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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 15 May
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Starting at $129.00
Thu 15 May
Starting at $129.00
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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
1
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.
2
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!
3
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 (643)
118candices
Mar 2025
Got some amazing pictures and learned so much about the area and wildlife. My fiancé said I was an Alaskan encyclopedia after I came back. 🤣 We were also running a few minutes lates and our guide didn’t leave us stranded
Venture715797
Mar 2025
Very amazing tour! We had Matthew and he was very knowledgeable and funny! We were just walking around the tour booth and they suggested the tour and we showed up to the van last minute ! Matthew was very welcoming and helped us book our tickets and didn't rush us which was very nice! We got to see amazing views and Matthew took everyone's picture! Thank you so much and would love to do another tour through this company !
Kenna_S
Mar 2025
Beautiful tour. Fun to see the native animals of Alaska and the drive there was stunning. The guide Matt was very knowledgeable.

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