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Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

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| Anchorage, USA
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from $1,656.96 per group (up to 12)

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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts of Whittier, Portage Valley, Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage with local guide.

Please note: Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Entrance Fees
  • Additional Entrance Admission
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What To Expect

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Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (pass by)

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is the longest (2.5 miles) highway tunnel in North America, and the first designed for -40 Fahrenheit temperatures and 150 mph winds! The one-lane tunnel must be shared by cars and trains traveling in both directions, and it usually needs to be aired out in between trips (with jet turbine ventilation, another first!). This unique design that enables a single lane of traffic to travel directly over the railroad track saved tens of millions of dollars over the cost of constructing a new tunnel.
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Portage Lake Overlook

Scenic View of Portage Lake
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, research, education, and animal care. The center is located on about 200 acres at the head of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive

On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm unique.
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Admission Ticket Free

Beluga Point

Beluga Point Site is an archaeological location along Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978. Artifacts of the area are evidence of early human habitation. Beluga Point North 1 (BPN1) artifacts are 8,000–10,000 years old and believed to be evidence of the oldest habitation in Anchorage municipality. Beluga Point is also a wildlife viewing area. Beluga whales can be sighted seasonally July through August as hundreds of the cetaceans visit Cook Inlet to feed on the Pacific salmon run.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood

Girdwood is a resort town within the southern extent of the Municipality of Anchorage. Located near the end of the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, Girdwood lies in a valley in the southwestern Chugach Mountains, surrounded by seven glaciers feeding into a number of creeks, which either converge within the valley or empty directly into the arm.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Potter Marsh, at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, is an ideal break from Anchorage for birders and other wildlife viewers. From the Seward Highway just before the left turn into the Potter Marsh parking lot, you are treated to a stunning view of Turnagain Arm. A wooden boardwalk winds 1,550 feet from the parking area through the marsh and across watery openings and sedges, perfect habitat for a rich variety of birds. From late April through September, Canada geese, northern pintails, canvasback ducks, red-necked phalaropes, horned and red-necked grebes, and northern harriers use this wetland. Look for eagle nests in the cottonwoods near the base of the bluff using binoculars or a spotting scope.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Anchorage

On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm unique.
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Admission Ticket Free

Greatland Adventures

On this private full-day tour, your guide will show you the special things that make Whittier, Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm unique.
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Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: pick up time and location
  • Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour?
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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private tour.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Entrance Fees.
  • Additional Entrance Admission.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Private tour
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Entrance Fees
  • Additional Entrance Admission

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: pick up time and location
  • Pricing is per tour, not per guest. Order "1" adult for all ages and group sizes from 1 to 12 guests
  • Maximum group size is 12 guests
  • Please note this tour lasts 7-8 hours. Those guests with a late flight out of Anchorage may purchase the convenience of additional time at a rate of $80 per hour.

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