Bus Transfer: Whittier to Anchorage with Scenic Tour

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Excursion Overview

Travel from Whittier to Anchorage while enjoying wildlife viewing

Your adventure begins with a ride through the 2.5-mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest one-way train and vehicle tunnel in North America. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is located 50 miles southeast of Anchorage, near Portage Glacier, and connects the port city of Whittier on Prince William Sound to the Seward Highway and Southcentral Alaska.

First, we'll drive through Portage Valley, home to several hanging glaciers and beautiful alpine scenery. Depending on the season, we may be able to view salmon as they complete their lifecycle and spawn in one of the valley's rivers.

Then we'll visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which opened to the public in 1993 and has been providing up close and personal Alaska wildlife experiences ever since. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center provides wildlife education and awareness, and care and rehabilitation for Alaska's wildlife. Get close, safely observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears, and musk ox. Our guests also enjoy seeing small mammals like lynx, and stunning birds of prey, such as bald and golden eagles.

We'll visit the quaint town of Girdwood for a complimentary lunch. After lunch, get ready for the aerial tram ride up the longest double black diamond ski slope in North America. From the top, you can view several glaciers and the farthest northern reaches of a temperate rainforest that stretches from here all the way south to Northern California. On select days our guests visit the Roundhouse Museum. This mountainside museum features a panoramic viewing deck for incredible views.

Next, we'll continue the scenic drive into Anchorage, along the Turnagain Arm, watching for wildlife and taking stops at scenic viewpoints. Upon arrival in Anchorage, between 2 pm and 3 pm, you'll be transferred to your hotel or the airport.

Drop-off Location Request: Please provide us with the name of the hotel you will be staying at in Anchorage. If you would like to be taken to the airport, please list the Airport as your location.

Note: for a round trip, add the Anchorage to Whittier bus or the Anchorage to Whittier train.

The Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tramway does not operate from 4/26/25 to 5/18/25

Pricing will be adjusted based on the transfers chosen within this date range. Tours without the tram last approximately 5 hours in total.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Admission to the Mt. Aleyska Aeriel Tram (the tram is not in operation from 4/26/25 to 5/18/25 - pricing adjusted accordingly)
  • Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Complimentary snacks/water

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 passengers required to book

Duration: 6-6.5 hours (Transfer from Whittier to Anchorage Hotel of Airport.)

  • 6~6.5 hours - Transfer Whittier to Anchorage with Scenic Tour

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the cruise ship dock. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Complimentary snacks and bottled glacier water are included on this tour.

Gratuities are not included. The suggested gratuity for our tour guides is 10 USD per guide.

Our tour vans are able to accommodate 1 full-size suitcase per person as well as 2 personal items. If you or your party is expected to have additional luggage, then please leave us a comment. We will contact and review your options.

Definitely, arrangements of tours for groups or large families are possible. Please contact us with your group requirements.

Enjoy a more personal experience with up to 16 guests in our clean and comfortable Sprinter vans.

 

Guest Reviews

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Glenda M

On Sep 2024

Great tour to Anchorage after disembarking from our cruise. Delivered right to our Airbnb door which was appreciated. Saw lots of great sights along the way with lots of local info shared from our driver.

Fred S

On Aug 2024

Excellent tour and great tour guide. It was great way to get from ship to airport, especially when flight time was 8 hours from cruise disembarkment. Would definitely do this again,

Joann D

On Jul 2024

Awesome experience. Mikah was an awesome tour guide, very personal and accommodating. A great way to end your Alaska experience and get to the airport!

Mark A

On Jun 2024

A great way to make the most of the transfer between Whittier and Anchorage. Made it feel like we had done something useful with our day instead of just travelling.

Martin B

On May 2024

It was a beautiful day and Josh was an excellent guide. Throughout the tour he talked about the unique Alaskan environment and history of its people. We learned so much.

$239.00

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$239.00

Duration: 6-6.5 hours

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Duration: 6-6.5 hours



Minimum of 2 Required to Book

Adult (12+): $239.00

Child (2-11): $189.00

Infant (Under 2): $0.00