Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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Our Whittier to Anchorage Wildlife Small Group Tour is a curated tour experience so that you can see the best of Alaska in a day.
Our Alaskan guide will arrive right at the Port for pick up in Whittier and , you'll travel comfortably and style in a fully equipped new Van
*Enjoy a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, with over 250 acres of all the Alaska animals. Entrance fees are included.
* Short break in Girdwood for lunch. ( lunch fees optional).
*Scenic views and vistas in Portage Valley with a guided walk up to Byron Glacier
*Stop at Beluga Point for photos and watch for Dahl Sheep and the Bore Tide.
* Finish your tour in Anchorage, with a drop off at your preferred location and a short tour through the city with our recommendations for dinner as well.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Snacks & Water
Binoculars
Clean Vans with Heat & AC
All Entrance Fees
Local Alaskan Guide
Lunch – guests pay individually
Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Portage Glacier
Our first stop outside of Whittier consists of a quick mesmerizing adventure to Portage Glacier. Prepare to be awestruck as you experience the serene waters of Portage Lake, surrounded by towering mountains and pristine glaciers. Capture breathtaking photos and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Byron Glacier Trail
Enjoy a guided experience along this short walk along the river that leads up to the edge of Byron Glacier. The trail is relatively flat and accessible for most guests and the vista is absolutely worth the walk. We have other options if you prefer not to take the walk
Options
Whittier to Anchorage Tour
Entrance to Chugach Park
Luxury
Duration: 6 hours
Snacks and Water
New Seward Highway
New Suburban SUV, Mercedes Van
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time. Our guide Stephanie took really good care to make the trip a memorable experience.
EBF422,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephanie was great, greeted us nicely, explained everything clearly, she gave us our time to appreciate the beauty of Whittier. Excellent job.
Excellent Tour
Jasper C,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver/guide Davis did excellent job explaining all of the attractions on the way including the history.
Excellent Tour
vanessa r,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Corey our tour guide picked us up in Whittier, and gave us a tour on our way to Anchorage. Providing us with snacks and water to help keep us hydrated and entertained us with his knowledge and stories. He was very informative and gave us plenty of time to take pictures along the way. Corey went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time. I would definitely recommend Welcome Anchorage Tours and Corey to everyone!
A relaxing guided tour with a knowledgeable tour company!
O388TDnancyh,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our post cruise tour. Corey was so charming and informative. I would recommend this tour company as a way to spend a day seeing wildlife on their way to Anchorage. Corey constantly wanted to show us more and more sights and made sure that we were all happy with our tour.
Transfer with sightseeing from Whittier to Anchorage
Deborah M,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice mix of short hikes and driving to scenic places. Our guide gave interesting commentary about the things we were seeing.
Knowledge and Adventure
TrixieLamplighter,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Brooks as our driver. As a native Alaskan he has deep knowledge of the culture and land of Alaska. We made stops for hikes, the Alaskan animal sanctuary, lunch at a local restaurant and the ulu knife factory and store. Brooks allowed us ample time at each place.
Stops were not as...
Laura L,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Stops were not as advertised; tour guide's commentary wasn't always accurate. On the upside, the lunch stop and unscheduled airport side-visit were great. Charged more than advertised price.
Rude and Condescending
Cheryl S,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The guy who picked us up was disappointing. Our tour was supposed to be from 9am to 3pm and it felt like he was rushing us the whole time. He was also rude and condescending with the questions we asked. In addition, some of the things he was telling us seemed off so we looked some different things up and what he was telling us wasn't true. I'm sure the company might be fine, but our particular person (I can't remember his name, but he had just finished his master's last week) was not good. We would ask normal questions and he would respond with "Nobody just hits their head and ends up in Alaska. If you don't understand that I don't know what else to tell you" and then would eventually get back to the questions. Our group was not impressed!
Great tour! Moose sighting!
Brenda B,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Corey picked us up at the cruise terminal right on time, then treated us to a full day tour from Whittier to Anchorage. We saw glaciers, visited an animal rehab center, stopped at a great place in Girdwood for lunch, with a cool coffee/gift shop nearby. A short hike to see a waterfall was next, then we saw a moose walk right by our van! The entire time, Corey regaled us with info & stories about Anchorage. Great guide & a fun group. Highly recommended!
Excellent
Kari K,
Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Teresa was great! Very informative and patient! She gave us a tour of Anchorage and dropped us off right in front of our hotel! Highly recommend.
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