What should I know before booking?+
• Public transportation options are within reach.
• All fitness levels can participate.
• Accessing the tour: After booking, you will receive an email and text with setup information and a password (look for “audio tour” in your emails and texts).
• Download the specific tour application by Action.
• Use the password provided in the email and text to access the tour.
• It is essential to download the tour while connected to strong Wi-Fi or cellular data.
• The tour can be accessed offline after the download is complete.
• To initiate the tour: Open Action's audio tour guide app when you arrive at the location.
• If there is only one tour available, simply launch it.
• If multiple tour options are available, select the one that corresponds to your intended starting point and direction.
• Proceed to the starting point; no guide will greet you at the beginning as this is a self-guided tour. Enter the first story's location, and the audio will start automatically. Follow the audio prompts to the next story, which will also play automatically. This allows for hands-free exploration. For any audio issues, reach out to support. Adhere to the tour route and speed limit for optimal enjoyment.
• Enjoy the flexibility of using the tour app anytime, on any day, and across multiple days. You can start and pause the tour as you wish, taking breaks and exploring side trips at your own pace. Feel free to skip sections that do not interest you or delve into bonus material as desired.
• Cost-saving suggestions: For driving tours, only purchase one tour for everyone in your vehicle.
• You will have new, lifetime access with no expiration, allowing you to use it anytime on any trip, as many times as you wish.
• Audio Setup: Link your phone to your car's stereo system via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. To enhance the experience during walking tours, headphones are recommended. Audio playback will work with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon, and support for Android Auto is also forthcoming.
• A compatible mobile device is necessary for navigation. Use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet that has GPS and cellular capabilities.
What's the itinerary?+
• Travel along the stunning Sterling Highway that connects Anchorage and Homer, guided by a self-directed audio tour that highlights coastal scenery, mountains, and noteworthy stops. It should be noted that both directions along the Sterling Highway feature the same highlights and stories.
The area is popular for birdwatching, hosting approximately 130 species. You might encounter bald eagles, northern pintails, Canada geese, canvasback ducks, northern harriers, Arctic terns, and trumpeter swans, among others.
Note: Each tour covers over 118 miles, includes more than 90 audio stories, and typically requires 2-3 hours to finish.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it at any time, on any journey, as many times as desired.
• Chugach State Park, the largest state park in the United States, spans half a million acres. It features a stunning variety of lakes, tundra, and diverse forest ecosystems.
• A short walk from this trailhead leads to a 20-foot waterfall. A quick stop can take as little as 10 minutes, though keep in mind there is a minor parking fee.
• The name reflects its reputation as a favorable spot for viewing beluga whales, which are considerably smaller than other whale species, reaching lengths of 12 to 16 feet.
• Indian Valley Mine preserves the spirit of Alaska’s gold rush with a historic cabin, a small museum, and opportunities for gold panning where you can keep what you find.
• The Bird Creek Valley Trailhead is located nearby. If you’d like to stretch your legs on a quick hike, you can park in the lot. Once done, retrace your route and take a left onto the Seward Highway to continue the main tour.
• Bird Point offers a worthwhile quick stop featuring telescopes, beluga sculptures, glacial striations visible in the rock, and access to the Bird to Gird bike trail.
• Girdwood is an essential stop, home to Alyeska Resort, glacier tours, and the Aerial Tram, with a gold rush history and a unique twist—the entire town had to relocate up the valley after the 1964 earthquake.
• Alyeska Resort serves as Girdwood’s central hub for year-round activities, including hiking or biking trails, riding the 2,300-foot Aerial Tram for expansive views, or arranging a reservation-only visit to the Nordic Spa.
• The Lower Winner Creek Trail is a 4-mile round-trip hike through a rainforest leading to a scenic gorge, with glacier-fed creeks—start near Chair 7 after parking in the main lot.
• Crow Pass Trail follows the historic Iditarod route, featuring glacier views, waterfalls, and wildflowers, or alternatively, embark on the Alyeska Aerial Tram for stunning vistas without hiking.
• Chugach National Forest encompasses over 5 million acres of natural Alaskan beauty, providing 500 miles of trails, excellent fishing locations, and an ideal backdrop for photos at the entrance sign.
• Portage Lake Loop Road leads to the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center and Portage Glacier Day Lodge, complemented by lovely lake views. You can purchase boat tour tickets at the lodge if they have not been arranged in advance.
• The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is essential for animal enthusiasts, where you can meet rescued Alaska wildlife such as bears, wolves, moose, musk ox, and eagles, alongside optional guided tours and close interactions.
• Moose Flats is a quick wetland stop featuring a 0.5-mile interpretive trail where spotting Alaska’s sizable moose is likely, plus it marks the beginning of the flat 5-mile Trail of Blue Ice leading to the Portage Glacier visitor center.
• Explorer Glacier View offers a remarkable vantage point with a grand icefield and a striking 400-foot waterfall cascading off the glacier.
• Portage Lake is the azure body of water that remains as Portage Glacier has retreated, which
