Authentic Alaska Tours
Tour Guides & Central BookAgency
Wasilla, Palmer, Anchorage,Talkeetna
2280 S. Killarney Dr. Palmer, AK 99645
907-746-2556 authak@mtaonline.net
and Cultural History Van Tour - $135
Enjoy an enchanting rail journey along a National Scenic By Way from Anchorage to Wasilla, the home of VP Candidate Sarah Palin located in the majestic Matanuska Valley. Authentic Alaskan Guides will greet you at the Wasilla Depot and take you on a cultural history tour of either Wasilla or Palmer or do both for an additional $35! Enjoy an entire day filled with excitement and fun with your choice of tours, adventures, and attractions. .
Wasilla Cultural History Tour
You'll be greeted by Authentic Alaskan guides who will bring you on a intriguing tour through Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin's home town of Wasilla. Your guide, Geri McCann worked directly under Sarah Palin as Curator of the Wasilla City Museum (Dorothy Page Museum) while Sarah was Mayor of Wasilla. Her personal knowledge and insights into the heart of Alaska's Governor will be revealed along with the fascinating history of this historic region.
Expand your tour with the following choice of options: (additional costs apply)
Expand your tour with your choice of options:
Palmer Cultural History Tour
You'll be greeted by Authentic Alaskan guides who will bring you on a fascinating cultural history van tour through historic Homestead and Colony Farm Districts surrounded by dramatic mountain vistas and breathtaking photo opportunities along the way.
Tour Palmer’s Downtown Historic District established in 1935 by President Roosevelt as a "New Deal" Colonization Project. View historic buildings and sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Alaska. Step into the early Colonist days as you hear stories of hopeful pioneers searching for a new life in the "Last Frontier" during the Great Depression.
Alaska Railroad/Van Tour Round Trip Choose glacier adventure tours #1 - #5 for an entire day
filled with excitement and fun.
Enjoy an enchanting rail journey along
a National Scenic By Way from Anchorage to Wasilla (home of VP Candidate Sarah Palin) located in the majestic Matanuska Valley.
You'll be greeted by Authentic Alaskan guides who will bring you on a fascinating through historic Homestead and Colony Farm Districts surrounded by dramatic mountain vistas and breathtaking photo opportunities along the way.
#1 Knik Glacier & Rail Tour - $235
Add Glacier Flightseeing Tour - $487
Hot drinks or lunch are served from our camp kitchen for a most memorable dining experience. Hiking opportunities abound. Take a guided hike or go on your own around the iceberg filled lake. If you're a rock hound, you'll be in heaven as Knik glacier has tumbled up some truly beautiful gems.
Many visitors to Alaska dream of kayaking around the beautiful icebergs. Let us make those dreams a reality. Jump in a kayak for the paddle adventure of a lifetime. After pictures are taken and memories are made we jump in the Air boat for the 1/2 hour ride down river to Base Camp. Add on Kayak $40 Lunch Option $12
#2 Whitewater Rafting & Rail Tour - $205
Add Glacier Flightseeing Tour - $457
Wet, Wild & Fun Rafting Adventure
Launching from the pristine waters of the Chickaloon River, you will enter the Mighty Matanuska for an afternoon of awesome Class II/III whitewater rafting -3 hrs
Add Glacier Flightseeing Tour - $566
was of the Knik Glacier. You'll venture to some of the best places to spot wildlife in the Matanuska Valley. 4 hrsAll of the equipment you will
need to have the time of your life will be provided. Just bring your own personal gear and we will provide everything to keep you warm and comfortable!
#4 Glacier Flightseeing & Rail Tour -$397
Return flight to Anchorage option available
Prince William Sound/Chugach Mountain Range Flight Fly through the Chugach Mountain Range to Prince William Sound. The flight will take you over the top of the range above Whiteout Glacier, Harriman Fjord, College Fjord, Knik Glacier, Colony Glacier calving into Lake George, and The Gorge. Sheep, moose, goats, bear are often seen in the flats and along the hillside. This trip has it all!
#5 McKinley Flightseeing & Rail Tour -$425
Return flight to Anchorage option available
Fly over the Talkeetna Mountains while looking for bear, moose, sheep and goats. Then on to Denali to see the tallest mountain in North America (20,320'). The two hour Denali flight takes you above the Ruth, Eldridge and Kahiltna
Glaciers. Be sure to bring lots of film to record your once in a lifetime adventure.
Rail/Van Tour
Departure and Arrival Times
North Bound Begin Tour
Departs Anchorage Depot- 8:15 AM
Arrives at Wasilla Depot - 9:35 AM
Scenic Van Tour
Wasilla Depot to Palmer - 9:35 - 10:30
South Bound Return Trip Options
1. On Alaska Railroad
ARR -Departs Wasilla Depot - 6:20 PM
Arrives Anchorage Depot - 8:00 PM
2. On Scenic Van Tour
Departs Palmer -6:30 PM
Arrives Anchorage - 7:30 PM
3. On Scenic Flight to Anchorage ( extra cost)
