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Private Half-Day Nature Tour from Anchorage

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Turnagain Arm scenery is absolutely stunning!
View brown bears at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Get close up to moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Get great scenic photos along Turnagain Arm
Majestic Turnagain Arm doesn't disappoint.

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Your journey along Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley is a treat you won’t want to miss! This tour includes a one-hour visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. On the way to the wildlife center you will be traveling through the Chugach State Park down Alaska’s most scenic stretch of highway.

Turnagain Arm is a “Must See destination”

You will travel with an experienced guide dedicated to your group who will give you in depth information and share personal experiences in this amazing land!

You will receive personalized service so if you would like to spend a bit longer somewhere, or make an extra stop, no problem! And feel free to ask all the questions you want about Alaska. Your guide loves to share!

This will be the best possible tour option for those who like a private, personal touch.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Wildlife Center Admission Fees (Adult $20, Retired $18, Youth over five $16, Under 5 Free)
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or entrance of your Accommodation. At the airport, pick up is on the Departures level near Door 1 at the sign that says Uber/Lyft pick up

What To Expect

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, Muskox, Caribou, Bison, and more. Your guide will give you a tour through the park and then give you time to explore on your own.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive (Pass By)

Just south of Anchorage, the Seward Highway hugs the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm, arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America. Chugach State Park's 3000-foot mountains jut up on your left.On the right, the sprawling, sometimes four-mile-wide flats of Turnagain Arm seem to stretch like a plain to the opposite shores of Cook Inlet, where mammoth sloping mountains abruptly stop their flat expanse. Each turn reveals another scenic wonder.
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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary (Pass By)

Potter Marsh is a 0.5-mile wooden boardwalk trail that parallels the Seward Highway in Anchorage and is known for it’s incredible wildlife viewing, especially for bird watching.It’s part of the 16-mile Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, and it makes a great addition to any Anchorage itinerary.
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Beluga Point

This is a popular stop as you travel the Seward Highway. Here you'll find 180 degree views of Turnagain Arm. There's an extensive viewing area with spotting scopes and interpretive signs. This is an excellent spot to watch the bore tide. The incoming tide stretched the entire width of Turnagain Arm and can be six feet high as it rushes in. Watch for kayakers and surfers riding the wave for several miles. Look for beluga whales rolling in the surf.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bird Point

Here's another great stop to take in the scenic beauty of the mountains and the Turnagain Arm.And don't forget to look for Beluga whales a few hours before high tide (as they come in with the tide to feed on the salmon). The best chance to see a Beluga is if the salmon or hooligan are running, but even if you miss them, the amazing views make Bird Point a perfect stop.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portage Lake

Deep enough to submerge an 80-story building, the lake was carved out over thousands of years of glacial advances. While Salmon make their way into the lake, you may not see them due to the immense deposits of glacial silt. The silt also protects them from predators such as birds and larger fish. However, they eventually make their way to clearer waters. Look for dense blue icebergs from Portage Glacier blown to shore.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Nature Tour from Anchorage?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Nature Tour from Anchorage?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Wildlife Center Admission Fees (Adult $20, Retired $18, Youth over five $16, Under 5 Free).
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Half-Day Nature Tour from Anchorage is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half-Day Nature Tour from Anchorage will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Wildlife Center Admission Fees (Adult $20, Retired $18, Youth over five $16, Under 5 Free)
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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