Winter - Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour
Anchorage, USA
Winter - Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Anchorage, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore Alaska's wilderness during the winter with this small-group sightseeing tour. Set out from Anchorage on an itinerary that offers many stops for photographs such as the Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center, the Seward Highway along the shores of Turnagain Arm, and Beluga Point. Skip the hassle of a rental car; round-trip transportation from Anchorage is included with this tour.
- Witness the beauty of winter in Alaska
- Photograph wildlife in a natural environment
- Visit popular landmarks like Turnagain Arm
- Round-trip transportation from Anchorage is included
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 101 reviews
MERRILL_S, Mar 2026
It was in March and part of my trip experience going to the Iditarod. The pluses were the tour guide gave us a few unscheduled stops (Wild Berry Farm 👍) and had time to drop us off at our hotel. That was very much appreciated. We saw a Dall sheep on the mountain and he stopped and turned around so we could get out of the van for photos. Loved that! You definitely need to be agile and a good walker to see the Wildlife Conservation area in freezing icy, snowy weather. Luckily at 76 years old I could do it. I think the best time to see all the animals (bears, etc which we didn’t) would be in warmer weather. We saw wolves, musk ox, reindeer and moose.
Aruna_N, Feb 2026
Terrible communication but the tour itself was fine.
There was no information provided by the tour company prior to the tour. I tried to contact them on viator and on the phone to understand the finishing time, but received no response at all. This was frustrating and I had to reach out to Viator to check if the tour provider was still active on the site.
The tour itself was great. Our guide, Melissa, was amazing and shared a wealth of information with us about the state, the way of life of the local people, about wildlife. The wildlife conservation centre was really cool, and the views to and from there were absolutely stunning.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re so sorry you had this problem and truly apologize for the frustration you experienced with communication prior to your tour.
We do provide all the necessary information in our tour description as well as in the confirmation sent after purchase. With the high volume of messages we receive each day (often over a hundred), messages sent through Viator can occasionally get lost or filtered into spam. While that’s never our intention, we completely understand how frustrating that must have been.
For the quickest response, it’s always best to contact us directly via our email or by calling us, as we monitor those channels closely throughout the day. You can also call Viator and have them contact us directly on your behalf, which is another very effective way to reach us quickly.
That said, we’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour itself! Melissa will be thrilled to know her knowledge and passion made such a positive impact. We’re also glad you loved the wildlife conservation centre and the stunning views along the way.
Thank you for your honest feedback — it truly helps us improve.
debraltaylor, Nov 2025
A beautiful day and drive to explore the beauty outside of Anchorage. Finally got to see some of the Alaskan Wildlife up close. Melissa was a great and knowledgeable guide. Very much enjoyed her sharing her local knowledge
Santip_W, Nov 2025
We had really good experience. Melizsa is amazing!!!
She is really friendly and kind. Definitely coming back in summer season and highly recommended!!!
David_P, Apr 2025
Amazing scenery and Matthew the tour guide was exceptional—he knew his stuff. I’d highly recommend!!
Mary_K, Apr 2025
Matthew was amazing! He made it fun and informative, paying attention to every detail of our tour✨
Really enjoying Anchorage 🏔️
Thank you, Matthew 🏔️
Nathan_D, Apr 2025
Exactly as described! Matthew was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful scenery. Would recommend.
Amber_H, Mar 2025
This was an interesting tour with a variety of stops. Matthew was a nice guide who helped take group pictures at stops.
Tilak_J, Mar 2025
The experience was great, the places is amazing during the winter time. Matthew was great as a tour guide, could make a couple of more stops to find wildlife.
Margaret_J, Mar 2025
I would highly recommend taking this trip, especially if you only have a short time to spend in Anchorage. It packs a lot in to one day without feeling rushed. This lets you experience as much of the beautiful sights and experiences without the hassle of planning or stress. The tour guides are informative and fun!
Eileen_B, Mar 2025
It was a lovely trip and the guide was extraordinary. Extremely informed. Lots of stops. Beautiful countryside.
Jean_M, Mar 2025
Matt was our guide and he is outstanding. His knowledge is vast and he knew just the right time to arrive at attractions to get the best interactions. Scenery is absolutely stunning and he makes it even better. Highly recommend this tour and this guide
Amy_M, Mar 2025
This tour was absolutely amazing! The views were incredible and the wildlife conservation center was a highlight. We got to see moose, bear, lynx, wolves and other animals that had been rescued from various situations in the wild and now live there. Matt was our tour guide and was really wonderful. He was a wealth of information and gave us a ton of information about the area, the history, the wildlife, etc. in a way that was easy to understand, educational and entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour and Matt as your guide!
Taylor_M, Mar 2025
Matthew was such an awesome tour guide! Very informative while also adding humor into it so there was never a dull moment. The views were breathtakingly beautiful and we were even lucky enough to see the bears! 10/10 would do it again, and if I can I would request Matt again as well!
Susan_B, Feb 2025
Everything about trip was smooth and fun. Easy to book and great communication about logistics from company. Carl, our tour guide, was the best! So sweet, informative, fun, safe. We saw super cool things. Great way to spend a few hours outside of Anchorage.
Chelsea_S, Dec 2024
We had an amazing time with our guide. We didn’t initial realize that we’d make a lunch stop in Girdwood on the way out to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The van was plenty warm. There was a text one day prior with helpful details including itinerary details, van photo to help with pickup, and more. The short walk at the end through the Alaskan rainforest overlooking the glacial lake was a highlight. Our guide was so passionate about explaining her upbringing in rural Alaska, sharing Native culture, and making sure we had a great time. We appreciated the whole tour and had a great experience!
Deidra_B, Nov 2024
Loved the incredible views and the knowledge and history received from the guide. We spotted a moose and he gave us extra time for photos and helped us out. Enjoyable tour!
Didem_B, Apr 2024
Facinating! Our tour guide Matt provided lots of information about the area and Alaska in general. It was a really enjoyable day tour.
Gary_M, Mar 2024
Overall the tour was great. Enjoyed the scenery and the commentary. Matt was a great guide
The wildlife conservation park was interesting
Jackeline_C, Mar 2024
Matt was great funny , educational everything he offered was done! Saw Moose ,eagles,sheep. Pizza was awesome. Absolutely would recomend!!!!
Deborah_E, Mar 2024
Matthew was wonderful! Great tour. Matthew was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile. Great fir adults and kids.
Andrea_M, Feb 2024
Matt was a fantastic guide, he was knowledgeable about Alaska. Very educational experience! The price was reasonable too. Enjoyed the day!
Joshua_P, Jan 2024
Chris was incredible, informative, funny and well informed. Had the right balance of content and also some quiet time to let us just soak in the views, highly recommend.
Douglas_K, Nov 2023
Matthew was a fantastic guide. He was informative and pointed out the interesting sights in a useful way so we would not miss them. He was thoughtful and always watching for our safety in the snow and ice. Great trip. Glad we did it!
Arianneousley, Nov 2023
Matthew was the best! The tour was both educational and entertaining. There were plenty of bathroom breaks (I’m 4 months pregnant) and he was very safe driver. I’m looking forward to coming back in the summer and taking the tour again.
Jessica_K, May 2023
Matt was awesome! He was full of knowledge, friendly and kept us safe. Really glad we went with this tour
Brittany_K, Apr 2023
What a beautiful experience and even better because we got to see fresh snow! Highly recommend a fun filled excursion
Allison_C, Apr 2023
As a solo traveler, I always look for a group tour to join and was fortunate to book this the morning of! Matthew kept us entertained with his stories and facts about Alaska during the drive that one wouldn't realize if they were exploring without a guide. There were a few scenic stops to get out for photo ops (Matthew also offers to take them so no selfies needed) then a stop at The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (first time I've ever seen a Musk Ox in person). 100% would recommend!
Joseph_O, Mar 2023
MATTHEW hooked us up man! Seeing the wolves up so close and the beautiful views of Alaska was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and made us feel welcomed. We loved his enthusiasm and you can tell he really enjoy what he does.
Puspendu_T, Mar 2023
Our guide Matt was very nice and informative. During the scenic ride he showed and explained glacial silt, tides in the frozen lake, glacial stream flowing through the frozen lake, avalanche. He seem to know the animals by name in the AWCC. On our way back he showed us mount Denali from a distance. Overall it was splendid experience!
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