Whittier to Anchorage Transfer with Tunnel & Turnagain Arm Views

One scenic drive connects the cruise dock to the city: through a tunnel and along a glacier-carved shoreline.

A transfer from Whittier to Anchorage by small-group van with a local driver-guide who speaks English and Spanish, traveling through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel and along Turnagain Arm. The route takes roughly 90 minutes and includes door-to-door drop-off at your hotel or airport, luggage assistance, and bottled water. The van stops for photos at scenic viewpoints if time allows, and passengers often spot wildlife like Dall sheep, beluga whales or eagles along the way.

The experience

How do you get from the cruise terminal in Whittier to Anchorage without joining a motor coach? This van seats a small group, not a crowd, and your driver is a local who knows where to look for wildlife and which viewpoints are worth the stop. The van meets you at the Whittier cruise terminal or another designated spot, helps with your bags, and heads straight into the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest combined vehicle and railroad tunnel in North America. On the far side, the drive opens onto Turnagain Arm, a shoreline carved by glaciers where mountains, waterfalls and tidal flats line the water.

The route takes about 90 minutes, and the stops depend on what you want to see and how much time the schedule allows. Dall sheep graze the high slopes; beluga whales surface in the inlet; moose wander the brush; eagles hunt overhead. Your driver-guide speaks English and Spanish, carries local knowledge, and can point out what is actually worth photographing instead of what the guidebook says you should look at. The van drops you at your Anchorage hotel or the airport, with luggage help at both ends. Bottled water is included.

What’s included

• Pickup from Whittier cruise terminal or designated location.
• transportation through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel.
• scenic drive along Turnagain Arm with opportunities to spot wildlife.
• local driver-guide commentary in English or Spanish.
• door-to-door drop-off at your Anchorage hotel or airport.
• luggage assistance.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:45

AgesAdult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years): free · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

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Is this one for you?Choose the small-group van if you want to avoid crowded motor coaches and prefer a local driver who can stop for photos and point out wildlife along the way. The private option works better if your group wants the van to itself and can set its own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years): free; Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, and why do we drive through it?

The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel is North America's longest combined vehicle and railroad tunnel, and it is the only road connection between Whittier and the rest of Alaska's highway system. Your van travels through it to reach Anchorage from the cruise terminal.

Will we see wildlife on the drive to Anchorage?

Wildlife viewing is possible along Turnagain Arm, where Dall sheep, beluga whales, moose and eagles are known to appear. Sightings depend on the season and time of day, but your local driver-guide knows where to watch and will point out what shows up.

How long does the transfer from Whittier to Anchorage take?

The transfer takes roughly 90 minutes from pickup in Whittier to drop-off at your Anchorage destination. Optional photo stops at scenic viewpoints may add time if the schedule permits.

Can the van drop me at my hotel and my travel companion at the airport?

Yes, the van offers direct drop-off at your chosen destination in Anchorage, whether that is a hotel, the airport or another location. Let the driver know your preferences when you board.

Is luggage assistance included?

Luggage assistance is included at both pickup in Whittier and drop-off in Anchorage, so you do not have to load and unload on your own.