohl, Kit and Peter were our guides for dog sledding and the glacier tours. Knowledgeable and personable: kudos!

Overall: We LOVED our tour with Salmon Berry! We would definitely use them again and have already recommended them to others. It was our first time to Alaska and the Iditarod and it was the perfect way to do it. Staff: The staff of Salmon Berry are amazing! From working with them on the front end to all the way through the trip to even after the trip is over. Glenda was our adventure specialist extraordinare. She very patient and helpful when we first booked and we're trying to use our Alaskan credit card which didn't work right at first. She also helped us get some gear we were renting to our B&B so we didn't have to pay a taxi or take time out to get it. Super helpful! She also had her friend encourage and reassure me when I arrived at the flying office for our check point fly out. I felt very cared for! Glenda was very friendly, personable and made us feel like VIPs through the entire trip. Mandy was very friendly and helpful. She gave me great suggestions for places to shop in Anchorage and where to potentially find some specific items I was looking for. I would've never known she was one of the owners because of how humble, friendly and helpful she was. I was really impressed! Others that we interacted with throughout the trip (Harrison, etc.) were very personable, friendly and easy to interact with. We never felt like just a number or dreaded customer to interact with. It was a very pleasant experience! Guide: our specific guide for our entire trip was John. He was really great! Friendly, calm, knowledgeable, and wanting to make your experience great. He helped me locate a musher to meet at the musher banquet that I couldn't locate in the room which was so great. We liked to stay to the end of all the activities and he never rushed us. He answered all of our many, many questions. I was very nervous to fly in a small ski plane and he helped me feel reassured and sent me an article to read on the pilot/company we would fly with. He did a really good job of sitting with different people at meals throughout the trip. I thought this was a great quality in a guide and I'm sure he was very intentional about it. Along these lines, he was never on his phone during the time and was enjoying the experience along with us. This really makes a difference. Because of this approach I never felt like an outsider/tourist. Since he was around and engaged he was available to ask questions of during an experience. It's hard to describe but the positive impact is tremendous. He gave helpful suggestions for places to eat or go during down time in Anchorage and Fairbanks. To sum it up, we thoroughly enjoyed John as our guide and would love to be on another tour with him as the guide again in the future. Price: we felt like the price was very reasonable for all that we did, all the logistics being taken care of, some really fancy meals enjoyed and a very personable experience! Worth every penny!! Itinerary: we did standard Iditarod 2023 trip with checkpoint fly out. We enjoyed all the activities that were included. Alaska Native Heritage Center Charotte Jensen Native Arts Market Musher meet and greet with banquet Kennel and dog sled tour Iditarod headquarters Iditarod ceremonial start Iditarod restart in Willow Iditarod checkpoint fly out Train ride to Fairbanks 3 nights for aurora viewing Chena hot springs Ice sculpture park Farewell dinner Recommend: Absolutely!

Amazing!! I am very pleased with the professionalism of this company. I originally booked the dog sledding tour over the phone. I forget the name of the person who helped me over the phone but she was patient and knowledgeable of all the tours when I was inquiring information. I was nervous about them since I get motion sickness easily and food allergies. She reassured me it would be fine and they can accommodate to my needs. Unfortunately, after booking the dog sledding tour I received a phone call a week before the tour that they had to cancel it due to weather. However, they quickly adjusted it and book me on the glacier tour. This tour was amazing!! The photos don't do justice. However, what made this whole experience amazing was our guides Tiffany and Keaton. Keaton was funny and extremely knowledgeable. He told us great facts about Alaska while driving to the glacier. He pointed to various buildings that were significant along the way and mountains that were worth checking out etc. Tiffany was just as amazing. She drove us safely to the destination when it was raining and icy. Never once did I felt unsafe or car sick (my car sickness also is dependent on the driver). She too gave us interesting information about the glacier during the hike. Overall, I am more than satisfied with the whole experience. The price was reasonable and well worth every single penny! I highly highly recommend this company to make your experience in anchorage even better!

I'm very dissatisfied with Salmon Berry's scenic city tour and here's why. Our group was in town for a conference and booked a scenic city tour which I paid $65. Their website states $59 so I suppose our price includes gratuity which is fine. BUT the tour itself is not. It is one of the most over priced and boring tours I've ever gone in my life. We were taken to 4 different spots around town (ship creek, earthquake park, lake hood seaplane base, and an overlook for a bird-eye view of the city). The whole thing lasted for only about 2 hrs. Our tour guide was not very engaging so it just felt like a bus ride from one place to another. The worst part? We almost had a car accident. Yes, you heard it right the bus drive almost killed us! I thought we were gonna crash into something on the freeway and luckily we didn't. My knee still hurts now! That incident was NOT acceptable. To add insult to injury, both the bus driver and the tour guide didn't even acknowledge it and apologize and they just went on like nothing happened! Based on this one time experience, I'd NOT recommend Salmon Berry Tours! I really wish I had a better experience but unfortunately that was not the case. I can't believe how much money I paid for this terrible tour and I certainly didn't pay to get myself almost killed!!

This is an awesome group! The Matanuska Glacier is a must-do bucket list item! It was an amazing experience that under promised and over delivered! Brendan and Mary were the best!!

Today I took the "Glacier and Turnagain Arm Tour from Anchorage, AK. The tour includes a visit to the Alyeska Tramway and its Glacier, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and the Portage Glacier. It also included a nice lunch. The experiences were fantastic; highlights were the Portage Glacier boat tour, and the, Wild Life Conservation ranch. Our tour guide was the fantastic Heather Marie, who entretained us with all kinds of annecdotes about life in Alaska and with her substantial knowledge of the places we visited. She was incredibly helpful all the time, and had great patience in dealing with a variety of personalities. I whole-heartedly recommend this Salmon Berry Tour, and if you can make sure that it is headed by Heather, even better!

Glenda from Salmon Berry Travel planned our week in Alaska. She did an incredible job. Our favorite adventure was MATANUSKA GLACIER HIKE but everything was amazing. They think of every detail and make sure you just get to go and have fun! I highly recommend using Salmon Berry for your vacation. They did not let us down!

Mary and Kit were great guides ! They shared a lot of info and humor throughout the trip and brought our group to the best place for lunch !!! they even made sure we didn't fall in any crevices or get snagged by a serial killer. BEST TOUR yet.

Had Salmon Berry Tours handle our winter Alaska vacation between Christmas and New Years. They were easy to work with and made sure we were equipped with the correct winter clothing for the adventure ( they rent winter clothes too) The Tours were well guided and we were able to do and see things that others seldom get to experience. They were on time and all connections were perfect. Would recommend them for Alaska travel and exploration!

kit and Peter were amazing glacier guides. i would go with with this company again! they were great with my 10 year old son too.