Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour: Anchorage to Whittier
Overview
Travel comfortably from Anchorage to Whittier with an enriching small group transfer tour. Your journey includes stunning views along the Seward Highway, complete with photo stops to capture the breathtaking scenery. A visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers a unique opportunity to learn about and see native wildlife in a natural setting. Enjoy a relaxed pace and informative commentary from your knowledgeable driver guide, ensuring a memorable experience before your cruise.
- Small group transfer for a more personalized experience
- Scenic drive along the picturesque Seward Highway
- Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Convenient Anchorage hotel pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship in Whittier
- Snack & water provided
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Admission fee
- Hotel pickup
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickups begin 15-30 minutes before departure depending on hotel location and other pickups. Confirm 1 day before your tour for specific pickup timing at your hotel.
600 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
West Camp Road
Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
We will pick you and your luggage up from your hotel 15-30 minutes before Anchorage departure. Specific timing to be confirmed the day before. This will be a small group transfer and tour en route to your cruise ship in Whittier. Transportation will be in a comfortable 15 passenger van (with a max of 12 guests). If you have more than 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag per person, please contact us beforehand to ensure we can accommodate you & your luggage.
After hotel pickups, we will depart down the scenic Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet including a photo stop to take in the spectacular vistas. An approximate 1 hour drive will bring us to one of southcentral Alaska's best attractions - the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. We will guide you through part of the center as well as give you a little free time to explore on your own. After 1.5-2 hours at the wildlife center, we will drive through the beautiful Portage Valley on our way to stage for an interesting one-way tunnel that will lead us 2.5 miles through Mount Maynard and into the tiny port town of Whittier, AK. Drop off will be right next to your cruise terminal promptly after arrival into Whittier. Approximately 3.75-4 hours total duration.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour: Anchorage to Whittier?
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Activity code: C-475354P5
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Admission fee.
- Hotel pickup.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour: Anchorage to Whittier is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour: Anchorage to Whittier will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Admission fee
- Hotel pickup
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
