Price per Person
$199Duration
6 hoursGroup Size
10Dates
MAY 16 – SEPTEMBER 15Time(s)
10:00AM - 4:00PMAnchorage to Whittier Cruise Ship Tour & Transfer
- Description
- Details
- Cancellation Policy
- Travel Insurance
This full-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, lunch at a local eatery, a drive down Portage Valley and through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, drop off at the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal, and scenic photo-stops along the way!
Following your pick-up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry office in downtown Anchorage, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you down Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife!
Visit the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (provided); after lunch, ascends the side of Mt. Alyeska on an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting), take in views of several glaciers and the upper reaches of a temperate rainforest.
Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! This is Alaska’s only guaranteed wildlife viewing! Get close enough to observe and photograph some of our favorite land animals, such as moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to their habitat size, it is common to see both brown and black bears at the Conservation Center! Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the fantastic backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm!
Travel down Portage Valley* for views of several Alpine glaciers! Finally, drive 2.5 miles through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America!
Upon arrival in Whittier, you’ll be transferred directly to the Cruise Ship Terminal, where you will be helped offload your luggage.
Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.
A Note About Luggage: Our touring sprinter vans can accommodate one full-size suitcase per person and two personal items. If you or your party is expected to have additional luggage, please contact us to review your options.
For more information on this tour, please get in touch with us or give us a call at 866-681-0209
*Operating under permit from Chugach National Forest for all stops in Portage Valley
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED
- Local Alaskan Guide(s)
- Narration provided by a CDL Certified Alaskan Guide (English Speaking)
- Small Group
- A more personal experience of up to 10 guests in our clean and comfortable sprinter vans
- Trunk space and overhead storage for one suite case, one carry on, and one personal item (purses, neck pillows, etc.) per guest
- All Inclusive
- Admission into Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Guided tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Time to visit the Gift Shop
- Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride
- Admission into Roundhouse Museum (when open to the public)
- Admission through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
- Lunch at a local eatery
- Photo Stops
- Stretch your legs for up close views or simply look through our panoramic windows
- Snacks & Water
- An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour
- Gear (Complimentary)
- Access to our gently used gear is available
- *Gear must be requested at time of booking to assure gear available during your tour
- Hotel Pick Up (3 Hotels Per Tour)
- Pick up available from major hotels located within Anchorage or Girdwood
- Office Pick Up
- Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
- *Please select “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at time of booking to confirm
- Drop Off
- Drop off is available for the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal
NOT INCLUDED
- Guide Gratuity
- Basic guide gratuity for this tour starts at $10.00 per guest
Day Tour Cancellation Policy
For cancellations outside of 7 days before the first day of your tour, a 10% fee will be withheld. For cancellations inside of 7 days, no refund applies.
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance. Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:
- Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
- She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance took care of her needs and concerns immediately.