Embark on a half-day tour of Turnagain Arm, a scenic branch of the Cook Inlet. Drive along the stunning Seward Highway, spot wildlife at Beluga Point, and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Enjoy the beauty of the Chugach Mountains and experience nature and wildlife up close on this easy-level tour.
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Most of the animals that arrive at the AWCC become permanent residents and will always have a home here. The Center maintains over 200 acres of spacious habitats for animals to feel at home and display their natural “wild” behavior. Visitors may see brown bears cooling off in the water, a bull moose strutting, wood bison roaming on pastures and more.
- Bottled water included
- Snacks provided
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Enjoy a five-hour semi-annual tour of the picturesque Turnagain Arm, a slender offshoot of the Cook Inlet, enclosed by the Chugach Mountains. Experience the nation’s most beautiful highway, the renowned Seward Highway, and pause at locations like Beluga Point to scour the scenery for wildlife. At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, you will see a sanctuary for ailing and orphaned creatures, and have the opportunity to watch large animals such as caribou, bison, and elk. While lunch isn’t included, you have the option to buy food at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. As the journey continues, venture through the Chugach Mountains, culminating the guided, intimate group tour with pick up and drop off in Anchorage.
Activity Level: EASY
Participants casually stroll short distances on uneven terrain. The nature of the trails varies from paved to jagged natural landscape. Individuals participating in the tour must be capable of a short walk and able to enter/exit the tour vehicle with nominal assistance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
