Tour Overview
Traveling from Whittier to Anchorage offers breathtaking views and a journey through rich history. As you drive along the scenic Seward Highway, you'll experience stunning landscapes with dramatic mountains and serene waters. Keep an eye out for beluga whales in Turnagain Arm and picture the historic gold rush towns like Hope and Girdwood. The route also follows the historic Iditarod Trail and parallels the Alaska Railroad, both significant in Alaska's development. This drive promises a memorable adventure filled with natural beauty and fascinating stories.
Stops
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Portage Turn to Whittier Tunnel
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Turn Off To Whittier and Portage Lake
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Portage Lake Cruise
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Old Portage, Train Station and Wildlife Conservation Center
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begich boggs visitor ctr
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Trailhead for Byron Glacier hike
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Portage Lake Cruise
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Bear Valley
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salmon viewing platform
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
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Old Portage and the Train Station
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20-Mile River
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Chugach State Park - NB
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Glacier's and Glacier Valley's
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Girdwood Alaska
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Ghost Forest
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Bird Point, Rest Stop, Bore Tide
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Avalanche Alley
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Bird Creek
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Indian Alaska
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Glacial Silt
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Windy Corner and Dall Sheep
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Rainbow & Hope Northbound
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Beluga Point
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McHugh Creek Northbound
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Mt. Spurr, Alaska Range, The Sleeping Lady
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Potter Section House (NB)
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Potter Marsh
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Potter Marsh Pulloff
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Departing Whittier