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Whittier to Anchorage Half Day Transit Tour From the Port

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Whittier, USA

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Our shuttle to Anchorage is an amazing journey through the Chugach Mountains and along the Turnagain Arm where the beauty of Alaska will not disappoint!

Look for Beluga Whales, Sea Otters, and Dall Sheep as we wind our way into Anchorage. Our first stop will be the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife, you'll see Brown and Black Bears, Moose, Wood Bison, Wolves, Caribou, and many other species.

As we arrive in Anchorage we'll stop by a Chocolate factory and Gift shop and enjoy some sweet samples. Our next stop is Alaska Sausage and Seafood to sample fresh Smoked Salmon & Reindeer Sausage then on to Earthquake Park and finally Lake Hood (the largest Sea Plane base in America) and watch these amazing pilots take off and land. This is truly a wonderful tour that you will thoroughly enjoy and talk about for years to come. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off anywhere in Anchorage at your request!

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Drop off anywhere in Anchorage
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

West Camp Road
Whittier, AK 99693, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Anchorage
AK, USA

We will drop you off at either your Hotel or Airport.

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals and provides them with a permanent home. The Center hosts numerous educational and daily guest programs, including the Walk on the Wild Side tour, where you can get a closer look at the Alaska Wildlife that makes its home here. AWCC also offers up-close animal encounters in the summer featuring moose or brown bears. There are many animals that call AWCC home including black and brown bears, moose, elk, lynx, caribou, muskox, bison, reindeer, wolves, foxes, deer, and more. Choose between driving the 1.5-mile loop, or spending your time walking through the 200 acres that make up the AWCC Campus.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Girdwood Brewing Company

There are have local Food Trucks on-site every day throughout the summer months, and on weekends in the winter months. Lunch at a scenic brewery with food trucks is an experience that blends great food, craft beer, and the beauty of nature. Imagine sitting at a wooden picnic table on a sun-dappled patio, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling mountains. The air is fresh, and a gentle breeze carries the earthy scent of hops and grilled food. The 3,040 square foot brewery and taproom has panoramic views of the surrounding Chugach mountains, you can cozy up to a beer in our timber framed taproom. There is an awesome beer garden with a fire pit, for those who prefer enjoy their beers in a more natural setting.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Earthquake Park

Earthquake Park gives visitors insight into one of the pivotal moments in Alaska history: the 1964 Earthquake. The quake on March 27 – Good Friday – measured 9.2 in magnitude and was the largest quake ever recorded in North America.A sharp drop-off north of the park and the peculiar rippling hills in the forest below are evidence of the massive earthquake that forever altered Anchorage’s landscape. Informative displays tell the story of the geological forces at play that day, and Anchorage history before and since the quake.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Hood Harbor

Alaska's Lake Hood Seaplane Base is the World's Largest & Busiest Seaplane Base. The Lake Hood Seaplane Base, or Lake Hood Floatplane Base is located around four miles from downtown Anchorage. Visitors and passengers can see almost 1,000 float planes parked all over the sea bases lake. Watch the float planes take off and land! Learn the history behind it.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm

Remaining 1.50 hours will be allotted for travel time, between stops, from pickup in Whittier to drop off in Anchorage.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alaska Wild Berry Products

Sampling the finest Chocolates! There are four kitchens called the Jam and Jelly Kitchen, Hot Kitchen, Candy Kitchen, and the Molding Room. You can watch all four kitchens in action through the viewing windows in our store See Alaska's 20-Foot Chocolate Waterfall. The chocolate waterfall incorporates over 3000 pounds of chocolate, authentic copper candy kettles, and a specially built warming and mixing system. The chocolate gushes out of the fountain head, cascades down the kettles, then settles in the swirling chocolate pool. An amazing sight to see!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whittier to Anchorage Half Day Transit Tour From the Port?

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 (AKST). 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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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Drop off anywhere in Anchorage
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Infant Seat, upon request
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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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 (AKST).

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