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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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $115.00

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Sat 09 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)

Yifong_L

Aug 2021

It’s a great experience. Our tour guide Chris provided a lot of information that only Alaskan know about.

brian_p

Aug 2021

If you are looking for a low-key, very informative look at Alaskan wildlife and nature, this is a great option. Our guide, Chris, was a walking (or rather driving) encyclopedia of knowledge on flora, fauna and history of the region. Touring the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center gave us a chance to see moose, bear, wolves, elk, caribou and reindeer in a peaceful, wide-open setting totally unlike a zoo. We also saw some animals in the wild. The walk in the rainforest was brief but offered wonderful views of Portage Lake. Chris also knew just where to stop to capture other meaningful vistas in our camera phones. This would be a great option for folks who want to experience nature without a ton of exertion.

Dzhanina_R

Aug 2021

I loved all the stops on the trips, and we went to several scenic lookouts. It was very beautiful and we got a close look at the glacier water. The tour guide was very friendly and I like how he made an effort to talk to everyone individually on the tour. It’s definitely worth the money. The tour guide Matthew seems very passionate about the areas of the tour and seems to love his job. It was also great getting a very close look at all the animals.