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Post Cruise Seward to Anchorage Tour and Transfer
Seward to Anchorage
Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour
7 hours
9 AM to 4 PM
From $247
per person, small group
Seward Pickup
cruise port or lodging
May–September
private tour also available
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Seward to Anchorage Guided Tour
Our Unique Seward to Anchorage Tour and Transfer has been curated to offer the best and most unique experiences for you, your family or group. We love to provide top-shelf personalized service and experiences so that you can see Alaska your way! With room for up to 11 guests, you'll travel in comfort and style in a fully equipped new Sprinter Van, complete with your own experienced Alaskan driver-guide.
We pick up in Seward, right at the cruise ship port, or your lodging and begin the tour to Anchorage. Included is a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with 250 acres of all the Alaska animals. Short break at Girdwood Station with a stop for optional lunch. We'll spend time in the stunning Portage Valley with an optional self-guided walk for closer Glacier viewing. End with Anchorage's best spots and drop off at your hotel, airport, or place of choice!
From Seward to the glaciers
- Seward pickupMeet your guide at the cruise port or your lodging and see Seward's highlights.
- Summit Lake LodgePause for coffee, snacks or a short walk by the scenic lake.
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterSee resident bears, moose, wolves and more; admission is included.
- Portage Valley glacier viewingSee hanging glaciers, with an optional seasonal self-guided walk.
The rest of your day
- Lunch in GirdwoodStop for an optional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Turnagain Arm & Potter MarshEnjoy scenic photo stops and a raised boardwalk over the wetlands.
- Anchorage drop-off & luggageFinish at your hotel, airport or preferred Anchorage location. Your luggage travels with you from pickup to drop-off.
Tour Highlights & Itinerary
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Seward
We begin our tour, with a short tour of Seward and the surrounding area.
A harbor town at the edge of Kenai Fjords National Park, and the start of the historic Iditarod Trail.
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Learn about the history of the 1964 Earthquake and view the incredible scenic landscape of this remote port town.
Seward was founded in 1903 as the southern end of the Alaska Railroad. Mount Marathon rises right behind town.
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Summit Lake Lodge
Our first comfort scenic stop.
A mountain lake high on the Kenai Peninsula and a proper coffee break halfway through the drive.
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Wonderful coffee and snacks and short walk to scenic lake.
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Guaranteed Wildlife viewing, including a great cause to support.
Sightings on the road are luck. Here they're a sure thing, and every animal has a story.
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The AWCC is one of our guests' favorite places. We are up close and personal with bears, moose, elk, muskox, wolves and more. Admission included.
The center has cared for orphaned and injured Alaska animals since 1993. Many can't be released, so they live here in large, natural enclosures, and visitors help pay for that care.
Tip: the bears are often most active in the morning and when keepers bring food. Your guide knows the best viewing spots.
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Portage Valley glacier viewing
This stop is one of our highlights!
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There are multiple hanging glaciers within Portage Valley. You will have the opportunity to take a self-guided walk to get a close view of multiple glaciers. (Please note opportunity for the walk is seasonal.) Generally, from May to October.
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Girdwood
After a full day of activities, we stop in Girdwood for an optional lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants for great food, prices and local flavor (Have we mentioned the incredible chowder?)
A small mountain town inside a rainforest, and the best lunch stop on the Seward Highway.
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Girdwood sits at the base of Mount Alyeska and gets far more rain and snow than Anchorage, which is why everything here is so green.
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Turnagain Arm
Considered one of the most beautiful drives in the United States.
The Seward Highway is a designated National Scenic Byway, and this stretch along Turnagain Arm is why.
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Driving from Seward to Anchorage along Turnagain Arm is breathtaking. We often stop for pictures, for wildlife sightings, and, if the timing is right, for the bore tide.
Keep a window seat if you can. The road follows the water for miles, with pull-offs for photos when the light is good or wildlife shows up.
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Potter Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
On the final stretch along Turnagain Arm, we pause at Potter Marsh, a 564-acre wildlife sanctuary at the edge of Anchorage.
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Stroll the raised boardwalk over the wetlands and watch for migratory birds, waterfowl, salmon, and the occasional moose - a calm, close-to-town finish to the day.
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Anchorage
As we're headed into Anchorage and dropping our guests off at their preferred locations, we love to share a bit of the city's highlights and share some recommendations of other activities and great restaurants.
Sit back on the drive home. Your guide shares dinner recommendations and what else to see in Anchorage.
What guests say
We booked this transfer from Seward to Anchorage as a way to end our Alaskan Cruise. This transfer was much more than just a drive from Seward to Anchorage! We were picked up at our hotel, which was really convenient. Our driver, Dan, was a safe driver and a fantastic guide! Dan provided a great commentary as we drove from Seward to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Once at the Conservation Center, we were able to visit the various wildlife enclosures including Moose, Musk Ox, Bears, Bison and Wolfs. Dan provided great insights about the various wildlife we saw including the latest info from the conservation team. Our next stop was at the Girdwood Brewing Company for some great beers and lunch from the local food trucks. Afterwards, we rode the Alyeska Aerial Tram where were able to see seven different Glaciers as well as beautiful views of the Turnagain Arm. Our last stop was at Bird Point where we were able to walk out and catch our last view of the Turnagain Arm. Once in Anchorage, we were dropped off at our hotel. I would highly recommend using Salmon Berry for the trip between Seward and Anchorage. It was definitely a great way to end our time in Alaska
We loved stopping to see two glaciers, and enjoyed the mile walk to get to one of them. It was interesting visiting Whittier. We loved exploring the Wildlife Center. Our tour guide was excellent and he was flexible with the schedule and activities, and he got us to the airport in great time. It was an excellent way to spend our last day in Alaska!
This was a great scenic way to get from our cruise port in Seward to the airport in Anchorage! With the enclosed pull-behind trailer, there was plenty of room for everyone's luggage & the van was clean & comfortable. Our driver, Elizabeth, was very friendly & knowledgeable. We enjoyed our stops at Portage Lake, a restaurant in Whittier (& the ride through the one-way tunnel into town) & the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. It was much more fun that a straight-through drive would have been & I recommend it if you have time for the scenic route!
Everything Covered
What's Included in the Tour?
Local Alaskan Guides
Welcome Anchorage Tours employs knowledgeable, local Alaskan tour guides.
Portage Valley Glaciers
In Portage Valley you will see mountains, running rivers and if weather permits, the hanging glaciers.
Wildlife Viewing
The AWCC has Bears, Moose, Musk Ox, Wolves and more! P.S. Ask about the Eagles Nest!
Entrance Fees Included
Enjoy the experience. No extra charges.
New Comfortable Vehicles
For better views and unique, personalized experiences.
Questions before you book?
Call or text us and a local will answer.
Questions people ask
How long is the tour, and when does it start?
Approximately 7 hours, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For other times, call 907-917-8687 to arrange a private tour.
How much does it cost?
Small-group tours are $247 per person. Private tours are $1,347 for up to 4 guests, and each additional guest is $100.
Where do you pick us up and drop us off?
We pick you up at the Seward cruise port or your Seward lodging, and drop you at your preferred location in Anchorage.
What if my cruise arrives late?
We monitor all cruise arrivals and adjust pickup times automatically. If your ship is delayed, your tour timing adjusts accordingly at no extra charge.
Can you handle my luggage?
Yes. Our vans carry luggage securely in a trailer, so your bags travel with you all day and arrive when you do.
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Is lunch included?
An optional lunch stop is available at one of our favorite local restaurants in Girdwood.
When does this tour run?
May through September.
What if the weather is bad?
Tours run rain or shine, and the vans are warm and dry. Alaska is worth seeing in every kind of weather. If conditions close a stop, your guide will swap in something else worth your time. In genuinely extreme conditions we'll contact you to adjust timing or offer options.
How do I book directly?
Right here on this page, or by calling or texting 907-917-8687. Booking direct puts you in touch with the people who actually run the tour.
Our Promise
Our promise is to always deliver, to the best of our ability, excellent service and memorable experiences, and to put people first over profit. We are a local, Alaskan-owned family business. We are in this business because we love Alaska and hospitality. We desire to share the joy of this beautiful place whenever we can! Best, James and Jen
