Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage

5.0
(60 reviews)
Anchorage, USA

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A picturesque drive along the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet will offer you breathtaking views while en route to one of the best attractions in southcentral Alaska - the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! We will guide you through this wildlife sanctuary while sharing about the injured and orphaned wild animals in their care; you’ll also have some free time to walk around on your own. This trip is approximately one hour each way to the wildlife center with approximately 1.5-2 hours at the center itself, totaling a 4-hour educational tour with spectacular scenery the whole way!

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
Wildlife Center Admission
Driver gratuity
(Water & small snacks included onboard the van.)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before your tour on the 7th Avenue sidewalk in front of the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in downtown Anchorage. Please use the restroom before arriving to the pickup location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Chugach State Park (Pass by)

    We will drive alongside the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet along the beautiful Seward Highway; we will make a special photo stop.

    Admission ticket free
  • Beluga Point (Pass by)

    We will pass by Beluga Point on the Cook Inlet where we will look out for Beluga Whales & Dall Sheep (if the right time of season) and enjoy spectacular views of the ocean & mountains. Time permitting, we will make a stop.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We drive over this famous fishing creek, and if the right time of season, might see fisherman lined along the banks hoping to catch Silver salmon.

    Admission ticket free
  • Explorer Glacier (Pass by)

    Weather permitting, we might spot some hanging valley glaciers in the mountaintops on our drive at the end of the Turnagain Arm!

    Admission ticket free
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    Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

    Our main attraction is the amazing non-profit wildlife sanctuary that has rehabilitated & provided a forever-home for some injured & orphaned wild Alaska animals. We will spend approximately 1.5+ hours at the center. Half will be guided & half will be free time to explore on your own.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Frontier Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Cancellation Policy

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

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