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Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

Overview

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

City: Anchorage

Fri 06 Jun

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Starting at $1595.00

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Fri 06 Jun

Starting at $1595.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Private tour

Live commentary on board

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Transport by private vehicle

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

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

Scenic View of Portage Lake

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

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

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

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

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (8)

michelleK282KC

Jun 2022

This is a fantastic way to not only get from Whittier to Anchorage but to see sights too. Stephen was fantastic! We had 15 suitcases and a wheel chair. He helped with everything. We loved our day!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We are so glad you enjoyed your Whittier to Anchorage Private Cruise Transfer! Thank you for taking the time to review!

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Jul 2021

I took a ride to Whittier and back for the Glacier cruise. Our driver was Abey. She was fantastic, and full of energy. She stopped in many good places worthy of appreciating all those beautiful landscapes. She also gave us a Whittier tour since we reached there a bit earlier than the departure time of our cruise. Thank you Abey for the great experience.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

We are thrilled you enjoyed Abby's tour! The drive between Anchorage and Whittier on our Prince William Sound Glacier and Wildlife Cruise is such a scenic stretch of road. We will let Abby know how much you loved her narration and guiding!

Dhig23

Jul 2019

We did our cruise transfer with Great Land Adventures and had a great time. Our flights weren’t until late out of Anchorage so we had the day to burn. Stephen picked us up Saturday morning from our cruise and we spent the rest of the day site seeing and doing activities all at the recommendation of GLA. From visiting a wildlife refuge to taking a tram to the top of a mountain for lunch, to watching the Salmon span. The whole trip was first class all the way until they dropped us off. Very much recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

What a cool experience! We very much appreciate you choosing Greatland Adventures for your Cruise Transfer Best Regards, Rochelle