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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Anchorage to Homer

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Anchorage to Homer

About this activity

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of Alaska’s Sterling Highway as you follow turquoise rivers and lakes across the Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage to Homer. See wildlife at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, take in Cook Inlet views at Beluga Point, cruise out to Homer Spit on Kachemak Bay, and add a side trip to Russian River Falls.

Along the way, hear stories of gold-rush towns, salmon runs, and local culture, and they play automatically as you drive, in either direction.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location

Travel at your own pace

Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed

Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use

No time limits or expiry, and free updates

Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

  • ✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • ✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • ✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • ✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • ✓Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • ✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • ✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • ✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 290+ Points

Not included

  • ✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

  • From Homer, begin on the Sterling Highway and drive north toward Ninilchik and Soldotna. Audio starts shortly after leaving town. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.
  • Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Begin on the Seward Highway in South Anchorage. Audio starts shortly as you drive south out of the city toward Turnagain Arm. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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