Farm Tours & History Trips

Learn about where our food comes from!

The Palmer area has a rich history, from glaciers that carved the valley to the Ahtna and Dena’ina peoples who have been calling the area home for thousands of years. Today, our small town is an agricultural hub for the state. Our farm tours & history trips immerse guests in the stories of our past as they learn about our town.

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Palmer Farm Tour

  • Palmer has been an agricultural hub since the early 1900s and is home to one of only two experiment farms in the state. During the 1930s the town's roots as a farming community grew with the Matanuska Colony Project. Over 200 families relocated to the Palmer area under the New Deal. Relocated families received a 40-acre plot of land and a home. Farming today looks much different than it did 100 years ago. Farmland is hard to come by, so our farmers work hard to maximize their smaller plots of land.

    This tour starts with a walking tour of the downtown Palmer area, discussing farms of the past. After a glimpse at the area's history, we'll drive outside of town to meet a local farmer and learn about the challenges of farming in the far north. Our final stop will highlight a small business sourcing ingredients from an Alaska farm.

    Guests will be able to sip on a locally crafted beverage, included with the purchase of their trip.

  • Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday at 9am (June 15 - September 15 only)

    Duration: 4 hours

  • $199/person

  • Mild, this tour is quite mellow and slow.

Historic Downtown Palmer Tour

  • Palmer's downtown area is filled with charm and history. Join a local guide for a walking tour of the downtown area with behind-the-scenes stops into some of the town's historic buildings.

    This trip starts with a review of what glaciers left behind thousands of years ago and how they've been integral to the area's agricultural story. We'll discuss the peoples who have called the area home for thousands of years - the Ahtna and Dena'ina. We'll fast forward to downtown Palmer today, rooted in the Matanuska Colony Project of 1935. Many of the buildings in the downtown Palmer area were constructed during the project. The original trading post, school, teacher's dorm, and superintendent's home are all in downtown Palmer. Take a walk back in time and fall in love with the story of Palmer.

  • Frequency: Monday through Saturday at 9am

    Duration: 1.5 hours

  • $89/person

  • Mellow, this tour is quite mellow and features little walking

Transportation Add-Ons

Easily add on transportation when you’re checking out!

  • Book any Revel day trip and add-on roundtrip transportation in the Palmer/Wasilla area.

    Note: Two (2) person minimum

    Price: $59/person

  • Book any Revel day trip and add-on roundtrip transportation in the Anchorage area.

    Note: Two (2) person minimum

    Price: $99/person

Looking for something a bit more private?

Then, our Private Guide Services are just for you!

  • Want a completely personalized experience? Our private guide service is perfect for visitors who want the most flexibility. We can spend a full day hiking or develop an itinerary specific to your interests.

    Picnic lunch and pick up from Anchorage, Wasilla, or Palmer is included.

    Frequency: Daily

    Duration: Up to 9 hours long

    Cost:  Starting at $975 per group

    Request info here.

  • Want an immersive, local experience? Our private guide service is designed for visitors who want the most flexibility. We can spend our time hiking or develop an itinerary specific to your interests and abilities.

    Pick up from Anchorage, Wasilla, or Palmer is included.

    Frequency: Daily

    Duration: Up to 4 hours long

    Cost: Starting at $575 per group

    Request info here.

What the Revel Community is saying...

  • "Revel designed a spectacular, custom "Dream Day" for me and my husband. Our time at each stop was so personal - it really felt like a day spent with new friends - we learned so much and fell in love with the place and the people who make Palmer such a rich and vibrant little community."

    - Melissa

  • "We hiked to a remote waterfall with a panoramic view. Kierre and fellow guide, Karin, made sure the pace was neither too fast nor too slow. There are only a few guides who can take strangers up a mountain and lead friends down. Revel Trek and Tours does though. Highly recommend!"

    - Emily

  • "Great 6-hour hike with Kierre and Emily! My first off-trail experience was fantastic. I felt comfortable, safe, and loved every moment. I’m now dreaming of a multi-day hike next year. Highly recommend Revel Treks and Tours to all hiking enthusiasts!"

    - Larissa

  • "I've found immense value in what Revel offers, as a newcomer to the community. Each event becomes an opportunity to step into the great outdoors, learn something fresh, and connect with new faces. I joined their adventure club because it encourages me to step out of my comfort zone, engage in activities I might not tackle solo, and pushes me to embrace personal growth. It's been a fantastic journey!"

    - Nicholle

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