Anchorage Scenic Wildlife and Glacier Tour

A fully narrated tour by a local guide along Turnagain Arm offers stunning views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and Alaska flora and fauna (i.e., wildflowers, bald eagles, Dall sheep, beluga whales).
We will stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where visitors can get up-close viewings and pictures of Alaska's most iconic animals, including brown bears, moose, caribou, and muskox.

From there, the tour will continue down the scenic Portage Valley, where visitors can take in spectacular views of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Portage Lake, and numerous glaciers, including the Explorer and Byron Glaciers.

On the return trip, visitors will enjoy a provided lunch in Girdwood, a quaint town surrounded by the northernmost temperate rainforest.

Overall, a tour of Turnagain Arm, the AWCC, and Portage Valley is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Alaska and to learn about the history and culture of this incredible state.

Meeting Point

555 W 5th Ave

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

If you do not wish to meet at your hotel, we can pick you up at the Anchorage Visitor's center.

What's included:

• Entry to the AWCC is provided as part of your tour.

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

43520 Seward Hwy, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA

I will show you the animals at the AWCC, pointing out where many like to hide. We will see caribou, moose, muskox, reindeer, black bears, brown bears, porcupines, and wood bison. We may get to see the lynx, the foxes, and the coyotes. Sometimes they are hiding where you can't find them.

1 hour, 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Explorer Glacier

Explorer Glacier, Anchorage, AK 99587, USA

We will be going into Portage Valley, home to four named glaciers, and we will stop to view Explorer Glacier and Byron Glacier, both of which are stunning hanging glaciers.

1 hour

Girdwood Brewing Company

2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, 99587, Alaska

After an enjoyable day of seeing some amazing sights, let me treat you to a relaxing meal in Girdwood. We will sit down for a meal and enjoy talking about what we've seen.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Seward Highway

Seward Highway, , Alaska

Enjoy our travel along the scenic Turnagain arm Highway, maybe we'll be fortunate to see beluga whales, Dall sheep, or mountain goats. Either way, we'll enjoy seeing the stunning mountains as they come right down to the sea.

2 hours

Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska

On our way back, we'll stop at Potter's Marsh to enjoy seeing how a wetland provides habitat for a large variety of Alaskan animals.

30 minutes