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Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour

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The views from Mt. Alyeska in Girdwood can't be beat!
Meet the brown bears at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Ride in comfort whether you have a large or small group.
Experience the tram ride up Mt. Alyeska.
Turnagain Arm offers amazing photo opportunities.

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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

If you want all the must-see locations around Anchorage all in one day, then this is the tour for you! Start with an Anchorage City Highlights tour before embarking on Turnagain Arm, arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America.

The Tram at Mt. Alyeska will take you up to get a bird's eye view of Turnagain and you'll enjoy a hot meal at the mountaintop lodge. Continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view Alaska's most famous animals up close.

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

  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We will meet you at the lobby of your hotel or entrance of your Air BnB. If your pick up is at the airport, we will meet you at the Departures level by Door 1.

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Start Time • Daily 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Anchorage

City Tour of Anchorage:Starting downtown where the city began in the Ship Creek area and now also occupied by Alaska Railroad Depot. Take a quick look at the salmon in the creek and watch the fish running up the stream. Watch the locals trying to catch the salmon.Next see the Earthquake Park, which now stands on the land liquefied – swallowing the coast line when the “Good Friday” earthquake rocked Anchorage in March of 1964.Next you will get to see Lake Hood, which is the largest and busiest floatplane base in the world. Lake Hood is a great place to relax and watch the many landings and takeoffs of floatplanes. Then back to downtown where you get to see a whole downtown area. While enjoying the ride make sure to notice Anchorage’s famous flowers and great shopping areas! We will drop off anywhere in Anchorage after the tour ends.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive

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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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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. Be sure to check tide schedules for the best times to view this natural phenomena.
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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

Girdwood

Girdwood is “One of the 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Alaska” and located just 25 miles south of Anchorage. A very active community offering biking, skiing, rafting, fishing, hiking, gold panning and sightseeing in a beautiful, northern rainforest setting. Glacier Valley is home to Alaska’s only major ski resort, Alyeska Resort.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alyeska Ski Area

Take a three to seven-minute scenic ride from Alyeska Resort to the top of Mt. Alyeska. At an elevation of 2300 feet, witness frosty views of the Turnagain Arm, up to seven “hanging” glaciers and endless peaks deep into the Chugach Mountain range.A hot lunch is included which you can order from the menu of the Boretide Deli.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Roundhouse at Alyeska

Only mountain top museum in the state of Alaska. The Roundhouse sits 2,280 feet above sea level. It's distinctive octagonal shape first served as a warming hut, later as a popular gathering place. Over 50 years ago, 11 Girdwood residents passed the hat, raised enough money to purchase what became the land base for a major ski area. They formed the Alyeska Ski Corporation and developed a ski area that was small in assets but big in promise. They did it because they understood that the Valley’s future lay in its golden slopes. They found a French Baron who shared their dream. Francois de Gunzburg installed a poma lift, built ski trails, a day lodge and ordered Chair 1, a 5,700-foot double chairlift that rose 2,000 vertical feet. The upper terminus of the chairlift became known as the Roundhouse.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Portage Valley

This scenic road parallels the route that Native Alaskans and gold-rush prospectors once traveled between Prince William Sound and Turnagain Arm before the glacier retreated.
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20 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 Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour?

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 Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour?
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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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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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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Accessibility information for the Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ultimate Anchorage and Turnagain Arm Private Full Day Tour 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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  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

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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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