Summer - Anchorage All Around City Tour from Girdwood

1. 8:00 AM – Depart Girdwood on the Girdwood Express

Start your journey from Hotel Alyeska on the Girdwood Express, which picks up at the front of the hotel. Enjoy the stunning views of Turnagain Arm and the surrounding mountains as your guide shares fascinating facts and history about the region. (Customers must book the Girdwood Express separately as it is not included in the price).

2. Connect with the Anchorage All Around City Tour

Upon arrival in Anchorage, your guided tour will include stops at the city's most iconic locations:

o Downtown Anchorage: Visit the Ulu Factory, learn about the Ulu.

o Earthquake Park: Explore this historic park, commemorating the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, with incredible views of Cook Inlet and Mount Susitna.

o Lake Hood Seaplane Base: Marvel at the world’s busiest seaplane base. See aircraft taking off and landing on the water, and hear about Alaska’s reliance on aviation for remote travel.

o Tasting Experience – Alaska Sausage & Seafood: Savor wild smoked salmon and reindeer sausage, two of Alaska’s most beloved treats.

o The Alaska Wildberry Products: Shop for unique souvenirs, try the famous 20-foot chocolate waterfall, and sample a variety of Alaskan goods like jams, jellies, and clothing.

o Turnagain Arm: Capture stunning views of Turnagain Arm, where beluga whales migrate, and Dall sheep scale the cliffs of the Chugach Mountains.

3. Free Time in Anchorage

After the guided city tour, enjoy free time to explore Anchorage at your own pace:

o Shop for Alaskan-made goods and souvenirs

o Visit the Anchorage Museum

o Stroll the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

4. Flexible Return to Girdwood

After a day of adventure, return to Girdwood on the Girdwood Express at your preferred time, giving you flexibility to make the most of your day. (Must book your return on the Girdwood Express separately).