Take the Scenic Way Back

Seward to Anchorage: Private Tours & Cruise Transfers

Your Journey, Your Way

Private Transfer Options

Leaving Seward after a cruise or wrapping up your Kenai Peninsula stay? Turn your travel day into part of the adventure.
Choose a private three-hour door-to-door scenic transfer, a full-day wildlife and sightseeing tour, or an active hiking or kayaking experience along the way.

Direct Scenic Transfer

Private, direct transfer from Seward to Anchorage with incredible views along the Seward Highway. Cruise terminal pick-up and airport drop-off available.

Wildlife Transfer

Turn your transfer into a day of sightseeing. Scenic stops along the Seward Highway, glacier views, and wildlife spotting at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Kayak + Private Transfer

Break up the drive with a real Alaska experience. Enjoy scenic stops and a guided kayaking tour on glacial Trail Lake while making your way to Anchorage.

Hike + Private Transfer

Get off the road and on the trail. Two guided hikes + scenic stops on the way. Portage Valley, Kenai Fjords National Park, glaciers, and private transportation.

All private tours can be customized to fit your timing and interests on your way from Seward to Anchorage.

Same private service – Different ways to experience the drive

Compare Tours & What's Included

Quick overviews, inclusions, and highlights for each Seward to Anchorage private transfer

Anchorage Alaska

Scenic Transfer to Anchorage

$696 up to 4 Guests + $100 per Additional Guest

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Wildlife & Sightseeing Transfer

$1,395 up to 4 Guests + $125 per Additional Guest

Trail Lake Paddlers

Guided Kayak Adventure + Private Transfer

$1,695 up to 4 Guests + $150 per Additional Guest

Portage Valley Byron Glacier Hike

Kenai Fjords + Portage Valley Active Transfer

$1,695 up to 4 Guests + $150 per Additional Guest

Looking for Something More Custom?

Want to adjust the itinerary, add an extra stop, or build a completely unique day between Seward and Anchorage? We’re happy to create a private tour tailored just for your group.

More options, More Adventure

Extend the Adventure

Want to add even more to your Alaska experience? Whether it’s a glacier cruise, national park hike, or scenic rail ride, we’ll help you build the perfect day around your interests and schedule.

 

Visit one of Alaska’s most iconic national parks. This add-on includes a stop at Exit Glacier and a short, scenic hike along the Glacier Overlook Trail for panoramic views of the glacier and Harding icefield valley. Great for photo stops, stretching your legs, and checking off a national park in a single day.

Travel through the historic Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America, to the tiny town of Whittier. From there, take a 4-mile round trip hike to Portage Pass for breathtaking views of Portage Glacier and the glacial lake below.

>> Enjoy a 10% discount on a Major Marine Tour <<

Add a wildlife and glacier cruise before or after your private tour. Explore Resurrection Bay aboard a Major Marine vessel, spotting sea otters, puffins, whales, and tidewater glaciers. We’ll handle the logistics and extend a special guest discount. 

Bookend your trip with one of the most scenic train rides in the world. We can help arrange your ride on the Alaska Railroad’s Coastal Classic, connecting Seward and Anchorage with panoramic views and full narration.

Private Day Tours & Cruise Transfers FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Yes — all of our cruise transfers and day tours are fully private for your group. That means flexible timing, personalized stops, and a guide who’s focused entirely on your experience.

We offer pickup and drop-off at local hotels in Seward, Moose Pass, and Anchorage. At this time, we do not offer direct pickup at the cruise terminal or airport — but we’re happy to recommend nearby hotels for a smooth connection.

Absolutely. Our vehicles are equipped to handle large suitcases, backpacks, and outdoor gear — ideal for cruise guests or extended travelers.

  • Scenic Transfer is best if you just need a private ride with photo stops.

  • Sightseeing Tour adds in iconic attractions like the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Begich Boggs Visitor Center.

  • Active Alaska Adventure includes guided hikes or a kayak tour — perfect if you want to stretch your legs or get on the water to make your transfer an adventure.

Yes! We offer several add-on experiences like:

  • Major Marine Glacier Cruises (10% discount)

  • Exit Glacier Hike in Kenai Fjords NP

  • Portage Pass Hike via Whittier Tunnel

  • Alaska Railroad Tickets between Seward and Anchorage

Just let us know your interests when booking.


Note: If your tour is extended beyond the included time, an hourly guide fee of $150/hour applies.

Snacks and water are included. With Sightseeing and Active Adventure tours, we’ll make time for a scenic lunch stop for you to purchase food — or you can request a boxed lunch (additional fee).

You can book our standard Private Tour options online right away. If you’re planning something custom — with overnights, off-route stops, or special group needs — we recommend using our Private Tour Inquiry Form.

We’re flexible and will do our best to accommodate changes — just reach out as soon as possible. Your tour is private, so we can often adjust within reason.