Afisha Life Homepage
Anchorage
Explore
Travelers recommend
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

Sun 29 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

Sun 29 Dec

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (315)

Ashton111

Aug 2019

Excellent guide who made an extra stop to see where the salmon were spawning. Tina was a great driver and we spent just about the right amount of time at each stop.

Nancy J

Aug 2019

An amazing place - quite a variety of Alaskan animals including those bears, porcupines, caribou, musk oxen, moose! Drive or walk around - LOTS to see!

cindybogaard

Aug 2019

If you have access to a car don’t bother with the extra cost of this tour. Not very informative and our guide was unprofessional. We didn’t see any wildlife outside of the conservation. Very disappointing experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for your review. I am so sorry you were unhappy with the Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour. The tour was designed to be self-guided at the Wildlife Center and we make certain that we arrive in time for you to see the brown bear & black bear feeding. We also go to Wildberry Products for you to see the Worlds Largest Chocolate Waterfall and enjoy sample chocolates. We stop at Beluga Point, Explorer Glacier, Byron Glacier and you enjoy a walk through the rainforest. Most people find this enchanting and spiritual. On the return we stop at Potter Marsh for you to see wild salmon coming up stream to spawn. Wildlife is never guaranteed but often a moose is sighted. Your guide was Steve and he is a long time sourdough and most people find his "old timer" stories informative and enlightening. Perhaps you had a personality clash because he is a sourdough. He does carry about 100 people a week and we have had few complaints. I am so sorry you did not enjoy your experience.