Alyeska Tram - A Self-Guided Tour in Anchorage booking from $99.00

What's Included

Shuttle from Anchorage to Girdwood Station

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

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Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises - Tours

Round-trip shuttle service between Anchorage and Girdwood where you will connect with the Free local bus called Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Tram.

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Turnagain Arm Drive

On the way down to the Ayeska Tram you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic highway known as Turnagain Arm.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (10)

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TheAbbey2015

Jun 2022

What a scam!!!! The drop-off is to a highway gas station and back that's it! Horrible company! They have no idea what they're doing! Pick ANY other company!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

You purchased your ticket online at our website which clearly states that you are taking an inexpensive shuttle to and from Girdwood. The website has a frequently asked questions and makes it very clear what you are getting and what to expect. It also says that you will be dropped at a drop off point in Girdwood to catch the local FREE shuttle into town. There was no deception on the website. You tried to push the driver to take you up to the Tram which would have taken an extra 30 minutes each way. I the owner intervened and told you had we priced that out and did that run like you wanted it would be no less than $129.00 each way. An UBER cost $149.00 one way and there are no other shuttles operating with this much frequency and convenience. You also wanted us to pay for your tram ticket. When you didn't get your way you bad mouthed the company on the way down and on the way back trying to enlist people to join your cause. You should have asked for a refund and not gone at all. Look you paid $49.00 each way for a 45 minute ride each way. I would say you got a steal but you wanted more during a time that gas prices are twice the national average... You wanted a ride to Girdwood to hike and do the Tram the shuttle was on time departing and you got picked up at the time you requested on time. Yet you still made two different drivers uncomfortable picking you up and dropping you off because you wanted limousine service at a cheap price.

926alesiah

Aug 2021

This "self-guided tour" was a complete joke. First, the ad makes it sound like they're at least taking you to the tram. OH NO. The shuttle literally dropped us at a GAS STATION and said "call the Girdwood bus to get into town." !! And of COURSE they don't even bother to coordinate times with the bus which only operates on set times, so we had to spend HALF AN HOUR at the gas station - literally a GAS STATION - hanging around in the parking lot waiting for the shuttle WITH OUR KIDS. And on the way back? THE SAME THING. Half an hour at the gas station waiting for the tour van. And the "self-guided tour" by the way? Means GO BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS. This is one of the most egregious examples of false advertising and cheating tourists I have seen in my entire life. For almost $400 for the four of us!! SHAME ON YOU, VIATOR.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

A Quick search of other GUIDED tours to the Tram hovers around $199.00 per person ours is $98.00. This is because you don't get to break away from the group and are sheep herded around and on a time schedule. By buying a self guided tour you were allowed to break away and do it on your own and saved $64.00 per person since the tram ticket is only $35.00. This is exactly what the Turnagain Arm Shuttle strives to provide "SAVINGS". There is absolutely "NO" deception as you read further down. The "Gas" station is attached to the town mall so there is plenty to do while you wait for your shuttle. Thank you for your review below is what you read on Viator when you purchased your ticket as you read along your description/review is exactly what is printed on Viator. Also when you go to our website if you still needed help in making a clear decision we have a help section that will walk you step by step of what to expect so there would be no surprises. It also gives you a link to the Girdwood Shuttle schedule so again there is no surprise. The company also hands you a map with information on how to catch the shuttle into Girdwood. I am so sorry you feel you did not get what you bought. If we included the tram cost we would have to up the total price of the package and you would not have been able to save by buying a self-guided tour. How does self-guided tour work? A self-guided tour removes the variables of waiting on others and scheduling, and instead allows you to select a time to tour and show yourself around. During a self-guided tour, you have the freedom to explore the space any way you want without needing to follow a tour guide or feel pressure of being rushed. It allows you to get away from the crowd. This is word for word what it says on Viator where you bought your ticket. Overview Head to the Alyeska Aerial Tram on this self-guided tour from Anchorage. This tour is designed for the independent traveler, as there is no guide or tour group; you'll ride the Turnagain Arm Shuttle from Anchorage to the town of Girdwood, where you'll then hop on the free Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Hotel to catch the tram. Enjoy the scenic ride up to the top of Mt. Alyeska, where you may participate in any activities you wish, such as hiking, before returning to Anchorage at your leisure. • Travel between Anchorage and Girdwood with included round-trip shuttle rides • Take the free Glacier Valley Transit bus to reach the Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride up Mt. Alyeska on the tram (excluded) • Enjoy the flexibility of this self-guided adventure where you can depart and return on whichever shuttle you wish. On the top of the Turnagain Arm website it makes it clear that: The Turnagain Arm Shuttle is a comprehensive Tour Company providing an assortment of self-guided tours and mainline transport to breathtaking sights along the Turnagain Arm. We have prepared this site to act as a quick reference and resource guide to help you plan the life changing experiences you want to enjoy on your Alaskan adventure.

Adam_B

Aug 2021

Alyeska itself is beautiful and fun, especially if you don’t have a lot of time but want a quick getaway from Anchorage. This really isn’t a tour, though, more like a group Uber ride. You’ll stop a couple places along the way, but mainly you’re just taking a van to Girdwood. When we got out the driver just told us when he’d be back to pick us up, but didn’t really offer any guidance on where the shuttle to Alyeska was, what it looked like, how often it ran, etc. We figured it out, but you’d think they could at least include a schedule or picture of the shuttle. Something. Considering the cost of the tram ticket isn’t even included you’d think the tour group would try to find some way to make it seem like they’re offering more than just a van to Girdwood.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

A Quick search of other GUIDED tours to the Tram hovers around $199.00 per person ours is $98.00. This is because you don't get to break away from the group and are sheep herded around and on a time schedule. By buying a self guided tour you were allowed to break away and do it on your own and saved $64.00 per person since the tram ticket is only $35.00. This is exactly what the Turnagain Arm Shuttle strives to provide "SAVINGS". There is absolutely "NO" deception as you read further down. The "Gas" station is attached to the town mall so there is plenty to do while you wait for your shuttle. Thank you for your review below is what you read on Viator when you purchased your ticket as you read along your description/review is exactly what is printed on Viator. Also when you go to our website if you still needed help in making a clear decision we have a help section that will walk you step by step of what to expect so there would be no surprises. It also gives you a link to the Girdwood Shuttle schedule so again there is no surprise. The company also hands you a map with information on how to catch the shuttle into Girdwood. I am so sorry you feel you did not get what you bought. If we included the tram cost we would have to up the total price of the package and you would not have been able to save by buying a self-guided tour. How does self-guided tour work? A self-guided tour removes the variables of waiting on others and scheduling, and instead allows you to select a time to tour and show yourself around. During a self-guided tour, you have the freedom to explore the space any way you want without needing to follow a tour guide or feel pressure of being rushed. It allows you to get away from the crowd. This is word for word what it says on Viator where you bought your ticket. Overview Head to the Alyeska Aerial Tram on this self-guided tour from Anchorage. This tour is designed for the independent traveler, as there is no guide or tour group; you'll ride the Turnagain Arm Shuttle from Anchorage to the town of Girdwood, where you'll then hop on the free Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Hotel to catch the tram. Enjoy the scenic ride up to the top of Mt. Alyeska, where you may participate in any activities you wish, such as hiking, before returning to Anchorage at your leisure. • Travel between Anchorage and Girdwood with included round-trip shuttle rides • Take the free Glacier Valley Transit bus to reach the Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride up Mt. Alyeska on the tram (excluded) • Enjoy the flexibility of this self-guided adventure where you can depart and return on whichever shuttle you wish. On the top of the Turnagain Arm website it makes it clear that: The Turnagain Arm Shuttle is a comprehensive Tour Company providing an assortment of self-guided tours and mainline transport to breathtaking sights along the Turnagain Arm. We have prepared this site to act as a quick reference and resource guide to help you plan the life changing experiences you want to enjoy on your Alaskan adventure.

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