Planet Earth Adventures fulfills a dream: showcasing the best of Alaska with pure enjoyment. If big groups aren't your style and self-driving isn't appealing, a small group tour is the answer. Experience a unique, intimate style of travel. Uncover popular and hidden gems in Alaska. Traverse awe-inspiring landscapes. As your journey ends, leave Alaska with cherished memories and new friendships.
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12 Activities
Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
Experience the highlights of the Turnagain Arm! This day tour departs Anchorage for the scenic drive south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way, we will try to spot moose, caribou, eagles, and other wildlife. On our way towards Portage Glacier, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities along the Turnagain Arm. We will stop at Portage Glacier see as living glaciers continue to carve the landscape and shape life on the Chugach National Forest. Although Portage Glacier is no longer visible from the Visitor Center, due to its retreat, the face of the glacier is still partially in Portage Lake. Find out why Portage Glacier is one of Alaska's most popular attractions. Visit the sheer, awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier located just an hour from Anchorage. Cruising across Portage Lake on the MV Ptarmigan, you'll stand just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age and watch for fractures of ice break off the glacier and crash into the water below Afterward, we will travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 200 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, wolves, small mammals, and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species. After an informative visit through the Conservation Center with the largest of Alaska's wild animals, your tour will continue on towards Anchorage. Lunch* can be purchased from one of the food vendors at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, we will ascend the Chugach Mountains for amazing and panoramic views of the Turnagain Arm and beyond! Along the way, stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, and Bird Point for photo ops of the Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway that is part of the Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as caribou, moose, and eagles that live in the Chugach National Forest. Continue to the US Forest Service visitor center near Portage Glacier. The glacier is no longer visible from the visitor center due to its retreat, however, your cruise across Portage Lake takes you within 300 yards (100 meters) of the glacier, where you can snap photos and watch for chunks of ice crashing into the water. Once you have seen the glacier, drive to the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature reserve situated at the entrance to Portage Valley. The center rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals, including some of Alaska's largest land animals such as elk, moose, deer, caribou, bison, bears, musk ox, and birds of prey. Learn about these amazing creatures. *Trip Highlights: - Experience the Highlights of the Turnagain Arm. - See stunning scenery along the scenic Seward Highway. - Photo Opportunities along the way with stops at Beluga Point and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. - Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. - Enjoy a 1 hour Cruise on Portage Lake. - Enjoy Wide-Open Panoramic vistas high above the Chugach Mountains
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Seward Cruise Port - Anchorage XPress Transfer
Escape the cruise crowds and enjoy this XPress Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer with us. Travel through the scenic Kenai Peninsula and experience the amazing scenery of Turnagain Arm. We provide you with an alternative to the large and crowded 55+ passenger coach cruise ship transfers between your cruise ship ports of Seward, Whittier and Anchorage. We specialize in small group tours by luxury private van. If you are looking for a private transfer between Whittier, Seward or Anchorage, we have a package for you. Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group tour escorted by an experienced guide providing you with a comprehensive and enjoyable experience. On-board our vehicle we provide complimentary soft drinks and water and our vehicles are equipped with USB and 110 volt ports to charge all of your portable electronics. Cruise Transfer/Tour from your cruise ship between Seward and Anchorage. We will drop off at any Anchorage hotel or at the Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport. Whether you are arriving or departing from Whittier or Seward, we have your transportation needs covered. This Cruise/Transfer Tour features the best of South Central Alaska. Travel in a comfortable van from Seward to Anchorage, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm, past a series of backcountry glaciers and through the Placer River Valley. Lunch is not included but we can make stop for lunch.
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Winter Alaska Wildlife Tour
Meet the animals of Alaska on this 4-hour tour from Anchorage. Travel down the gorgeous Seward Parkway along the Turnagain Arm waterway to viewpoints including the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Bird Point, and Beluga Point. Take in the breathtaking scenery and look for wildlife, then continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, situated at the edge of Portage Valley. Go inside the sprawling nature preserve for injured animals to view large land animals up close. You can see critters such as fox, lynx, grizzly bear, caribou, wood bison, and more. What to Expect After morning pickup at your Anchorage hotel, travel along the Seward Parkway toward Portage Valley. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating commentary about the wildlife of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach National Forest area. Stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, and Bird Point to get different vantage points on the Turnagain Arm, and look for wildlife such as moose, caribou, and eagles. The Turnagain Arm is a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet, which connects to the Gulf of Alaska. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife reserve located at the edge of Portage Valley. On the sprawling refuge, injured and orphaned wild animals are rehabilitated, including large Alaskan land animals like wolves, grizzly bears, wood bison, caribou, moose, musk ox, and deer. View the animals up close and learn about their backstory as you walk around the large wildlife center.
Alaska Wildlife Tour
Meet the wild animals of Alaska on a 4-hour tour from Anchorage Experience the highlights of the Turnagain Arm! This day tour departs Anchorage for the scenic drive south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way, we will try to spot moose, eagles, and other wildlife. On our way towards the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities at Beluga Point and Bird Point. We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals, and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species. After morning pickup at your Anchorage hotel, travel along the Seward Parkway towards Portage Valley. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating commentary about the wildlife of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach National Forest area. Stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, and Bird Point to get different vantage points on the Turnagain Arm, and look for wildlife such as moose and eagles. The Turnagain Arm is a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet, which connects to the Gulf of Alaska. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife reserve located at the edge of Portage Valley. On the sprawling refuge, injured and orphaned wild animals are rehabilitated, including large Alaskan land animals like wolves, grizzly bears, wood bison, caribou, moose, musk ox, and deer. View the animals up close and learn about their backstory as you walk around the large wildlife center. Trip Highlights: - Experience the Highlights of the Turnagain Arm. - See stunning scenery along the scenic Seward Highway. - Several Photo Opportunities along the way with stops at Beluga Point and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. - Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. - Up-close views of Alaska's largest animals.
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Turnagain Arm Tour
Experience the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm! Experience the highlights of the Turnagain Arm! This day tour departs Anchorage for the scenic drive south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way we will try to spot moose, eagles and other wildlife. On our way towards the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities at Beluga Point and Bird Point. We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species. Please allow up to 4 hours round trip (approximate) from Anchorage for this tour. (Total tour time can be impacted by accidents on the road or road construction) Start your day with pickup at your Anchorage hotel. Head towards the Portage Valley as your guide shares informative commentary on the wildlife and history of Turnagain Arm and Chugach National Forest. Stop to look for wildlife such as caribou and moose, and snap photos at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point and Bird Point. All stops provide great views of the narrow Turnagain Arm waterway, which connects to the Gulf of Alaska and the Cook Inlet. At the entrance to Portage Valley, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife reserve that rehabilitates orphaned and injured wild animals from the Chugach National Forest region, including caribou, elk, moose, musk ox, deer, bears, and bison - some of Alaska's biggest land animals. See the animals and birds of prey during your time at the center. Lunch is available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Lunch is not included. Later, ascend the road that climbs into the Chugach Mountains where you get sweeping views of the Turnagain Arm.
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Day in Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park
Enjoy this full-day tour through scenic Sewards as well Kenai Fjords National Park! This full-day adventure features the best of South Central Alaska. Travel in a comfortable van from Anchorage to Seward, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm, past a series of backcountry glaciers and through the Placer River Valley. Upon arrival to the seaside town of Seward, you will embark on a 6-hour coastal catamaran cruise and explore Kenai Fjords National Park and the dramatic coastline of Resurrection Bay. Experience superb wildlife viewing in the Chiswell Islands Wildlife Refuge and get an up-close view of tidewater glaciers. Lunch is included onboard the cruise. That evening, make the return journey to Anchorage via road or the optional rail service back to Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic with premium Gold-Star service. Kenai Fjords National Park: Spend a day cruising the unspoiled wonders of Kenai Fjords National Park. The narrated tour begins when your vessel ventures out from Seward to Resurrection Bay. Then, you’ll head out to the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska around Cape Aialik to the face of a tidewater glacier. As you marvel at the serene surroundings, listen for the thunder of “calving”—a process by which glaciers shed giant blocks and slabs of ancient ice and send it crashing into the still waters of this protected bay. Watch for a variety of marine life such as humpback whales, orcas, seabirds, sea lions, and otters. A complimentary lunch is served as you keep track of your route on flat-screen monitors.
Matanuska Glacier Ice Fall Trek from Anchorage
Enjoy a first-hand view of Beautiful Matanuska Glacier! *About the Glacier and the Hike: Glaciers are responsible for shaping and forming this great land, and Alaska has more than one thousand of these frozen rivers. Since the Matanuska Glacier is so accessible, we help visitors explore this wonderful environment on many different levels. Our guides are chosen for their experience and their desire to work and play in bold environments. A zest for life and a caring attitude makes all of us proud to share this unique Alaska experience. Glacier hiking is for virtually everyone! With the proper equipment and an experienced guide, explore the hidden treasures of the Matanuska Glacier. The Matanuska Glacier is one of the few Alaskan glaciers accessible by car. It is located 2 hours NE of Anchorage. With just a short hike, you can be standing on an enormous river of ice, exploring the natural wonders of the majestic glacier. Glacier hiking is an all-weather activity. However, when the weather is bad in and around Anchorage, it is often sunny on the glacier. This is due to a phenomenon in which the cold air of the glacier forces the warm valley air upward and into the surrounding peaks causing a weather hole. So come to the sunny Matanuska Glacier for an unforgettable experience. *Trip Highlights: - A truly Alaskan Adventure on the Matanuska Glacier. - Discover the amazing Blue Ice, Crevasses, and other unique formations. - Stand on a high-point with amazing views of the great Ice Fall. - Stand on 1,000-year-old Ice. - This is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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Anchorage - Seward Cruise Transfer Tour
*Escape the cruise crowds and enjoy this Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour with us. Travel through the scenic Kenai Peninsula and experience the amazing scenery of Turnagain Arm.* Planet Earth Adventures provides you with an alternative to the large and crowded 55+ passenger coach cruise ship transfers between your cruise ship ports of Seward, Whittier and Anchorage. We specialize in small group tours by luxury private van. If you are looking for a private transfer between Whittier, Seward or Anchorage, we have a package for you. Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group tour escorted by an experienced guide providing you with a comprehensive and enjoyable experience. On-board our vehicle we provide complimentary soft drinks and water and our vehicles are equipped with USB and 110 volt ports to charge all of your portable electronics. Private tour/transfer from your cruise ship, Anchorage, Whittier or Seward. We will drop off at any Anchorage hotel or at the Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport. Whether you are arriving or departing from Whittier or Seward, we have your transportation needs covered. This Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour features the best of South Central Alaska. Travel in a comfortable van from Anchorage to Seward, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm, past a series of backcountry glaciers and through the Placer River Valley. Lunch is included.
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Day in Talkeetna Tour
The town of Talkeetna is one of the best keep secrets in Alaska. Charming and full of high-adventure for every taste!* Depart Anchorage and drive north through the community of Wasilla and the Matanuska Valley on your way to Talkeetna. Weather permitting you could see Mount Denali on the way to Talkeetna. Your knowledgeable driver/Alaskan guide will offer tour commentary along the way. Arriving in Talkeetna you will take a step back in time. The town of Talkeetna is one of the best keep secrets in Alaska. Many of its buildings date back to the early 1900's and most are listed in the National Historic Register. Here, you can take a stroll through Downtown Talkeetna at your own pace. Take a picture in front of the “Welcome to Beautiful Downtown Talkeetna” sign at the beginning of Main Street or walk to the end of Main Street which drops you right down to the Talkeetna River. Skip some rocks, take a load off, and on a clear day soak in the panoramic view of the Alaska Range. Go explore Talkeetna’s little shops (lots of art, lots of gifts). Sit down in the Village Park with an Alaska-sized ice cream or coffee treat and watch people go by. Have a snack or a big meal at one of the eateries. While in Talkeetna, you also have optional activities (arranged separately.) We have listed two of the most popular activities offered here. Choose from an amazing scenic flight over the Alaska Range and Denali or a guided ATV Tour to a historic homestead. #1 Optional Denali & Alaska Range Scenic Flight As your flight departs Talkeetna, you begin to see how the last ice age has shaped the land. Moments later, you enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and wide glacier filled valleys. You take and fly within six miles of Denali’s summit. Touch down for a glacier landing at the Sheldon Amphitheater on Ruth Glacier. Enjoy the stillness of the mountains broken only by the far off rumble of distant rock and ice slides. Step out on the glacier and put your footprints in the snow. As you stand among the granite peaks, you will understand the immense scale of the mountains surrounding you. Photograph the towering peaks that surround you. Listen to the still found in the mountains. Then lift off from the glacier for your return to Talkeetna. On your return you will have time for lunch (on your own) in this quaint little town. #2 Optional ATV & Historic Homestead Tour Your other Talkeetna experience is thrilling ATV ride with a visit to a historic homestead. This ATV Wilderness Tour offers a narrated tour of Historic Talkeetna and a rare opportunity to visit an original and remote Alaskan Homestead. On this narrated Adventure, you will drive your own ATV through Beautiful Downtown Talkeetna, experience a scenic trail ride to the Historic Homestead. Enjoy a Deli Sandwich, target practice and pan for gold in Wiggle Creek. Later. we return to Talkeetna for your return trip back to Anchorage. As you travel back to Anchorage you will reflect on all the great sights you took in today! More about the optional ATV Adventure - This Alaska Wilderness Tour offers a narrated tour of Historic Talkeetna and a rare opportunity to visit an original and remote Alaskan Homestead. - Your adventure starts as you drive your own ATV to the Talkeetna Village Airstrip. Here you will learn some of the highlights and lore of Historic Talkeetna. - We depart Talkeetna and cross the Talkeetna River. - We will ride five scenic miles on ATV-only trails to the historic family homestead. - This is a rare opportunity to visit an original Alaskan Homestead, view the original cabin, various implements and tools used by the early day pioneers. Your guide relates to you the hardships and challenges faced during their first winters. - Next, it is lunch at Dennis' personal cabin on Wiggle Creek at the back quarter of the homestead. After lunch, you'll have time to target practice. - The fresh air, the silent serenity of the forest and the murmur of Wiggle Creek takes you a million miles away. There is a possibility of seeing Alaska wildlife including bears, fox, moose, bald eagles and wild birds.
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Anchorage - Whittier Cruise Transfer/Tour
*Escape the cruise crowds and enjoy this Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour with us. Travel through the scenic Turnagain Arm towards the Cruise Ship Terminal in Whittier. Experience amazing scenery on this small group tour.* Planet Earth Adventures provides you with an alternative to the large and crowded 55+ passenger coach cruise ship transfers between your cruise ship ports of Seward, Whittier and Anchorage. We specialize in small group tours by luxury private van. If you are looking for a private transfer between Whittier, Seward or Anchorage, we have a package for you. Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group tour escorted by an experienced guide providing you with a comprehensive and enjoyable experience. On-board our vehicle we provide complimentary soft drinks and water and our vehicles are equipped with USB and 110 volt ports to charge all of your portable electronics. Cruise Transfer/Tour to your cruise ship, Anchorage to Whittier. We will pick you up at any Anchorage hotel or at the Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport. Whether you are arriving or departing we have your transportation needs covered. This Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour features the best of South Central Alaska. Travel in a comfortable van from Anchorage to Whittier, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm, past a series of backcountry glaciers and through the Portage Valley. Lunch is included. What to Expect - Pick up in Anchorage with transfer to our vehicle to begin your full-day adventure starting with a City Tour of Anchorage. - We will visit Point Woronzof/Earthquake Park, world famous Lake Hood then head out along the Seward Highway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. - Along the way we will try to spot moose, eagles and other wildlife. - On our way towards Whittier, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities along the Turnagain Arm. - We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center opened to the public in 1993. It is located at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species. - We will make a stop and enjoy a delicious lunch (included as part of your tour) - After lunch we continue south along the Seward Highway through Portage Valley enjoying amazing mountain vistas as your guide talks about the geology of the area and glacier progression through the valley. - As we get closer to Whittier, we will drive 2.5 miles through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America. - Your tour ends at the cruise ship terminal in Whittier, a small fishing town located on Prince William Sound. Allow up to 8 hours (approximately) for this tour. This tour ends at the cruise ship port in Whittier.
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Whittier - Anchorage Cruise Transfer/Tour
*Escape the cruise crowds and enjoy this Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour with us. Travel along the Seward Highway and experience the amazing scenery of the Turnagain Arm.* Planet Earth Adventures provides you with an alternative to the large and crowded 55+ passenger coach cruise ship transfers between your cruise ship ports of Whittier and Anchorage. We specialize in small group tours by luxury private van. If you are looking for a private transfer, we have a package for you. Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group tour escorted by an experienced guide providing you with a comprehensive and enjoyable experience. On-board our vehicle we provide complimentary soft drinks and water and our vehicles are equipped with USB and 110 volt ports to charge all of your portable electronics. Transfer/Tour from your cruise ship with drop off at any Anchorage hotel or at the Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport. Whether you are arriving or departing, we have your transportation needs covered. This Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour features the best of South Central Alaska. Travel in a comfortable van from Whittier to Anchorage, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm, past a series of backcountry glaciers and through Portage Valley. Lunch is included.
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Seward - Anchorage Cruise Transfer/Tour
*Escape the cruise crowds and enjoy this Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour with us. Travel through the scenic Kenai Peninsula and experience the amazing scenery of Turnagain Arm.* Planet Earth Adventures provides you with an alternative to the large and crowded 55+ passenger coach cruise ship transfers between your cruise ship ports of Seward, Whittier and Anchorage. We specialize in small group tours by luxury private van. If you are looking for a private transfer between Whittier, Seward or Anchorage, we have a package for you. Escape the crowds and enjoy a small group tour escorted by an experienced guide providing you with a comprehensive and enjoyable experience. On-board our vehicle we provide complimentary soft drinks and water and our vehicles are equipped with USB and 110 volt ports to charge all of your portable electronics. Cruise Transfer/Tour from your cruise ship, Anchorage, Whittier or Seward. We will drop off at any Anchorage hotel or at the Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport. Whether you are arriving or departing from Whittier or Seward, we have your transportation needs covered. This Full-Day Cruise Transfer Tour features the best of South Central Alaska. Travel in a comfortable van from Seward to Anchorage, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm, past a series of backcountry glaciers and through the Placer River Valley. Lunch is included.
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