Base Camp Girdwood - Tour 820

Enjoy Girdwood, it’s a local’s favorite destination, too.

Bridge along the Winner Creek hiking trail.

Base Camp Girdwood - Tour 820

Enjoy Girdwood, it’s a local’s favorite destination, too.

Base Camp Girdwood - Tour 820

Enjoy Girdwood, it’s a local’s favorite destination, too.

Taking off from a glacier high above Girdwood, Alaska.

Base Camp Girdwood - Tour 820

Enjoy Girdwood, it’s a local’s favorite destination, too.

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Trip Overview

They call Girdwood "Glacier City" for good reason. The small ski town has views of numerous glaciers that cling to nearby mountainsides and steep cirques. As a base camp, Girdwood is both exceptional in its own right and surrounded by opportunities for memorable Alaska moments. On this itinerary experience glaciers three ways (rafting, flightseeing, day cruise), plus wildlife, local culture, history, and iconic Alaskan scenery. The full package includes five nights at the Alyeska Resort and daily activities. The trip starts and ends in Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

Spend five nights at the Alyeska Resort, Alaska's only four-diamond property.
Take a helicopter tour into the mountains surrounding Girdwood.
See wildlife, ride the train, and raft among icebergs.
Spend an afternoon exploring Prince William Sound by boat.

Why Pick This Trip

It starts with the accommodations: The Alyeska Resort makes for an ideal place to base your daily adventures. The town of Girdwood is a charmer, too, with lots of places to eat and imbibe when you come back from the day away. Add in some iconic Alaska excursions and you have one exciting yet very easy trip.

What's Included

Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.

Anchorage | 5 Days

When flexibility and freedom is a must, opt to travel by rental car. Rates available for compact, midsize, full size, and minivans. Learn More >

Girdwood | 5 Nights

Offering deluxe accommodations and luxurious amenities just 40 miles southeast of Anchorage in the ski town of Girdwood. Learn More >

Girdwood | Depart 11:00 AM | 7 Hours

Do it all in a day (ride the train, see Alaskan wildlife, raft alongside icebergs) on this roundtrip tour out of Anchorage. Learn More >

Girdwood | Depart 10:55 AM | 1.5 Hours

Fly in a helicopter, land on a snow-covered cirque glacier, and take a ride with sled dogs training for the Iditarod on this two-hour adventure out of Girdwood. Learn More >

Whittier | Depart 12:00 PM | 5.25 Hours

Glassy waters treat passengers onboard to the smoothest of rides on this family-friendly day cruise through the fjords of Prince William Sound. Learn More >

Itinerary

Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Arrive into Anchorage and pick up your car. On the short 45-minute drive to Girdwood be sure to stop at a few pullouts to take pictures of the scenic Turnagain Arm. When you arrive, settle into your room at the Alyeska Resort.

Start the day taking in sweeping views of the Girdwood valley and surrounding mountains. Ride up the Alyeska Tram and a go for a self-guided stroll above treeline.

Once you've returned, head out to take in some of Girdwood's charms. Make time to visit the Crow Creek Mine, local art galleries, and the Girdwood Brewing Company.

No doubt you'll end up calling this a bucket list Alaska day. It starts by boarding the Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery train at the Girdwood Depot. It's a quick ride to the Portage stop where you'll take a side trip with your guide for tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The center is home to many Alaskan animals, including moose, lynx, foxes, and bears.

Back on the train, it's on to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. From here the tour continues by raft into an iceberg filled lake and eventually down the Placer River. After about two hours on the water, it's back on the train to Girdwood.

This morning fly by helicopter high into the mountains surrounding Girdwood. You'll land on Punchbowl Glacier at a sled dog camp. Meet the resident pups, learn about mushing, and go for a dog sled ride on the glacier before hopping back on the helicopter for a scenic flight back.

In the afternoon take a drive to explore the little village of Hope on the opposite side of the Turnagain Arm.

You're off to Whittier today for a half-day glacier cruise in Prince William Sound. Leave time to take in the sites on the 30-minute drive along the Turnagain and into Portage Valley. Stop at the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center, just be sure to get through the two-mile tunnel that takes you to Whittier in time to catch the cruise.

Say bye-bye to Girdwood. Your trip concludes with a drive back to Anchorage.

Map

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Rates and Dates

The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $4,643	Double: $2,908	Triple: $2,363	Quad: $2,103	Child: $900
Taxes & Fees	Single: $662	Double: $360	Triple: $264	Quad: $217	Child: $59
Total	Single: $5,305	Double: $3,268	Triple: $2,627	Quad: $2,320	Child: $959
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $3,793	Double: $2,483	Triple: $2,096	Quad: $1,903	Child: $900
Taxes & Fees	Single: $560	Double: $309	Triple: $232	Quad: $193	Child: $59
Total	Single: $4,353	Double: $2,792	Triple: $2,328	Quad: $2,096	Child: $959
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

Options & Upgrades

As a base camp package, this itinerary really is just the start! Want to explore farther? Head an hour down the road to Cooper Landing and take a guided raft trip on the Kenai River. You can also add a night or two in Anchorage to make travel days easier.

Your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.