Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

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This tour is a great way to experience some amazing sights of Alaska, wildlife, glaciers, and a rainforest within a half day. Your guide will pick you up from downtown Anchorage and drive along Turnagain Arm, which boasts abundant scenic views and Alaskan wildlife within easy access to the city of Anchorage. Along the way, you will learn many interesting facts about this area’s history, animals, and ecosystem from your experienced guide.

You will visit the Wildlife Conservation Center, located at the end of Turnagain Arm and surrounded by mountain peaks. You will have the chance to explore on your own and visit the many animals in the center, including brown bears, wolfs, caribou, moose, and the endangered Woodland Bison.

After the Wildlife Center, you will have the opportunity to see the majestic Portage Valley, a few miles drive from the Wildlife Center. Here you will enjoy several amazing viewpoints of glaciers, lakes, rivers, and a unique rainforest.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly

Not recommended for Infants or Passengers who cannot walk for 40 minutes on their own.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Wildlife Conservation Center Entry Fee

Professional guide

Pick up at 509 W 3rd Ave. Directly across from the downtown Hilton Hotel

Gratuities

Lunch

Snacks

What To Expect

Chugach State Park

Beluga Point: Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm, with possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales. Timing is everything hopefully you will see both!

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

View Alaska's most famous animals up close in a natural setting. During this visit, you'll get great pictures of real live bears, moose, musk-ox, caribou, bison, and more! The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC has provided care for hundreds of displaced animals because visitors like you have made critical contributions in the form of admission fees, donations, memberships, and gift shop purchases.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Wildlife Tour

Reviews

4.70

685 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

585

Disappointing Rain Forest Experience
ViatorTours,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00
As all nature related tours a lot depends on luck and the whims of nature. Our guide, Melissa was friendly and knowledgable enough but seemed a little lacking in time management skills. She left us- all the tour members, waiting at an unnecessary break stop for +/-15 minutes while she was getting coffee (sic). As a result she shorted us at the glacier stops. To her credit she gave us ample time to photograph the Dall Sheep a tour participant saw while drivig past the Beluga point. Also, too much time was spent at the Wildlife recues facility (that may be my bias). In summary, this was the worst Tour , of the many we took during our trip.
Great tour- our guide was...
Helen J,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour- our guide was fantastic and really knowledgeable about the area! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to see the area without having to drive yourself.
Learn more about Alaska
CHILLCHASER,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Gary was a great tour guide. I had been on an 11-day Alaska bus tour, so I thought I had heard a lot of information on the state. Gary proved me wrong. Also, he was very generous in allowing us to take photos at various stops, and acted as a photographer with many participants.
Awesome tour!!
Rena C,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What an amazing tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful throughout the tour. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves nature and animals!!!
Gary, our tour guide was...
Robyn H,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Gary, was fantastic. Wonderful story teller and very informative about the area. Highly recommend if you want a light activity full of beautiful scenery.