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Alyeska Tram: A Breathtaking Self-Guided Ride for Independent Travelers
3.5
15 Ratings
Anchorage
Experience the awe-inspiring Alyeska Tram ride, a self-guided adventure for independent travelers. Explore breathtaking views, hiking trails, and more on top of Mt. Alyeska.
Experience the awe-inspiring Alyeska Tram ride, a self-guided adventure for independent travelers. Explore breathtaking views, hiking trails, and more on top of Mt. Alyeska.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alaska’s Finest Tours & Cruises - Tours - Round-trip shuttle service between Anchorage and Girdwood where you will connect with the Free local bus called Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Tram.
- Alyeska Resort - Head to the Alyeska Aerial Tram on this self-guided tour from Anchorage.
- Turnagain Arm Drive - On the way down to the…
- Alaska’s Finest Tours & Cruises - Tours - Round-trip shuttle service between Anchorage and Girdwood where you will connect with the Free local bus called Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Tram.
- Alyeska Resort - Head to the Alyeska Aerial Tram on this self-guided tour from Anchorage.
- Turnagain Arm Drive - On the way down to the Ayeska Tram you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic highway known as Turnagain Arm.
What's Included
- Shuttle service from Anchorage to Girdwood Station
- All applicable fees and taxes included
- Shuttle service from Anchorage to Girdwood Station
- All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Tram ticket not included or entrance into Wildlife Center
- Ride up Mt. Alyeska on the tram
- Gratuities
- Tram ticket not included or entrance into Wildlife Center
- Ride up Mt. Alyeska on the tram
Additional Information
A Personalized Journey Through Alyeska Tram
Escape the hustle and bustle of Anchorage city and board a shuttle to Girdwood/Alyeska, a charming snowy ski hamlet. This Alyeska Tram is perfectly suited for the solitary explorer seeking the majesty of panoramic vistas. The shuttle will ferry you directly to Girdwood, from where you can hop onto the…
A Personalized Journey Through Alyeska Tram
Escape the hustle and bustle of Anchorage city and board a shuttle to Girdwood/Alyeska, a charming snowy ski hamlet. This Alyeska Tram is perfectly suited for the solitary explorer seeking the majesty of panoramic vistas. The shuttle will ferry you directly to Girdwood, from where you can hop onto the complimentary Glacier Valley Transit, heading to the Alyeska Hotel. Once there, you can purchase your own Tram ride ticket from the hotel’s ticket office, transporting you to the peak of Mt. Alyeska. Prepare yourself for the thrill of striking hiking trails and vistas that will leave you breathless and your heart racing.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Anchorage
We park behind the red trolley on the corner of 4th and F street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.5
(15 Ratings)
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Anne_k
Jul 24, 2024
Girdwood Express team is the best!! - We wanted to go to Girdwood and to Alyeska Resort and up the tram to the top of the mountain. Girdwood Express arranged for us to ride along with a tour group, to be dropped off in Girdwood, and where to catch the shuttle bus to the resort. It was cloudy and rainy so we decided to not go up the tram, but to have a little lunch at the resort. Such a beautiful, elegant resort!! Then we retraced our steps and returned via shuttle bus to Girdwood where the Girdwood Express picked us up and returned us to Anchorage. Since we changed our plans, Girdwood Express called us to be sure we had returned safely to Anchorage. Great team!!!!
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P2773njmichellep
Jul 2, 2023
Great tour. - Great trip. Our guide made a few extra stops. He turned around for us when a moose was spotted. And showed us an eagles nest with momma watching over her babies. The trip down was great. Our guide accommodated us when we asked for an earlier pickup. The tour and the guide, Chris, were great.
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Michelle_p
Jul 2, 2023
Enjoyed the ride. - Our guide was super nice. When my niece spotted a moose on the road he was able to turn around and take us back and let us out to take pictures. He stopped to show us an eagles nest and the momma eagle sitting above it. He was also able to accommodate an earlier pick up time for us. And went above and beyond for my group of 5. Thank you, Chris!
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996jodiw
Aug 11, 2021
Guide is great! - It is true that the tour is basically a ride to Alyeska. However, the guide on the tour was excellent with information about the area on the way there and back. The guide was great, made the trip run ahead of schedule and communicated well. The guide made the trip with his tips and suggestions for the area.
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Cindycx2493zd
Jul 17, 2023
Great view from the top - Great chance to get to the top of the mountain in the summer. We enjoyed our tour and hike. Tram was smooth.
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G6496pjscotts
Aug 11, 2021
Alyeska Tram - More of a shuttle to and from Hotel Alyeska. Expected more during ride. Didn’t realize tram tickets not included. Too long of a stay at hotel.
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Adam_b
Aug 30, 2021
Alyeska is great, but this isn’t a tour. - Alyeska itself is beautiful and fun, especially if you don’t have a lot of time but want a quick getaway from Anchorage. This really isn’t a tour, though, more like a group Uber ride. You’ll stop a couple places along the way, but mainly you’re just taking a van to Girdwood. When we got out the driver just told us when he’d be back to pick us up, but didn’t really offer any guidance on where the shuttle to Alyeska was, what it looked like, how often it ran, etc. We figured it out, but you’d think they could at least include a schedule or picture of the shuttle. Something. Considering the cost of the tram ticket isn’t even included you’d think the tour group would try to find some way to make it seem like they’re offering more than just a van to Girdwood.
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Theabbey2015
Jun 24, 2022
Scam - What a scam!!!! The drop-off is to a highway gas station and back that's it! Horrible company! They have no idea what they're doing! Pick ANY other company!
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926alesiah
Aug 31, 2021
Unbelievably bad - false advertising! Don't do it - This "self-guided tour" was a complete joke. First, the ad makes it sound like they're at least taking you to the tram. OH NO. The shuttle literally dropped us at a GAS STATION and said "call the Girdwood bus to get into town." !! And of COURSE they don't even bother to coordinate times with the bus which only operates on set times, so we had to spend HALF AN HOUR at the gas station - literally a GAS STATION - hanging around in the parking lot waiting for the shuttle WITH OUR KIDS. And on the way back? THE SAME THING. Half an hour at the gas station waiting for the tour van. And the "self-guided tour" by the way? Means GO BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS. This is one of the most egregious examples of false advertising and cheating tourists I have seen in my entire life. For almost $400 for the four of us!! SHAME ON YOU, VIATOR.
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Richh864
Aug 8, 2021
Not worth it. - Miss leading ad. This had nothing to do with the Tram except a buss ride to the tram from Anchorage $200.00 buss ride for two people for a 30 minute ride????
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