Seward Highway Scenic Drive: Anchorage to Seward Audio Tour

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The Seward Highway is known for glacier-carved valleys, Chugach State Park scenery, and abundant wildlife. This self-guided driving tour offers a seamless and flexible experience with GPS-triggered narration, letting you explore at your own pace. Stop for photos, short walks, wildlife watching, and alpine lake views, then continue to the Kenai Peninsula and beyond. Major Highlights: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Alyeska Aerial Tram (Girdwood) Beluga Point Bird Point Exit Glacier Kenai Fjords National Park Portage Valley Seward Summit Lake Tern Lake Includes: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: See rescued Alaska icons like bears, moose, musk oxen, wolves, bison, and lynx in spacious habitats, and learn about local conservation. Alyeska Aerial Tram (Girdwood): Ride above Girdwood for wide views of Turnagain Arm, hanging glaciers, and the Chugach peaks. Beluga Point: One of the best stops for midsummer beluga spotting as salmon runs draw them into Turnagain Arm, with chances to see Dall sheep above. Bird Point: Enjoy sweeping views, interpretive signs, and glacial striations etched into the bedrock, plus easy access to nearby trails. Exit Glacier: Walk short trails to close-up ice views from the Harding Icefield and visit the nature center to learn about the glacier’s retreat. Kenai Fjords National Park: Experience fjords, tidewater glaciers, and rich wildlife, from sea otters and puffins to mountain goats and whales (by road or boat from Seward). Portage Valley: Detour to waterfalls, Portage Lake viewpoints, and a classic glacier landscape shaped by ice and time. Seward: Reach a lively harbor town on Resurrection Bay, gateway to Kenai Fjords, with cruises, kayaking, coastal trails, and waterfront bites. Summit Lake: Take a quiet break at a high-elevation lake with tundra ridges and mirror-like water on clear days. Tern Lake: Stop at a photogenic alpine crossroads known for reflections and frequent bird sightings, including eagles and Arctic terns. Experience Alaska’s wild heart through coastal vistas, glacier scenery, and unforgettable wildlife stops. With GPS-triggered narration and offline access, enjoy the drive at your own pace while hearing stories of Native cultures, salmon runs, and the 1964 earthquake. This self-guided audio tour makes it easy to tour the Seward Highway with convenience and flexibility.