Discover the natural beauty of Alaska on a tour of Turnagain Arm, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Portage Valley. See the best of the area with a local guide.

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Embark on a fully narrated tour by a local guide along Turnagain Arm, offering stunning views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and Alaska flora and fauna. Stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) to get up-close viewings and pictures of Alaska’s most iconic animals. Continue down the scenic Portage Valley, where you can take in spectacular views of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Portage Lake, and numerous glaciers, including the Explorer and Byron Glaciers.

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Anchorage and head to the Turnagain Arm. Stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where you can get up-close viewings and pictures of Alaska’s most iconic animals, including brown bears, moose, caribou, and muskox.

From there, continue down the scenic Portage Valley, where you can take in spectacular views of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Portage Lake, and numerous glaciers, including the Explorer and Byron Glaciers.

On the return trip, enjoy a provided lunch in Girdwood, a quaint town surrounded by the northernmost temperate rainforest.
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Highlights
See the best of Turnagain Arm, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Portage Valley
Let us make your day easier by picking you up from your hotel.
Stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see iconic Alaskan animals
Take in the views of the towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and glaciers
Enjoy a provided lunch in Girdwood, a quaint town surrounded by a rainforest

Includes
Local guide narration
Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Lunch in Girdwood
Transportation by van or coach
Hotel pickup
Snacks and water
Gratuities (optional)

 

 

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