Seward to Anchorage Full Day Transit Tour with Port Pickup

4.8 (46 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Beautiful Exit Glacier — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Seward to Anchorage Full Day Transit Tour with Port Pickup, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our shuttle to Anchorage starts with a trip to Exit Glacier located in Kenai National Park. Then on to an amazing journey through the Chugach Mountains & along Turnagain Arm, where the beauty of Alaska will not disappoint! Look for Beluga Whales, Dall Sheep as we wind our way into Anchorage. Our first stop will be the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife, you'll see native Alaskan animals and many other species.

As we arrive into Anchorage we'll stop at Earthquake Park to see where the massive earthquake in 1964, swallowed a housing community, then off to Lake Hood, the largest Sea Plane base in the US, to watch amazing pilots take off & land. Finally we'll stop by a Chocolate Factory & Gift shop to enjoy some sweet samples, & view the worlds tallest chocolate waterfall. This is truly an amazing tour that you will thoroughly enjoy! At the end of your tour, we will drop you off anywhere in Anchorage, at your request

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: White Raven Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meet up at the port and drop off anywhere in Anchorage
Included: Bottled Water
Included: Air Conditioned Vehicle
Included: Snacks (chips)
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Infant seat

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Exit Glacier

one hour

Exit Glacier, is nestled within Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska,. The glacier is over 3000 years old and is 800 square miles. Visitors can take a hike along the edge of the glacier and view the spectacular ice formations. Exit Glacier is surrounded by pristine wilderness. Towering snow-capped mountains, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams. The area around Exit Glacier is rich in wildlife. Travelers may spot mountain goats on the rocky slopes, black bears foraging for food, and a variety of bird species soaring overhead. These encounters add to the sense of being immersed in a truly wild and untouched environment.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

2 hours Admission included

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing a safe haven for injured or orphaned animals. Located on 200 acres of pristine Alaskan wilderness, this center is home to a variety of Alaskan animals, including grizzly bears, black bears, reindeer, caribou, bison, elk, wolves and muskox. Visitors can take a guided tour or explore the scenic 1.5-mile loop, accessible by foot, while learning about our resident wildlife via interpretive signs at each animal habitat. Get up close to the animals and learning about their behavior and habitat. The center also offers educational programs and events, making it a perfect destination for families and animal lovers of all ages. A visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a must-see on any trip to Alaska.
Girdwood Brewing Company

one hour Admission not included

There are have local Food Trucks on-site every day throughout the summer months, and on weekends in the winter months.

Lunch at a scenic brewery with food trucks is an experience that blends great food, craft beer, and the beauty of nature. Imagine sitting at a wooden picnic table on a sun-dappled patio, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling mountains. The air is fresh, and a gentle breeze carries the earthy scent of hops and grilled food. The 3,040 square foot brewery and taproom has panoramic views of the surrounding Chugach mountains, you can cozy up to a beer in our timber framed taproom.

There is an awesome beer garden with a fire pit, for those who prefer enjoy their beers in a more natural setting.
Lake Hood Harbor

30 min

View Lake Hood which is host to nearly 200 daily operations and has become the largest and busiest seaplane base in the world. See Sea planes take off and land, learn the history behind it.
Alaska Wild Berry Products

30 min

Sampling the finest Chocolates! There are four kitchens called the Jam and Jelly Kitchen, Hot Kitchen, Candy Kitchen, and the Molding Room. You can watch all four kitchens in action through the viewing windows in our store See Alaska's 20-Foot Chocolate Waterfall. The chocolate waterfall incorporates over 3000 pounds of chocolate, authentic copper candy kettles, and a specially built warming and mixing system. The chocolate gushes out of the fountain head, cascades down the kettles, then settles in the swirling chocolate pool. An amazing sight to see!
Seward Highway

3 hours

Remaining 2 hours will be allotted for travel time, between stops, from pickup in Seward to drop off in Anchorage.
Earthquake Park

30 min

Earthquake Park gives visitors insight into one of the pivotal moments in Alaska history: the 1964 Earthquake. The quake on March 27 – Good Friday – measured 9.2 in magnitude and was the largest quake ever recorded in North America.