Seward to Anchorage Day Tour: Glacier, Wildlife & Beluga Point

Walk a glacier trail and watch bears, moose and beluga whales in one Alaskan day

A six to eight hour guided tour from Seward cruise port to Anchorage hotel, stopping at Exit Glacier's wheelchair-accessible Glacier View Trail, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center's 200-acre wildlife grounds, and Beluga Point for whale and mountain viewing. Includes all entrance fees, water, and professional photographs. Pickup from your cruise and hotel drop-off in Anchorage are arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Exit Glacier1h · entry included
2. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center1h 30m · entry included

Seward to Anchorage with scenic stops

• Pick up from Seward cruise
• Visit Exit Glacier and Glacier View Trail
• Explore Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Stop at Beluga Point for whale watching
• Visit family-friendly birdwatching spot
• Drop off at Anchorage hotel

The experience

The tour leaves Seward and heads north toward Anchorage, building the day around three distinct stops. Exit Glacier comes first, where you walk the short, wheelchair-accessible Glacier View Trail for direct views of the glacier itself. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center follows. A 200-acre facility where you can walk or drive a 1.5-mile loop to see bears, moose, bison, musk oxen, elk, caribou, eagles and wolves in naturalistic enclosures. Guided tours and feeding sessions run throughout the day if you want deeper context on the animals and conservation work.

Beluga Point, the final major stop, sits on the water where belugas chase salmon during incoming tides in late summer and early fall. The spot is also known for Dall sheep visible on the cliffs above and for mountain-and-water views that draw photographers, especially near sunset. A small parking area and interpretive signs make it accessible for birdwatching and nature walks, and binoculars help with spotting. Your guide provides professional photographs from the day's stops.

Pickup happens at your cruise ship in Seward. Drop-off is at your Anchorage hotel. The full route takes six to eight hours. All entrance fees and water are included. The tour suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age five.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to Exit Glacier, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Beluga Point.
• water throughout the day.
• professional photographs from the stops.
• pickup from your cruise ship in Seward and hotel drop-off in Anchorage.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Alaska Custom Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're arriving by cruise in Seward and need transport to Anchorage with glacier and wildlife stops built in: everything's included in one itinerary rather than booking activities separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Glacier View Trail at Exit Glacier like?

The Glacier View Trail is a short, wheelchair-accessible walk that leads directly to views of the glacier itself, so you get close-up sightlines without technical climbing or long hiking.

Can you actually see beluga whales at Beluga Point?

Beluga whales swim close to shore at Beluga Point during late summer and early fall when they chase salmon on the incoming tide, though sightings depend on the season and timing of your visit.

What animals will I see at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center?

The center's 200-acre grounds hold bears, moose, bison, musk oxen, elk, caribou, eagles and wolves in naturalistic enclosures. You can walk or drive the 1.5-mile loop, and guided tours and feeding sessions run throughout the day.

Does the tour include meals?

Entrance fees and water are included, but meals are not. You'll have time at stops to purchase food if needed.

What time does pickup happen in Seward?

Pickup is arranged at your cruise ship in Seward. Confirm the exact time when you book, as it coordinates with ship schedules.