Anchorage - Whittier Cruise Transfer/Tour
Offered by Planet Earth Adventures, LLC In Anchorage, Alaska
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About us
What we'll do
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.
What to expect / what's provided
- Local Professional Alaskan Guide
- Narration in English (Spanish available on request)
- Small Group Setting
- Large & Comfortable Tour Vehicle
- Plenty of Room for Luggage
- Admission into Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Photo Stops along the Turnagain Arm
- Lunch included along the way
- Complimentary Snacks & Water while on tour
- Drop off at the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal
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