Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House
Overview
Follow the story of the Mat-Su Valley from mountain pass to hometown streets on this relaxed heritage day trip. Travel from Anchorage into Hatcher Pass to explore the preserved Independence Mine and hear how mining and early settlement shaped the region. Then return to downtown Palmer to slow down over lunch at Palmer Alehouse, with an included tasting flight (or a non-alcoholic option). With scenic views throughout and time to enjoy each stop, this tour blends history, landscape, and local flavor in one easy day.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch at Palmer Alehouse: 1 entrée from limited menu (salad/wrap, tacos, nachos, mac, burger+side, gyro/sub+side, or pizza). Vegetarian options available.
- Alcoholic beverages Lunch includes a beer or tasting flight at Palmer Alehouse (non-alcoholic options available)
- Roundtrip Anchorage tour in a comfortable, climate-controlled minicoach/van.
- Parking Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Look for the driver in a grey polo or dress shirt with the Pacific Alaska Tours logo. Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
What To Expect
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Independence Mine State Historical Park
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palmer
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests traveling with infants may bring their own infant car seat or carrier. Seat belts are available at each passenger seat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-207018P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- Lunch. Lunch at Palmer Alehouse: 1 entrée from limited menu (salad/wrap, tacos, nachos, mac, burger+side, gyro/sub+side, or pizza). Vegetarian options available.
- Alcoholic beverages. Lunch includes a beer or tasting flight at Palmer Alehouse (non-alcoholic options available).
- Roundtrip Anchorage tour in a comfortable, climate-controlled minicoach/van.
- Parking Fees.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historical Hatcher Pass and Palmer Ale House will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchLunch at Palmer Alehouse: 1 entrée from limited menu (salad/wrap, tacos, nachos, mac, burger+side, gyro/sub+side, or pizza). Vegetarian options available.
- Alcoholic beveragesLunch includes a beer or tasting flight at Palmer Alehouse (non-alcoholic options available)
- Roundtrip Anchorage tour in a comfortable, climate-controlled minicoach/van.
- Parking Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests traveling with infants may bring their own infant car seat or carrier. Seat belts are available at each passenger seat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
