Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

The Experience Award wining Tour in Anchorage on Viator (2025)

Discover Anchorages's top-rated day trip! This award-winning tour combines Anchorage highlights, dramatic Turnagain Arm views, and guaranteed wildlife encounters at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. See hanging glaciers, stroll scenic trails, and enjoy local insight from expert guides — all in one unforgettable small-group adventure.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Snacks & Water

Binoculars

Clean Vans with Heat & AC

All Entrance Fees

Local Alaskan Guide

Lunch – guests pay individually

Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage is a great place to start your local, guided exploration. Your exploration of the largest city in Alaska begins with a custom pick-up at your hotel. We share a bit of the history of Anchorage and begin your tour.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Earthquake Park

Historic Downtown is a must see followed by a short drive to the Alaska Railroad station Anchorage Depot where we will stop at the Ulu Factory and Ship Creek salmon stream.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

312 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

286

Amazing time exploring Anchorage and beyond
Kacy C,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brooks was an amazing guide! I would recommend this tour to others for an easy and comfortable way to explore Anchorage and beyond. Brooks was very knowledgeable in sharing facts and stories about the different areas we visited. Though the weather was not in our favor, Brooks safely navigated us to each destination. Sadly, we weren’t able to see the Portgage glacier because of the weather. The small hike to the waterfall was worth doing as the views were beautiful. Overall, would recommend this tour for the convenience and efficiency of seeing sights in and around Anchorage.
Great Tour and Excellent Guide
matttQ5138ER,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an excellent time and the tour guide, Davis, was knowledgeable and made the day as enjoyable as possible. Enjoyed the sights and the pace of the trip was relaxed and fun. Would recommend to anyone!
Amazing experience with...
Fnu N,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience with Davis. It was our first time exploring Alaska, and Davis made it really wonderful as our guide for the day. Narrative was to the point and interesting.
Great day
EMMA M,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great day with Brooks - and really thankful that my tour wasn’t cancelled being the only guest. Brooks was knowledgable and chatty. Had amazing lunch and would recommend.
Anchorage in a Day
Seaside43770451139,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brooks was prompt to pick us up. He was very pleasant and engaging. Shared lots of info about the area. There were numerous stops with just the right amount of time at each - so we could get lots of pictures and videos. Locations were well chosen. The van was clean and comfortable. We had a tasty lunch.
Just OK …
Sharon S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Too much time circling around in Anchorage. We probably drove by the Hilton five times … seemed very randomly planned . Tour guide talked a LOT …. Some interesting, some about Nome and his family; he also sang (?) and commented in a disparaging way about some homeless people we saw. It was super windy and intermittent rain, which of course the tour company can’t control but it really put a damper on photo ops. Very good lunch in Girdwood. No hikes (fine with me, but some were disappointed), even very short ones. Viator customer service rep who I contacted in advance to find out about weather/attire/etc. was not helpful.
Downtown Anchorage half the time
Mazen T,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
They advertise it as wildlife and nature, but literally half of it was in downtown Anchorage and surrounding areas. There is some value to that, but they should have said that in the description or title. The second half was in nature; including glaciers and animals in the Alaska wildlife conservation center, which’s very beautiful. It’s recommended if you keep in mind that not all of it is nature.
Exceptional!
Catherine G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brooks, our tour guide, was exceptional. He deserves every superlative possible. His Alaska history and details of the area were beyond my expectation. With scenery like that, you wouldn't think you were missing anything. He MADE the trip even more amazing than the views. Thanks, Cowboy!
Anchorage tour
U3403CObrendar,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brooks was a great guide and we had a wonderful time! The information and photo opportunities are something we will remember and be able to share with the rest of our family.
Great way to spend a day!
CCandAD,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We flew into Anchorage to spend two nights before boarding a cruise in Whittier, mid-September. We had only one full day to explore Anchorage, so we booked this full-day excursion to make the most of our time. We booked this small group tour (we had 11 people) online directly on the Welcome Anchorage Tours site, four months in advance. Registration was quick and easy. A confirmation email was quickly received, and it had all the information we needed. The morning of, our guide texted us with an expected arrival time for pick up at our hotel, which was pretty spot-on. We picked up the remainder of the group at the various hotels and were on our way to travel the Seward Highway. Elizabeth did a great job driving the small bus and narrating the entire time. The vistas along the drive were wonderful, but even more spectacular when we stopped at numerous spots and got out of the bus. This is when you get a better look at the glaciers. The highlight for us at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre was seeing the bears roaming, right along the path just on the other side of the fence where we were standing. We stopped for lunch ($$) at “Basecamp” in Girdwood. We selected Smoked Salmon & Clam Chowder, Seared Ahi Tuna, Stuffed Mushrooms. The food was great! Elizabeth had called in advance, so our table was waiting and the service was quick and friendly. We were on our way in no time. We were lucky and had a fabulous day weather-wise. Everyone was in a good mood and enjoying the experience and the journey. We enjoyed the entire day and the camaraderie of our fellow passengers. We definitely recommend this excursion. Thanks!