Alaska Wildlife Tour
Description
Our Alaska Wildlife Tours are led by experienced, naturalist guides who are knowledgeable not only about the wildlife but also about local culture, ecology, and conservation efforts. Their personal storytelling and in-depth knowledge can make a huge difference. Our intimate small-groups offer a more personalized, in-depth tour experience, allowing guests better access to guides and a more peaceful environment for spotting wildlife.
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Itinerary
We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species.
Beluga Point, is an area that is named after the beluga whales that can be seen from the shoreline, especially during the summer months (July to August). This area offers several natural attractions that make it a popular stop for visitors such as wildlife, breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway surrounded by mountains. The scenic backdrop of mountains and the ocean creates opportunities for stunning photography and quiet reflection. At times we can also see a phenomenon called a tidal bore, where a wall of water rushes in, reversing the flow of the river. The bore wave can be seen along Turnagain Arm, and Beluga Point is one of the spots where people gather to witness this natural event.
Turnagain Arm is a stunning fjord-like waterway located southeast of Anchorage, Alaska, known for its dramatic tides, breathtaking mountain views, and abundant wildlife. Part of Cook Inlet, it features one of the world's largest tidal ranges, creating a unique tidal bore where a wave rushes inland during high tide. Visitors often spot beluga whales, Dall sheep, and various bird species along its shores. The Seward Highway, which runs along Turnagain Arm, offers one of Alaska's most scenic drives, with views of rugged mountains and vast tidal flats. Your guide will make several stops along the way for photos and interpretation.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Activity level is easy. Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.
Reviews(168)
Phil great guide and viewing of animals unbelievable and so close to animals.
Albert was very friendly and gave us a fun tour. He made multiple stops for pictures, and helped us get some great shots of the wildlife. He was very informative and told us a lot about the local area. Everyone had wonderful time on the excursion.
Very reasonable price considering all the transportation, information, and interaction. Our guide was Albert. He was very knowledgeable about the area, history, and wildlife. Wish we had more time at the conservation center but definitely glad we went. Definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys wildlife, but maybe try and plan for more than 1 hour.
Albert is very informative and knowledgeable about Alaska. His personal experiences with photography and the Iditarod and telling about them were the icing on the cake. He has the perfect demeanor for doing these tours. Very enjoyable, would highly recommend!
Not as large as I thought , but very interesting. Animals pretty well visable. Sweet gift shop good prices
This was such a fantastic tour! Albert was super knowledgeable and the wildlife center was interesting and fun. The amount of time at the wildlife center was perfect and we got great information on other areas to check out in Alaska from Albert. Would highly recommend for any travelers or groups.
It was a great day learning about the wildlife of Alaska. We visited a local lake with a beautiful glacier in the background. It was such a scenic day.
Very informative drive along the Seward Highway. Landscape was amazing and loved the tour of the Wildlife Conservation Center. Our tour guide was awesome and looked for wildlife for photo opportunities. Heads up...bring bug spray.
Awesome experience!! Albert was very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to know more about the area, the animals, and the history! Well worth it!!
Our guide Christina was outstanding! She was very entertaining and was wealth of knowledge about the areas we visited. I absolutely recommend this company. Thank you Christina for a memorable tour.
