Amie Haakenson
Lead Tour Expert · Community Love
Amie is our Lead Tour Expert, a lifelong Alaskan known for her warmth, hospitality, and passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.
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Meet the Welcome Anchorage Team
Meet Our Local
Anchorage Guides
The faces, the family, and the lifelong Alaskans behind every Welcome Anchorage Tour.
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Meet the Welcome Anchorage Team
James Bowers
Owner · Loves Flying and Family
James taught high school music in Alaska for 30+ years. He loves sharing his passion for Alaska with our guests and exploring with his family as well!
Jennifer Deutch
Guest Services, Tour Coordinator
Jennifer is a born-and-raised Alaskan and professional photographer of 16 years who loves sharing Alaska's beauty with the world. A dedicated community volunteer, her warmth and passion for helping others shine through in every guest interaction!
Elizabeth Dahlen
Tour Guide · Nurse in Training
Elizabeth shares Alaska’s beauty with fresh enthusiasm, making every tour feel unique while creating memorable and meaningful experiences.
Don Cosgrove
Tour Guide · Teacher of Music
Don is a lifelong Alaskan, a teacher, and a family man extraordinaire. Don loves sharing the unique beauty and sights of Alaska with our guests and is always up for a laugh!
Davis Johnson
Lead Tour Guide · Alaska Lover
Davis has explored Alaska extensively and is known for taking guests beyond the usual routes to discover unique and hidden local spots.
Christopher Lubken
Guide · Lifelong Alaskan
Born in Fairbanks and currently living in Anchorage, Christopher knows Southcentral through and through. He's in his second season with Welcome Anchorage Tours and already one of our most requested guides.
Stephanie Horton
Tour Guide and Animal Expert
Stephanie is our resident animal expert. She seems to know every animal at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center by name! When she's not guiding guests, Stephanie works as a professional dog trainer. Her knowledge and enthusiasm make every wildlife stop unforgettable!
Jeff Morton
Tour Guide · Loves Photography
Jeff is a lifelong Alaskan who loves photography, exploring Alaska, and meeting new people from across the world. His enthusiasm for the outdoors shines through on every tour!
Ryan
Guide · Alaskan by Choice
Ryan is an Alaskan by choice, moving to the state for ministry. He's an incredible musician and also one of our clients' favorite guides!
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Dustin
Guide
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Mark
Guide · Alaskan Through and Through
Mark is an Alaskan through and through. He says he gets to live each day like he's on vacation, enjoying the beauty of Alaska, checking the local eagle nest and meeting wonderful guests!
What We Offer
Full-Service Alaska Experiences
Private & Small-Group Tours
Customized wildlife & glacier tours from Anchorage
Cruise Transfer Services
Seward & Anchorage, Anchorage to Seward & Whittier to Anchorage
Private Airport Transfers
Custom day sightseeing can also be arranged
Concierge Travel Services
Including insights into popular local spots
Late-Model Tour Vans
For comfort & safety, guided by local Alaskans
