Winter - Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour
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Experience Alaska’s wild side on this unforgettable winter journey along the scenic Turnagain Arm, where towering mountains, frozen waterfalls, and snow-covered shores create a breathtaking backdrop. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a place so impressive it leaves even longtime Alaskans in awe. The center provides refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals that can no longer survive in the wild, while also inspiring guests through education and conservation. Walk along spacious habitats and observe iconic Alaskan wildlife—such as moose, bison, musk oxen, and bears—living in natural surroundings. Winter’s crisp air and soft light create exceptional viewing and photography opportunities, making this tour perfect for nature lovers and photographers eager to capture Alaska at its most dramatic. Along the way, your guide shares local stories, wildlife facts, and hidden viewpoints that bring Alaska’s winter landscape to life.
Departure Point
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, AlaskaAt the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visitors are free to explore over 140 acres of natural habitat home to bears, moose, reindeer, lynx and other native wildlife. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Beluga PointMile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AlaskaThe point is a definite must stop location as the views are spectacular! Beluga Point, a rocky outpost jutting into the waters of Turnagain Arm, is just south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. It’s named for the white whales that are often spotted from this location as they make their way up and down the inlet. Beluga's are often seen between July and August.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Seward HighwaySeward Highway, , AlaskaAlaska's Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway is among those voted as one of the country's most unforgettable, must see areas of Alaska. MANY HAVE SAID THAT IF YOU MISS VISITING SIGHTS ALONG THE TURNAGAIN ARM- - YOU HAVE MISSED ALASKA!Duration: 4 hoursStop At: Portage GlacierPortage Lake, Anchorage, AlaskaPortage Valley is a 14 mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Portage Glacier once extended the entire length of the valley. The glacial remnants seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns, and Shakespeare glaciers. While still massive in size, these glaciers stand as smaller reminders of the immense ice sheets that once covered this landscape.Duration: 50 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tips and Gratuities
Experience Alaska’s wild side on this unforgettable winter journey along the scenic Turnagain Arm, where towering mountains, frozen waterfalls, and snow-covered shores create a breathtaking backdrop. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a place so impressive it leaves even longtime Alaskans in awe. The center provides refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals that can no longer survive in the wild, while also inspiring guests through education and conservation. Walk along spacious habitats and observe iconic Alaskan wildlife—such as moose, bison, musk oxen, and bears—living in natural surroundings. Winter’s crisp air and soft light create exceptional viewing and photography opportunities, making this tour perfect for nature lovers and photographers eager to capture Alaska at its most dramatic. Along the way, your guide shares local stories, wildlife facts, and hidden viewpoints that bring Alaska’s winter landscape to life.
Departure Point
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, AlaskaAt the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visitors are free to explore over 140 acres of natural habitat home to bears, moose, reindeer, lynx and other native wildlife. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Beluga PointMile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AlaskaThe point is a definite must stop location as the views are spectacular! Beluga Point, a rocky outpost jutting into the waters of Turnagain Arm, is just south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. It’s named for the white whales that are often spotted from this location as they make their way up and down the inlet. Beluga's are often seen between July and August.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Seward HighwaySeward Highway, , AlaskaAlaska's Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway is among those voted as one of the country's most unforgettable, must see areas of Alaska. MANY HAVE SAID THAT IF YOU MISS VISITING SIGHTS ALONG THE TURNAGAIN ARM- - YOU HAVE MISSED ALASKA!Duration: 4 hoursStop At: Portage GlacierPortage Lake, Anchorage, AlaskaPortage Valley is a 14 mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Portage Glacier once extended the entire length of the valley. The glacial remnants seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns, and Shakespeare glaciers. While still massive in size, these glaciers stand as smaller reminders of the immense ice sheets that once covered this landscape.Duration: 50 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tips and Gratuities
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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