Turnagain Arm: Scenic Drive with Wildlife Views

Explore Alaska’s wilderness and savor local wines on a scenic drive with wildlife encounters and stunning photo ops. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - We will get to see and watch Alaskan animals. Spend some quality time at this 200 acre orphanage or we can watch Moose, Bears porcupines , foxes, wolves, Muskox, and wood bison, buffalo.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting journey along the Turnagain Arm scenic drive, where you have the chance to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales. Take breathtaking photos as you soak in the stunning Alaskan landscape. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to meet and learn about fascinating Alaskan wildlife. Continue to Portage Glacier Lake for more scenic…

Location
546 W 4th Ave
West 4th Avenue
Meet by handicap parking in front of visitor center. Behind log cabin.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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M2874afmarias
Sep 21, 2025
Excellent tour. Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. - Wonderful trip to Withier and Portage Glacier plus Animal conservation center. Had a chance to see Belugas and sheeps.
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Lisa
Sep 19, 2025
FUN PRIVATE ALASKA TOUR - This was the icing on the cake for our last day in Alaska. After being on a cruise & land tour, my mom and I had enough of being on public transportation (ship, train & bus). We wanted a private tour and Angela was the perfect person for this. She is an excellent communicator. We booked the tour the day before, I told her what we wanted & that we wanted to “ease” into our day as we would be taking the “red eye” home. She agreed to meet us at our hotel at 11:15. She was prompt in her communications as well as her arrival time. She brought drinks & snacks. Unfortunately, the wineries were closed as it was a holiday. That wasn’t a big issue for my mom & I. Angela had us “fill out the waiver” -IYKYK and we were off on our adventure. She took us out to Whittier where we went to a beautiful spot with a waterfall (I would have never found that on my own), had lunch then made our way back stopping at various picturesque stops including glaciers & salmon. Our tour included the wildlife conservatory where Angela shared many facts about the wildlife & their history. On our way back, we spotted the Beluga’s (what a treat!). We stopped & just watched them for quite a while. Only had to leave to catch our flight. Angela was so much FUN! I am happy to have spent the day with her & hope to do it again when I make my way back to Alaska! She is a gem 💗💗💗
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Stephanie_r
Sep 14, 2025
Better than 5 stars!! - This was the greatest experience! We saw Buluga whales, a black bear, swans, salmon, mountain goats all in the wild! The tour operator Angie was fantastic! She accompanied us on the short walks to point out the wildlife and take photos. The lunch was delicious! The Wilderness Sanctuary has many animals that were rescued from sure death and are living good lives there. The animals have plenty of natural habitat to roam in. Bear, elk, bison, caribou, porcupines, a wolverine, wolves to name a few! The wine tasting was also delicious. Definitely would take this tour again if we are back in this area. I would give this more than 5 stars if I could! Thank you Angie!
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H7599boroberth
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing experience! - This tour was amazing! Angie is an incredible tour guide! This was the best part of my trip to Alaska. Very highly recommend.
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Brooke_reams
Aug 21, 2025
If you’re on the fence, read this first! - Hands down the best tour I’ve ever been on. I was traveling solo which can be a little intimidating but Angie made me feel right at home! She was so personable and relatable. So easy to talk to. So. Much. Damn. Fun. I had an absolute blast. I’d recommend her tour to anyone wanting to see Alaska. On top of being easy to talk to/fun to be with, she’s also extremely knowledgeable about the area - the flora, the fauna… she even found me a freaking moose in the wild after I told her it was a bucket-list item! She is incredibly accommodating. I can’t say enough. If you’re on the fence about booking this tour and you come across this review… let it be a sign… book the tour!!! You will not regret it!
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Amanda_i
Aug 15, 2025
Wine, Wilderness and Wildlife surprise! - Absolutely wonderful experience. My trip ended up being a private tour and she did a wonderful job tweaking the tour to fit me and my likes. Wonderful hidden places I would have never been able to find myself. Little changes to make the adventures amazing!
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442jeanetted
Jun 28, 2025
Best Tour Ever!!! - The best tour ever!!! We were out for hours! Saw the bore tide and people surfing it! Loads of wildlife and ended with wine at a great winery!!! Totally recommend this tour! Will do it again the next time I’m in Anchorage!!!
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Sandyp151
Jun 27, 2025
Angie went out of her way to make sure we got to see everything we wanted! Fun Fun Fun! - The best tour ever! Angie was so much fun! Constant laughter! I would definitely recommend this tour company!!!! She made sure we got to see everything we wanted plus more!
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Alexa_l
Jun 17, 2025
My guide was more than... - My guide was more than incredible. She took me to places that were a surprise, and just special. I told her yesterday it was one of the most special and magical days I've had in a long time. For me, I needed this experience for self-care and time for myself. I got much more than that. Thank you all so much:)
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Indyadrienne
Aug 23, 2025
Great Adventure - It was great seeing Alaska through the eyes of a native that I familiar with spots that large tour companies don’t typically visit. I was able to get a glimpse at beluga whales on the tour and spent plenty of time at the wildlife center. The highlight of the day was the time spent at Whittier which was a pleasant surprise.
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From $239
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).