Winter - Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour

Overview

t the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. The center also educates visitors about Alaska’s Wildlife.

Amateur photographers have the opportunity to take award winning photographs of animals displayed in their natural surroundings.

City: Anchorage

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $115.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $115.00

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

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

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visitors are free to explore over 140 acres of natural habitat home to bears, moose, reindeer, lynx and other native wildlife.

Beluga Point

The point is a definite must stop location as the views are spectacular! Beluga Point, a rocky outpost jutting into the waters of Turnagain Arm, is just south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. It’s named for the white whales that are often spotted from this location as they make their way up and down the inlet. Beluga's are often seen between July and August.

Seward Highway

Alaska's Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway is among those voted as one of the country's most unforgettable, must see areas of Alaska. MANY HAVE SAID THAT IF YOU MISS VISITING SIGHTS ALONG THE TURNAGAIN ARM- - YOU HAVE MISSED ALASKA!

Portage Glacier

Portage Valley is a 14 mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Portage Glacier once extended the entire length of the valley. The glacial remnants seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns, and Shakespeare glaciers. While still massive in size, these glaciers stand as smaller reminders of the immense ice sheets that once covered this landscape.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (37)

Stephanie_B

Feb 2022

Matthew was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and tailored the tour based on the group. We were very lucky that day and were even able to see a brown bear and black bear at the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation despite it being winter!! Was a wonderful tour - one of the highlights of my trip.

Connie_G

Jan 2022

Matthew, our guide, was knowledgeable, helpful and made the trip with fun stops and great conversation. Our day included lots of snow which in itself made things beautiful, but was especially appreciated was Matthew’s concern for our safety both while driving and while walking with us. His knowledge of the area’s history, geography, geology, plant life, and wildlife were especially interesting for these two retired teachers. At we one stop, we ran into others who had travelled with him the day before and they asked if they could join with us and that was before we saw them freeing their van after it had gotten stuck. Great tour, great guide, feeling warm and safe - what more could we ask for. Thank you Matthew!

abhidesi

Nov 2021

This was a great tour given the weather conditions. Winter is not a great time to view wildlife but if you do want to experience some breathtaking snow capped mountains and fresh powdered snow 5 feet thick, you will love this trip. Matthew was very friendly, gave us a ton of insight on Alaska and it’s culture and wildlife and stopped at some really good photo spots. Portage lake and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center were good spots to visit and look around.