Turnagain Arm Tour

Overview

Spend 5 hours on a half-day tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm—a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet that's backed by the Chugach Mountains. Drive on America's most scenic road, the famous Seward Highway, and stop at spots like Beluga Point to scan the landscape for wildlife. At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, see where injured and orphaned animals are brought to be rehabilitated, and observe large mammals like caribou, bison, and elk. Lunch is not included but available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, drive through the Chugach Mountains, before finishing the guided, small group tour with pick up and drop off in Anchorage.

Activity Level: EASY

Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.

City: Anchorage

Fri 18 Jul

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Starting at $159.00

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Fri 18 Jul

Starting at $159.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Most of the animals that arrive at the AWCC become permanent residents and will always have a home here. The Center maintains over 200 acres of spacious habitats for animals to feel at home and display their natural “wild” behavior. Visitors may see brown bears cooling off in the water, a bull moose strutting, wood bison roaming on pastures and more.

Beluga Point

This is a popular stop as you travel the Seward Highway. Here you'll find 180 degree views of Turnagain Arm. There's an extensive viewing area with spotting scopes and interpretive signs. This is an excellent spot to watch the bore tide. The incoming tide stretched the entire width of Turnagain Arm and can be six feet high as it rushes in. Watch for kayakers and surfers riding the wave for several miles. Look for beluga whales rolling in the surf (starting in September)

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (60)

Passport168759

Aug 2021

The entire tour was a hit thanks to our friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful tour guide, LeLinda. Even though I am not a huge fan of zoos or conservation centers, I highly recommend visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with its massive enclosures. Our photos of bears, moose, muskox, caribou, porcupine, reindeer etc. look like the animals are out in the wild. LeLinda has traveled extensively in Alaska and provided much insight into the history, landscape, and flora and fauna of Alaska. We would love to travel with her to other parts of Alaska. Thanks, LeLinda for the "front row seat" on my July birthday.

Jane_K

Jul 2021

My husband and I had a great experience on our viator trip. We went to Turnagain Arms and an animal conservation center. It was a very beautiful,scenic tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us many things about the areas we visited. We enjoyed the trip very much

Alex_P

Jul 2021

Seeing the Turnagain tidal bore Albert, our guide, timed it just right He did a great job in explaining the phenomenon as well as the geography, history & wildlife

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Alex, Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate the review and also for choosing us for your day trip. Glad you enjoyed your tour. Thanks for visiting Alaska!