Day Trip to Girdwood

Explore Girdwood/Alyeska a Self-Guided Tour

This tour offers three departures daily with various times to spend in Portage Valley and time to take the cruise.

Get out of the city of Anchorage and take the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Girdwood/Alyeska Resort a small quaint alpine ski village. This self-guided tour to Girdwood is truly ideal for the independent traveler who enjoys breathtaking views and the chance to spend time in Girdwood hiking or the many other adventures offered in Girdwood. Your shuttle will take you directly to Girdwood where you can take the free Glacier Valley Transit shuttle to various location in the quaint mountain ski town. Enjoy stunning hiking trails and views that will take your breath away and make your heart palpitate. Take the time to read up on all that Girdwood has to offer if you get to Girdwood and want visitor information visit the Tourist Trap when you get off the shuttle. You can also go into the Alyeska Resort where the concierge desk is always happy to book you on any of the activities available in Girdwood. There is so much to see in do in Girdwood that we encourage you to do your homework.

What You Can Expect
This self-guided day trip to Girdwood/Alyeska Tour allows you freedom to break away from the tour groups and explore on your own and return at select times. Your journey to Girdwood begins with a custom tour of Turnagain Arm and is a treat you won’t want to miss. On the way to the Girdwood you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic stretch of highway known as Turnagain Arm. The Turnagain Arm Shuttle only drops off at the pick-up point for the town’s FREE shuttle which you will need to get around the town of Girdwood. Visitors should print the schedule for the Glacier Valley Transit to ensure they do not miss the return connection back to Anchorage.

When you are ready to return back to Anchorage simply board the Turnagain Arm Shuttle at the time you booked at Girdwood Station. For information on Girdwood click here

HIGHLIGHTS

Beluga Point
Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm. Possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales.

Price: $49.50 each way or $99.00 roundtrip

SUGGESTED BOOKING TIMES

Most people want to take the Tram or Hike so use the times listed below which highlights times you can spend in Girdwood. We recommend that you spend no less than 5 hours in Girdwood to do at least one activity. If you want to do more than one activity then you will need to plan. Below is a sample of departure times and return times. When you ready to book the our system will ask you what time you want your outbound and what time you want your return. If you need help don’t hesitate to call we are here to help.