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We are Alaska Private Touring

With our unparalleled depth of Alaska travel industry relationships and our “Alaska-only” focus, the Alaskans on the Alaska Private Touring team are true experts in Alaska destination knowledge and itinerary development.

Our team of Alaska Travel Designers is highly professional, detailed, and thorough. We value discretion, and we hire based on integrity. We always carefully review with you all the elements comprised in your itinerary, and we are obsessive about detail. Our goal is to be your trustworthy Alaska concierge, working with you to leverage our knowledge and local relationships to provide you with the highest guest service standards. At Alaska Private Touring, our clients always come first, period.

Alaska Private Touring is one of the brands comprising Stellar Collection, a group of leading tourism companies in Alaska.

Shelby Williams

Sales and Operations Manager

Shelby grew up under the sunny skies of California and spent her childhood in the great outdoors with her parents and older brother. She grew up camping, hiking, traveling, and playing sports.  At age 18, she spent some time in Washington state before heading to the mountains of Big Sky, Montana where she fell in love with winter and everything it has to offer.  Shelby spent most of her days snowboarding, hiking, exploring the Rocky Mountains and the quiet little mountain town she called home.  Eventually, Shelby got wind of Alaska and knew she had to go.  Planning to stay for just the summer, Shelby headed north to Alaska in 2021 and never looked back, now calling Alaska ‘home.’  Shelby spends most of her time rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding, backpacking, and exploring the state with her two Siberian Huskies, Luna and Juno.

 

Josh Fichtelberg

Senior Travel Designer

Josh was born in New York, and grew up in New Jersey.  He spent years traveling around Central and South America teaching SCUBA diving and exploring the world.  In 2014 he packed up his bags living in the Florida Keys and drove up to Alaska for what was meant to be a summer job adventure in Alaska.  He never left!  He worked for 7 years on luxury railroad cars entertaining and touring guests throughout beautiful Alaska.  For the last 2 years he was the Lead Guide and Director of Operations for a local tour operator.  Now he’s turning his knowledge and love for Alaska towards helping people plan their perfect dream vacations up to Alaska.  Josh spends most of his time hiking, camping, and adventuring with his Golden Doodle Gooseberry!

Savannah Hudson

Travel Designer

Born and raised in Alaska, Savannah developed a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. Growing up, she spent countless hours exploring the state’s diverse landscapes, hiking through forests, casting lines into crystal-clear rivers, kayaking serene fjords, and camping under starry skies. After gaining valuable experience as a tour guide in Alaska’s remote regions, Savannah continues to embrace an adventurous lifestyle. In her free time, she can often be found backpacking through the wilderness, climbing icy peaks, snowboarding down powdery slopes, and traveling to new and exciting destinations.

Sondrea Manor

Travel Designer

Sondrea grew up in Alaska, where some of her favorite memories are tied to the changing seasons. Her love for Alaska has always been shaped by noticing these small but meaningful details. Alongside her studies in business and marketing, she has worked in customer service and hospitality, giving her the chance to connect with people from all walks of life. Now, as a Travel Designer, she enjoys helping others experience the wonder of Alaska in their own way. Beyond her work, Sondrea treasures time spent outdoors, from taking her cats on walks to soaking in the peace of Alaska’s landscapes that continue to inspire her every day.

 

Kyli Mathies

Travel Designer / Product Coordinator

Kyli was raised in Anchorage, Alaska and a lot of her childhood was spent outside enjoying Alaska’s beauty: camping, fishing, clam digging, hiking, snowmobiling, sledding, and more. For college, she went to school just outside of Portland, Oregon and made the move official in 2010. Kyli enjoys working remotely as a Product Coordinator and loves learning about the incredible opportunities available for those who want to explore Alaska!

Kyli currently lives south of Portland, Oregon with her husband and their two young boys. Even though she hasn’t lived in Alaska for over a decade, she still considers it home and tries to visit her parents and friends as often as she can. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with extended family, exploring parks with her sons, and singing in local choirs.