Experience the scenic Turnagain Arm!

Duration

8 Hours

Departure Time:

• Tours generally depart at 9 am and return by 5:00 pm
• Hotel pick-up is available at Anchorage hotel locations only and NOT available for private residences (ie Airbnb or VRBO) or at Alyeska Resort. If staying at one of these locations, our office will reach out to confirm pick up location.
• Your expert guide will contact you the morning of your tour to confirm exact pick up time

Rates

Tour Rate starting at $1550 per group + $40 per person - For groups of up to 12 people. - If your group is larger than 12 people, please call to book.

About

Travel the scenic Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm to Portage Valley. Take a scenic tram to the top of a mountain and view Alaska’s iconic animals up close or hike on scenic winter trails. The choice is yours!

Tour Itinerary

• From Anchorage, we’ll travel along the scenic Seward Highway. One of only 13 highways in the US with the distinction of “All American Road”. Along the way we will have great opportunities to view and photograph wildlife and scenic vistas.
• First we stop at the beautiful Hotel Alyeska and the ski town of Girdwood. Take an optional scenic tram to the top of Mt Alyeska for lunch with a view.
• Next stop is stunning Portage Valley, home to hanging glaciers, beautiful waterfalls, and Portage Lake.
• And finally, a stop in at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife. The AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round, providing spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Here you can view and photograph up close Alaska’s iconic animals that are unable to be released into the wild.
• Afterwards, head back to Anchorage and enjoy a narrated city tour including all the best dining places.

What's Included

• Services of a professional local Alaskan guide
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Entrance to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Customized itinerary of stops and activities to suit your group’s interests
• Snacks and bottled water

Available Tour Add-Ons

Alyeska Scenic Tram The Alyeska Scenic Tram takes you 2,300 ft in elevation to the top of Mt. Alyeska. Lunch option available!

Portage Lake Glacier Cruise Take a 1 hour cruise on the MV Ptarmigan along iceberg-dotted Portage Lake to the face of Portage Glacier. Soak in the stunning vistas and maybe even see the glacier calve!

Please Note

• Gratuities for Guides is not included in tour cost. 10% of tour price per person recommended and appreciated.