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| Alyeska
• Girdwood • Prince William Sound Girdwood is a beautiful community located just outside of Anchorage, and is home to the Alyeska Resort. Heading south from Anchorage, on the Seward Highway, it is quickly recognized that this could be the finest stretch of highway in Alaska. Named one of America’s Scenic Byways, you will come across breath taking scenery, wildlife, glaciers and depending on the season, fishing, skiing and ice climbing. Beluga whales are often seen rolling in and out of the Cook Inlet. High above, and sometimes roadside, Dall sheep nibble with their young ones. All of the above can be experienced along just a 39 mile stretch of road on the way to Girdwood from Anchorage. 
Photo Courtesy of Linda Melchert
Along the Seward Highway avid or recreational birdwatchers should pause to visit the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge at Potter Marsh. A 2,300 acre wetland, with interpretive displays of animal and plant life, makes this a favorite spot to stroll. When the salmon are running, peek over the walking bridge, and watch them swim under your feet as they enter the refuge from Turnagain Arm. Click Map to Enlarge ) Portage Glacier Cruise/Tour GRAY LINE OF ALASKA RESERVATIONS: (800) 544-2206 Visit the Begich Boggs Visitor Center, Cruise to Portage Glacier on the mv Ptarmigan for an unforgettable 1-hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. A U.S. Forest Service representative narrates the tour for you. Wilderness Explorer ALASKA HERITAGE TOURS RESERVATIONS: (877-AKTOURS) EMAIL: INFO@PRINCEWILLIAMSOUND.COM Travel by coach with our driver guide to Whittier who provides a natural history tour and points out sights along the scenic Seward Highway. Depart on the Wilderness Explorer cruise and view wildlife, glaciers, and lush coastline of Prince William Sound. Return to Anchorage by coach.  Reserve your travel or learn more about the Alyeska/Girdwood/Turnagain Arm and Prince William Sound area by contacting some of Alaska’s premier hotels, transportation, day tours, travel specialists and organizations. Ideal information for reserving an Alaska vacation with ease. Alyeska Prince Hotel www.alyeskaresort.com • (800) 880-3880 • In State (907) 754-2111 • Girdwood Resort Hotel | Alyeska Resort. 40 miles south of Anchorage, home of Alaska’s only 4-diamond hotel, the Alyeska Prince Hotel. Luxurious chateau-style hotel features 307 guest rooms and a variety of restaurants, including award-winning Seven Glaciers at the 2,300 ft. level of Mt. Alyeska. Seven Glaciers is accessible via the Alyeska Tramway, offering dramatic views of Turnagain Arm and the Glacier Valley. Crow Creek Mine www.akmining.com • (907) 278-8060 Goldmining | Crow Creek Mine, less than an hour drive south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway, is possibly the most popular recreational mining location in Alaska. Thousands of visitors and locals alike try their luck each summer at finding those elusive gold nuggets. Crow Creek is Southcentral Alaska’s richest goldmine, having produced over 45,000 ounces of gold, and it is far from mined out. Bring your Camera! Crow creek is set in a very beautiful location. Overnight camping is welcome and the mine is a popular site for weddings and company events. The mine is generally open from May 15th until October 1st, but this can vary according to weather conditions. Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours Alaska Heritage Tours www.alaskaheritagetours.com • Phone: 877- AKTOURS Day Tours | Explore the untamed wilderness and calm waters of magnificent Prince William Sound. Visit a working fish hatchery. Cruise spectacular Esther Passage before exploring the numerous glaciers in Harriman Fjord and Barry Arm. Stop at majestic Surprise Glacier. Marine animals and birds flourish in these waters. Approximately 100 miles round trip. Coach transportation available. Gray Line of Alaska www.graylineofalaska.com • 800-544-2206 Day Tours | Alaska is where you can walk right up to the face of an ice-age glacier one day, and then paddle the cool, still waters of a secluded mountain lake the next. Where you can buzz North America’s tallest mountain with a bush pilot. Battle trophy-sized King Salmon to the end. Cruise the historic Tanana River on an authentic sternwheeler. To experience it best, see it with Gray Line of Alaska. Magic Bus www.themagicbus.com • (907) 268-6311 Transportation, Tours, & Entertainment | Alaska’s favorite! New 20 seat limobuses. Luxury motorcoaches. Affordable, year-round tours. Large or small groups. Best option for Seward, Whittier, Alyeska, Girdwood, Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage. Daily Departure from Anchorage Museum downtown to Whittier cruise ships on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Please email us at info@themagicbus.com for details. Phillips Cruises and Tours • 26 Glacier Cruise www.26glaciers.com • (800) 544-0529 • Anchorage Glacier Cruise | Do you want to see incredible marine wildlife and come face to face with magnificent tidewater glaciers all in one day? Then put the 26 Glacier Cruise on your itinerary and ride the Klondike Express, the fastest, largest and most luxurious high–speed catamaran in Alaska. Departures are daily from the Port of Whittier; just 60 miles southeast of Anchorage and Phillips’ Cruises & Tours can provide you with bus or rail transportation to Whittier if you don’t have a car. Alaska Insight Travel Guide www.alaskainsight.com • (907) 344-7422 • Anchorage For more information regarding packaging or customizing Alaska itineraries contact Alaska Insight Travel Guide. Email: alaskainsight@alaska.net |
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