Turnagain Arm Full-Day Tour: Local Guide, Majestic Views and Wildlife Observation
4.9
160 Ratings
Anchorage
Experience the majestic beauty of Turnagain Arm on a full-day tour with a local guide. See stunning views, observe wildlife, and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Valley. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Alaska's natural wonders!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - I will show you the animals at the AWCC, pointing out where many like to hide. We will see caribou, moose, muskox, reindeer, black bears, brown bears, porcupines, and wood bison. We may get to see the lynx, the foxes, and the coyotes. Sometimes they are hiding where you can’t find them.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Entry to the AWCC included
What's Not Included
- alcoholic beverages are not provided as part of the tour, however you are free to avail yourself of them at the Girdwood Brewing Company.
Additional Information
A fully guided tour along Turnagain Arm conducted by a local expert offers breathtaking scenes of rugged terrain, icy glaciers, and a variety of Alaskan wildlife (for example, wildflowers, bald eagles, Dall sheep, beluga whales).
Our itinerary includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), providing visitors with a unique opportunity to closely observe and capture photos of notable Alaskan creatures such as brown bears, moose, caribou, and muskox.
Moving forward, we will take a scenic drive through Portage Valley, providing visitors with stunning vistas of majestic mountains, mesmerizing waterfalls, the serene Portage Lake, and several glaciers like the Explorer and Byron Glaciers.
The tour wouldn’t be complete without a complimentary lunch in Girdwood on our way back, a charming town nestled amidst the northernmost temperate rainforest.
In conclusion, a journey through Turnagain Arm, the AWCC, and Portage Valley offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse in Alaska’s awe-inspiring natural landscapes and wildlife, as well as gain insight into the eclectic history and culture of this extraordinary state.
Location
555 W 5th Ave
West 5th Avenue
If you do not wish to meet at your hotel, we can pick you up at the Anchorage Visitor's center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(160 Ratings)
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455nikkim
Apr 10, 2024
Great tour! - Tim is an excellent guide - he knows everything, makes the learning fun, shared lots of stories and you can tell he is passionate for the animals as we made our way through the Wildlife Conservation Center which was extraordinary.
When we got on the van for the tour - he even had snacks and water for all of us (which he proudly said his son has selected).
Highly recommend
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118arks
Apr 9, 2024
Great tour all round ! - Tim was an excellent tour guide - he was funny and very knowledgable and told me and the other traveller on today’s tour everything we were interested in. Tim made it basically tailor made given the changing weather conditions which from sun by the sea with stunningly dramatic Mountain View’s w/clouds and the tidal waters w/ice floes to incredible winds and sleet storm at portage lake things were adjusted to what was feasible and memorable . We had a great meal at girdwood and all timings were perfect . I am on a Business Trip and Tim’s tour made this one day off that I had completely worthwhile . I cannot recommend this tour guide and trip highly enough . It was also amazing to see the animals close up at the conservation Center !
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Wendymcdonald115
Apr 7, 2024
Beautiful sights - We enjoyed the sights and narration as we saw so many different views. It was all very interesting. The animals in the rescue environment were beautiful and we were close enough to see them in detail.
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May_f
Apr 4, 2024
An extraordinary trip experience in Anchorage - The tour guide is knowledgeable and engaging. He made a lot of stops at the Wildlife Conservatory Center and he even turned back to make sure we could see the bears up close while their staff were feeding them. We also saw musk ox, caribou, bison, foxes. Breathtaking views along the way. We enjoyed our lunch at Girdwood before heading back to Anchorage. Great trip out of Anchorage!
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Sherpa12908260769
Apr 4, 2024
What an experience - Unbelievable experience, I highly recommend!! Tim is great & very informative. The Alaska wildlife conservation center was great & the animals were well cared for. Girdwood is a picturesque little town, very relaxing.
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Northstar494457
Apr 3, 2024
Tim is an excellent guide! - Tim is a super good guide! He explained everything to us as we got to places, he knew a lot about each place we visited-
Unfortunately the weather didn't let us make some stops, but Tim was looking for good spots to take photos.
The best thing was the place where he took us for lunch, it had a beautiful view of the mountains and the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had!! I also had a super delicious “Orange Shake” beer! And my husband had a dark beer that tasted like chocolate!
Thanks Tim!!!!!!!
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Chief_chemist
Mar 31, 2024
Great way to spend the day - Great commentary to fill in the gaps. Funny as well. Even in poor weather it is fun The food is good on a cold snot day. I would go again with my wife when she comes
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Andresalco14
Mar 31, 2024
Great Tour! - Great experience, Tim is born and raised in Alaska so he knows the places and their history. He is always kind and creates a nice environment with the passengers. The Van is clean and he offers snacks and water. He will take you to a sandwiches place (The Hungry Deckhand) that is a must in the Girdwood area.
Thanks for everything, Tim.
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Jess_w
Mar 26, 2024
Great tour - Tim was a great guide, he was full of local knowledge and fun facts about Anchorage and the surrounding areas. He was even willing to keep getting out of the van into the rain with the rest of us numpties who wanted photos. I'm not sure about the Dad jokes though. Only kidding. Great tour. Thanks Tim!
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Byron_l
Mar 28, 2024
Fun and Beautiful! - Seeing the amazing Alaskan animals up close! Also seeing Byron glacier even though it was mostly covered in clouds!
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