Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination" in Anchorage booking from $69.00

Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

Overview

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.

City: Anchorage

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Round-trip tour with shared transportation

Additional Info

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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Seats on return are on a first come first serve basis. Next vehicle one hour later.
Not recommended for infants
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

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Beluga Point

Beluga 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.

Portage Glacier

Portage 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.

Turnagain Gallery

Turnagain 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.

Turnagain Arm Drive

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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marold32

Aug 2022

Aunt Gary was a great guide, very well informed and obviously loves his job and Alaska. The views were amazing. Loved seeing the salmon spawning, the rainforest walk and the Conservation Center. Really a beautiful drive. Glad to be able to sit back and enjoy it while someone else drove.

THOMAS_K

Aug 2022

Pouring rain and blowing hard when driver stops and tells everyone we are going on a nature hike! No one was prepared for anything like this!! Everyone got very wet. It appears they will do anything to get their money for the trip even though no one could enjoy it and were miserable.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

I am so sorry you got wet during you tour visiting our rainforest and that our unpredictable weather and rain that creates the beauty of Alaska was not cooperative and ruined your tour. In all fairness the write ups listed almost everywhere gave you warnings of what months to expect rain and when rain was most likely. Please don’t hold the tour and drive accountable for Mother Nature in reviews because that is unfair. Every tour operator in the world operates rain or shine especially when people come here knowing that our harsh seasons and climate is what makes Alaska. We cannot avoid stops that we promise on our tour description because of rain. Because that would mean we were not delivering a service that we promised and at that point we would be held accountable and obligated to compensate people for not doing what they bought. You do however have the option to choose to get out or stay in the van as drivers are not required to force you to battle the elements if you feel you can't handle getting wet. In your scenario review/complaint, is it your suggestion that the driver make the stop and not let anyone out but describe what the people or missing and go to the next stop? Wouldn't many if not all other customers complain that the driver did not let them make their own mind up and choice of whether they could handle the rain and by their own choice to get take in the sites that they wanted to see and get wet. Please in your next review don't make it about weather because as you know we can’t be held accountable for Mother Nature. Most of the people rather than sit and complain said the elements made the tour even more natural interesting and it was exciting tour. They even commented how the rain was invigorating and laughed about the fact that unforeseeable weather beyond anyone's control is what they knew to expect and they came prepared to enjoy the beatify of Alaska which is dependent on rain. After all what else could one expect when visiting one of Alaska larges rainforest?

Karen_B

Aug 2022

We enjoyed the information Chris gave us as we traveled along. Loved Portage Lake and seeing the glaciers. Also glad to see the silver salmon.

Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

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