Guided Whittier to Anchorage Wildlife Tour
Turn your cruise transfer into a small-group Alaska road journey
Duration
7 Hours
Includes
Guide, snacks, entrance fees
Highlights
Make your journey from Whittier part of the adventure with a local guide, scenic travel, and luggage accommodations. Settle into a small-group ride designed to add more to your Alaska arrival.
- Join a small group for a more tailored experience
- Travel along Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway
- Browse the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center gift shop
- Explore with a guide who shares local Alaska stories
Itinerary
Tour Highlights & Itinerary
First stop-Tunnel to Portage Valley Glaciers
Our tour begins in port town of Whittier, where our expert guide will welcome you and your group. As we travel towards Anchorage, prepare for breathtaking views of Hanging Glaciers, engaging stories about the local history and culture. Optional walk to see Byron Glacier up close, Weather permitting.
Wildlife Conservation Center Tour + Local Scenery
As we venture through the diverse Alaskan landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings. Our route is known for encounters with moose, eagles, and possibly even bears, in their natural habitat. We also always visit the Wildlife Conservation Center. It's a great opportunity to see many Alaskan Animals, Bears, Moose, Elk and more across hundreds of acres.
Girdwood- Stop for optional lunch at local cafe and walk up to a scenic waterfall, weather permitting.
Scenic Highway to Anchorage- Enjoy the stunning scenic views of this last part of your tour and we will drop you off at your requested location!
What's Included
- Snacks and water
- Local Alaskan guide
- Heated, air-conditioned van transportation
- National and state park entrance fees
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center admission
- Binoculars, personal tour photos, and cruise luggage transfer
Important details
- Be ready by 8:30 AM for an 8:45 AM pickup
- Allow extra travel time for the one-lane Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel; missing an opening can delay you by up to an hour and may cause you to miss departure
- Bring an infant or booster seat for infants and toddlers when necessary
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel a small-group tour at least 7 days before the tour. Private tours require at least 30 days' notice.
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FAQs
Bring layered, weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera for this Whittier-to-Anchorage tour.
Lunch is not included in the listed price. Stop in Girdwood for an optional lunch at a locally owned cafe, and settle your meal individually.
Related locations
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Admission includedDriving the Seward Highway south of Anchorage, you will spot the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before you fully expect it, a broad sanctuary tucked between spruce forest and tidewater. Brown bears wade through meadow grass, wood bison graze in open pastures, and bald eagles perch at eye level. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center gives every visitor a rare, unhurried look at animals that define the Alaskan wilderness.
