Anchorage Trip Overview
Explore the beautiful Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley with a private and local guide.
From Anchorage, we’ll travel along the scenic Seward Highway. One of only 13 highways in the US with the distinction of “All American Road”. Along the way we will have great opportunities to view and photograph wildlife and scenic vistas. First we stop at the beautiful Hotel Alyeska and the ski town of Girdwood. Take an optional scenic tram to the top of Mt Alyeska for lunch with a view. Next stop Portage, where you will board the mv Ptarmigan for an optional one-hour cruise across the stunning scenery of iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. After the cruise, stop in at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife. Afterwards, head back to Anchorage and enjoy a narrated city tour including all the best dining places.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Anchorage, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Explore the beautiful Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley with a private and local guide.
From Anchorage, we’ll travel along the scenic Seward Highway. One of only 13 highways in the US with the distinction of “All American Road”. Along the way we will have great opportunities to view and photograph wildlife and scenic vistas. First we stop at the beautiful Hotel Alyeska and the ski town of Girdwood. Take an optional scenic tram to the top of Mt Alyeska for lunch with a view. Next stop Portage, where you will board the mv Ptarmigan for an optional one-hour cruise across the stunning scenery of iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. After the cruise, stop in at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife. Afterwards, head back to Anchorage and enjoy a narrated city tour including all the best dining places.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Portage Glacier, Portage Lake Loop, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Portage Glacier
Stop At: Alyeska Ski Area, 1000 Arlberg Dr, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Alyeska Ski Area
Stop At: Seward Highway, AK
Seward
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
The AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round, providing spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Here you can view and photograph up close Alaska’s iconic animals that are unable to be released into the wild.
Stop At: Alyeska Aerial Tram, 1000 Arlberg Ave Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Alyeska Aerial Tram
Stop At: Greatland Adventures, Anchorage, AK 99501-3220
Greatland Adventures
