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Full-Day Tour in Turnagain
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
$130.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
A fully narrated tour by a local guide along Turnagain Arm offers stunning views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and Alaska flora and fauna (i.e., wildflowers, bald eagles, Dall sheep, beluga whales).
We will stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where visitors can get up-close viewings and pictures of Alaska's most iconic animals, including brown bears, moose, caribou, and muskox.
From there, the tour will continue down the scenic Portage Valley, where visitors can take in spectacular views of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Portage Lake, and numerous glaciers, including the Explorer and Byron Glaciers.
On the return trip, visitors will enjoy a provided lunch in Girdwood, a quaint town surrounded by the northernmost temperate rainforest.
Overall, a tour of Turnagain Arm, the AWCC, and Portage Valley is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Alaska and to learn about the history and culture of this incredible state.
We will stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where visitors can get up-close viewings and pictures of Alaska's most iconic animals, including brown bears, moose, caribou, and muskox.
From there, the tour will continue down the scenic Portage Valley, where visitors can take in spectacular views of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Portage Lake, and numerous glaciers, including the Explorer and Byron Glaciers.
On the return trip, visitors will enjoy a provided lunch in Girdwood, a quaint town surrounded by the northernmost temperate rainforest.
Overall, a tour of Turnagain Arm, the AWCC, and Portage Valley is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Alaska and to learn about the history and culture of this incredible state.
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Full-Day Tour in Turnagain
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Gratuities
- Entry to the AWCC is provided as part of your tour.
- we will have bottled water and some snacks available during the trip
- we will stop for a late lunch in girdwood before heading back to Anchorage
- alcoholic beverages are not provided as part of the tour, however you are free to avail yourself of them at the Girdwood Brewing Company.
Meeting point
If you do not wish to meet at your hotel, we can pick you up at the Anchorage Visitor's center.
Return details
If you do not wish to meet at your hotel, we can pick you up at the Anchorage Visitor's center.
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I will show you the animals at the AWCC, pointing out where many like to hide. We will see caribou, moose, muskox, reindeer, black bears, brown bears, porcupines, and wood bison. We may get to see the lynx, the foxes, and the coyotes. Sometimes they are hiding where you can't find them.
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We will be going into Portage Valley, home to four named glaciers, and we will stop to view Explorer Glacier and Byron Glacier, both of which are stunning hanging glaciers.
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Girdwood Brewing CompanyAfter an enjoyable day of seeing some amazing sights, let me treat you to a relaxing meal in Girdwood. We will sit down for a meal and enjoy talking about what we've seen.
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Seward HighwayEnjoy our travel along the scenic Turnagain arm Highway, maybe we'll be fortunate to see beluga whales, Dall sheep, or mountain goats. Either way, we'll enjoy seeing the stunning mountains as they come right down to the sea.
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AnchorageOn our way back, we'll stop at Potter's Marsh to enjoy seeing how a wetland provides habitat for a large variety of Alaskan animals.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Full-Day Tour in Turnagain
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
$130.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!