Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour
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Anchorage, USA
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Transform your Seward-Anchorage transfer into yet another unforgettable Alaskan adventure. This intimate VIP tour—via luxury Mercedes Sprinter—showcases Alaska's finest: meet rescued wildlife at the Conservation Center, explore the majestic Byron Glacier, and spot Dall sheep at Beluga Point. Enjoy personalized guidance, optional lunch in Girdwood, and flexible drop-off, all while traveling in executive comfort.
- Turn a travel day into a scenic sightseeing journey
- Witness glaciers, wildlife, and so much more
- Hassle-free drop-off at your chosen Anchorage destination
- Limited to just 12 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience
What's Included
- Snacks & Water
- Local Alaskan Guide
- Clean Vans with Heat & AC
- All Entrance Fees
- Binoculars
- Lunch – guests pay individually
- Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Seward
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Portage Glacier
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Byron Glacier Trail
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Girdwood
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Turnagain Arm Drive
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
7
Beluga Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Anchorage
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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It was awesome! Definitely recommend this tour provider. Our tour guide/driver, Don, was very friendly and super nice. He made the trip a great experience by sharing the history of Alaska and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed the trip. Truly enjoyed each stop along the way to Anchorage.
Reviews
4.9
based on 210 reviews
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Travelers praise the tour for its stunning natural landscapes, including multiple glacier stops that showcase Alaska’s memorable scenery. Guides receive consistent commendation for their extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and friendly professionalism, which enrich the experience. Drivers are noted for their friendliness, clear communication, and focus on passenger comfort and safety. Food and beverage offerings, particularly local seafood lunches, are also highlighted for quality and taste, contributing positively to the overall tour.
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Absolutely great day with our guide Dustin.
Dustin extremely knowledgeable about route and was as very accommodating on stops since we were a small group of three people. Dustin spoke with a passion about the area and it was evident that he had passion for his work also.
Ryan, our guide, was very personable and knowledgeable on many subjects. The transport van was very comfortable. The lunch stop was quite lovely and the seafood chowder was excellent. The scenery along the way was magnificent and the stops at the Exiting iceberg and the Byron iceberg were truly breathtaking. This was a great way to spend the day journeying from
Seward seaport to the Anchorage airport. Overall, the tour was quite enjoyable.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sandra, thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your journey from Seward to Anchorage and that Ryan helped make the day both interesting and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him.
There’s something pretty special about turning what could simply be a transfer day into another day of exploring Alaska—from the magnificent scenery and stops at Exit Glacier and Byron Glacier to a memorable bowl of seafood chowder along the way! We’re so glad you were able to relax, enjoy the stops, and take in the beauty of the journey.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for choosing Welcome Anchorage Tours. It was a pleasure having you travel with us, and we hope your day with Ryan is a wonderful memory from your Alaska adventure!
Had to get from Seward to anchorage for a return evening flight but wanted to see some of this area- Ryan carried our luggage and had a full van of people and snacks! This was a perfect mix of sight seeing, riding and walking stops. Very enjoyable way to get to anchorage. Would recommend!
Saw glaciers, hiked a mild path, stopped for lunch and went to a wildlife preserve with a few other picture stops along the way!
Great experience. Sherrye our driver was so accommodating. She really made sure we got to see all the things between Seward and Anchorage! From moose on the side of the road to Beluga Whales at AWCC to glaciers at Portage and waterfalls in Girdwood - she made our travel day enjoyable!
We had extra time once we got off of the cruise ship and decided to see more of Alaska on our way to the airport. I am so glad we did! Our guide Davis was very knowledgeable about the area and was full of information! He took us to some amazing stops along the way and was a great story teller! We stopped for lunch at Base Camp and the food was excellent! He dropped us off at the airport gate! Thanks for ending our trip on a good note!
Great experience! Our driver Mark and the manager Amie were so friendly and knowledgeable. We had to make last minute adjustments and both were extremely accommodating.
We had rainy weather but the guide/driver made the tour as good as she could. It worked out well for animal spotting, the animals liked that weather.
We had a wonderful knowledgeable guide Sherye, who made it a great and fun experience despite the rainy weather we started out with.. but ended up with a beautiful afternoon..
Enjoyed the highlights of the route between Seward and Anchorage with our informed and excellent driver, Davis.
Dustin was a great driver and tour guide. We really enjoyed the Byron glacier hike as well as the explorer pond. He also provided water and snacks which were appreciated because lunch was not until 3. The Glacier Brewhouse in Anchorage was a back up due to the other being closed and the halibut was delicious.
Great option to travel from Seward to Anchorage.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Susan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. We are so proud of how Dustin takes such good care of our guests. Halibut was definitely a good choice (It's also my favorite). Best wishes to you on all your travels.
This trip was perfect I really like Davis and his knowledge. The animals we observed in the Nature park was perfect.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
I love the word you used, "perfect." Thank you for your kind words about Davis as well. We make sure all of our drivers reflect our love for our state. Davis certainly reflects that Love. All our best...
Beautiful drive and nice stops along the way. The driver was really just a driver not a tour guide and offered little commentary.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. I will personally reach out to each driver to assess and review expectations. I am so glad the views and stops were beautiful and I hope meaningful. Best wishes...
This was a seamless and wonderful way to get from our cruise ship in Seward to our destination in Anchorage! Dustin was a wonderful tour guide, taking us to all sorts of places along the way. We were able to see bears, moose, and other animals, as well as do a short hike to the glaciers and streams and he was accommodating to everyone’s abilities. Communication before, during an after the trip were amazing, and theywere able to drop us off at our respective destinations. It was well worth the cost of the trip and I would use them again, if needed! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Jean,
Wow, I loved the word "Seamless." Travel can be hard and to be part of an experience that does not cause issues is quite a treat. Having all your needs addressed on a cruise ship is a difficult act to follow. I'm so glad your needs and expectations were "seamlessly" met. Best wishes.
The tour was a great way to see a lot of beautiful sites on the way from the ship to the airport before a red eye flight home. It maximized our last day in Alaska. Davis was fantastic as a guide! WARNING - although the tour itself was great, I would not book through viator again. They never passed our reservation onto the tour company so no one was there waiting for us and expecting us. The tour company was fantastic in sorting this out when we called them, I do not fault them at all and would use Welcome Anchorage Tours again. The issue was on viator's side and left us very disappointed.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and we are so happy we were able to maximize your last day in our beautiful state. We are very glad we were able to give you those lasting memories before you left Alaska we will of course let Davis know of your compliments.
Sherrye was great. She showed us so many different places and explained everything. She always had an answer for all the questions.
You could tell that she like what she is doing. She took care about everybody, and we can recommend her very much. Would go with her again. Nice job. Even after the tour she was sending pictures to us. Very nice.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review and joining us on our tour. We are so happy to hear that Sherrye went above and beyond for you in sharing her knowledge and love of Alaska with you.
Dustin was really awesome, patient
And knowledgeable. He communicates well and makes sure that his passengers are comfortable and enjoy the trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for joining us on a tour and we are so happy to hear that Dustin made your trip memorable. We truly appreciate you taking the time out of your day to leave us a review and share your wonderful experience with Dustin.
Ryan was amazing. He was open to questions, attentive to each person’s ability to walk long or short distances and the stops along the way were fantastic. The commentary was informative. A great way to get back to the airport!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your tour we are happy to hear how accommodating Ryan was and that he could make this a wonderful tour for you.
We had a great experience with pickup and transportation. The scenery was spectacular. Our guide was excellent, sharing information on the natural surroundings. The hikes were beautiful. We enjoyed all the stops. And the open snack cooler was nice.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are so glad you could give you such a great experience on our tours and thank you for joining us and the kind review. We are happy to know we could share the beauty and knowledge of Alaska with you
This was a great tour and a fun way to get from Seward to Anchorage. I loved seeing the glaciers, waterfalls, landscape and the wildlife. I highly recommend this tour.
Very relaxing and interesting trip with many stops to see glaciers, walk to a glacier and see the animal rehab center
When it’s too cold for the hiking, the day is just a way to stretch the drive. Becomes tedious. Nice to meet others.
So glad we booked this tour. We had 2 strangers added at the last minute because they had 2 other tours to Anchorage cancel on them! The communication from this tour was great - they reached out to confirm our plans several days before our trip and our guide reached out to us the morning of. Our guide, Christopher, was fantastic. He shared a lot of great information with us, took us to see some great sites, had a yummy lunch, and he was a very safe driver. The van was comfortable.
Great way to see everything on way to ANC
Our guide was thoughtful and informative she really looked after the group.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Ruth,
What a gracious thought to share. Thank you! Choosing Welcome Anchorage means you are going to be "looked after." Our guides take the time to make sure you feel seen and heard. Safe travels.
Don was PHENOMENAL and made the entire day so much fun! It was the perfect balance of driving and adventure. The glacier hike was amazing and all the stops along the way were great. This was the perfect was for our group of 6 adults to get to Anchorage from Seward. Would recommend this to anyone!
Even though the weather was overcast and a bit of a drizzle., the scenery from Seward to Anchorage is some of the best I’ve seen in Alaska. The driver was friendly and informative. There should’ve been a microphone so we could hear her more clearly. She went out of her way to help find accommodations for two couples whose flights were canceled. She also took plenty of time to show us the sights.
Wonderful history of Alaska.
Got to see a moose.
Checked out restaurants and museums.
Would do this tour again.
Don was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable on all things Alaska and more. We had a bad weather day and he modified the tour to fit what we could do. He did not rush us. Highly recommend this tour.
Christopher and Dustan were amazing. We had the worst cloudy and rainy weather but they still made the most of it. Both knew so much about Alaska and all the things we saw. Lunch was great and seeing the animals were a perfect highlight. Thankyou for a great day
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Heather. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. You are right. It was the worst weather yesterday! So glad they were able to make the best of it for you all! Warm Regards, James
The transfer was great! On time and highly informative with stops at animal rescue and glacier! Would have preferred more food options but understand that time was tight with full day of activities. Thank you for your attention to our large group!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so so much for choosing our tour and sharing your experience. Appreciate the feedback on the lunch option. So glad you enjoyed the animal rescue and the glacier walk! Hope you remember Alaska fondly and we're able to see you again! Cheers, Jen
This is the best way to get from Seward to Anchorage! The communication was fantastic and we were picked up at our hotel. We went on a short hike to a glacier and had lunch on the way to the Wildlife Conservation Center, which is the highlight of the trip! Our tour guide was fantastic! Highly recommend!!
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