ANCHORAGE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Seward Highway in Private: Turnagain Arm Views, Whittier Tunnel, and a Tailored Alaskan Transfer
A private transfer between Anchorage and Whittier (or vice versa) along the Seward Highway with a local guide, customizable photo stops, and one included excursion.
Seward Highway in Private: Turnagain Arm Views, Whittier Tunnel, and a Tailored Alaskan Transfer.
This private transfer runs the famed Seward Highway between Anchorage and the coastal port of Whittier, threading the Turnagain Arm’s shoreline, towering cliffs and waterfalls, and the 2.5-mile Whittier Tunnel—the longest highway tunnel in North America—while a local guide customizes photo stops and provides a complimentary excursion choice.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Turnagain Arm and Seward Highway Scenery
Travel along the Seward Highway—triple-designated among America’s top scenic byways—past Cook Inlet waters and sheer cliffs dotted with waterfalls and wild sheep, with guided photo stops en route.
Through the Whittier Tunnel
The transfer includes a passage through the Whittier Tunnel, a 2.5-mile mountain tunnel noted as the longest highway tunnel in North America.
A Complimentary Excursion Included
Every private transfer includes one complimentary excursion—choose between the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or the Indian Valley Mine to extend your day in different directions.
What the day feels like
What the Transfer Feels Like
With a local guide and a comfortable tour van, this private transfer is paced for photography and customization: pickups and drop-offs at any Anchorage or Whittier location, photo pauses along Turnagain Arm, the dramatic passage through the Whittier Tunnel, and a short included excursion—all typically wrapped within a four-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private transfer suits—and where to consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The private transfer runs up to 4 hours in duration.
Included: services of a local Alaskan guide/driver, pickup/drop-off at any Anchorage/Whittier location, comfortable tour van transportation, customized photo stops, one complimentary excursion (Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or Indian Valley Mine), snacks and bottled water.
Operator lists optional add-ons with pricing: extra hour and Alyeska Tram, Girdwood lunch stop, Exclusive ATV Tour (private), or Glacier-Discovery Train (Portage to Grandview roundtrip); check operator details for exact pricing and timing.
Wild Journeys Alaska provides pickup and drop-off at any Anchorage or Whittier location; discuss timing and connection needs with your guide to coordinate with cruises, trains, or flights.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the private transfer?
The transfer runs up to 4 hours in duration.
What route does the transfer follow?
The route runs along the Seward Highway and the Turnagain Arm between Anchorage and Whittier, including passage through the 2.5-mile Whittier Tunnel.
Is anything included in the price?
Yes—services of a local guide/driver, pickup/drop-off at any Anchorage/Whittier location, comfortable tour van transportation, customized photo stops, one complimentary excursion (Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or Indian Valley Mine), plus snacks and bottled water.
Can the tour be customized?
Yes—the private transfer is designed to be customized with your guide for photo stops and timing, and the operator offers optional add-ons for extra hours and other excursions.
Which excursions are offered as the complimentary option?
You may choose either the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or the Indian Valley Mine as the included excursion.
Who operates this transfer?
The transfer is operated by Wild Journeys Alaska.