Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

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About this activity

The Seward to Anchorage VIP Tour and Transfer is a small-group tour that has been curated to offer the best and most unique experiences for you for your family or group.

We love to provide top-shelf personalized service and experiences so that you can see Alaska your way!

With room for up to 12 guests, you'll travel in comfort and style in a fully equipped a new Sprinter Van, complete with your very own Experienced Alaskan driver-guide.

We will pick you up in Seward, and begin the tour to Anchorage.

Included is a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with over 250 acres of all the Alaska animals.

Short break at Girdwood Station with a stop for optional lunch.

We'll spend time in the stunning Portage Valley with a short walk up to Byron Glacier and stop at the Portage Glacier Lodge. A final stop at Beluga Point for photos and watch for Dall Sheep and other wildlife. End with Anchorage's best spots and drop off at your hotel, airport, or place of choice!

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Welcome Anchorage Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks & Water
Included: Binoculars
Included: Clean Vans with Heat & AC
Included: All Entrance Fees
Included: Local Alaskan Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch – guests pay individually
Not included: Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated

Itinerary

Seward

30 min

We begin our tour, with a short tour of Seward and the surrounding area. Learn about the history of the 1964 Earthquake and view the incredible Scenic landscape of this remote port town.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

one hour Admission included

Guaranteed Wildlife viewing, including a great cause to support. The AWCC is one of our guest's favorite places. We are up close and personal with bears, moose, elk, muskox, wolves and more.
Portage Glacier

30 min

Enjoy incredible scenic views and see the hanging glaciers in the Portage Valley. We will end at Portage Lake before heading to Byron Glacier
Byron Glacier Trail

one hour Admission included

A beautiful and scenic short guided walk along Byron Glacier Trail that follows the river, up to edge of Byron Glacier itself. This trail is accessible for most guests. Please ask about alternative if needed.
Girdwood

one hour

After a full day of activities, we stop in Girdwood for an optional lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants- great food, prices and local flavor ( Have we mentioned the incredible chowder?)
Turnagain Arm Drive

2 hours

Considered one of the most beautiful drives in the United States. Driving from Seward to Anchorage along the Turnagain Arm is breathtaking, we often stop for pictures, wildlife sightings and if we're lucky in timing, the bore tide.
Beluga Point

30 min

Beluga Point is one of the best opportunities to see Dahl Sheep on the mountains and if we're lucky, the Bore Tire and Beluga Whales during the later summer.
Anchorage

30 min

As we're headed into Anchorage and dropping our guests off at their preferred locations, we love to share a bit of the cities highlights and attractions and share some recommendations of other activities and great restaurants.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet you, and pick you up with a sign, right at the cruise dock in Seward. We are an authorized DOT transportation provider in Alaska.
We can meet you where ever you prefer in Seward. If you are staying at a hotel or Airbnb, just let us know during the booking process.

End point

We can drop you at the hotel or location of your choice in Anchorage
We provide your private transfer right to your gate at the Anchorage Airport. Please advise of your flight time and we'll make sure that you arrive in a timely manner.
We provide the transfer to your chosen destination in Anchorage Alaska. We can take you to a hotel or lodging of choice in Anchorage or another destination.