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    Chugach National Forest Hike & Private Cruise Transfer

    Guided Chugach hike followed by transfer to your Whittier cruise terminal

    4.9 stars• 151 reviews

    Duration

    3–4 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Guide, snack, cruise transfer

    Highlights

    Explore Chugach National Forest with a local guide before continuing through the Whittier Tunnel to your cruise terminal. Your route adapts to weather conditions and your group's activity level.

    • Walk beneath mossy hemlocks along the Trail of Blue Ice
    • Explore Winner Creek Gorge Canyon and northern rainforest scenery
    • Take in views of Portage Glacier and Prince William Sound from Portage Pass
    • Look for Byron Glacier ice caves when avalanche debris is present
    • Travel through the Whittier Tunnel to your cruise terminal

    What's Included

    • Local guide and interpretive information
    • Hot drink and snack
    • Bear protection and first-aid kit
    • Transportation from Girdwood through the Whittier Tunnel to your cruise terminal

    Important details

    • Prepare for variable weather conditions
    • Anchorage transfers by train carry an additional charge not included in the listed price
    • Guide gratuity is not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 10 or more days in advance for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.

    Product ID: D5J5F2

    FAQs

    Your private group can include up to 6 people.

    Alternate departure times may be available for groups of 4 or more.

    Prepare for variable weather and the elements. A hot drink and snack are included; pack a lunch if desired.

    Meeting details

    Alyeska Resort Hotel

    Experience provided by Chugach Adventures

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    Chris, Kimberly, and Elizabeth lead tours that consistently impress visitors with their deep knowledge of Alaska and genuine enthusiasm for sharing it. Guests rave about the personalized attention, especially on smaller tours, and appreciate how guides accommodate photo stops and wildlife viewing opportunities. The food selections are delicious, and the tours cleverly combine history, culture, and local dining experiences. Whether exploring the Wildlife Conservation Center, hiking to Matanuska Glacier, or discovering Anchorage eateries, travelers feel they're getting an authentic local perspective rather than a typical tourist experience. A few guests wished for more food and fewer sweets on the culinary tours, or hoped for greater focus on hidden gems beyond downtown spots. One reviewer felt the downtown tour could have offered more detail for the price, and another noted some portion sizes felt small. These are minor quibbles in an otherwise stellar track record. The guides' willingness to customize experiences and run tours even for just two people demonstrates real commitment to quality. Traffic around Anchorage can occasionally slow things down, but the guides make the most of every moment with engaging stories and flexibility.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    No words for how amazing this is! Book it! I agree with all the positive posts below. Something to add- see the photo from the train here. Its SO cool to be on the train after your trip because you hear everyone on the train ooh and awe about the beauty and you sit back and think "I kayaked that". Once in a lifetime trip

    Photo of Annette Kuhn-Wine

    Annette Kuhn-Wine

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    No words for how amazing this is! Book it! I agree with all the positive posts below. Something to add- see the photo from the train here. Its SO cool to be on the train after your trip because you hear everyone on the train ooh and awe about the beauty and you sit back and think "I kayaked that". Once in a lifetime trip

    Photo of Annette Kuhn-Wine

    Annette Kuhn-Wine

    August 31, 2026

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