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Anchorage–Homer Sterling Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Anchorage, USA
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
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Overview

Drive from Anchorage to Homer on a self-guided audio tour packed with wildlife, glaciers, and coastal views. Four must-see stops lead the way: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, Beluga Point, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Homer Spit. Follow Turnagain Arm, detour into Portage Valley for Portage Glacier and Byron Glacier Trail, then cruise past Kenai Lake and Cooper Landing before rolling into Homer for overlooks, beaches, and big-sky sunsets.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Drive Alaska’s scenic Sterling Highway between Anchorage and Homer with a self-guided audio tour featuring coastal views, mountain landscapes, and memorable roadside stops. Please note that the same stops and stories are included in both directions along the Sterling Highway route.It's known for its excellent birding, with about 130 different species found here. You might see bald eagles, northern pintails, Canada geese, canvasback ducks, northern harriers, Arctic terns, and trumpeter swans here, and that's just scratching the surface.Note: The tour is over 118 Miles long per tour, with more than 90+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chugach State Park (pass by)

The largest state parks in the entire country, Chugach State Park. We're talking half a million acres large. It's a gorgeous park, full of lakes, tundra, and a variety of different forest ecosystems.
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McHugh Creek Recreation Area (pass by)

From this trailhead, it's only a short walk to a 20-foot waterfall. If we're looking for just a short stop, we can be in and out in 10 minutes--though I must mention that there is a small parking fee.
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Beluga Point

The name comes from the fact that, yes, it can be a lucky spot to see beluga whales. These white whales are much smaller than some other whales, reaching only 12 to 16 feet in length.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Indian Valley Mine & Gifts (pass by)

Indian Valley Mine keeps Alaska’s gold-rush spirit alive, with a historic cabin, tiny museum, and a chance to try gold panning and keep what you find.
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Bird Creek Campground and Trailhead (pass by)

The Bird Creek Valley Trailhead is just ahead. Park in the lot if you’d like to stretch your legs for a quick hike. When you’re ready, drive back the way we came, then turn left onto the Seward Highway to continue the main tour.
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Bird Point (pass by)

Bird Point is a quick, worthwhile stop with telescopes, beluga sculptures, and a peek at glacial striations carved into the rock, plus access to the Bird to Gird bike trail.
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Girdwood (pass by)

Girdwood is a can’t-miss stop, home to Alyeska Resort, glacier tours, and the Aerial Tram, plus a gold-rush past and a wild twist, the 1964 quake forced the whole town to relocate up the valley.
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Alyeska Resort (pass by)

Alyeska Resort is Girdwood’s main hub for year-round fun, hike or bike the trails, ride the 2,300-foot Aerial Tram for big views, or book a reservation-only Nordic Spa day.
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Winner Creek Trail (pass by)

Lower Winner Creek Trail is a 4-mile round-trip rainforest hike to a scenic gorge, with icy blue, glacier-fed creeks—park in the main lot and start near the base of Chair 7.
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Crow Pass Trailhead

Crow Pass Trail follows the historic Iditarod route for glacier views, waterfalls, and wildflowers, or take the Alyeska Aerial Tram for the same big vistas with zero hiking.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chugach National Forest

Chugach National Forest spans over 5 million acres of wild Alaskan beauty, offering 500 miles of trails, epic fishing spots, and a perfect backdrop for your next photo at the entrance sign.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center (pass by)

Portage Lake Loop Road leads to the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center and the Portage Glacier Day Lodge, with great lake views along the way, and you can buy boat tour tickets at the lodge if you haven’t booked yet.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (pass by)

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a must for animal lovers, meet rescued Alaska wildlife like bears, wolves, moose, musk ox, and eagles, with optional guided tours and close encounters.
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Moose Flats Day Use Area

Moose Flats is a quick wetland stop with a 0.5-mile interpretive trail and good odds of spotting Alaska’s massive moose, plus it’s the start of the flat 5-mile Trail of Blue Ice to the Portage Glacier visitor center.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Explorer Glacier (pass by)

Explorer Glacier View is a standout lookout with a huge icefield and a dramatic 400-foot waterfall pouring off the glacier.
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Portage Lake (pass by)

Portage Lake is the icy-blue lake left behind as Portage Glacier retreated around the corner, and today it’s the waterway you cross by boat (or hike along) to get those up-close glacier views.
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Portage Glacier

Portage Glacier is a towering, icy-blue wall of ice at the end of Portage Lake—once right beside the visitor center, but now best seen by boat tour or a hike as it’s retreated back around the bend.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Byron Glacier Trailhead

Byron Glacier is a scenic, mostly flat 3-mile round-trip hike with snowfields and occasional ice caves (admire from outside), ending with a rewarding close-up view of the glacier.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hope (pass by)

Hope is a charming gold rush town on Turnagain Arm, where you can pan for gold in Resurrection Creek, visit the Hope-Sunrise Mining Museum, or hike the scenic Gull Rock and Hope Point Trails for incredible views.
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Summit Lake (pass by)

Summit Lake is a prime pullout for wildlife watching, especially loons—listen for their eerie calls, scan from the highway pullouts, or detour to Tenderfoot Campground for more time by the water.
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Tern Lake (pass by)

Tern Lake is a top wildlife stop—watch for moose in the shallows, mountain goats on the slopes, and black bears nearby, plus spring swans, late-July sockeye runs, and a handy fish-viewing platform at the picnic area.
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Kenai Lake (pass by)

Kenai Lake is a Kenai Peninsula showstopper, its vivid blue-green color comes from glacier-fed “glacial flour,” and yes, you can swim here if you’re up for a seriously refreshing dip.
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Cooper Landing (pass by)

Cooper Landing is a classic Kenai River stop—famous for salmon fishing and rafting, with a boat launch viewing deck for Dall sheep and mountain goats, plus a small local museum and good services for a quick pit stop.
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Russian River Falls (pass by)

Russian River Falls is a must-see during salmon season—watch thousands of sockeye leap up the falls each June and July, sometimes with bears fishing nearby, all from a flat, easy two-mile trail.
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Kenai River (pass by)

Kenai River follows Kenai Lake for 82 miles and is Alaska’s fishing superstar—packed with trout and Dolly Varden, plus sockeye, coho, pink, and legendary king salmon, and it even sparked “combat fishing” during peak runs.
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Skilak Lake Road (pass by)

Skilak Lake Road is an 18-mile gravel loop through prime wildlife habitat—best early morning for wolves, bears, lynx, and birds—but only attempt it with AWD and good clearance before rejoining Highway 1.
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Skilak Lake (pass by)

Skilak Lake is a wild, glacier-fed gem in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, known for big views, strong winds, and great chances to spot eagles, loons, and moose along its rugged shoreline.
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Sterling (pass by)

Sterling is the gateway to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a great spot for gas, food, or outdoor adventure. It’s famous for salmon fishing and for its two canoe routes—the 46-mile Swanson River Trail linking 40 lakes and the shorter Swan River Route. These scenic waterways wind through muskeg peat bogs rich with moss, orchids, and berries, showing off Alaska’s wilder side.
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Soldotna (pass by)

Soldotna is the Kenai River hub for world-class salmon fishing, riverfront trails, and an easy stop to refuel, grab food, and stock up before the next stretch.
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Headquarters

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is the best quick stop for refuge info, interpretive exhibits, and a few easy nature trails with good chances for wildlife spotting.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arc Lake Park

A.R.C. Park is a small, easy break stop with a lake for paddling or fishing in summer (grayling and silver salmon), skating in winter, and trail links into the refuge and Tsalteshi system—watch for the left-turn pullout just before the lake.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tustumena Lake (pass by)

Tustumena Lake is the Kenai Peninsula’s largest, a remote wilderness lake today—but around the late 1800s and early 1900s it supported trappers, miners, and homesteaders before fading back into quiet, cabin-dotted wild country.
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Kasilof (pass by)

Kasilof is a classic salmon town on the Kasilof River, with nearby state recreation sites for quick walks, camping, paddling, and fishing—plus a fun dipnetting scene at Kasilof River SRS and a Russian-era name dating back to an 1786 fort.
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Kasilof River (pass by)

To reach Kasilof River State Recreation Site, turn left onto Spetz Avenue just after crossing the river and passing the brown “Kasilof River” sign, then take an immediate left into the site.
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Clam Gulch (pass by)

Clam Gulch State Recreation Area is a scenic coastal stop known for its long sandy beach, wildflower-covered bluffs, and panoramic views of Cook Inlet and the Aleutian volcanoes—Redoubt, Spurr, and Iliamna. Though razor clamming has been closed since 2015 to protect the population, it’s still a lovely spot for camping, picnicking, and birdwatching, with chances to see bald eagles, cranes, and Arctic terns.
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Ninilchik (pass by)

Ninilchik is a charming seaside village with stunning Cook Inlet views and deep fishing roots. Stop by the Ninilchik and Deep Creek State Recreation Sites for beaches, campgrounds, and eagle or whale spotting. Don’t miss the historic Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church perched on the bluff with its iconic golden domes.
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Deep Creek (pass by)

Deep Creek is a popular Ninilchik-area coastal stop with a campground, beach access, and a tractor-assisted boat launch, plus great chances to spot bald eagles and sometimes whales or sea otters offshore.
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Nikolaevsk (pass by)

Nikolaevsk is a small Old Believer village founded in 1968, where many residents still speak Russian, follow traditional customs, and keep a quieter way of life on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Anchor River State Recreation Area (pass by)

Anchor River State Recreation Area is a great beach-and-camping stop where the river meets the sea, known for steelhead and salmon fishing, plus easy coastal walks, volcano views across Cook Inlet, and chances to spot eagles, belugas, and sea otters.
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Homer (pass by)

Homer is the grand finale of the Kenai Peninsula—Alaska’s halibut fishing capital and “City of Peonies.” Visit the 4.5-mile Homer Spit for seaside views, galleries, and seafood spots. The town buzzes with kayaking, wildlife cruises, bear-watching flights to Katmai or Lake Clark, and water taxis to Seldovia or Kachemak Bay State Park. Don’t miss the Pratt Museum, the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, and the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge headquarters for a taste of local art, science, and coastal ecology.
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Homer Spit (pass by)

Homer Spit is a 4.5-mile finger of land reaching into Kachemak Bay, packed with beaches, the harbor, shops and cafés, a campground, and outfitters for fishing, kayaking, and bear or wildlife tours—plus great chances to spot eagles, sea lions, seals, and jellyfish.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Anchorage–Homer Sterling Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Anchorage–Homer Sterling Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Anchorage–Homer Sterling Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Anchorage–Homer Sterling Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 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!

 

 

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

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