Private Cultural Experiences
Farm Tours, History Tours, and Cultural Excursions
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, and custom cultural excursions immerse guests in the stories of our past and present.
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Palmer Farm Tour
Explore farm stories of our past and present, end with a tasting highlighting locally harvested ingredients
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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 the 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 sample a locally crafted beverage or treat, included with the purchase of their trip.
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Frequency:
Before June 15 - available upon request.
June 15 - September 15
Daily departures at 9am
Duration: 4 hours
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$725 for groups of up to 5 guests
$975 for groups of up to 10 guests
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Mild, this tour is quite mellow and slow.
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This trip includes:
A local guide
Round-trip transportation from the location you selected
Complimentary snacks and water
A local tasting - either a beverage or snack at a small business
Trekking poles (as needed)
Trip photos (we'll email you a link to photos in the days following our adventure).
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Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
Additional layers: hat, gloves, light jacket
Rain gear - If you have it, carrying both rain pants and a rain jacket is recommended
Historic Downtown Palmer Tour
Take a behind-the-scenes look into Palmer’s historic downtown area.
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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.
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Frequency: Monday through Saturday at 9am
Duration: 1.25 hours
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$249 for groups of up to 10 guests.
Live in Alaska? Contact us for resident pricing.
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Mellow, this tour is quite mellow and features little walking
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This trip includes:
A local guide
Round-trip transportation from the location you selected
Trekking poles (as needed)
Trip photos (we'll email you a link to photos in the days following our adventure).
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Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
Additional layers: hat, gloves, light jacket
Rain gear - If you have it, carrying both rain pants and a rain jacket is recommended
Custom Immersive Excursions
Connect with local tribes, enjoy a private brewery tour, or learn from a glaciologist - the possibilities are endless.
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Looking for a completely custom day? We love partnering with local chefs, breweries, artists, and makers to craft unique Alaska experiences.
Some of our favorite trips to date?
Private chef experience and 7-course meal on a local farm
Making fireweed ice cream with a local ice cream shop
Private brewery tours
Private alpine art class
Private glaciology lesson with a local professor
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Frequency:
Before June 15 - available upon request.
June 15 - September 15
Monday through Friday at 9am
Duration: 4 hours
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Private guide service starts at $575 for a half-day trip and $975 for a full-day trip. Final price varies depending on additional excursions provided.
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Mild, this tour is quite mellow and slow.
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This trip includes:
A local guide
Round-trip transportation
Complimentary snacks and water
Trekking poles (as needed)
Trip photos (we'll email you a link to photos in the days following our adventure).
Additional inclusions vary based on the excursion booked.
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Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
Additional layers (hat, gloves, light jacket)
Rain gear - If you have it, carrying both rain pants and a rain jacket is recommended
Why take a farm tour in Alaska?
When most people think of Alaska, they picture towering mountains, massive glaciers, and wild open spaces. But nestled in the heart of this rugged landscape is something unexpected: a vibrant agricultural scene that’s both fascinating and deeply rooted in Alaska history.
Palmer’s Agricultural Story
Alaska’s farming heritage is unique. From the ambitious Matanuska Colony Project of the 1930s to today’s innovative small farms, the story of agriculture in Alaska is one of resilience and adaptation. A farm tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how farmers grow crops and raise animals in one of the most extreme climates in the U.S.
Meet Local Farmers & Makers
Farm tours aren’t just educational—they’re personal. You’ll meet the hardworking people who grow local produce, raise livestock, and craft artisan foods. Learn firsthand about their techniques, challenges, and what it takes to farm under the midnight sun.
Taste the Difference
Our farm tours include opportunities to sample farm-fresh food. Each trip includes a stop at a local business using Alaska-grown produce in creative ways.
Support Sustainable Tourism
Choosing to visit a local farm helps support Alaska’s rural communities and small-scale food systems. These tours offer a more meaningful, eco-conscious travel experience that benefits both visitors and locals. A portion of your trip fees goes directly to the farms we visit.
See a Side of Alaska Most Don’t
Farms in Alaska are often surrounded by stunning scenery—glacier views, wide open valleys, and mountain backdrops. A farm tour gives you a slower, more grounded way to experience the state’s beauty beyond the usual tourist trail.
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