ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A friendly 2.5‑hour road ride from Girdwood into the Kenai Peninsula
A daily, local-run 2.5-hour shared ride from Girdwood with drop-off options in Soldotna, Sterling, or Kenai — a concise practical guide to booking and riding with Red Eye Rides.
A friendly 2.5‑hour road ride from Girdwood into the Kenai Peninsula.
Join a friendly 2.5-hour ride from Girdwood to Soldotna, Sterling, or Kenai and travel Alaska’s coastal roads with a local operator; the trip is described by the company as a relaxed, memorable ride that feels like a road trip with a friend.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Direct access from Girdwood to the Central Peninsula
The service runs from Girdwood and drops passengers at central Peninsula destinations — Soldotna, Sterling, or Kenai — providing a straightforward link between Anchorage-area mountains and the Kenai Peninsula.
A local, conversational ride
Red Eye Rides positions its service as a personable, social ride-share experience—passengers report it feels like traveling with a friend, and trips may include other travelers unless a private charter is reserved.
Simple logistics and clear limits
The operator maintains clear baggage and pet policies and posts fees for oversized items; travelers should expect group rides by default and defined public pick-up and drop-off points rather than residential service.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
Over roughly 2.5 hours you settle into a shared, conversational road ride from Girdwood toward the Kenai Peninsula; the schedule is operated as a ride share unless a private charter is reserved, and drivers may adjust timing for road or traffic conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The standard ride duration is 2.5 hours; note that additional stops (for example at Moose Pass or Tern Lake) or road conditions can extend travel time.
Each passenger may bring one carry-on and one bag up to 50 lbs; ski and snowboard bags incur an additional $25 fee. Pets are allowed if they can ride in a carrier.
Pick-ups are at public points in Girdwood (Girdwood Speedway, Crow Creek Mercantile, Alyeska Day Lodge). Drop-offs are at specified public locations in Soldotna, Sterling, or Kenai — residential pick-up or drop-off is not offered.
Reservations and questions can be handled by calling, texting, or WhatsApp at 1-907-769-1818. Cancellation policy: full refunds for cancellations made more than 2 days before travel; cancellations within 1 day are non-refundable.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The advertised duration for the trip is 2.5 hours.
Where do you pick up in Girdwood?
Pick-ups are at Girdwood Speedway, Crow Creek Mercantile, and Alyeska Day Lodge (Alyeska pick-up carries a $15 per-group charge when road conditions permit).
Where can I be dropped off?
Drop-offs in Soldotna are at Central Peninsula Hospital or the Soldotna Visitor Center; Sterling drop-offs are at 3 Bears; Kenai drop-offs are at the Kenai Visitor Center or Kenai Airport.
Can I bring luggage or skis?
Each passenger may bring one carry-on and a bag up to 50 lbs; ski and snowboard bags incur an additional $25 fee.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are permitted provided they can comfortably ride in a pet carrier.
What is the cancellation policy?
Reservations cancelled more than 2 days before travel receive a full refund; cancellations 1 day prior or less are non-refundable.
Will the operator come to my residence?
No — Red Eye Rides does not offer residential pick-up or drop-offs; pick-up and drop-off occur at designated public locations.