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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Overview

This tour is a great way to experience some amazing sights of Alaska, wildlife, glaciers, and a rainforest within a half day. Your guide will pick you up from downtown Anchorage and drive along Turnagain Arm, which boasts abundant scenic views and Alaskan wildlife within easy access to the city of Anchorage. Along the way, you will learn many interesting facts about this area’s history, animals, and ecosystem from your experienced guide.
You will visit the Wildlife Conservation Center, located at the end of Turnagain Arm and surrounded by mountain peaks. You will have the chance to explore on your own and visit the many animals in the center, including brown bears, wolfs, caribou, moose, and the endangered Woodland Bison.
After the Wildlife Center, you will have the opportunity to see the majestic Portage Valley, a few miles drive from the Wildlife Center. Here you will enjoy several amazing viewpoints of glaciers, lakes, rivers, and a unique rainforest.

City: Anchorage

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $115.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Wildlife Conservation Center Entry Fee

Professional guide

Pick up at Anchorage Downtown Visitors Center 546 W 5th Avenue

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for Infants or Passengers who cannot walk for 40 minutes on their own.

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

View Alaska's most famous animals up close in a natural setting. During this visit, you'll get great pictures of real live bears, moose, musk-ox, caribou, bison, and more! The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC has provided care for hundreds of displaced animals because visitors like you have made critical contributions in the form of admission fees, donations, memberships, and gift shop purchases.

Chugach State Park

Beluga Point: Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm, with possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales. Timing is everything hopefully you will see both!

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (315)

OnAir621625

Sep 2022

We just did our experience and loved it. Matthew was absolutely amazing at letting us know useful information, history and local tidbits. The tour was so much fun and even on a cloudy/rainy day we were able to appreciate all the beauty. The rainforest was gorgeous, Explores lake was breathtaking and the wildlife center was so much fun. We got to see brown and black bears. Do this tour, you will not regret it. Hopefully you get Matt as well!

Kim B

Sep 2022

Old Gary was our tour guide and did an amazing job of educating, entertaining and introducing us to the special areas within the Turnagain region. Our tour started the minute we got in the filled to capacity van and Gary used his storytelling skills to describe all we were seeing. He stopped frequently and didn't rush us. We enjoyed a moraine hike and visit to the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center. This tour was a great introduction to the areas south of Anchorage.

Daphne_B

Sep 2022

This is one of the best tours I have been on! Old Gary picked us up on time in a comfortable van then the day was filled with endless story and information about Alaska told by him. We visited enchanting rain forest and saw the glaciers there. Then we went to natural reserve to the wild animals. It was an amazing experience and I’m very glad we did the tour! Can’t speak enough about old Gary, he’s knowledgeable, caring, funny, and just downright a cool human being! I highly recommend this tour