Overview

Ease back into reality as you join your knowledgeable 'Hoperator' for a fun filled cruise ship transfer and tour from the historic port city of Seward through the mountains of the Kenai peninsula along the 114-mile National Scenic Byway, the Seward Highway to Anchorage. Taste your way through the Alaska craft beverage scene while taking in the mountain vistas, pristine lakes, and grandeur that is ALASKA.

Description

Stop At: Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

Enjoy a fully guided tour from the historic port city of Seward through the mountains of the Kenai peninsula along the 114-mile National Scenic Byway, the Seward Highway. Take in the mountain vistas, pristine lakes, and grandeur that is ALASKA on the 1.5 hour ride to our first stop, Alyeska Resort. Revel in a tram ride and lunch atop Mt. Alyeska and behind the scenes tours and tastings at Girdwood Brewing Co., Anchorage Distillery, and Double Shovel Cider Co.

Stop At: Mount Alyeska, Mt Alyeska, Anchorage, AK 99587, USA

We will board the Alyeska Aerial Tram for a birds-eye view of the Girdwood Valley and surrounding Chugach Mountains before topping out at our lunch perch atop Mt. Alyeska. From 2,300ft. above the valley floor we will enjoy lunch at the Bore Tide Bar and Deli while soaking up the breath-taking panoramic views.

Stop At: Girdwood Brewing Company, 2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Alaska 99587

Once fueled up on our lunches, we will make our way to Girdwood Brewing Company. Founded in 2017, we will cozy up in this beautiful brewery while we taste the hand crafted beers and receive a behind the scenes tour the brewery. Mingle with the locals and learn the art of brewing craft beer in the Last Frontier.

Stop At: Turnagain Arm Drive, Seward Highway, Anchorage, Alaska

Continuing the adventure toward Anchorage, we will parallel the Turnagain Arm on the most scenic 40 mile drive in Alaska.

Stop At: Anchorage Distillery, 6310 A St, Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Continuing with our 100% Alaska crafted theme, we will visit the largest distillery in Alaska. Utilizing Alaska grown barley and wheat, fresh Alaskan berries, and pristine glacier water, Anchorage Distillery is crafting some of the state’s smoothest gins, vodkas, and whiskeys. We will sample these spirits straight or in a handmade craft cocktail and go behind the scenes to take a closer look at the production process.

Stop At: Double Shovel Cider Company, 502 W 58th Ave, Unit C, Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Rounding out our Alaska Crafted Tour will find us at one of the most popular tasting rooms in the state, Double Shovel Cider Company. Named for a caribou antler formation prized by hunters, Double Shovel opened in 2016 as the first microcidery in Alaska. Sourcing as many local Alaskan apples as possible and utilizing a proprietary juice blend from the Pacific Northwest, see and sample these gluten free cider blends at the source.

Your Alaska Crafted tour and transfer will finish with a hotel or airport drop-off.