We understand that our guests have a choice of tour operators to choose from when arranging their trip to Alaska. We are committed to providing you with high quality tours. We take care of all of the details so you don't have to. If touring in a large group isn't for you and the idea of driving yourself doesn't appeal, a small group tour might be just the answer. As part of a smaller group, you'll experience a totally new style of travel, a different kind of attitude. It’s like being on vacation with a group of friends, like-minded travelers that you can share your day-to-day travel experiences with. We'll go that extra mile to make sure you have the ultimate Alaskan experience. That's because our passionate and dedicated staff will quickly get to know your preferences and special interests, then spoil you with special detours off the beaten track to incorporate memorable little treats.
Explore the “must see” areas of Alaska as well as some of the special, lesser-known areas. Embark on an extraordinary journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. At the end of your journey you’ll leave Alaska with new friendships and treasured memories that will last a lifetime!
“Planet Earth Adventures is the result of a simple dream . . . Show people the best of Alaska and have fun doing it. Plain and Simple”
MEET OUR GUIDES
Albert Marquez - President & CEO, Tour Leader & Adventure Travel Specialist
Albert Marquez is a lifelong adventurer, seasoned explorer, and professional photographer with an unshakable passion for the Arctic wilderness and the wild, remote corners of our planet. For more than 30 years, he has traveled extensively throughout Alaska, developing an unmatched knowledge of its landscapes, wildlife, and history. His enthusiasm for Alaska is contagious—and his deep respect for its land and culture brings every journey to life for those lucky enough to travel with him.
Albert has led expeditions to some of the world’s most breathtaking and challenging environments, including Norway, Iceland, Patagonia, Greenland, and even Longyearbyen, Svalbard—the northernmost permanent settlement on Earth. From photographing icebergs under the midnight sun to guiding guests through the rugged fjords and frozen coasts of the High Arctic, Albert thrives in places where few dare to go. His love for raw, untamed beauty and his drive to explore the extremes make him a true Arctic specialist and a guide in the truest sense of the word.
As a freelance photographer, Albert has traveled the globe capturing dramatic landscapes, elusive wildlife, and meaningful human moments. His work, specializing in landscape, wildlife has been featured in books, magazines, and newspapers both locally and internationally. He brings a creative eye and a storyteller’s instinct to every expedition. Whether guiding guests through all of Alaska’s National Parks, paddling glacial waters in Greenland, or hiking deep into Patagonia’s backcountry, Albert offers more than a tour—he delivers an unforgettable, high-quality, and deeply educational experience. His extensive travels across the United States, Canada, and the Arctic Circle have helped shape a unique perspective he’s proud to share with travelers from around the world.
Albert is also fluent in Spanish and enjoys connecting with guests from diverse backgrounds. His mission is simple: to inspire wonder, deepen understanding, and help others experience the beauty, power, and wild spirit of the natural world—especially in the places where nature still reigns supreme.
Marlene - Matanuska Glacier Guide
Marlene calls Atlanta her home after being raised there. After spending 20 plus years in the ultra dynamic world of the beauty industry, Marlene started guiding tours for Planet Earth Adventures several years ago. She got the travel bug early in life but it was a trip to Utah that really fostered her love of travel, nature, adventure as well as experiencing new cultures. Marlene will give you endless advice about where to go and what to eat in Alaska. When she’s not vacationing on a cruise in the Caribbean or basking in the sun at the beach, she can be found walking and traveling with our chihuahua, “Matilda” around the beautiful state of Alaska. Marlene is fluent in Spanish and she is an avid walker, loves music, dancing, traveling, and soaking in the warm sun.
Matt - Tour Leader, Iditarod Dog Musher
Matt moved to Alaska in 2008 from Lansing, Michigan. Matt initially came to the 49th state as a Travel nurse and settled into an Emergency room and Critical care position in Anchorage. After 9 years of playing outside in Alaska Matt went to the dogs in 2016.
Matt was a primary handler that trained with Jim Lanier's Northern Whites Kennel. Five months of training and over 2,500 miles of mushing were initiation into Iditarod mushing in Alaska. Matt competed in the 2017 Northern Lights 150 dog race finishing in 4th place and furthering his insight into the world of mushing. Other outdoor interest include hiking, floating rivers, fishing, polar plunging and outhouse racing. Matt completed the 2022 the Iditarod Race and finished in 31st place in 11 days!
"Sharing my adenture's in Alaska with people is without a doubt the happiest activity I do daily." - Matt
Phillip - Tour Leader
Phillip is our newest member of our outstanding team of guides. Phillip has been leading small group adventure tours for Planet Earth Adventures since 2022. Patient and enthusiastic, Phillip enjoys showing others the awe inspiring natural landscapes of Alaska as much as he loves discovering its wonders for himself. He is an expert in leading Alaska tours. When he is not leading tours he is out and about seeking out new adventures around the Alaska!
Christina - Tour Leader
Christina is a seasoned explorer, outdoor enthusiast, and passionate tour leader who has spent the last five years living full-time on the road in a self-built van, traveling with her adventure dog, Benje. Her journey has taken her across every corner of North America—from the remote Arctic region of Tuktoyaktuk to the sun-soaked shores of Baja California, and from the wild Atlantic to the rugged Pacific Coast. She’s chased the continent’s most awe-inspiring landscapes and epic wildlife encounters, guided only by curiosity, determination, and a love for the natural world.
Christina’s travels have been anything but ordinary. She’s paddled the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean all the way to the Pingos, glided through Baja’s Sea of Cortez alongside majestic blue and fin whales, and swam with clouds of mobula rays as they soared beneath the surface like birds in flight. Dolphins, sea lions, wild bears, eagles, and caribou have all crossed her path. And when not on the water, she’s hiking—countless trails with Benje at her side—chasing sunrises, photographing wildlife, and embracing the solitude and beauty of the backcountry.
With thousands of road miles, hundreds of hikes, and more paddle strokes than she can count behind her, Christina now brings this depth of experience and passion to her role as a tour leader. Her goal is simple but powerful: to help guests experience their own unforgettable adventures—whether it’s standing in awe before a glacier, catching their first glimpse of a bear in the wild, or paddling next to ocean giants. Christina’s energy is infectious, her knowledge is hard-earned, and her deep respect for nature shines through in everything she does. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, you can count on her to lead you toward the kinds of experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Check Us Out . . . Wish you Were Here . . .
Watch this short video and see some of the highlights of what you can expect to see and do in some of our tours. Includes Summer/Winter Tours. A special thanks to Scott Slone of Alaska HDTV for the production of this video.
