Winter - Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour
Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
4.9
debraltaylor
3 days ago
A beautiful day and drive to explore the beauty outside of Anchorage. Finally got to see some of the Alaskan Wildlife up close. Melissa was a great and knowledgeable guide. Very much enjoyed her sharing her local knowledge
t the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. The center also educates visitors about Alaska’s Wildlife. Amateur photographers have the opportunity to take award winning photographs of animals displayed in their natural surroundings.
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
t the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. The center also educates visitors about Alaska’s Wildlife. Amateur photographers have the opportunity to take award winning photographs of animals displayed in their natural surroundings.
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
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debraltaylor
A beautiful day and drive to explore the beauty outside of Anchorage. Finally got to see some of the Alaskan Wildlife up close. Melissa was a great and knowledgeable guide. Very much enjoyed her sharing her local knowledge
Santip_W
We had really good experience. Melizsa is amazing!!!
She is really friendly and kind. Definitely coming back in summer season and highly recommended!!!
Ben A
Gary was an amazing guide and truly loved Alaska. He talked about many things along the way and would love to have him as a guide again. It was one of the best tours we have had here in Alaska.
David_P
Amazing scenery and Matthew the tour guide was exceptional—he knew his stuff. I’d highly recommend!!
Mary_K
Matthew was amazing! He made it fun and informative, paying attention to every detail of our tour✨
Really enjoying Anchorage 🏔️
Thank you, Matthew 🏔️