Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

4.9 (116 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Experience Alaska’s wild side on this unforgettable winter journey along the scenic Turnagain Arm, where towering mountains, frozen waterfalls, and snow-covered shores create a breathtaking backdrop. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a place so impressive it leaves even longtime Alaskans in awe.

The center provides refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals that can no longer survive in the wild, while also inspiring guests through education and conservation. Walk along spacious habitats and observe iconic Alaskan wildlife—such as moose, bison, musk oxen, and bears—living in natural surroundings. Winter’s crisp air and soft light create exceptional viewing and photography opportunities, making this tour perfect for nature lovers and photographers eager to capture Alaska at its most dramatic.

Along the way, your guide shares local stories, wildlife facts, and hidden viewpoints that bring Alaska’s winter landscape to life.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–13 years) · Youth (14–18 years) · Adults (19–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Tips and Gratuities

Itinerary

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

one hour Admission included

At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visitors are free to explore over 140 acres of natural habitat home to bears, moose, reindeer, lynx and other native wildlife.
Beluga Point

20 min

The point is a definite must stop location as the views are spectacular! Beluga Point, a rocky outpost jutting into the waters of Turnagain Arm, is just south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. It’s named for the white whales that are often spotted from this location as they make their way up and down the inlet. Beluga's are often seen between July and August.
Seward Highway

4 hours

Alaska's Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway is among those voted as one of the country's most unforgettable, must see areas of Alaska. MANY HAVE SAID THAT IF YOU MISS VISITING SIGHTS ALONG THE TURNAGAIN ARM- - YOU HAVE MISSED ALASKA!
Portage Glacier

50 min

Portage Valley is a 14 mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Portage Glacier once extended the entire length of the valley. The glacial remnants seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns, and Shakespeare glaciers. While still massive in size, these glaciers stand as smaller reminders of the immense ice sheets that once covered this landscape.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!

End point

Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.