We cater this adventure to the Alaskan environment. Learn about the history of Anchorage. A Real Alaskan Tour Guide sharing facts and personal experiences. From downtown Anchorage, travel along the Turnagain arm to Portage Valley. Two options are available for this tour and do not have to be decided until the day of. In Winter we on use option one as option two is not open. (Opt. 1) Take a trip through a 5K one way tunnel to a former secret military base - now the City of Whittier. Have lunch on us -- fresh halibut or clam chowder. (Opt. 2 summer only subject to cruise availability) Hop aboard the m/v Ptarmigan for a one hour cruise to Portage Glacier. Both summer & winter tours include the Wildlife Conservation Center. Bear, Moose, Elk, Musk-Ox, Wolves, Fox and much more. Tour into the Chugach Mountains with a spectacular view of Turnagain Arm. This includes a full city tour and pick-up/drop-off at location of your choice. This tour offered Private and as a group for the same price.
What's Included
Accommodation as per itinerary
Bottled water
Lunch
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Traveler Information
INFANT: Age: 1 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99
Additional Info
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed
The City of Anchorage has lifted all restrictions if you would like a complementary Covid vaccine shot you’re eligible to receive one once you reach the airport.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed
The City of Anchorage has lifted all restrictions if you would like a complementary Covid vaccine shot you’re eligible to receive one once you reach the airport.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Whittier Harbor
This portion of the tour is optional in summer and can be replaced with a 1 hour glacier cruise to Portage Glacier. Whittier is our winter destination and is the northern most point of the Pacific Ocean accessible by road. This former secret Military base is the now a City with 204 residents year-round and approximately 2000 in the summer.
60 minutes
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Admission Ticket Included
This is for summer tours only and can be replaced with the Whittier Alaska experience. Whittier harbor is offered year-round as an alternate.
2 hours
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Admission Ticket Included
Beluga Point
In winter the point is surrounded by ice and a beautiful backdrop for photos of the Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet.
10 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
The AWCC if in a natural setting and the animals have room to roam and graze. We will be fenced in the animals are able to wonder the site. The Wildlife Conservation Center is the most visited attraction in Alaska.
1 hours
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Admission Ticket Included
Seward Highway
Listed as on of the top 10 most scenic byways in North America.
2 hours
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Admission Ticket Free
Anchorage
A full city tour of Anchorage is included in this tour.
3 hours
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Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
Great day trip
katiefrew519, 05-07-2022
Got to see a lot in one trip which was awesome. Juls was super knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend! Be prepared to stop and enjoy extras along the way.
Well above expectations!
Randy B, 24-06-2022
Wonderful all day tour with Russ Reno.
Fish hatchery, city tour, tunnel to Whittier, sunset vistas, wonderful fresh halibut lunch, bird feeding, rock hunting and a moose
Would highly recommend his tours
Amazing sights and history
359elyssas, 06-08-2021
Amazing tour, loved seeing the sights of Alaska and learning its history. Our guide was very friendly and insightful and made the tour even better.
Great way to see the area around Anchorage as a small group
Janet_G, 09-06-2022
Knowledgeable local guide (Jules)who was flexible to our needs and interests. She looked after us very well