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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

Fri 08 Nov

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Starting at $115.00

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Fri 08 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)

Siebritzie

Oct 2019

I really enjoyed this tour, the route was so scenic and beautiful. Ben was our tour guide and he stopped at great spots for us to take pictures. We didn’t spot any beluga but we managed to see all of the animals at the conservation centre. The prettiest scene was the stop at the salmon dam where we got a great view of the Portage glacier.

Kathie H

Oct 2019

Nothing beats seeing animals in their own January but if you're chicken likes me lie the massive animals aren't cooperating this is thenext best thing! I don't like animals in captivity but this place is essential for the survival for these individuals and those that are able to, run free again are released. I like a feel good story 😊 The animals are well cared for and effort is made to house then in as natural setting as their compound permits. I saw wolves,bears,moose,porcupines and lots more! It was drizzling the day I was there and there was no real place to get out of the rain. I think there is a pavilion but they had a function on, lucky I had an umbrella. The place is really set up for people with vehicles. I recommend if you don't have your own vehicle then take a tour which includes the centre. My companion and I managed to get a lift from Anchorage and organised for someone to pick us up from Seward,which required a lot of skillful negotiation, plus it was the end of September when we and the amount of tourists were slowing down to a drizzle. 1 to 2 hours would be enough time to give this place a good look. For those that love to spend money, there was a great souvenir shop. We loved seeing the animals and reading their story.

couchdowdell

Oct 2019

We had a great time and for the money Turnagain Tour really went all out. I totally recommend them for touring. Thanks guys! Cherrie, Lonnie and Gwen