Price per Person
$249Duration
8 hoursGroup Size
13Dates
JUNE 1 – SEPTEMBER 15Time(s)
10:30am - 7:00pmGlacier Turn Tour
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OUR TOUR OF THE ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER WAS FEATURED ON BUZZFEED! See it here:
“The Try Guys Feed Wild Animals In Alaska”
Alaska’s only guaranteed viewing of land mammals in their natural habitat is at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Our guides, all local Alaskans, will take you through this 200-acre scenic property for an educational experience with Alaska’s most iconic animals. Located at the south end of Turnagain Arm (an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway), the conversation center is home to moose, brown and black bears, wolves, bald eagles, and more! Ride the Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tram 2,300 vertical feet into the Chugach Mountains for panoramic views of several alpine glaciers and scenic Cook Inlet. Board the MV Ptarmigan for a one-hour cruise across Portage Lake to Portage Glacier. A shuttle from Anchorage with an Alaska guide and lunch at a locals’ favorite in Girdwood is included.
For more information on this tour, please get in touch with us or give us a call at 866-681-0209
This day tour from Anchorage highlights the Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway. Watch for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife sightings along the Seward Highway. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep in the Chugach Mountains, and Bald Eagles along the tidal flats. Beluga whales can be seen during the summer and autumn months along Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm!
Enjoy a guided tour highlighting the Mt. Alyeska aerial tram, lunch in Girdwood, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, the 1hr Portage Glacier Cruise, and scenic photo stops along the way! From the top of the tram, take in views of several hanging glaciers and the upper reaches of this temperate rainforest, and watch for the occasional black bear foraging along the tram route during the early summer months.
Next, tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! We will drive and walk approximately 2-miles through the Conservation Center’s trails as you get close enough to observe some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, musk ox, and wolves. While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, it is common to see brown and black bears at the Conservation Center. Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm.
Finally, take a one-hour cruise across Portage Lake to Portage Glacier before returning to Anchorage! Your captain aboard the MV (Motor Vessel) Ptarmigan will guide you to the face of the glacier for photo opportunities! An onboard naturalist guide will share facts about the *Portage Valley and answer any questions! Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout the tour.
Overnighting at Alyeska Resort? Consider this tour a great way to drive between Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood and Anchorage!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED
- Local Alaskan Guide(s)
- Narration provided by a CDL Certified Alaskan Guide (English Speaking)
- Narration provided by the Boat Captain and National Forest Rangers onboard (English Speaking)
- Small-Group
- A more personal experience of up to 13 guests in our clean and comfortable sprinter vans
- All-Inclusive
- Admission into Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Guided tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Time to visit the Gift Shop
- Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride
- Admission into Roundhouse Museum (when open to the public)
- Portage Lake Glacier Boat Ride (operating under permit from Chugach National Forest)
- Lunch in Girdwood
- Photo Stops
- Stretch your legs for up-close views or look through our panoramic windows
- Snacks & Water
- An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour
- Hotel Pick Up
- Pick up available from major hotels and inns located within Anchorage or Girdwood
- Office Pick Up
- Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
- *Please select “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at the time of booking to confirm
- Drop Off
- Drop-off is available from major hotels located in Anchorage
- *Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance
NOT INCLUDED
- Guide Gratuity
- Basic guide gratuity for this tour starts at $10.00 per guest
Day Tour Cancellation Policy
For direct booking cancellations outside 7 days before the first day of your tour, a 10% fee will be withheld. For cancellations within 7 days, no refund applies.
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance. Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:
- Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
- She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance took care of her needs and concerns immediately.