Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage
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Anchorage, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get out of the city and discover the stunning scenery that surrounds Anchorage. This small-group tour takes you south along the Seward Highway to soak up ocean and mountain views on the way to Alyeska Ski Area where an an aerial tram takes you 2,300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Afterward, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to learn how sanctuary cares for the Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals and see resident wildlife including grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and musk ox.
- Go beyond Anchorage on a day trip filled with spectacular sights
- Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a small-group tour
- Skip the hassle of navigating and relax with included transport
- Keep hunger at bay with included snacks and bottled water
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Landing and facility fees
- Tram Ride
- Wildlife Center Admission
- Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
- Roundtrip sightseeing transportation from Anchorage
- GratuitiesSuggested Driver-Guide Gratuity is $10-15 USD per person; not required or expected, but always appreciated.
- LunchOption to purchase food/lunch at the top of the Mount Alyeska Aerial Tram.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Please meet 15 minutes prior to departure time at the Dena'ina Convention Center on the 7th Avenue curb between F & G Streets. There are NO public restrooms at this location; please ensure you use the bathroom before meeting for the tour as the first rest stop will be over an hour away.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Beluga Point (Pass By)
Bird Creek (Pass By)
1
Alyeska Ski Area
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
The Roundhouse at Alyeska
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chugach State Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Remaining time is allotted for transportation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Renee_G
We spent a lovely afternoon touring the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Anchorage and surrounding areas. David was one of the best tour guides I have ever experienced. He eagerly shares his love and knowledge of his home in Alaska and his passion for the nature and wildlife with those on the tour. He is very kind and curious putting you at ease and into a lighthearted community feeling right away. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see around the Anchorage area.
Reviews
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Bella_C, Aug 2026
What a memorable day we had! David was simply amazing as our tour guide and driver! He was very knowledgeable not only of Anchorage but Alaska as a whole. He presented information about Alaska, the different scenic spots & animals in the conservation center interestingly.
Thank you David!
Colette_C, Aug 2026
Excellent tour guide; David! Even with lousy cloud weather, he made it amazing! He was so enthusiastic about the history and sites we visited. Exceeded our expectations for sure!
Shelly_A, Aug 2026
Alex did a great job. Very informative at Anchorage history. Great opportunity to see aome native Alaska animals. Over all it was an excellent tour
Lolita_N, Aug 2026
It’s fun and exciting, you’ll see different wild animals like wild deer, wood bison, brown and black bears, etc….
Judy_B, Jul 2026
Our guide Alex was awesome and informative. Great views from the tram, and it was amazing to see the animals of Alaska up close, knowing they are there to be safe and not in a zoo.
James_H, Jul 2026
During our week in Anchorage we booked a half dozen tours. Two of them were operated by Fronteer Tours one of which was the Aleyska Tram. Those two tours were both led by Alex and we're by far the best of the six. So much good information and such a pleasant person! Very very highly recommended!
Kylie_P, Jul 2026
This tour was amazing. My boyfriend & I were looking for a tour where we could do or see as much as possible. The pick up location was so convenient for anyone staying in downtown anchorage. The drive to the conservatory was beautiful & made rich by David’s information that he shared about the landscape as we continued to travel. The conservatory was our favorite portion of the trip. We got so lucky with the bears being out & about! We then traveled to the ski lodge for the tram ride & had a beer at the top of the mountain. It was a rainy day but it did not take away from any part of this tour. Thank you David for having us & sharing all that you did! Highly recommend this tour!!!!!
Patti_H, Jul 2026
We needed something to do on our last day after cruise, but before out flight home. Pick up and drop off was super smooth, van was comfortable. Liked the small group. Rainy day, so it was great to be able to hop on and off the van to see the wildelife. Our tour guide Alex was awesome, super knowledge and friendly. She brought snacks, water and extra rain gear for anyone who needed it. We loved seeing the Alyeska Ski Resort and ride the tram. Would recommend it for a relaxed tour with renting a car on your own.
Kim_E, Jul 2026
David was so informative and spoke with such vigor that I wanted to see more and more. My first time on a tram! The day flew by!
Recommend 100%
Brooke_C, Jul 2026
I couldn’t recommend this excursion more! The views were remarkable and shouldn’t be missed. The transportation was comfortable and David was so knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 must do!
Lynn_W, Jul 2026
The tour was extremely well planned. We were fortunate to tour with the owner/guide, David and received exceptional customer service.
First and foremost, it was immediately apparent that David loves and appreciates Alaska. He was so informed and was able to impart his knowledge, effortlessly! The knowledge never stopped, it was as if he had heard every question there could have been about Alaska and he gave succinct and understandable information. He was better than any of the YouTube videos I had watched.
Secondly, his van was extremely comfortable,clean and he even provided snacks and water. You could tell he took pride in his company.
Next, he made several unexpected stops because he knew they were an opportunity that doesn't present often, i.e. it was such a clear day.
Finally, I can't say enough about his engaging personality and how he clearly wanted us to appreciate Alaska!
Laurie_P, Jul 2026
Great tour guide, great service, great stories, and beautiful scenery. Good way to see a bit of what’s outside Anchorage when you are limited on time.
Christina_P, Jul 2026
I can see why so many people commented about David here. He was great! You get the sense of how much he loves Alaska, her history, and nature.
Dolores_N, Jun 2026
David was a wonderful host & very knowledgeable! Truly enjoyed the entire day of activities! Truly enjoyed the Wildlife Center, especially JB the Brown Bear!
Amelia_G, Jun 2026
Our guide David is just amazing- so knowledgeable and articulate! Learned a lot about animals, as well as history and geography of Anchorage. Thank you!
Edwad_P, Jun 2026
Be ready to take a lot of photos!
David, the owner/tour guide is friendly and knowledgeable! If this is your first visit to the Anchorage area, you will be astounded by the natural beauty.
Kathleen_W, Jun 2026
This is the BEST tour I have booked on Viator so far! David is a wonderful tour guide, full of information about Alaska that keeps you interested and engaged. The weather today was great so the sights were amazing. David's knowledge of the area and history was complimentary. Just an overall great day.
Renee_H, Jun 2026
2 adults and 2 teens.
This was a fantastic experience!! The van comfortably seated about 12 people. The entire tour was well narrated and the guide was extremely knowledgeable. The ski resort had views that were incredible. The food at the rooftop deli was very good. The trails at the top were snowed over but there was a small ropes off section for the kids to play in and throw snowballs. The conservation area was great. We saw 3 brown bears and 2 black bears as well as several other native Alaskan animals. The whole area was surrounded by beautiful snow capped mountains that had us in awe. On the way back, we pulled over to see a moose grazing near the side of the road.
We did this tour to be an easy day after very long flights into Alaska. It was perfect. Very relaxing but worth every penny for the views and animal viewing.
Even my teenagers said it was a great tour and they’d do it again!!
Garrett_T, Jun 2026
I highly recommend this tour. Had a great time. Very knowledgeable about the anchorage area! & history.
Johanna_S, Jun 2026
Knowledgeable tour guide & beautiful scenery. Alex had an extra jacket which I borrowed in the gusty wind. Thank goodness! I was able to take numerous photos in comfort.
Madeline_M, Sep 2025
David our tour guide was exceptional, his enthusiasm was contagious, we learned and saw so much more than if we were in our own,
Lance_L, Sep 2025
10/10
This was a wonderful experience made so much better solely because of David. His love and passion for his job was so infectious that it made the already amazing experience that much better. Best part of my Alaska trip by far!
Tyler_A, Aug 2025
Wonderful experience. David went above and beyond to make sure we all had a fantastic tour. 10/10 recommend
Diane_S, Aug 2025
It was an amazing excursion. Our guide was SO good, full of knowledge and interesting stories.
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Steve_G, Aug 2025
David is a wonderful knowledge guide who shares his love for his adopted state . The van is comfortable with huge windows . David gives you an hour plus at Alyeska to hike or dine- wonderful views. Then an hour and a half at the animal rescue- all the animals were out- brown and black bear, caribou, elk, muskox, wood bison, wolves, lynx, moose. Because we had great weather David made a couple of extra stops- to view the Explorer glacier and then see spawning salmon up close. What a great trip. So glad we didn't rent a car! Thanks David!
Farina_A, Aug 2025
Wonderful tour! David makes the trip so much fun with all the commentary he provides. We learned so much and saw so many beautiful sights. We absolutely loved it!
William_C, Aug 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. David was an amazing tour guide with a wealth of knowledge of the area. He is very passionate about Alaska and that comes across refreshingly in his stories and commentary. We highly recommend this tour and this tour company.
Frederick_H, Aug 2025
Solid tour with very knowledgeable guide. I was looking for a more photography orientated tour that let the guests explore the locations on their own. This tour met that perfectly. The guides passion for Alaska was clear in all his talks.
Valerie_W, Aug 2025
David is the absolute best tour guide! Wear layers and be prepared for weather changes. The weather will be different in anchorage vs your tour.
Neslie_J, Aug 2025
It was fun and absolute must-do activity in Anchorage! David was great at keeping us well informed on Alaska facts both in history and current events. We saw wildlife up close and personal and drive in Seward Highway was comfortable while learning about the fascinating history of the Turnagain Arm. David took us to a picturesque lake with Explorer Glacier at the background was a bonus!
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