Whittier Plus Wildlife and Scenic Byway Tour to Anchorage

Begich Towers is one of Whittier’s most iconic landmarks. This 14-story building is home to most of the town’s residents and includes apartments, community facilities, and essential services. It is often called a “city under one roof” and reflects Whittier’s unique history and remote Alaskan lifestyle.

views of Passage Canal, the harbor, and the surrounding Chugach Mountains. It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and experience Whittier’s dramatic coastal landscape.In summer days,visitors can see salmon migration here.

Portage Lake is a beautiful glacial lake located in the Portage Valley of Alaska’s Chugach National Forest. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and glaciers, the lake is known for its striking blue-green water and spectacular scenery. It is also the gateway to Portage Glacier, one of the most accessible and well-known glaciers near Anchorage.

The peaceful pond offers beautiful reflections of the surrounding mountains, while Explorer Glacier can be seen descending from the Chugach Mountains in the distance. It’s a great stop for photos and a quick look at Alaska’s spectacular glacial landscape.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary dedicated to the conservation and care of Alaska’s native animals. Visitors can see bears, moose, musk oxen, bison, wolves, porcupines, and other wildlife in spacious natural habitats while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

Potter Marsh is a beautiful wildlife viewing area located just south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. Part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, it features wetlands, boardwalks, and stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. Visitors may spot bald eagles, waterfowl, salmon, moose, and other Alaska wildlife, making it a great final scenic stop before arriving in Anchorage.

Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage is the world’s busiest seaplane base and a unique symbol of Alaska’s aviation culture. Visitors can watch floatplanes take off and land on the lake as pilots travel to remote communities, fishing lodges, and wilderness destinations across Alaska.

Earthquake Park in Anchorage preserves the dramatic landscape created by the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. Visitors canenjoy beautiful views of Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range as well as Anchorage skyline.It's also a good place to see Beluga whales.