Mike was amazing! I’ll definitely book him as my guide in a heartbeat. I learned so much about different things about plants and animals, that i would have usually overlooked. He was also very helpful w/ iPhone photography, and we had great discussion about everything. He even recommended us to a nice restaurant that has been our favorite so far on this trip. We love you, Mike!!!!

Mike was my guide and he was great!! He gave me information on the waterfall, snow, ice and basically pretty much everything I needed to know! He was checking on my temperature to make sure I wasn’t cold and also stopped to take pictures of me and gave me great tips! He was the best and the views were amaaaaazing! It was such a journey to be there, the ice on ice, the water below ice, I mean everything was just great. Definitely 11/10!!

The hike itself (we did the South Fork Eagle River Trail to Eagle and Symphony Lakes in Chugach State Park - 11 miles out and back) was great and our guide (Caleb) was very good and knowledgeable - we had some great conversations about living in Alaska, climate change etc. It ended up raining/drizzling all day so there were many puddles along the way that we did the best to avoid (one of us had waterproof hiking boots but not the other, so their shoes and socks got completely drenched). The boulder field at the end is quite challenging for oldsters like us who can't risk breaking bones, because they were wet and slippery in spots. The description on the TripAdvisor page said "day packs, trekking poles and apple, granola bar, cheese stick, sandwich" were included. Caleb did bring PB&J sandwiches for us and water bottles, but that was it. We brought our own backpacks, trekking poles and snacks (one of us is diabetic so can't each sugary snacks), and good thing we also packed rain ponchos.

We could not have had a better Alaskan hiking experience! Our guide, Caleb, was nothing short of PHENOMENAL! He was knowledgeable of the area's history, kept safety on the forefront and strived to ensure we had a memorable hiking experience. We also learned about and were able to try different berries along the way but were warned which plants and berries to avoid due to toxicity. So thankful we went with GoHikeAlaska and even more thankful to have had Caleb as our guide! Will definitely seek out another hiking experience with them on our next Alaska trip 😊

Go Hike Alaska was amazing! My friend and I came to Alaska and booked this hike/walk through a tour company and we’re so glad they chose this company! Our guide, Caleb, was fantastic - we were able to go further because we moved fast, so we got to see some incredible views thanks to his expertise! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Go Hike Alaska to anyone

We had a great experience with guide and his expertise. We enjoyed the experience and hike. We will definitely recommend this to our family and friends.

Our family had a wonderful time hiking with our guide Caleb! He is clearly passionate about what he does and is extremely knowledgeable. Caleb was able to point out a bunch of native flora that was edible and we were even able to try some of it! We had different ability levels in my family and Caleb was able to cater to all of us, and the tour is capped at a small number so we were the only ones - it was basically a private tour. The views were beautiful and Caleb even helped us take pictures together! We did not feel rushed at all, and this was a fantastic way to spend our first day in Alaska.

A wonderful afternoon hike in Alaskan sunshine. The company was great from the moment I booked and communicated well prior to the tour. As a solo traveller this was very reassuring to know. Caleb was an excellent tour guide and tailored the walk to suit us. He gave us options for the route and took the hike at our pace. There was only one other person on the tour so it felt like a private tour. Caleb was really Informative and stopped along the way for us to sample the berries (and tell us which ones to stay clear of!) The park is beautiful and there were lot of opportunities to take photos and just take in the surrounding. I learned more about the Alaskan wilderness in the three hours on this tour than I did over the course of my three week trip. No bears seen on this trip but it was incredible knowing we were walking the same paths as them. Worth getting out of the city for.

Caleb is a fantastic tour guide. He went above and beyond for us. Very knowledgeable about the bushes and wildlife. Fantastic hike 4.1 miles. Thanks again Caleb I enjoyed the hike immensely. Recommend this hike.

thank you, Caleb, for a great hike. We saw and tasted many berries and learned which ones to definitely not touch or taste. and you were a great photographer for us.

We had a great time with Caleb. He was very knowledgeable about the area and set a great pace for our hike. He set up a spotting scope so we could see some of the waterfalls across the river. The process of booking our hike was very easy. We highly recommend Go Hike Alaska.

Caleb was a great guide and the hike was amazing as well! I felt very safe with Caleb, he showed us many different sites and was very knowledgeable about everything. I recommend this hike for all ages and Caleb doesn’t put you in any uncomfortable situations! 5 ⭐️

We took a two week trip to Alaska in July and the first thing on our itinerary was the Summer Valley and Forest Hike with Go Hike Alaska. We booked the tour through Alaska Tour and Travel (will review that company separately as well). Our flight was significantly delayed the night before so we got in really late and were concerned about being too tired but it ended up being great! The company picks you up from downtown Anchorage in a large van and driven approximately 40 minutes outside of the city to the Eagle River/Chugach State Park. We were a family of three (two adults and a 10-year-old) and we had an older couple with us (maybe late 60s?) We were told that max group size is 5, which I think was a great business plan. The weather was slightly cool with some very light drizzle but it was extremely comfortable since we were dressed appropriately. Our guide was Caleb, and he was excellent. He wasn't native to Alaska but had lived there for quite some time and really knew a lot about the area. We had about a 5-mile hike throughout the absolutely gorgeous Alaskan landscape, which took about 2 hours. The mountains and glaciers in the distance were beautiful, and the forested area was so green and lush. The river was beautiful. The hike was not very stressful but difficult enough for our daughter to be able to handle it well without be bored. (Her favorite part was climbing a few large rocks to get a great photo op). We saw SO MUCH BEAR SCAT but luckily (unluckily?) we didn't see any actual bear. We DID see a moose though! After our valley hike loop, we got back in the van and travelled about 15 min to our second location. It was about a mile hike to a beautiful waterfall (Barbara Falls) and that part of the hike was definitely more difficult. Not strenuous but definitely more difficult footwork. I would not recommend that portion for people unsteady on their feet or young children. Caleb was very attentive and serious about our welfare throughout. Some light trail snacks were provided during the trip, as well as bottles of water, which was definitely appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful time and it was a perfect start to what ended up being a perfect trip!

This was and an amazing tour. We were only the two of us, and our guide Caleb were very good at telling us about the flowers and berries. We had a wonderful time, even though we didn’t see any bears and mooses.Caleb was very friendly and entertaining and we had an awesome experience.

We had an amazing trip to Alaska this past week. Out of all the activities we did the one that we all voted was the best was our Go Hike Alaska hiking trip. Our expert guide was a gentlemen named Caleb Darling. His depth of knowledge of the area we were hiking in and with Alaska in general was very informative. He ensured we were able to visit some very special spots with beautiful scenery that created memories for our family that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you planning a trip and looking for a fantastic experience then I strongly recommend this company and requesting Caleb and you will be sure to have a wonderful time.