Stunning Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"
Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
4.5
Aruzhan_M
89 days ago
The tour was amazing! Such views and pictures taken. The tour guide Cameron was great. He talked to us as friends and kept the tour upbeat.
Take our breathtaking ride down the Seward Highway to view awe-inspiring stops along Turnagain Arm. On this tour you will visit highlights such as Beluga Point with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and chances of seeing Beluga Whales and Dahl Sheep, Portage Valley with a stop at Explorer Glacier w/walk in rainforest, Turnagain Art Gallery to view life size chainsaw carvings and Potter Marsh a scenic wildlife refuge where you will walk the scenic boardwalk to view wild birds, spawning salmon and a chance at seeing moose. Alaska’s Seward Highway climbs over mountain passes where you’re surrounded by jaw-dropping views of jagged peaks, rain forests, crystal lakes and the Pacific Ocean. This highway truly is, a photographer’s dream. Potter Marsh marks the end of city views and the beginning of wilderness—it’s absolutely a “birder’s” paradise! While driving along this road, we stop at many opportunities with ample time to take in the breathtaking views that will make your soul sing.
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: Beluga PointMile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AlaskaPickup includedDuration: 4 hoursStop At: Portage GlacierPortage Lake, Anchorage, AlaskaBeluga Point: Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm. Many are lucky, having made their “offerings to the Sheep and Whale Gods” for possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales passing through. It’s luck of the draw, we’ll do our best to sync you up for a once in a lifetime rendezvous with these enchanted creatures of the land and sea. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Turnagain Arm DriveSeward Highway, Anchorage, AlaskaPortage Valley: You will see Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier, Byron Glacier and Take a Walk through a Rainforest. Next grab a snack or meal to enjoy on your ride back to Anchorage at Portage Day Lodge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Turnagain Gallery29859 Seward Hwy, Bird Creek, AlaskaTurnagain Art Gallery: Owned and operated by a master log cabin home builder Greg and Wife Wendy a local jewelry artists. Their son Jordon Anderson is a professional and competitive wood carver. He is often seen on the grounds producing life size wood carvings of local animals. The gallery is chock full of stunning sculptures, unique jewelry, deeply moving paintings and photographic prints.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Potter MarshAnchorage, AK 99516Potter Marsh: With its nearly panoramic view of Turnagain arm, Potter Marsh, peppered by spruce, cottonwoods and alder trees, is one of the most accessible and scenic wildlife viewing areas in Anchorage. About halfway along the boardwalk, Rabbit Creek flows underneath and provides a good spot to see spawning chinook, Coho, or humpback salmon from May to August, depending on the species. Moose also frequent the marsh year round. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Alaskas Finest Tours & Adventures509 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Turnagain ArmDuration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly
- Seats on return are on a first come first serve basis. Next vehicle one hour later.
- Not recommended for infants
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Round-trip tour with shared transportation
Take our breathtaking ride down the Seward Highway to view awe-inspiring stops along Turnagain Arm. On this tour you will visit highlights such as Beluga Point with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and chances of seeing Beluga Whales and Dahl Sheep, Portage Valley with a stop at Explorer Glacier w/walk in rainforest, Turnagain Art Gallery to view life size chainsaw carvings and Potter Marsh a scenic wildlife refuge where you will walk the scenic boardwalk to view wild birds, spawning salmon and a chance at seeing moose. Alaska’s Seward Highway climbs over mountain passes where you’re surrounded by jaw-dropping views of jagged peaks, rain forests, crystal lakes and the Pacific Ocean. This highway truly is, a photographer’s dream. Potter Marsh marks the end of city views and the beginning of wilderness—it’s absolutely a “birder’s” paradise! While driving along this road, we stop at many opportunities with ample time to take in the breathtaking views that will make your soul sing.
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: Beluga PointMile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AlaskaPickup includedDuration: 4 hoursStop At: Portage GlacierPortage Lake, Anchorage, AlaskaBeluga Point: Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm. Many are lucky, having made their “offerings to the Sheep and Whale Gods” for possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales passing through. It’s luck of the draw, we’ll do our best to sync you up for a once in a lifetime rendezvous with these enchanted creatures of the land and sea. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Turnagain Arm DriveSeward Highway, Anchorage, AlaskaPortage Valley: You will see Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier, Byron Glacier and Take a Walk through a Rainforest. Next grab a snack or meal to enjoy on your ride back to Anchorage at Portage Day Lodge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Turnagain Gallery29859 Seward Hwy, Bird Creek, AlaskaTurnagain Art Gallery: Owned and operated by a master log cabin home builder Greg and Wife Wendy a local jewelry artists. Their son Jordon Anderson is a professional and competitive wood carver. He is often seen on the grounds producing life size wood carvings of local animals. The gallery is chock full of stunning sculptures, unique jewelry, deeply moving paintings and photographic prints.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Potter MarshAnchorage, AK 99516Potter Marsh: With its nearly panoramic view of Turnagain arm, Potter Marsh, peppered by spruce, cottonwoods and alder trees, is one of the most accessible and scenic wildlife viewing areas in Anchorage. About halfway along the boardwalk, Rabbit Creek flows underneath and provides a good spot to see spawning chinook, Coho, or humpback salmon from May to August, depending on the species. Moose also frequent the marsh year round. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Alaskas Finest Tours & Adventures509 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501Turnagain ArmDuration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly
- Seats on return are on a first come first serve basis. Next vehicle one hour later.
- Not recommended for infants
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Round-trip tour with shared transportation
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Aruzhan_M
The tour was amazing! Such views and pictures taken. The tour guide Cameron was great. He talked to us as friends and kept the tour upbeat.
sandrawon2
Our tour was cancelled and we are updated to same tour with wildlife sanctuary. The tour was exactly the same thing you will see on a bus ride from anchorage to Whittier. We actually captured better photos on the coach bus. If you like to see the wildlife of Alaska behind barbed wire then this is the tour for you. Quite boring and a waste of money
Jill_B
It was a beautiful sunny day. Abe had a lot of information to share.
This was not our original tour we booked but it was nice. We had already gone on a similar tour the day before.
We learned several interesting facts about the area
Mary_K
It was mostly ride and look. The guide had a lot of knowledge, and his presentation was very informative about everything we saw in the way down the wildlife, and Turnagain Arm itself. The best part was Portage Glacier Valley, but it takes a while to drive down there. We were able to get out and take some pictures there. It's beautiful.
Lily_Y
IT WAS AMAZING! Got to travel with Matt and he really knew his stuff! He was a great driver; so accommodating for accessibility needs — both for language and mobility! Absolute gem of a trip and it’s the best to get both all the knowledge and all the laughs! Thank you!