Great tour, guide, and much better than waiting in an airport.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- Drop off anywhere in Anchorage
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Infant Seat, upon request
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Look for our Black Mercedes Van with our logo on it. A guide will be waiting outside of the van.
Return
- We will drop you off at either your Hotel or Airport.
Itinerary
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals and provides them with a permanent home. The Center hosts numerous educational and daily guest programs, including the Walk on the Wild Side tour, where you can get a closer look at the Alaska Wildlife that makes its home here. AWCC also offers up-close animal encounters in the summer featuring moose or brown bears. There are many animals that call AWCC home including black and brown bears, moose, elk, lynx, caribou, muskox, bison, reindeer, wolves, foxes, deer, and more. Choose between driving the 1.5-mile loop, or spending your time walking through the 200 acres that make up the AWCC Campus.
There are have local Food Trucks on-site every day throughout the summer months, and on weekends in the winter months. Lunch at a scenic brewery with food trucks is an experience that blends great food, craft beer, and the beauty of nature. Imagine sitting at a wooden picnic table on a sun-dappled patio, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling mountains. The air is fresh, and a gentle breeze carries the earthy scent of hops and grilled food. The 3,040 square foot brewery and taproom has panoramic views of the surrounding Chugach mountains, you can cozy up to a beer in our timber framed taproom. There is an awesome beer garden with a fire pit, for those who prefer enjoy their beers in a more natural setting.
Earthquake Park gives visitors insight into one of the pivotal moments in Alaska history: the 1964 Earthquake. The quake on March 27 – Good Friday – measured 9.2 in magnitude and was the largest quake ever recorded in North America. A sharp drop-off north of the park and the peculiar rippling hills in the forest below are evidence of the massive earthquake that forever altered Anchorage’s landscape. Informative displays tell the story of the geological forces at play that day, and Anchorage history before and since the quake.
Alaska's Lake Hood Seaplane Base is the World's Largest & Busiest Seaplane Base. The Lake Hood Seaplane Base, or Lake Hood Floatplane Base is located around four miles from downtown Anchorage. Visitors and passengers can see almost 1,000 float planes parked all over the sea bases lake. Watch the float planes take off and land! Learn the history behind it.
Remaining 1.50 hours will be allotted for travel time, between stops, from pickup in Whittier to drop off in Anchorage.
Sampling the finest Chocolates! There are four kitchens called the Jam and Jelly Kitchen, Hot Kitchen, Candy Kitchen, and the Molding Room. You can watch all four kitchens in action through the viewing windows in our store See Alaska's 20-Foot Chocolate Waterfall. The chocolate waterfall incorporates over 3000 pounds of chocolate, authentic copper candy kettles, and a specially built warming and mixing system. The chocolate gushes out of the fountain head, cascades down the kettles, then settles in the swirling chocolate pool. An amazing sight to see!
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Reviews
The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The planned stops on trip were very interesting and the time spent was appropriate. It was a good value for the trip
This is a fantastic way to spend the day waiting for your flight. We took tour from our ship to the airport. The stops were informative and entertaining. One stop along the highway was to watch the salmon swimming upstream. We’d missed seeing that at our port stops so I was delighted to add that experience to my vacation. Dan and Kim were delightful. I’m so glad I added this excursion to our trip rather than rely on the cruise line transport. I definitely recommend this transport/excursion.
Highly recommend this experience! Dan was great- friendly and full of information! The van was spacious and clean. Instructions were clear. The drive was wonderful, especially the stops along the way including in Girdwood, which we never would have seen otherwise. This is the ideal way to get from the Whittier port to Anchorage.
It's a nice way to finish off the end of your cruise.... The driver was great. All of the stops were wonderful, and the driver was also very nice and knowledgeable.... I always say you can't get better scenery in alaska than the drive from whittier to anchorage. Scenic splendor.
A great way to see some "off the beaten trail" spots on the way yo Anchorage. Would be really great for those that are flying out the same day as it eats up a good bit of time. At the airport drop off, the guide told those with laye flights they could drop off their bags at airport storage then brought them in to downtown as well. Our guide (Dan) was super friendly, knowledgeable, and went out of his way to accommodate everyone. Would definitely recommend.
This transit tour was an entertaining way to spend the day traveling from the port of debarkation to the Anchorage airport. There were multiple stops for photos, visits to a wildlife refuge and chocolate factory, and an enjoyable lunch at a brewery. Our host was very knowledgeable and entertaining and went out of his way to make sure that we were taken care of.
It was fantastic. Ken took us to some wonderful places and offered great knowledge of Alaska. Highly recommend taking this tour.
Dan was a great guide very knowledgeable and friendly and couldn’t do enough to make the tour enjoyable. Highly recommend White Raven tours AK!
Great transfer! We had a lot of rain but Kim did a great job making the stops as enjoyable as possible. We loved the conservation center and the chocolate factory, and the whole tour was very smooth. Kim did a great job accommodating my mom with mobility issues. I would book with this company again.
Clean vans. Very friendly and informative guide. Highly recommend
Great way to get from the cruise ship to the airport! Lots of fun stops with great views and even saw a mama moose with her baby!
Fantastic half day trip between our cruise and airport drop off ! Dan and Kim were very knowledgeable, helpful and very easy going ! You could tell they loved what they were doing and were in no rush at all . We got to see a lot in the amount of time we had available! Highly recommend this !
We had a last minute booking White Raven for our travel from the cruise ship to Anchorage. It’s the beginning of our travel started with the employees at the port not allowing us to enter the parking lot to get on the van. Dan Dan got out of the van and went to go look for us by that time we had made it over to the van. This is just one small detail out of many that made us very happy with this choice for transportation. The list of stops and places we passed by made for the price of this transportation in and of itself. Dan took the to talk personally with each passenger, which also made for a very pleasant experience because you felt like you were an important part of the journey. All of the tour guides that we had during our vacation, he was hands-down, the most knowledgeable and gave us, what felt like, the most accurate and reliable information versus a lot of the tall tales that we heard along the way he also made sure that we knew that he researched his information and that he wasn’t providing second hand accounts of stories that may not be true or factual. I personally appreciate this because I am one to go research information for validity. I also don’t want to go back home to the people stories about Alaska that aren’t true. The places that were curated for our stock were amazing. We stopped at portage glacier, Lake Hood, the animal conservation place, and a couple other lakes. The pictures and views were beautiful. We stopped at a fantastic brewery with food trucks for lunch and a chocolate factory with excellent chocolate. We then traveled to view earthquake park, where we learned about the events of that tragic day and then to the sea plane storage area. Again, Dan filled our minds with wonderful information you just don’t get out of an every day tour guide. The ultimate icing on the cake though, we needed to stop somewhere to ship a bag back. Without hesitation he took us to the post office to get this done, saving us about 40 bucks in transport fees if we had to be dropped off at one or catch a cab from airport and back. He also personally took one couple direct to their AirBnB and another group to check their luggage at the airport and dropped them off in downtown or so to enjoy their final few hours in town before flying out. He was so pleasant about all this and to go this extra mile for his guest is simply amazing. They don’t have to do this and no one should be expect any guide to go to this level of accommodation and personalization. Alaska will loose a true gem if the day comes when he and his spouse No longer offer guides. Oh!! And they also do different excursions, so be sure to ask about those and take them. If we were staying an extra couple days like originally planned, we would have immediately booked the glacier walk tour they offer as well. Thank you so much for a fantastic last day in Alaska that was stress free, insightful and very very enjoyable. It was a pleasure!!!
Dan did a fabulous job of describing everything from the wildlife to the terrain to the waterways to the way of life in Alaska. He gave us excellent recommendations for places to eat and things to do. We made several stops along the way…including the Chocolate Factory! Great chocolate! At the end Dan dropped us off at our hotel. Thanks, again, Dan!!
The tour itself is fine. They came right on time at the terminal for pickup but very chaotic on how they loaded the vans. As soon as vans arrived i started checking with drivers, first one said she has a large party so went to check on 2nd van, the male driver ( not listing his name as the intention is not to shame, but for them to learn from this, full disclosure: me or any of my friends or family will never travel with this tour company again) asked how many people. I answered and he ignored us, he lets other 3 families get loaded and kep ignoring me, we asked again even mentioned if we should go to next van which was parked a distance away, same response - ignored us. After the van was full he walked us to the 3rd van which was already full and we had to sit in the very last row. I was traveling with 2 kids, my husband and my 80 yr old mother. It was not just inconvenience that bothered me but his unfairness as he looks at us and lets the other family of 5 in his can who evidently came after us. When i shared my feedback and frustration with him, he started yelling at me and said to calm down, take your stuff and leave ( in front of everyone, including my family) ...i have never experienced such a rude travel company rep in my life. We travel a lot with our family and let me just say this tour company is not worth your money if you want to have fun and have self respect. He tried to make up by making jokes and talking to kids afterwards but again, to summarize an entitled, rude, unfair driver that ruined our morning and made it an unpleasant experience for all of us.
Dan and Kim were fantastic! Dan's mix of knowledge about the area and personal stories of encountering bears, moose, and other wildlife made the drive enjoyable and entertaining between stops. We also really appreciated that Dan at every picturesque stop offered, or more accurately insisted, on taking photos for everyone so that families and groups had all folks in frame. The stops were a perfect mix of views and local gift shops. The brewery lunch stop was amazing! Will be recommending the tour to anyone coming this way.
This tour gave us more for our money than anything else we did on our trip! Absolutely perfect way to get from the end of our cruise to our airport connection while continuing the fun!
A fabulous tour in a comfortable van with an friendly and accommodating tour guide. We visited a range of different places on our way from Whittier to Anchorage and she even dropped us off directly at our hotel. Would highly recommend White Raven Tours!
This is a fantastic option to take from Whittier to Anchorage. There was plenty of room to safely store luggage in the trailer behind the van. The van was large and comfortable. We had a great itinerary stopping at a wildlife conservation park, had a good tour of Anchorage, stopped by the Alaskan Wild Berry and Chocolate factory. Each family unit was dropped off either at the proper airline terminal or their specific hotel, which is a blessing when travelling with several pieces of luggage. A special stop in front of the house in Anchorage we lived in 28 yr ago was very much appreciated and out of the way. A quick photo and we were on our way again. Additionally, it was recommended that we check our luggage at a downtown hotel for several hours rather that hang around the airport (no lounge at all) until our midnight flight. We did that and spent time walking downtown and to Ship Creek to watch the anglers haul in their King Salmon. It brought back fond memories. Popular local restaurants were pointed out and we enjoyed our dinner at a local bar/restaurant that was recommended and that we visited regularly 28 years ago. Do allow 5 or 6 hours. It is not just a pick up and drop off service. I very very highly recommend this tour and transportation from Whittier to Anchorage. It was worth every cent and was an enjoyable trip. 5 star treatment and tour!!
Best way to get from Whittier Port to Anchorage, brewery food trucks and chocolate factory were huge hits.
Driver/tour guide was very friendly and very informed. Much better way to get to anchorage (instead of the train).
We had just gotten off a cruise and were pretty tired, but this tour was entertaining enough to be worth one last sightseeing venture. We saw beautiful scenery, learned Alaska facts, and heard some terrible jokes. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that needs a ride from Whittier and has time to spend before their flight out of Anchorage. It was genuinely better than a lot of tours I've taken.
Very good excursion that ended at Anchorage airport. A little disappointed that we didn’t stop longer at the sea plane base as we got to the airport very early for our midnight flight
The driver/guide , Kris, was very talented and friendly. He sang very well. He was a runner, boxer, school bus driver, and city bus driver. The tour was very pleasant.
We had a great trip to Anchorage after the cruise. Dan did an excellent job on making us feel welcome. We made several stops along the way that were photo opportunities. One time he pulled to the side of the road when he saw moose - Photo. I'd highly recommend this if your cruise ship ends in Whittier and need a way to get to Anchorage to fly home.
Dan was able to accommodate our group of 12 with loads of luggage. We had 3 separate hotel drop offs and it was prefect. We even got to check out some wildlife since we made good time getting through the tunnel. Dan’s food and brewery recommendations were perfect!
If you’re getting off a cruise and need something to do for the day….THIS IS IT! Dan our guide was funny, well informed and very polite. He knew the area the sites and the history. It was a smaller van with a small towable trailer for luggage. No giant bus with tons of people! We had a great tour and he dropped us right at our hotel door! Great day! HIGHLY recommend
Great way to spend time before flying out of Anchorage. We enjoyed all of our six stops. Dan, our White Ravens Tours guide, was engaging and informative with history, facts, and personal stories...all with joy. Would recommend to others.
The guide was excellent. He was fantastic and very accommodating. He was very knowledgeable and told us about everything we encountered. One of the best tour guides we have had.
Guide is knowledgeable and friendly. Visited many sites on a half day transfer. Good way to spend time to tour and transfer. Guide helps with taking photos and on time. Viator 's communication is strong. We like the reminders and day prior to the trip excellent follow up and very responsive.
Dan was an outstanding tour guide and was very personable! He provided many valuable facts about Alaska and the stops we made were perfect for the time we had. I would definitely recommend or book with him again.
We had just gotten off our cruise at 8am, our flight from Anchorage home wasn’t until 11pm that evening. We needed something to help fill the day. This was another opportunity for us to see more of Alaska. Dan was amazing guide throughout this transit tour. His knowledge and insight was top notch! Thank you Dan and White Raven Tours for an incredible day!
On trip from port into Anchorage it is much better to use the day looking at sites rather than driving straight in. Lots to view lots of places and learn insights of actually living in the area from a local.
This was exactly the kind of excursion I love—getting genuine local insight from someone who lives it every day, not just during tourist season. Dan, our guide and driver, knew all the best photo spots and had endless stories and history to share about the area. By the end, everyone in the group felt like he was a new best friend. I’d happily do this again, as the wilderness and wildlife are always changing, and I’m sure Dan will always know the perfect places and times to visit.
We booked this tour originally from Seward to Anchorage when we booked our cruise. The day before we boarded the ship, the cruise line informed us we were now disembarking at Whittier instead of Seward. One quick call to White Raven tours and they let us know they already knew and were changing our arrangements to be the Whittier tour instead. They made it super easy! So many people on the ship were spending hours and hours working to figure out their transportation and White Raven made it so easy! But the best part was the tour itself! Kris was outstanding as a tour guide. We saw a lot of different sites, he stopped at great spots for photos. We definitely got more than our moneys worth in the tour and transportation. kris had fantastic stories throughout the tour, really gave us an authentic experience. The van was really comfortable and they did a great job hauling all of our luggage. They had water and snacks as well, which was a nice bonus.
This was a great way to get from port to Anchorage! Dan was a great guide, incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly! Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful day with our guide, Kris! He was informative, friendly, and made the history come to life, having grown up in the area. We loved the stop at the Conservation Center where we could see bears, moose, musk ox, porcupines, arctic foxes, lynx cats, a badger, and a wolf close up! The stop at the brewery for lunch had 2 food trucks- and both were really good! We loved the stop for chocolate, too, and were able to sample all kinds of yummy treats- the kids loved the ice cream! We enjoyed seeing the seaplanes in Anchorage. All in all, it was a wonderful way to spend the day to see more of beautiful Alaska versus just heading straight to the airport after our cruise. Our bonus was hearing Kris sing his original song of, “Viva Alaska!” (in Elvis style, of course!).
More beautiful scenery, explored animal park, chocolate shop, and Anchorage's private airplane parking. Well informed and friendly narration!
My travel agent books this tour. Got off cruise ship, into the van. Awesome tour ending up at the airport. Kim was our driver. She was very knowledgeable. She spotted a moose with 2 calves. Stopped long enough to get a picture. Very friendly, totally enjoyed it. If I come back to Alaska I will reach out to them for a tour.
Dan was great. He was very informative. We wanted to see a moose in the wild and he found a mom that had just had 2 babies....great experience. I highly recommend White Raven. You will not be disappointed.
The tour guide from white raven tours that we had was excellent and very knowledgeable. He taught us all about Alaska and gave us insight information that we did not know. I will definitely take the tour again
Very friendly and knowledgeable drivers. Chris even sang for us. Nice tour of nature and a very nice stop for lunch. Wish it was a little longer. Lol
Dan was a great guide. The scenic stops were quick and efficient due to cold and rainy weather. But we had plenty of time at the Alaska Animal Conservation Center. He even took us to an extra stop that is typically part of their city tour - Alaska Sausage and Seafood - free samples of their various smoked salmon and halibut , and reindeer sausage! Wanted us to see a moose in the wild, which we did! He had good information to share and offered dinner recommendations for those of us with late flights. A great way to travel to Anchorage if you can take the extra time.
Chris was a great guide/driver. Very knowledgeable about the area we learned many things. He was very friendly and kept us entertained. The scenery was amazing. It would have been a very long day at the airport if we hadn’t done this tour. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Dan was an Interesting and informative guide! Enjoyed the unique stops! Comfortable travel. Bottled water and snacks provided.
This was the perfect tour for the day on our way from the cruise port to the airport. Very reasonably priced and the owner/operator Dan was a great tour guide. He even made some extra stops along the way since no one was in a rush to get to the airport. We got to see so much. I especially liked the conservation center.
Our tour was great! He showed us multiple cool spots. He went out of his way to try to find wildlife for us. He even made an extra stop since we had time, and it was very cool. He was so nice and seemed to be very friendly with everyone at each stop. He also gave many great recommendations for downtown Anchorage, if you'd rather get dropped off there.
Booked this last minute after our Princess Whittier Disembarkation ($100 cheaper than transfers offered by Princess!) and loved it! Dan was so kind and punctual. Nice small group of 13 and comfortable large black van. Made lots of scenic stops at Portage Glacier/Lake, Wildlife Center, brewery with delicious food trucks, and chocolate store. Great local insight and stories about Alaska. Loved the flexibility of pulling over if wildlife were around. Also took us to see the largest Air Sea Base. Would highly recommend this tour and would do it again! Dropped us off at Airport but also gave us option to explore downtown.
I can’t say enough good things about our driver and tour guide Kris. He was very entertaining, fun and super knowledgeable about the area we were in and what we were seeing. I highly recommend asking for him directly if that is an option. Despite a cold, wet and windy morning after disembarking our cruise in Whittier our tour with White Raven en route to Anchorage airport was fantastic. Thanks Kris and Dan!
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