Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour
Description
The Experience Award wining Tour in Anchorage on Viator (2025) Discover Anchorages's top-rated day trip! This award-winning tour combines Anchorage highlights, dramatic Turnagain Arm views, and guaranteed wildlife encounters at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. See hanging glaciers, stroll scenic trails, and enjoy local insight from expert guides — all in one unforgettable small-group adventure.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Downtown Anchorage is a great place to start your local, guided exploration. Your exploration of the largest city in Alaska begins with a custom pick-up at your hotel. We share a bit of the history of Anchorage and begin your tour.
Beluga point is just south of Anchorage on the Turnagain Arm. This destination features incredible Alaskan vistas and wildlife viewing. Dahl Sheep are often visible on the rocky crags of the Chugach mountains and when migrating, Beluga Whales can be seen plying through the fjord.
After Beluga Point, we stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This is your guaranteed opportunity to see bears, elk, moose and many other Alaskan animals. Your guide will share information on all the amazing animals at the Center. We have a few favorites to share!
Turnagain Arm is considered one of the most scenic drives in the United States, Besides all the great places to experience- just the views and the drive itself are spectacular.
In Girdwood, we enjoy stop for an optional lunch, at our favorite locally owned spot in Girdwood, Base Camp or Chair 5.The food is delicious and well priced ( Have we mentioned the seafood chowder!)
Explorer Glacier Seasonally we can see the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier and enjoy viewing the surrounding hanging glaciers of the beautiful Portage Valley
Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of the stunning Byron Glacier. Walk on the snow and view the run off the ice. Typically, late May to end of September 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Enjoy selective viewpoints and stops to experience and photograph eagles, mountain goats, whales and beautiful scenery.
Home to 130 bird species. The Sanctuary is part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. Beautiful scenic stop prior to drop off in Anchorage
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Anchorage pickups must be in midtown/downtown areas — contact us if you’re unsure about your location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(409)
We absolutely enjoyed this tour! We had thought about cancelling as we had been on a train and 2 bus tours in recent days. However, we were flying out of Anchorage late that evening so figured, what else would we do?!! So very glad we decided to go ahead and do the tour...bonus was it was a large comfortable van not a bus! We visited a quaint bakery for coffee and sweets, and then went to see a small secluded pond that was just beautiful against the mountainside. Gorgeous water color, perfect photo stop! Next stop, the Alaska Conservation Center. Wow! That was a beautiful place to get out and walk and see the wildlife up close. We had plenty of time to go at our own pace and for those that didn't want to walk, the van could drive around to see everything. Our last stop was a hike back to a glacier. Again, our driver/guide delivered on another beautiful spot! Our lunch at BaseCamp near Alyeska Ski Resort was yummy. Anchorage was our last stop after being in Alaska for cruise/land tour. So it was great way to end our trip! We were absolutely very happy we did this tour and would definitely recommend it for anyone!
It was an excellent trip with a caring knowledgeable guide, whose first hand knowledge of the area made every moment memorable.
Thank you so much for joining us on a tour and we are so happy we could bring you the beauty and knowledge of Alaska and you are leaving with amazing memories
We had a wonderful day with our guide Mark and the other people on our tour. We were all awed by the beauty of Anchorage!
Thank you so much for joining us for a tour and for leaving us such a lovely review we will certainly let Mark know how much you appreciated him for sharing the beauty that is Alaska with you.
Had a great tour with Sunshine. He was very kind and knowledgeable. You could tell he really enjoyed his job and showing us all of the beautiful scenery Alaska has to offer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us we are so happy the weather was sunny and beautiful for you and that you were able to enjoy the boundless beauty of Alaska. We are so honored to have tour guides that truly love Alaska and giving them the time and avenue to share their love for the state we live in and love.
Our tour guide Sunshine was the best in keeping us on time and pointing out all the important sites. The whole tour was personable, upbeat, and every part of this tour including the tour guide Sunshine a as just top notch! Can't say enough good things about pictoursadventures and Sunshine!
Thank you so much for joining us on one of our tours and taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time !
I cannot remember the name of our Tour Guide, but she was amazing!! very knowledgeable and was always on the hunt for us to see wildlife. Thank you so much for an amazing beginning to the rest of our vacation.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, we are very lucky to have so many dedicated wonderful tour guides at our company and we are always happy to hear when they make the start of a vacation such an amazing start
Guide Sunshine was great! Really enjoyed the day 6 hour driving scenic views, stop at Alaska Nature Conservancy, and taking big boat ride around lake Portage to see Portage Glacier up close.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review we are glad you enjoyed your tour
A nice way to close out our trip with a more relaxed look at the sights adapting to the conditions of the day. Views were great and lunch stop exceptional.
Thank you for joining us on our tour and for taking the time to leave us a review we truly appreciate it. We are so glad to hear your tour and lunch went so well and ended your day in Alaska on a positive note
Excellent experience to checkout Anchorage prior to our land trip beginning. Super info, small size group, nice ability to see the sights and make stops without feeling rushed. Opportunity to see the wildlife at Conservation Center, enjoyed hiking near glacier and a waterfall. Nice lunch spot near ski area. Would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for joining us on one of our tours we are so very happy to know you enjoyed this tour and that you really got to enjoy every bit of the beauty that is Alaska thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.
Jeff was a fantastic guide. Very charismatic and we had a great time with everyone on our tour. Seeing the bears and hiking to glacier was amazing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and joining us on a tour we will pass along your compliments to Jeff we are very appreciative of his love and knowledge of Alaska
