Private tour in Anchorage Dawn W

Whittier-Strangest Town In Alaska-To or From Anchorage

4.8

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Dawn W.

4.9

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With Dawn, days are never dull. I've been a sought after and successful guide exceeding expectations for over 20 years. My passion is sharing and showing the magic of Alaska! Private custom multi-day tours of all lengths are my specialty. Itineraries in Alaska are infinite and you're encouraged to venture beyond a day tour. I've guided all over the United States and Canada and have visited about 70ish countries. I can take you A N Y W H E R E ! You're in good hands, my Commercial Driver's License has a perfect driving record. ALL SIZE GROUPS WELCOME. I love food, drink, and travel. Menus are my favorite thing to read. Discover a true taste of the Last Frontier. . . I am also the best beer connoisseur you'll find up in the Greatland. I am a certified fitness professional and can offer an easy stroll or an intense butt-kickin' boot camp. No experience necessary to enjoy Alaska's endless adventures. I'm an experienced on-air personality prosperous in television and film. You can spot me next to Ted Danson, Drew Barrymore, and Kristen Bell in the movie Big Miracle - filmed in Anchorage. I am devoted to 'value for money' and chock-full of fabulous advice and thrifty tips. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A TRAVEL PLAN DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU. I can't wait to meet you! Dawn does not disappoint. Traveller testimonials: "Dawn's fun loving personality really helped make the tour a trip of a lifetime. . . If/when I go on another trip I would definitely like her to be leader. . . the thing I most liked about Dawn was she was enthusiastic without being 'in your face' the whole time with it. . . knows how to deal with anything. . . she is the perfect balance between professional and fun, we were lucky. . . Dawn was amazing I think anybody on a tour with her would have an awesome time. . . Friendly, funny and entertaining. . . I don't want my trip to end. . . " Commercial Driver's License Anchorage Wild Expert - AWE Certified Alaska Certified Expert Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor CPR - AED - First Aid

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Overview of your Anchorage tour

Experience an epic day as I share my fun facts, encounters, and love living in the Greatland. Our drive follows Turnagain Arm through Chugach State Park and lush Chugach National Forest. See spectacular views of the glaciated Kenai Mountains and the majestic Chugach. Explore some of the roadside gems. . . Weird Whittier. Anchorage. Big Wild Life. Alaska's largest city. Glorious Girdwood. National Geographic continuously ranks this unpretentious place as the world's best ski town. Whatever the season this laid back community does not disappoint. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC is dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife. View and photograph bears, caribou, musk-ox, wolves, and more. The setting is stunning. We can wing it if you prefer a casual style of travel. The only thing needing advance reservations is scenic flightseeing or dogsledding. Note: Please message before booking regarding vehicle availability.

Recent Reviews

Alexander M.United States
June 2026

This is a perfect way to spend part of a day traveling to/from the Whittier cruise terminal. Dawn has incredible knowledge of the area and its history. Alyeska and the wildlife reserve are must stops along with the smaller road pull-offs with great landscape views. Dawn knows where they are.

Mike N.United States
July 2025

We only had one day in the Anchorage area and wanted to see more than just the road between Whittier and Anchorage so we booked the “Whittier – Strangest Town in Alaska” Tour with Dawn. Dawn picked us up at the Port of Whittier, gave us a quick tour of Whittier and started us on our journey to Anchorage. We spent a great day with Dawn including a number of trail hikes we never would have taken. One hike was to the base of a glacier and another to a look out over the city of Anchorage with a view of Denali off in the distance. And let’s not forget the black bear that walked in front of our car as we drove between hiking trails and that lunch at a rustic pub. Dawn drove us through different local communities and the downtown business district. We ended the day driving around Lake Hood, the largest floatplane base in the world. Again, just a great ending to our trip to Alaska.

Jennifer P.United States
May 2024

Dawn was a wonderful tour guide. Personable, easy to talk to, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We wanted a tour of the Anchorage area to take us from the hotel to the ship in Whittier and this did not disappoint. Dawn gave us different options to tailor the trip to our liking, we arrived on time, and we enjoyed the trip very much.

Kevin C.United States
June 2018

We are a family of 6, and Dawn, our guide, worked with us to customize the tour to our interests. We got a tour of Anchorage including Earthquake park, the waterside and mud flats, and a short hike up to Flat Top mountain before heading out for Whittier, ate lunch at a small locals' bar, stopped and took lots of photos of the spectacular scenery whenever we wanted, stopped at a wildlife center, and finished up with a short tour of Whittier ( not a lot to see there). Did a lot in a few hours.

Jack V.Israel
July 2016

Dawn is terrific good guide .she orgenised the tour in the best way

David D.United States
December 2014

Same as other rating. Please see. Thank you Dave Dugan

Your Anchorage tour itinerary

Our day is flexible and tailored to accommodate your schedule and interests. Highlights can include: Anchorage City Tour Gorgeous Turnagain Arm Viewpoints Alyeska Resort Scenic Helicopter or Scenic Aerial Tram Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Portage Visitor Center Whittier Drop-off or pick up ** The itinerary can be operated in either direction - please reach out to me! Also, I am happy to accommodate larger groups. . . please message me. Please, also, see my other amazing tours!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

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What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Alyeska Tramway $60 per person Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center approx. $25pp Begich Boggs Visitor Center Film and Exhibits $5pp
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Tour reference number
79604
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.8

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This private tour in Anchorage is perfect for travellers who want to explore Alaska with a local expert. It's ideal for those interested in scenic drives, wildlife, and unique towns like Whittier. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Additionally, cruise ship passengers can enjoy this as a shore excursion.

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