Turnagain Arm Full-Day Tour: Local Guide, Majestic Views and Wildlife Observation

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: 24 hours
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
  • Entry to the AWCC is provided as part of your tour.
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
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…

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
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Don
Jun 12, 2025
Fun site seeing tour - A great site seeing tour! Our driver and guide, Tim is very knowledgeable of the local area and wildlife. He kept us all entertained througout the tour.
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181edf
Jun 8, 2025
Great way to cap off our Alaska Trip - Tim was a great tour guide! Numerous stops to show off the highlights of the area. Stopped for a nice lunch in Girdwood. Thanks Tim!
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Q826vznickl
Jun 7, 2025
Great site with a knowledgeable guide - Tim was an excellent guide. He made sure that everyone had time to see all the sites and animals. He was also full of knowledge of the area and all the wildlife. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Anchorage area.
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Araffle
Jun 6, 2025
Great tour operator even in lousy weather. - On a challenging, cold, rainy day, Tim made the most of our tour. He obviously knew the area, the history and all of the necessary information to deliver a quality tour.
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Margaret
May 17, 2025
Do it Again! - Tim was a wonderful guide n driver—friendly, funny, and knowledgeable—had lots of experience interesting facts and stories to share. Highly recommend this tour.
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Michelle_g
Dec 28, 2024
Winter Wonderland - We had the most knowledgeable tour guide Dan the man! The scenery was magnificent and the experience magical. I would highly recommend this trip!
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Thomas_r
Dec 28, 2024
Informative and Fun - It was a beautiful journey out of Anchorage and into the wild. The views were amazing and the tour guide was informative and knowledgeable.
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Amelia_i
Dec 26, 2024
Amazing day tour - Great experience, included lunch and pickup. The only thing I wish I’d brought was a poncho. Loved it
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Joyce_x
Dec 20, 2024
This tour was absolutely... - This tour was absolutely fantastic! The guide was incredibly humorous and shared fascinating stories and insights about the beautiful Anchorage scenery. The sandwich he took us to try was a delightful surprise, super tasty and a great addition to the trip. We also had the chance to see lots of wildlife at the reserve, which was truly a highlight of the day.
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Bev_w
Dec 14, 2024
Full day of spectacular scenery and interesting local knowledge, a great combination! - Picked up at our hotel right on time with Tim our local driver December was a nice time to visit not so busy so just 4 of us in the minibus. We started at 8:45 still dark but the drive as it was getting light was still great. The scenery is spectacular and Tim had lots of local knowledge and stopped at some pretty stops for photos. The wildlife Conservation Centre was nice to see the bison, muskox in particular were very close for photos. Stunning views of the mountains along the way, the tide was out on the mud flats going but in when we travelled back. The stop for a late lunch in Girdwood was the best sandwich we have ever eaten, worth the longer trip just for this spot. On the way back we stopped at Beluga Point at sunset and the colours with the clear sky & sun against the mountains was absolutely gorgeous. To note you need warmer clothes as it’s a lot colder than in Anchorage but well worth the longer trip of 6-7 hrs.
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From $130
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).