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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)

Rosemarie_E

Sep 2022

Oh guide Matthew was knowledgeable, kind and funny we learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. We learned about glaciers, avalanches , and Alaska wildlife. Thank you

Patricia_A

Sep 2022

We had time to spare in Anchorage before our 11pm flight and this tour was perfect. Aunt Gary picked us up promptly at the visitors center and as we left town, he pointed out a few sights we passed along the way. It was a nice ride and we stopped along the way to view Mountain sheep and a restroom break. The Portage Glacier and river were beautiful, and Gary was nice enough to take pictures for us. We left there and had a short easy walk through a trail in the rain forest. The last stop was the Alaska Wildlife Center. It was nice to able to see some of the animals we missed during our 10-day tour. The tour was exactly as stated, and Gary was nice enough to drop us by our hotel since it was on the way to the visitor's center. I would certainly recommend this tour and Aunt Gary as your guide.

turbotravelers

Sep 2022

Scenery is beautiful. Tour guide knowledgeable and we had a great time. Van left on time, 14 people max so the tour was more personalized than having a whole bus load of tourists. You can't beat the scenery. The sanctuary had all the wildlife and there were plenty of bears, elk, owls, moose, wolves, reindeer, etc. We didn't get to see them, but some people on the tour said they saw small whales and a seal. Well worth the money.