• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an ideal location along the route to observe Alaska’s iconic animals up close. Rescued brown bears, black bears, moose, musk oxen, wolves, bison, and lynx reside in spacious habitats with mountain views. Visitors can explore the center via a loop road, join a naturalist-led tour, or book close-encounter experiences with select animals. It’s a fantastic stop to learn about wildlife conservation and Alaska’s native species.
• Alyeska Resort - Girdwood is a lush mountain town nestled among forested slopes and glacier-fed valleys, renowned for its outdoor adventures and alpine scenery. From here, the Alyeska Aerial Tram ascends high above the valley, offering panoramic views of Turnagain Arm, hanging glaciers, and rugged Chugach peaks. Whether stopping for food, fuel, or a ride to the top, Girdwood is one of the most rewarding mid-route stops along the Seward Highway.
• Beluga Point - Beluga Point is one of the Seward Highway’s most dramatic overlooks, where mountains descend into the silty waters of Turnagain Arm and beluga whales often appear in midsummer. These small white whales follow the salmon runs through the powerful tides, surfacing in flashes of white or brief sprays of mist. It’s also an excellent spot to look for Dall sheep on the cliffs above, making this one of Alaska’s best places to spot both marine and mountain wildlife.
• Bird Point - Bird Point offers sweeping views of Turnagain Arm and its powerful tides, framed by steep mountains and glacial valleys. This overlook features beluga sculptures, interpretive signs, and scopes for wildlife watching, along with access to the Bird-to-Gird Trail. Look closely at the bedrock, the long grooves and scratches are glacial striations left during the last ice age. It’s a beautiful, quick stop with both scenery and geology on display.
• Exit Glacier - Exit Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska, offering close-up views of a massive river of ice descending from the vast Harding Icefield. Short trails lead to dramatic overlooks, while the nature center provides exhibits, ranger programs, and insight into the glacier’s rapid retreat. Whether taking a quick walk or spending more time exploring, this is a rare opportunity to see a glacier from just a few steps off the road.
• Kenai Fjords National Park - Kenai Fjords National Park is where mountains, ocean, and ice collide in dramatic fashion. From tidewater glaciers to deep fjords carved by ancient ice, the park showcases some of Alaska’s wildest scenery. Wildlife is abundant — including sea otters, puffins, mountain goats, and humpback whales. Whether exploring by road at Exit Glacier or joining a boat tour from Seward, this park is a highlight of any Alaska trip.
• Portage Glacier - Portage Valley is a classic glacier-carved landscape, where blue-tinted ice, cascading waterfalls, and sheer mountain walls create one of the most scenic side trips off the Seward Highway. Portage Glacier once filled this entire valley; today its retreat has left behind Portage Lake, where boat tours glide toward the towering wall of ice. Interpretive displays, short trails, and viewpoints reveal both the natural beauty and the dramatic history of this shifting glacial world.
• Seward - Seward is a charming harbor town at the end of the Seward Highway, surrounded by towering peaks and the icy waters of Resurrection Bay. It serves as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and offers everything from glacier cruises and kayaking to coastal trails and waterfront dining. With its lively marina, mountain backdrop, and access to Exit Glacier, Seward is one of Alaska’s most rewarding destinations.
• Summit Lake - Summit Lake is a pristine, high-elevation lake surrounded by rolling tundra, rocky ridges, and alpine meadows. The still waters mirror the mountains on clear days, creating postcard-worthy views. Its quiet shoreline is perfect for stretching your legs or enjoying a peaceful break, especially in early summer when snow still lines the peaks above.
• Tern Lake - Tern Lake sits at the meeting point of the Seward and Sterling Highways, a serene alpine lake ringed by steep mountains and frequented by swans, bald eagles, and the lake’s namesake Arctic terns. The reflections here on calm days are stunning, and the surrounding wetlands make this a favorite spot for bird-watching and photography. It’s one of the most photogenic crossroads in the Kenai Peninsula.

• Toll free phone, chat and email support
• Pre-download and tour offline
• In-app, web and PDF trip planners
• Location-based stories, tips & directions that autoplay
• App-based self-guided experience, no in-person guide needed
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• Flexible routes with suggested itineraries or create your own

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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour for the Seward Highway, perfect for your journey between Anchorage and Seward. Explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, take a ride on the Alyeska Aerial Tram in Girdwood, visit Tern Lake and Summit Lake, and enjoy a walk to Exit Glacier near Kenai Fjords National Park.

As you travel, listen to fascinating stories about Native cultures, earthquakes, salmon migrations, and the wildlife of Turnagain Arm, with audio that plays automatically as you drive. You can start the tour from any point and travel in either direction.

Experience the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, allowing you to spend more time at places that captivate you and skip those that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions are triggered automatically by your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS, with no need for cell service or WiFi
Suggested itineraries for half-day, full-day, or multi-day adventures
No time limits or expiration, with free updates included
It’s like having a personal tour guide along for the ride

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under ‘My Tours’ over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
• Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
• Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
• Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
• Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
• Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
• Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
• The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.