Anchorage to Whittier Private Cruise Transfer
What your day looks like
Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts of Whittier, Portage Valley, Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage with a local guide. On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage, and the Turnagain Arm unique. After pickup at your location in Anchorage, the tour will begin with a brief tour of the Anchorage area. Next, we will drive south on the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm making stops along the way for scenic views and wildlife sightings. Make an optional visit to the Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood and take a scenic tram ride up the mountain for lunch. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view and photograph Alaska’s iconic Native animals. The next stop is Portage, where you will board the MV Ptarmigan for an optional one-hour cruise across the stunning scenery of iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. Finally, we will drive through the amazing Whittier Tunnel. This tour will end with drop-off at the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal. Your private tour guide can adjust the schedule, duration, and activities to meet your needs.
The experience, in brief
- See the icebergdotted waters of Portage Lake
- Have a fully private and customizable experience
- Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, home to iconic animals in a natural setting
The journey, in full
Your journey begins with pickup at your Anchorage hotel or the airport, followed by a short city tour. Then, head south along the scenic Seward Highway with opportunities to stop for wildlife sightings and incredible photo ops.
Your day, step by step
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Portage Lake (Alaska).
Girdwood
Eco Tour at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Turnagain Arm.
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Port of Anchorage.
What to know before booking
Included
- Private tour with a professional local guide - Clean, comfortable tour vehicle - Pickup at Anchorage hotel or airport - Drop-off at Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal - Scenic drive with curated stops - Whittier Tunnel toll - Flexible, customizable itinerary
Not Included
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Camera - Sunglasses - Sunscreen & Hat - Bag for Essentials - Comfortable and warm clothing/footwear
Meeting & Pickup
- Pickup at Anchorage hotel or airport - Drop-off at Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business