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26 Glacier Tour, Self-Drive from Anchorage, AK
For guests in Anchorage or Girdwood with their own transportation, this 5-hour cruise offers a smooth cruise to view dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Prince William Sound. The cruise route covers 140 miles and features areas such as Port Wells, Esther Passage, College Fjord, Harriman fjord or Blackstone Bay. Due to weather, ice flows, and wildlife activity, our captains adapt to these changing conditions to provide the best cruise experience, while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. Our friendly and attentive crew will strive to make this cruise a favorite highlight of your Alaska vacation. Our industry-exclusive No Seasickness Guarantee assures every guest will cruise in comfort while enjoying our cruise. All cruises are operated on first-class high-speed catamarans that provide an extremely stable cruise and can smoothly navigate through the narrow fjords and ice flows to reach the face of massive glaciers.
Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA
Our signature flightseeing and glacier landing tour, includes 30 mins of flightseeing and 30 mins landed at 3 Glacier areas including on the glacier itself. This tour includes an alpine landing where you will have 30 mins to see the grand size of the 5 mile wide and 29 mile long Knik Glacier with a birds eye view. Your 2nd landing takes you to a 100 foot ice wall where you may even be able to see the massive ice calve . After 30 minutes exploring you go to the glacier landing right in the middle of Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes exploring ancient ice. See the azure blue melt pools (summer), crevasses and ice formations created by water, wind and the sun. During your flight seeing, keep your eyes open for the area wildlife to include Moose, Mountain Goats, Dall Sheep, Bears and even wolf on occasion! WINTER OCT-APR LANDING IS NOT ON GLACIER AS POOLS ARE FROZEN- LANDING IS NEXT TO GLACIER Total tour time - 2 hours, includes 3 landings
Anchorage Trolley's Deluxe City Tour
The same great tour with a few extras! The extended tour allows you to get off the trolley at specific stops to take pictures and ask your guide unscripted questions. You will be able to spend 5-10 minutes at several of our most popular stops as well as a bit of one on one time with your guide. The tour takes about 1.5-2 hours from start to finish. Hop aboard a red trolley in downtown Anchorage in front of the Visitor Information Center. Pass through the city’s historic neighborhoods as your guide points out interesting trivia. Watch seaplanes make splash landings on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard, & travel through Earthquake Park to see the damages caused by one of the most powerful recorded earthquakes in North American history. You'll also see the historic Alaska Railroad, Westchester Lagoon and maybe even some crossing moose. Your tour ends back at the departure point. Make use of your complimentary coupon book when you explore Anchorage on your own!
Full-Day Tour in Turnagain
A fully narrated tour by a local guide along Turnagain Arm offers stunning views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and Alaska flora and fauna (i.e., wildflowers, bald eagles, Dall sheep, beluga whales). We will stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where visitors can get up-close viewings and pictures of Alaska's most iconic animals, including brown bears, moose, caribou, and muskox. From there, the tour will continue down the scenic Portage Valley, where visitors can take in spectacular views of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Portage Lake, and numerous glaciers, including the Explorer and Byron Glaciers. On the return trip, visitors will enjoy a provided lunch in Girdwood, a quaint town surrounded by the northernmost temperate rainforest. Overall, a tour of Turnagain Arm, the AWCC, and Portage Valley is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Alaska and to learn about the history and culture of this incredible state.
Private Transfer Anchorage Airport ANC to Seward Cruise Port
Skip the stress of shared transportation for the long drive from Anchorage International Airport to your cruise ship in Seward. Instead, book this private airport transfer service and enjoy convenient, reliable, comfortable private transportation from the airport to the Port of Seward.
Viator Exclusive: Go eBike Alaska on Tony Knowles Trail
Relax, and enjoy a wonderful ride on a peddle-assisted bicycle, as we take you safely along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. See local wildlife as well as migrating birds that travel to their summer breeding grounds.
Guided Tour on Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Honey & Wine Tasting
Your glacier tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Marvel at the beauty of Mother Nature! Along with a sampling of several different locally made Alaskan Honey and wine. Experience the Matanuska Glacier like never before with our exclusive tour. Unlike other tours, we offer small group sizes, providing a more personalized and intimate adventure. The knowledgeable guides are passionate about sharing the glacier's geological insights, which enrich your experience. Additionally, our tour emphasizes sustainable practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact while preserving the glacier for future generations. With safety as our top priority, we provide top-of-the line equipment and thorough safety briefings, allowing you to explore the glacier confidently. After the trip we will have a sampling of several locally made Alaskan Honey and wines! Join us for a truly unforgettable journey into the heart of Matanuska Glacier!
Anchorage to Seward- Pre-Cruise Curated Wildlife Tour +Transfer
This Customized Anchorage to Seward Small Group Tour includes all of our favorite and behind the scene activities. We love to provide top-shelf personalized service and experiences so that you can see Alaska your way! With room for up to 12 guests, you'll travel in comfort and style in a fully equipped new Chevrolet Suburban or Mercedes Sprinter Van, complete with your very own Experienced Alaskan driver-guide. I will pick you up in Anchorage and begin the tour to Seward. Your guided tour includes a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with over 250 acres of all the Alaska wildlife. Short break at Girdwood Station with the option to stop for lunch. In Portage Valley we will walk up to Byron Glacier and stop at the Portage Glacier Lodge. Our Turnagain Arm drive also includes stopping at Beluga Point for photos and watch for Dall Sheep and other wildlife. Ending in Seward with a drop off directly at your Cruise Ship, or hotel.
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we'll start our hike. We'll be hiking on the glacier for two to two and a half hours, and walk about 2 to 3 miles. There is little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate. The glacier is about a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and whatever you'd like to have to eat while we're out. Bottled water is provided.
Private Transfer: Seward Cruise Port to Anchorage Airport (ANC)
Avoid the stress of waiting for taxis or shuttle transfers and instead book this convenient private transfer from the Port of Seward to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. After your cruise, enjoy comfort and privacy on the long drive to Anchorage. Reach the airport relaxed and with plenty of time before your flight!
Attractions in Anchorage
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Matanuska Glacier
- Portage Glacier
- Alaska Railroad
- Denali National Park and Preserve
- Denali
- Chugach State Park
- Prince William Sound
- Cook Inlet
- Earthquake Park
- Lake Hood
- Mount Alyeska
- Lake Spenard
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Anchorage Cruise Port
- Anchorage Museum
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Turnagain Arm
- Alaska Aviation Museum
- Alaska Zoo
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Crow Creek Mine
- Happy Trails Kennels
- Roundhouse at Alyeska Museum