Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Ease back into reality as you join your knowledgeable 'Hoperator' for a fun filled cruise ship transfer and tour from the Whittier Cruise Terminal to Anchorage. Taste your way through the Alaska craft beverage scene while taking in the mountain vistas, pristine lakes, and grandeur that is ALASKA.
Beer / Cider / Spirit / Craft Cocktail samples
Small Group Tour
Driver/guide
Lunch
Hotel or airport drop-off (selected hotels only)
Tram Ride
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Additional tastings
Departure Point
W Camp Rd, Whittier, AK 99693, USA
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Whittier, Alaska, United States Enjoy a fully guided tour and transfer from the historic port city of Whittier through North America's longest combined rail and highway tunnel, the Anton Anton Anderson Memorial tunnel and into the towering peaks of the Chugach National Forest. 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.
Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA We will board the Alyeska Aerial Tram for a birds-eye view of the Girdwood Valleyand 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. 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.
Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States Continuing the adventure toward Anchorage, we will parallel the Turnagain Arm on the most scenic 40-mile drive in Alaska. 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. 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.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
THIS IS A ONE-WAY TOUR FROM WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE
Minimum age is 21 years
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel, the airport, or downtown Anchorage. The tour will wrap up around **5:30pm.** Please plan to have a minimum of 1.5 hrs. for airport check-in if you are flying out that evening.
Closed toe shoes are required
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
KCtraveler543
20 Jul 2023
Bryan was amazing. We have been on many brewery tours, this one was the best. If you are staying in anchorage after your cruise and don't want to be herded around with hundreds on trains and buses, this is the tour for you. Educational, fun, relaxing, and tasty. What more could you want. Bryan even dropped us at the house of our Turo car rental. That is the above and beyond customer service you always appreciate.
Ed_H
20 Jul 2019
If you have an extra 8.5 hours at the end of your Alaska cruise, I'm not sure there's a better way to spend it. Bryan and Roberta own Big Swig Tours. They texted me the day before our ship arrived in Whittier to sync up and ensure we had their number. Roberta was right there at the dock at 9:45 as we left our ship. Photo stops along the Seward Highway. Alyeska Aerial Tram to the lodge at the top for lunch and light hiking. The best micro brewery tour I've ever had at Girdwood. Then on to Anchorage Distillery, and Double Shovel Cider Co. Roberta was a great guide mixing personal stories, with history and fun all along the way. We arrived at the airport refreshed and ready for our red-eye back to NJ :)
loveretirerment
15 Jun 2019
Brian and his wife were so nice, it was a relaxing easy going time, the different breweries were really neat, and all the people were fun and informative. Plus the tasting was fun too.
This tour in
Whittier
is organized by
Big Swig Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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