Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour
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Anchorage, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- LunchWe will stop for a late lunch in girdwood before heading back to Anchorage
- Bottled waterWe will have bottled water and some snacks available during the trip
- Entry to the AWCC is provided as part of your tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
I've found that getting around an unfamiliar city can be an annoyance. My goal is to remove all annoyances from your day. To this end, let us pick you up at your hotel. This could entail us being there by as much as 30 minutes early to do this. I will let you know before your tour exactly what time I'll be at your hotel.
Drop-off point
- Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Drop-off is at your Anchorage pickup hotel — or if you'd rather end the day downtown for dinner or somewhere else in the city, just let your guide know. Return to Anchorage is typically around 3pm.
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Anchorage
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Seward Highway
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Beluga Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Portage Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Girdwood Brewing Company
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
7
Anchorage
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Regina_D
The tour guide was excellent. He provided lots of interesting information. The day was rainy, but the tour was still excellent. Beautiful scenery, interesting animals, good lunch and a wonderful group of people. I highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
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JANICE_C, Aug 2026
Very laidback trip with excellent guide, Tim. Small group of 5 made for almost a personal tour. Comfortable transportation.
Tracy_C, Jul 2026
Loved the scenery and the lunch. The wildlife rehab was amazing. Tim was knowledgeable. Great trip!!
Brad_V, Jul 2026
We were surprised by how good the tour was. Tim was born and raised in Anchorage and kept us informed and entertained all day.
Christine_T, Jul 2026
Great tour. Saw some beautiful animals at the wildlife preserve and some stunning Alaska scenery. Wish it had been a little warmer but that is Alaska for you!
Rebecca_B, Jul 2026
Although it rained during our tour, it was still a very informative and interesting day. We loved seeing the animals and the food trucks at Girdwood were amazing. Thanks Tim!
Kim_B, Jul 2026
Tim was knowledgeable about all the surroundings and animals. He had wonderful stories and trivia about the area
David_H, Jul 2026
Main activity is a visit to the Conservation Center, with a few stops before and after at picturesque landscape vistas.
Jill_S, Jul 2026
Tim was friendly and knowledgeable and made the day very enjoyable. We made several stops along the way where he taught us about Alaska's natural history. We were able to take our time exploring and never felt rushed.
Sally_H, Jun 2026
The tour provided an excellent overview of what the greater Anchorage area has to offer. The tour description is accurate. I loved the nature and wildlife stops particularly. We lucked out with an up-close (but safe) moose sighting, for which we made an unplanned—but much appreciated—stop at Potter Marsh. I would’ve liked more time at the AWCC, but enjoyed the time spent. The lunch took more time than expected but was very good.
Kenneth_C, Jun 2026
Very responsive and accommodating tour operator. Enjoyable day and meal. Tim was great! He was informative and humorous.
Pam_C, Jun 2026
This was a great tour. Tim was funny, knowledgeable about Alaskan history and culture. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great tour. Loved the stop for lunch!! Crepes were absolutely amazing! I would highly recommend Caribou Tours. Spend the money and take this tour.
Pamela_I, Jun 2026
Great tour w a variety of stops. Tim was very knowledgeable & planned an enjoyable day. We saw wildlife, beluga whales, glaciers & much more!! Highly suggest this tour. Great features to have water, snacks & delicious lunch included! Bonus to be picked up & dropped off at hotel.
Julie_H, Jun 2026
Great experience with our guide Tim. He was very personable and knowledgeable. The scenery was incredible and learning about the wildlife was amazing. The best part was our visit to Girdwood where we experienced fantastic food and conversation. Highly recommend this excursion for anyone who wants to learn about Alaska from a true resident.
Petya_K, Jun 2026
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Our trip to Beluga Point and the Alaska Conservation Center was outstanding from start to finish. The scenery at Beluga Point was breathtaking, with stunning mountain and coastal views. We were excited to see a moose in the wild and many beautiful birds throughout the day, making the experience truly unforgettable.
The Alaska Conservation Center was excellent, offering a close look at Alaska’s amazing wildlife while teaching us about conservation efforts. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, sharing fascinating facts about the animals, local history, and the surrounding area. His expertise made the tour both educational and enjoyable.
The lunch was fantastic, and the entire excursion was well organized, relaxing, and memorable. We highly recommend it.
Diane_D, Jun 2026
We lucked out and saw the birth of a wood bison at the AWC! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the animals at AWC and very sleet to sightings along the way to the AWC.
stephaniemueck, Jun 2026
A very informative fun small-group tour. The animals were lively, lunch was great and Tim was funny and warm.
Thomas_M, Jun 2026
Tim was an exceptional guide for this wonderful day trip. He was a wealth of knowledge, funny, and friendly. Great time with a handful of other friendly guests made this a fun experience.
susan_s, Jun 2026
It was great to see the natural wildlife and Tim is so full of trivia about Alaska and it surrounding area. He was patient led a socialize and move at a nice pace. It was a really nice tour. We had young kids and older people as well and singles.
Karin_S, May 2026
This was a great trip - very informative and comfortable. We got lucky and had a beautiful day. Tim was fantastic! We saw mountains, glaciers, mudflats, and even a new born baby bison!
Mary_M, May 2026
Our full-day tour was wonderful. Only a few of us were scheduled for that specific day so Tim was able to share lots of information about the various areas that we visited. He knew quite a bit about the history of Alaska, both recent and of years passed which was very interesting to those of us who have never visited Alaska before.
The scenery was fantastic and Tim spotted animals in the wild that we surely would have missed on our own.
We would definitely recommend this tour for newbies to the area.
Ray_F, May 2026
A fun day exploring area around Turnagain Arm, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, gorgeous lakes, moose, bald eagles, artic terns, a walk in rainforest area. Tim, our guide gave us great facts.
Colleen_E, May 2026
Great day for wildlife and scenery. Tim was very informative and gave an insight into Alaska history and geology
Kyle_S, May 2026
Our tour guide was amazing and we got to see the famous Dr. Oakley at the Wildlife Conservation Center!
carol_g, May 2026
A thorough and enjoyable tour with our fabulous host and tour guide, Tim.
An intimate group which is so much more enjoyable than the large buses.
Tim was a wealth of knowledge and very friendly and the corny jokes were a plus!
Regina_D, Sep 2025
The tour guide was excellent. He provided lots of interesting information. The day was rainy, but the tour was still excellent. Beautiful scenery, interesting animals, good lunch and a wonderful group of people. I highly recommend this tour.
Darrn_V, Sep 2025
It was amazing trip to see wildlife and rainforest and stopped in for a bite on way back at a local pub .
Krista_W, Sep 2025
Great introduction to Alaska. Tim was on time, well prepared for the weather, funny and informative. We couldn’t ask for a better experience. Food stop was good and this trip was a fun adventure. Everything was as described or better!
Michael_B, Aug 2025
Very thorough explanation of everything we saw and did. Tim was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. It was obvious he enjoys what he does. This gave us a very good taste of the Alaskan countryside.
JulieandJoe_R, Aug 2025
We had this tour on a beautiful sunny day, and everything we did with our engaging and knowledgeable guide was great! Besides the beautiful drive, we pulled off the highway to view lakes and mountains and glaciers! Also visited the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center which was so interesting. We can’t say enough about this excursion …what a great value! And lunch at the Girdwood Brewery was delicious !
Don_M, Aug 2025
Tim was an excellent guide and very accommodating for the day. We really enjoyed the day and the commentary along the way and his knowledge on many things. Highly recommended.
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