Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour
Overview
Six hours, one unforgettable road. This small-group tour (14 guests max) trades the big motorcoach for a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter and a born-and-raised Alaskan guide who's been driving Turnagain Arm his whole life.
Heading south from Anchorage, the Seward Highway squeezes between the Chugach Mountains and the sea. We pull off at Beluga Point to glass the water for beluga whales and the cliffs for Dall sheep and bald eagles. Then it's on to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where rescued bears, moose, bison, caribou, and muskox live in big natural enclosures — your best shot at photographing all of Alaska's icons in one afternoon.
Lunch happens like a local: Girdwood Brewing Company, in a mountain ski town, with rotating Alaska food trucks. We finish in Portage Valley with views of Explorer and Byron Glaciers and a short walk through mossy rainforest before heading home.
Small van, real Alaskan, flexible stops when wildlife appears. Come see the Alaska between the postcards.
What's Included
- Lunch we will stop for a late lunch in girdwood before heading back to Anchorage
- Bottled water we will have bottled water and some snacks available during the trip
- Entry to the AWCC is provided as part of your tour.
Meeting and Pickup
I've found that getting around an unfamiliar city can be an annoyance. My goal is to remove all annoyances from your day. To this end, let us pick you up at your hotel. This could entail us being there by as much as 30 minutes early to do this. I will let you know before your tour exactly what time I'll be at your hotel.
What To Expect
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Anchorage
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seward Highway
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Beluga Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Portage Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Girdwood Brewing Company
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Anchorage
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-401018P1
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