Anchorage to Seward Transfer Tour
Begin your adventure with a scenic city tour of Anchorage, as you depart for Seward.
Potters Marsh, your first stop, is a state game refuge, a very popular spot for bird watching from a boardwalk. This is a nesting area for waterfowl as well as arctic tern, Canada geese, swans, and ducks. In late summer, salmon can also be seen here.
Windy Point provides the opportunity to watch for dall sheep on the roadside cliffs. The salt licks here provide nourishment to the sheep.
Beluga Point provides a possible whale watch as you travel along the beautiful Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet. This drive also provides a great backdrop for stunning photography.
A lunch stop in Girdwood near Alyeska is provided however, is not included in the cost of this tour.
You can choose to bring cash to enjoy a sourdough sandwich at the local deli or stop at the local "Chair 5" restaurant where credit cards are accepted.
Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. AWCC provides care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness.
Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears musk ox, small mammals and birds of prey.
Next you will stop at Exit Glacier. An eight mile drive off the main road reveals a spectacular view and a short easy riverbed walk provides a close-up and personal view of a magnificent glacier. This will give you a “real Alaska” experience!
As you leave Seward and tour north, you will have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular scenery through Moose Pass. This area is resplendent with hanging alpine glaciers. Our escort drivers are very willing to stop for photos or animals along the tour. Binoculars as well as a high powered spotting scope are provided onboard.
Inclusions
- Air conditioned vehicles with seatbelts
- Driver/guide
- Exit Glacier Visitor Center
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Beluga Point Whale watching
- Windy Point Dall Sheep viewing
- Narration by Alaskan escort/guide
- Complimentary bottled water
Tips
A lunch stop will be made at Girdwood, however, is not included in the cost of the tour. Cash is required for the local sourdough deli, or credit cards may be used at a local restaurant, “Chair 5.” There is no age requirement; however, children under the age of eight (8) years old and eighty (80) require a booster seat, which can be rented in advance for $15.00. A child seat is required for children under four (4) years old and forty (40) pounds and an infant seat is required for children under two (2) years old and twenty (20) pounds. Both the child seat and an infant seat can be rented in advance for $15.00 a piece. Please note persons of larger girth or weigh more than 250 pounds that require a seatbelt extension will be charged for two seats.
Redemption and Voucher Details
- After you complete your booking, your credit card will be charged and our expert Shore Excursion Concierge agents will 'hand'-review your shore excursion selections against your cruise itinerary to confirm compatibility. Your credit card statement will list the merchant for the charges as Port Promo Cruise Tours.
- You will receive an email within 72 hours of booking from info@portpromotions.com which confirms your booking and contains the vouchers required for your shore excursions. Please print these vouchers and bring them with you on your cruise. You will be required to turn the voucher(s) in to the corresponding shore excursion supplier(s). The vouchers feature information regarding how to meet up with the tour leader upon arrival to a port and other important details.
- Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.