Alaska Wildlife Tour: A Scenic Journey Along Seward Parkway with Small Group
4.9
98 Ratings
Anchorage
Embark on a small group Alaska wildlife tour along the scenic Seward Parkway. Discover stunning natural beauty, spot wildlife, and learn about animal rehabilitation at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Seward Highway - Experience the highlights of the Turnagain Arm! This day tour departs Anchorage for the scenic drive south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way we will try to spot moose, eagles and other wildlife. On our way towards the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities at Beluga Point and Bird Point.
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center’s spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska’s largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Complimentary light snacks and water
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Expert photographer guide available
- Accessible pickup and drop-off from the Anchorage area
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (please note the tour does not stop for lunch)
- Pickups from businesses, private homes, apartments or B&B’s. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location.
Additional Information
Discover the magnificent vistas of Turnagain Arm via the picturesque Seward Parkway! Often ranked amongst the most breathtaking drives in the United States, this 4-hour journey brings you closer to compelling natural landscapes. Take a break at vantage points like Beluga Point to capture a few photos, and stay alert for glimpses of dall sheep, eagles, moose, and additional wildlife. Gain knowledge about animal rehabilitation at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and take in the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural surroundings during this small group wildlife excursion in Alaska.
Activity Level: EASY
Participants should be capable of walking short stretches on irregular terrain. The surfaces of trails range from being paved to uneven natural land. Individuals taking part in the tour must be in a position to walk a short distance and have the ability to enter/exit the tour vehicle with minimal support.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Activity level is easy. Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.
Location
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
West 5th Avenue
Please look for our silver Mercedes Sprinter van parked by the front curb of the Egan Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(98 Ratings)
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Bbartell
Oct 1, 2023
Beware of the Mud Flats & Ghost Trees - This was a great tour. It was more than seeing animals. The ride to the Conservation Center along Turnagain Arm was both informative and fun. It was a 70 degree sunny day when we met our van with about 10 other people at the Eden Center which was about 3 blocks from our Hotel Captain Cook. Our guide/driver was terrific and tried to help a group of folks who were very confused about what tour they had booked. We made several stops and our guide told you as much or as little as you asked. When you go on this tour you will understand WHY going out on the mud flats can be fatal, that’s if the ghost trees don’t catch you first!
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Scott_s
Sep 10, 2023
Relaxing tour. - Really enjoyed this tour. Phil was VERY knowledgeable about names and histories and pointed out many different animals and things we would have missed. Nice laid back tour about 4-5 hours. Relaxing tour.
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Catherinems5496lb
Sep 3, 2023
The trip of a lifetime!! 😍 - Review
We had an amazing time on our Planet Earth Adventures tour! We booked the 11-day Alaska Discovery Tour, and it was phenomenal. Albert was our guide during the first half of the trip, and Phil was our guide for the second half. They were both so sweet, exceptionally knowledgeable, and also punctual and very reliable. They made our trip so stress-free, we didn’t have to think about any logistics or worry about how to get around - they took care of everything. That coupled with their expert knowledge of the region, we really feel like we got such an added-value by booking with Planet Earth. It was worth every penny, and we had the trip of a lifetime thanks to Albert and his team!
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Captjer1959
Aug 18, 2023
Worthwhile 1/2 Day Trip. - Phil was an outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and history. Mercedes Sprint van was clean and comfortable.
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180ab2
Aug 7, 2023
Highly recommend! - Great experience seeing the beautiful Seward Highway, with frequent stops to take photos and explore nature. Comfortable van. Phil - driver and guide - was excellent, had a wealth of knowledge of all thing Alaska! Great combination of self-guided walk and guided drive through the AWCC.
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Kathleen_l
Aug 4, 2023
Great to see the animals... - Great to see the animals up close. The guide had so much information and stories with a lot of Alaskan history.
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Roberta_l
Aug 2, 2023
The best Alaskan tour ever!!! - Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic!!!
I would recommend this tour to families with teens! The van was air conditioned and so comfortable!
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Anne_s
Jul 25, 2023
Excellent Tour - Our guide Phil was very informative, packed in a lot in the tour . The Wildlife park had lots of wildlife to see. Prior to the Wildlife Park we even got to see Mendenhall Glacier & taken to a look out to see all of Anchorage .
After the tour Phil went out of his way to help us , much appreciated,
Highly recommend,
Anne & Frank - AUSTRALIA
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Rachel
Jul 24, 2023
Alaskan conservation center and bonus glaciers - The driver/guide was amazing! Full of information. At the end of our visit to the conservation center he took us up to a beautiful spot to view a couple near by glaciers. Scott is a wonderful person and guide.
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John_r
Jul 23, 2023
Great Alaskan Wildlife Tour Around the Anchorage Area - We had an excellent tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and the beautiful areas on the way to it and around the Anchorage area. Scott is super knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. He gave us lots of relevant information and answered our questions. He was super thoughtful and helpful, even providing us with water and granola bars. I would very much recommend this tour.
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