Turnagain Pass

Enjoy a 3 hour tour from Anchorage to the Whittier Cruise Terminal. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Portage Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Turnagain Arm, Portage Pass, and Whittier. From the Indigenous people who first lived there, English exploration of the area, to the discovery of gold, and how the Strange town of Whittier got it's start. This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center. The tour ends at the Whittier Cruise Terminal for you to board your cruise ship. Pick up times: 11:30 Downtown Anchorage – (939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501) Hotel Captain Cook 12:00 Anchorage Airport – Baggage Claim level outside door #1 in the courtyard by the large red semicircles.

Take our breathtaking ride down the Seward Highway to view awe-inspiring stops along Turnagain Arm. On this tour you will visit highlights such as Beluga Point with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and chances of seeing Beluga Whales and Dahl Sheep, Portage Valley with a stop at Explorer Glacier w/walk in rainforest, Turnagain Art Gallery to view life size chainsaw carvings and Potter Marsh a scenic wildlife refuge where you will walk the scenic boardwalk to view wild birds, spawning salmon and a chance at seeing moose. Alaska’s Seward Highway climbs over mountain passes where you’re surrounded by jaw-dropping views of jagged peaks, rain forests, crystal lakes and the Pacific Ocean. This highway truly is, a photographer’s dream. Potter Marsh marks the end of city views and the beginning of wilderness—it’s absolutely a “birder’s” paradise! While driving along this road, we stop at many opportunities with ample time to take in the breathtaking views that will make your soul sing.

Enjoy a 4 hour tour from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Terminal. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Turnagain Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass from the Indigenous people who first lived there, to Russian fur traders to the discovery of gold, coal, and oil. This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center. Pick up times: 11:30 Downtown Anchorage – (939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501) Hotel Captain Cook 12:00 Anchorage Airport – Baggage Claim level outside door #1 in the courtyard by the large red semicircles.

Enjoy a scenic ride along Turnagain Arm, one of Alaska’s most picturesque routes, where you'll take in views of towering mountains, sparkling waters, and rugged wilderness. After a stunning drive, spend one hour at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where you’ll see bears, moose, bison, wolves, and other native species in spacious enclosures. Learn about the center’s vital conservation efforts while exploring its beautiful, natural habitats. After your visit, you'll be dropped off at Girdwood Station, where you can catch the FREE Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Tramway. Ride the tram to the top for panoramic views of mountains, glaciers, and wilderness. At the top, explore the Roundhouse Museum, showcasing exhibits on the region’s history, wildlife, and the tram’s engineering marvel. Be sure to book your return on the Girdwood Express back to Anchorage independently, allowing you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

If you want all the must-see locations around Anchorage all in one day, then this is the tour for you! Start with an Anchorage City Highlights tour before embarking on Turnagain Arm, arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America. The Tram at Mt. Alyeska will take you up to get a bird's eye view of Turnagain and you'll enjoy a hot meal at the mountaintop lodge. Continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view Alaska's most famous animals up close. You will travel with an experienced guide dedicated to your group who will give you in depth information and share personal experiences in this amazing land! You will receive personalized service so if you would like to spend a bit longer somewhere, or make an extra stop, no problem! And feel free to ask all the questions you want about Alaska. Your guide loves to share! This will be the best possible tour option for those who like a private, personal touch.

Enjoy a 4 hour tour from the Seward Cruise Terminal to Anchorage. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Turnagain Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass from the Indigenous people who first lived there, to Russian fur traders to the discovery of gold, coal, and oil. This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center. The tour ends in Anchorage dropping at the Anchorage Airport, downtown, and midtown Anchorage.

Enjoy a gentle float down the headwaters of Sixmile Creek during a 3-hour rafting expedition near Hope, Alaska. This family–friendly morning or afternoon tour of the Granite and Bertha Creek drainage is perfect for a relaxing float trip with sweeping views of the distant mountains of the Kenai Peninsula.