Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

5.0 (14 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Welcome to Alaska! 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 local guide.

Please note: Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Greatland Adventures

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Entrance Fees
Not included: Additional Entrance Admission

Itinerary

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

Passing by

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is the longest (2.5 miles) highway tunnel in North America, and the first designed for -40 Fahrenheit temperatures and 150 mph winds! The one-lane tunnel must be shared by cars and trains traveling in both directions, and it usually needs to be aired out in between trips (with jet turbine ventilation, another first!). This unique design that enables a single lane of traffic to travel directly over the railroad track saved tens of millions of dollars over the cost of constructing a new tunnel.
Portage Lake Overlook

10 min

Scenic View of Portage Lake
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, research, education, and animal care. The center is located on about 200 acres at the head of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley.
Turnagain Arm Drive

On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm unique.
Beluga Point

15 min

Beluga Point Site is an archaeological location along Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978. Artifacts of the area are evidence of early human habitation. Beluga Point North 1 (BPN1) artifacts are 8,000–10,000 years old and believed to be evidence of the oldest habitation in Anchorage municipality. Beluga Point is also a wildlife viewing area. Beluga whales can be sighted seasonally July through August as hundreds of the cetaceans visit Cook Inlet to feed on the Pacific salmon run.
Girdwood

1 h 30 min

Girdwood is a resort town within the southern extent of the Municipality of Anchorage. Located near the end of the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, Girdwood lies in a valley in the southwestern Chugach Mountains, surrounded by seven glaciers feeding into a number of creeks, which either converge within the valley or empty directly into the arm.
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary

15 min

Potter Marsh, at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, is an ideal break from Anchorage for birders and other wildlife viewers. From the Seward Highway just before the left turn into the Potter Marsh parking lot, you are treated to a stunning view of Turnagain Arm. A wooden boardwalk winds 1,550 feet from the parking area through the marsh and across watery openings and sedges, perfect habitat for a rich variety of birds. From late April through September, Canada geese, northern pintails, canvasback ducks, red-necked phalaropes, horned and red-necked grebes, and northern harriers use this wetland. Look for eagle nests in the cottonwoods near the base of the bluff using binoculars or a spotting scope.
Anchorage

On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm unique.
Greatland Adventures

On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm unique.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Whittier Cruise Terminal

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: pick up time and location
Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests
Maximum group size is 12 guests
Please note this tour lasts 7-8 hours. Those guests with a late flight out of Anchorage may purchase the convenience of additional time at a rate of $80 per hour.