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Move from the quiet port of Whittier through North America’s longest rail-and-road tunnel to panoramic tram views, lunch atop Mt. Alyeska, and behind-the-scenes tastings at local breweries, a distillery, and a cidery. This one-way guided transfer blends scenic driving with Alaska’s craft beverage scene.
Move from the quiet port of Whittier through North America’s longest rail-and-road tunnel to panoramic tram views, lunch atop Mt. Alyeska, and behind-the-scenes tastings at local breweries, a distillery, and a cidery. This one-way guided transfer blends scenic driving with Alaska’s craft beverage scene.
You step off the cruise gangway into a pocket of cold air and open water; mountains press close and the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel yawns ahead, promising a passage from fjord to city. The drive out of Whittier threads along Turnagain Arm, where tidal flats and steep slopes alternate and gulls wheel like punctuation in the sky. A tram ride at Mt. Alyeska lifts the group above the valley—snow-capped spines and glacier-fed streams spread wide—and lunch is served with a panorama that keeps you talking.
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Operated by Big Swig Tours LLC · Whittier, Alaska
You step off the cruise gangway into a pocket of cold air and open water; mountains press close and the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel yawns ahead, promising a passage from fjord to city. The drive out of Whittier threads along Turnagain Arm, where tidal flats and steep slopes alternate and gulls wheel like punctuation in the sky. A tram ride at Mt. Alyeska lifts the group above the valley—snow-capped spines and glacier-fed streams spread wide—and lunch is served with a panorama that keeps you talking.
The route itself tells Alaska’s industrial and natural history. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, North America’s longest combined rail and highway tunnel, was built for wartime rail access and later adapted for vehicles, carving the only direct, year-round link from Prince William Sound to the Seward Highway. The tour folds in the Chugach National Forest’s geology—granite peaks, glacial cirques, and coastal inlets shaped by repeated ice advance—and a taste of modern Alaskan craft culture in Girdwood and Anchorage at a brewery, distillery, and a cidery.
Practically, the trip is a one-way transfer to Anchorage with guided commentary, tram admission, a summit lunch, and multiple behind-the-scenes tastings. Expect an easy, mostly seated day with short walks between tasting rooms. Bring a photo ID (21+ for tastings), layered outerwear against sudden wind or drizzle, and sensible closed-toe shoes for the tram and brewery stairs. Time your onward travel with the tour’s end around 5:30 pm—allow at least 90 minutes for airport check-in if you’re flying that night.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly seated with short, easy walks between sites
This is a one-way guided transfer from Whittier to Anchorage; return travel is not included.
Yes—tram admission, lunch at Mt. Alyeska, and samples at the brewery, distillery, and cidery are included per the itinerary.
Participants must be 21 or older to take part in tastings; photo ID is required.
The tour can drop guests at selected hotels, downtown Anchorage locations, or the airport depending on booking options—confirm your preferred drop-off during booking.
The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was originally built for rail access during World War II and later adapted to accommodate vehicular traffic, creating a unique combined rail-highway corridor into Prince William Sound.
Turnagain Arm’s tidal flats and the Chugach foothills are ecologically sensitive—stay on designated viewing areas, pack out all trash, and avoid disturbing shorebird and marine habitats.
Big Swig Tours LLC operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the cruise gangway into a pocket of cold air and open water; mountains press close and the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel yawns ahead, promising a passage from fjord to city. The drive out of Whittier threads along Turnagain Arm, where tidal flats and steep slopes alternate and gulls wheel like punctuation in the sky. A tram ride at Mt. Alyeska lifts the group above the valley—snow-capped spines and glacier-fed streams spread wide—and lunch is served with a panorama that keeps you talking.
You step off the cruise gangway into a pocket of cold air and open water; mountains press close and the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel yawns ahead, promising a passage from fjord to city. The drive out of Whittier threads along Turnagain Arm, where tidal flats and steep slopes alternate and gulls wheel like punctuation in the sky. A tram ride at Mt. Alyeska lifts the group above the valley—snow-capped spines and glacier-fed streams spread wide—and lunch is served with a panorama that keeps you talking.
The route itself tells Alaska’s industrial and natural history. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, North America’s longest combined rail and highway tunnel, was built for wartime rail access and later adapted for vehicles, carving the only direct, year-round link from Prince William Sound to the Seward Highway. The tour folds in the Chugach National Forest’s geology—granite peaks, glacial cirques, and coastal inlets shaped by repeated ice advance—and a taste of modern Alaskan craft culture in Girdwood and Anchorage at a brewery, distillery, and a cidery.
Practically, the trip is a one-way transfer to Anchorage with guided commentary, tram admission, a summit lunch, and multiple behind-the-scenes tastings. Expect an easy, mostly seated day with short walks between tasting rooms. Bring a photo ID (21+ for tastings), layered outerwear against sudden wind or drizzle, and sensible closed-toe shoes for the tram and brewery stairs. Time your onward travel with the tour’s end around 5:30 pm—allow at least 90 minutes for airport check-in if you’re flying that night.