Anchorage 7-Hour Glacier View, Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Drive Tour
by Welcome Anchorage Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$354Overview
This 7-hour bus tour in Anchorage combines wildlife viewing, glacier sights, and scenic driving. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in downtown Anchorage, where the guide introduces the city’s background. Next, the group travels to Beluga Point on Turnagain Arm for about 30 minutes to look for Dall sheep and beluga whales from the shore and rocky areas. The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where participants have a guaranteed chance to see bears, elk, moose, and other local animals. The guide shares information about the wildlife during the stop. Afterward, the group drives along Turnagain Arm, considered one of the most scenic routes in the US, enjoying views of the fjord and surrounding landscapes for about an hour. In Girdwood, there is a 60-minute break offering an optional lunch at local restaurants such as Base Camp or Chair 5, known for seafood chowder and other dishes available at reasonable prices. Depending on the season, the tour includes a 30-minute visit to Explorer Glacier to see glacial ponds and hanging glaciers in Portage Valley. There is also a 30-minute self-guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier from late May to the end of September; admission is included. The tour also makes a 30-minute stop in Chugach State Park to view and photograph eagles, mountain goats, whales, and the surrounding scenery. Before returning to Anchorage, the group stops at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, home to 130 bird species and part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. The tour includes snacks, water, binoculars, all entrance fees, and transport in heated and air-conditioned vans with a local guide. Lunch is not included and is paid separately by guests.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Anchorage
The tour starts in downtown Anchorage with a hotel pickup. The guide provides an introduction to the city before departing.
Beluga Point
Located just south of Anchorage on Turnagain Arm, this stop offers 30 minutes to view Dall sheep on the Chugach mountains and, during migration, beluga whales in the fjord.
30 min
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
A one-hour visit to see bears, elk, moose, and other Alaskan animals. The guide shares detailed information about the species present.
60 min
Turnagain Arm Drive
The tour includes a one-hour drive along Turnagain Arm, known for its scenic views and natural beauty.
60 min
Girdwood
A 60-minute stop in Girdwood offers an optional lunch at local restaurants such as Base Camp or Chair 5, featuring seafood chowder and other dishes.
60 min
Explorer Glacier
Seasonal 30-minute stop to see the glacial ponds and hanging glaciers in Portage Valley near Explorer Glacier.
30 min
Byron Glacier Trail
A 30-minute seasonal self-guided walk at Byron Glacier from late May to end of September, including admission to the area.
30 min
Chugach State Park
A 30-minute stop at viewpoints in Chugach State Park to see eagles, mountain goats, whales, and surrounding scenery.
30 min
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Final stop before returning to Anchorage, this sanctuary hosts 130 bird species and is part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.
Meeting point
If you don't need a hotel pick up in Anchorage, we can meet right at our office at 5100 Cordova Street. There's also free parking, if you need to leave a vehicle.
End point
If you don't need a hotel pick up in Anchorage, we can meet right at our office at 5100 Cordova Street. There's also free parking, if you need to leave a vehicle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Anchorage 7-Hour Glacier View, Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Drive Tour
by Welcome Anchorage Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$354Overview
This 7-hour bus tour in Anchorage combines wildlife viewing, glacier sights, and scenic driving. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in downtown Anchorage, where the guide introduces the city’s background. Next, the group travels to Beluga Point on Turnagain Arm for about 30 minutes to look for Dall sheep and beluga whales from the shore and rocky areas. The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where participants have a guaranteed chance to see bears, elk, moose, and other local animals. The guide shares information about the wildlife during the stop. Afterward, the group drives along Turnagain Arm, considered one of the most scenic routes in the US, enjoying views of the fjord and surrounding landscapes for about an hour. In Girdwood, there is a 60-minute break offering an optional lunch at local restaurants such as Base Camp or Chair 5, known for seafood chowder and other dishes available at reasonable prices. Depending on the season, the tour includes a 30-minute visit to Explorer Glacier to see glacial ponds and hanging glaciers in Portage Valley. There is also a 30-minute self-guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier from late May to the end of September; admission is included. The tour also makes a 30-minute stop in Chugach State Park to view and photograph eagles, mountain goats, whales, and the surrounding scenery. Before returning to Anchorage, the group stops at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, home to 130 bird species and part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. The tour includes snacks, water, binoculars, all entrance fees, and transport in heated and air-conditioned vans with a local guide. Lunch is not included and is paid separately by guests.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Anchorage
The tour starts in downtown Anchorage with a hotel pickup. The guide provides an introduction to the city before departing.
Beluga Point
Located just south of Anchorage on Turnagain Arm, this stop offers 30 minutes to view Dall sheep on the Chugach mountains and, during migration, beluga whales in the fjord.
30 min
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
A one-hour visit to see bears, elk, moose, and other Alaskan animals. The guide shares detailed information about the species present.
60 min
Turnagain Arm Drive
The tour includes a one-hour drive along Turnagain Arm, known for its scenic views and natural beauty.
60 min
Girdwood
A 60-minute stop in Girdwood offers an optional lunch at local restaurants such as Base Camp or Chair 5, featuring seafood chowder and other dishes.
60 min
Explorer Glacier
Seasonal 30-minute stop to see the glacial ponds and hanging glaciers in Portage Valley near Explorer Glacier.
30 min
Byron Glacier Trail
A 30-minute seasonal self-guided walk at Byron Glacier from late May to end of September, including admission to the area.
30 min
Chugach State Park
A 30-minute stop at viewpoints in Chugach State Park to see eagles, mountain goats, whales, and surrounding scenery.
30 min
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Final stop before returning to Anchorage, this sanctuary hosts 130 bird species and is part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.
Meeting point
If you don't need a hotel pick up in Anchorage, we can meet right at our office at 5100 Cordova Street. There's also free parking, if you need to leave a vehicle.
End point
If you don't need a hotel pick up in Anchorage, we can meet right at our office at 5100 Cordova Street. There's also free parking, if you need to leave a vehicle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.