Turnagain Arm Tour: Wildlife and Scenic Views

Explore Alaska’s wildlife and stunning landscapes. Spot whales, eagles, and bears. Visit the Wildlife Conservation Center. Enjoy a scenic drive through Portage Valley.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is the top visitor attraction in Southcentral Alaska. This non-profit sanctuary is committed to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education, and excellent animal care. Visitors can immerse themselves in the region’s natural beauty and have the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entry Ticket to Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a scenic journey along the Turnagain Arm. View breathtaking Scenery, keeping a lookout for Beluga whales, Dall Sheep, Bald Eagles, and the occasional bear! Learn about the local ecosystem and local wildlife from your experienced tour guide, as they drive along the inlet. You will arrive at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to visit and…

Location
524 W 4th Ave
West 4th Avenue
Curbside in front of Historic City Hall
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bianca_b
Jul 4, 2025
Had so much fun on this... - Had so much fun on this tour. Dan (our guide) really made it fun. The wildlife center was nice. Got to see some bears and other animals that you see a lot of here in Alaska.
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Jilln433
Jun 30, 2025
Best tour! - Dan and Kim are wonderful hosts! Great communication, even during a moment of confusion in booking, Dan is an excellent guide - he took us to some great lookouts and even offered to take pics of us with scenic backgrounds. His knowledge of the area is second to none. This tour is well worth the time and money!
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Hilda_w
Jun 23, 2025
Excursion Extraordinary - Joan, our driver and guide, was beyond fabulous! She had so much history to share. Great stories to help us fall in love with Alaska.
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Karin_c
Jun 18, 2025
We had a wonderful day!... - We had a wonderful day! The conservation center, the glaciers and the beauty of the valley were all awesome. From the first moment he picked us up with the wonderful recommendation of the hot dog stand in front of the historic court house, to all the activities we did, to the perfect photo ops, to the personalized drop off and even dinner recommendations, made this tour and guide one of our best days of the trip! Highly Recommend!
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Lesley_w
Jun 9, 2025
Great Experience Must Do - *. Excellent tour guide *. Majestic views - snow capped mountains *. Incredible bears etc * plenty of time in each location Would highly recommend.
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Marcy_s
Jun 1, 2025
So much to see! - We wanted to see the Wildlife Conservation Center. This tour included "bonus" stops near Turnagain Arm & Portage Lake. Our guide had wonderful information about the history of the area, too.
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Kimberley_s
May 31, 2025
Awesome Tour with Willow Rose - I signed up last minute for this tour the night before my last full day in Ancorage. Got a bit turned around finding the pick up spot, it's right in front of where the trolley tours start on 4th street. Joan was our guide that Sunday, I think she was born and raised in Anchorage so a local. We took off 15 minutes late due to waiting on some folks. Learn so much history, easy drive to the wildlife area, with stops at Beluga point, we spot some mountain goats. Was really nice seeing all the animals and the sun finally came out. Would have been nice to get a wee bit more time at the conservation center but satisfied with just being able to get there in my final hours. Then we went to Portage Glacier which was absolutely breathtaking and the short walk into the forest. Willow Rose the guides nickname was very engaging in sharing history and information about each area, the animals etc. We were able to drive a bit further to view the lake from the other side. On the ride back she sang the Alaskan state song, who knew they had one! Overall well spent beautiful moment and happy I ended my time touring Alaska with this tour.
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Linda_g
May 21, 2025
Mountains, lakes and wildlife! - Kim’s love of her job and Alaska really shine through. She’s quite engaging and knowledgeable about the area and Wildlife Center and the animals. It was a pleasant trip with beautiful scenery.
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Rkm3497kc
May 19, 2025
Great Tour by a Great Guide - Great Tour by a great guide. Joanne was very knowledgeable and constantly imparted her previous knowledge of Alaska in a very simple manner. The sights were good and the weather perfect. Great Tour...
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David_s
Jun 5, 2025
Wonders of Alaska - Wonderful tour and narration from Dan with abundant amount of stories. Very knowledgeable of the areas that we visited. Lots and lots of photo opportunities on our 4 hour tour. The reason it does not get 5 stars is not the fault of our guide or the company but Mother Nature. If at all possible, don’t go in the rain.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).