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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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $115.00

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Mon 18 Nov

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)

378claudd

May 2022

The five hours trip was well planned, and we stopped at the most beautiful sites. I loved all of it, and if it wasn’t for the little time I have here, I would do the tour again. My favorite part, I have to say, was when we got to the glaciers. The day was gorgeous, and Matthew, the tour operator was great with educational explanations and colorful stories to tell. He is also very kind and patient, taking pictures of everyone who asked him to. I will have some pretty good memories of myself in this trip… When we were coming back, already in the van, I realized in a panic that I forgot my purse, at the Wildlife Preservation Center, on a chair outside! Immediately, Matthew created a chain of communication and action with Chris, both from “Turnagain Arm,” And before the end of the day I should have my purse returned to me! That is what I call caring! The passengers in the van were all very supportive as well! I also would like to give five stars to Sam, at the Wildlife Preservation Center’s store! He found my purse outside, and did the impossible to find me. He ended up finding my sister’s phone number on my Cocoapuffs’ collar, (which is always wrapped around the strap of my purse…) How awesome is that?!!! Thank you so much everyone! GRACE ALL OVER!

Heyder_V

May 2022

It was wonderful! To see the glaciers so close, the creek and especially those big animals at AWCC. Mathew is fantastic, knows everything about this beautiful land. It was very cool to hear all his stories with his family. Great guy!!!

Sarah_F

May 2022

All the places Matt stopped at were incredible, and he knew the best spots to take the most breathtaking photos!!! He was more than accommodating of others and willing to take everyone’s photo! He was educational AND entertaining~ Couldn’t forget to add the entertaining in there, of course. One of the tourists on me and my friend’s tour brought a drone and was able to take a wicked cool photo of all of us! All in all, this was such a special experience and I highly recommend it! It’s WELL worth the money, and then some. I’m still sitting here afterwards shocked that it was this cheap for how long the tour was and how many different things we got to see.