Alyeska Tram & Wildlife Center

After disembarking, enjoy a drive through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest combined-use rail/highway tunnel in the United States. At 2.5 miles, this is the Whittier's only overland link to the rest of Alaska. The first stop on your excursion enroute to Anchorage is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Here you'll see orphaned and injured moose, bears, musk oxen, wolves, and more. The gift shop houses a unique collection of items, many made by local artisans. Next, continue north on the Seward Highway towards Girdwood, Alaska. This quaint ski town houses Alaska's largest winter recreation area, Alyeska Resort. Take the resort's comfortable 60-person tram up to the 2,500-foot level of Mt. Alyeska for views of Turnagain Arm and the surrounding valley. You'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the resort's restaurants or snack bars. Once the snow is gone, short hikes on the Winter Creek trail from the base of the tram, or from the top of the tram terminal are also possible. After exploring the resort, your driver-guide will provide commentary on the history of Turnagain Arm and Anchorage during the one-hour drive to the Anchorage airport, and an additional drop-off at the downtown Hospitality Center.