Anchorage Alaska Wildlife Tour and Adventure

Our Alaska Wildlife Tours are led by experienced, naturalist guides who are knowledgeable not only about the wildlife but also about local culture, ecology, and conservation efforts. Their personal storytelling and in-depth knowledge can make a huge difference.
Our intimate small-groups offer a more personalized, in-depth tour experience, allowing guests better access to guides and a more peaceful environment for spotting wildlife.

Meeting Point

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center

555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Please look for our silver Mercedes Sprinter van parked by the front curb of the Egan Center.

What's included:

• Professional local guide
• Light snacks and water
• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
• Professional photographer guide (when available)
• Pickup and drop-off from the Anchorage area

Not included:

• Food and drinks (please note the tour does not stop for lunch)
• Pickups from businesses, private homes, apartments or B&B's. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, 99587, Alaska

We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Beluga Point

Mile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, 99516, Alaska

Beluga Point, is an area that is named after the beluga whales that can be seen from the shoreline, especially during the summer months (July to August).
This area offers several natural attractions that make it a popular stop for visitors such as wildlife, breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway surrounded by mountains. The scenic backdrop of mountains and the ocean creates opportunities for stunning photography and quiet reflection. At times we can also see a phenomenon called a tidal bore, where a wall of water rushes in, reversing the flow of the river. The bore wave can be seen along Turnagain Arm, and Beluga Point is one of the spots where people gather to witness this natural event.

15 minutes

Turnagain Arm

Turnagain Arm, Alaska, USA

Turnagain Arm is a stunning fjord-like waterway located southeast of Anchorage, Alaska, known for its dramatic tides, breathtaking mountain views, and abundant wildlife. Part of Cook Inlet, it features one of the world's largest tidal ranges, creating a unique tidal bore where a wave rushes inland during high tide. Visitors often spot beluga whales, Dall sheep, and various bird species along its shores. The Seward Highway, which runs along Turnagain Arm, offers one of Alaska's most scenic drives, with views of rugged mountains and vast tidal flats.
Your guide will make several stops along the way for photos and interpretation.

50 minutes