We will stop for a late lunch in girdwood before heading back to Anchorage
Bottled water
We will have bottled water and some snacks available during the trip
Entry to the AWCC is provided as part of your tour.
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
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 and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
I've found that getting around an unfamiliar city can be an annoyance. My goal is to remove all annoyances from your day. To this end, let us pick you up at your hotel. This could entail us being there by as much as 30 minutes early to do this. I will let you know before your tour exactly what time I'll be at your hotel.
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Meeting point
555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
If you do not wish to meet at your hotel, we can pick you up at the Anchorage Visitor's center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Start time
.09:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Questions?
Visit the Viator Help Centre for any further questions.
Product code: 401018P1
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Thomas_R
It was a beautiful journey out of Anchorage and into the wild. The views were amazing and the tour guide was informative and knowledgeable.
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266 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
We had the most knowledgeable tour guide Dan the man! The scenery was magnificent and the experience magical. I would highly recommend this trip!
Informative and Fun
Thomas_R, Dec 2024
It was a beautiful journey out of Anchorage and into the wild. The views were amazing and the tour guide was informative and knowledgeable.
Amazing day tour
Amelia_I, Dec 2024
Great experience, included lunch and pickup. The only thing I wish I’d brought was a poncho. Loved it
This tour was absolutely...
Joyce_X, Dec 2024
This tour was absolutely fantastic! The guide was incredibly humorous and shared fascinating stories and insights about the beautiful Anchorage scenery.
The sandwich he took us to try was a delightful surprise, super tasty and a great addition to the trip. We also had the chance to see lots of wildlife at the reserve, which was truly a highlight of the day.
Full day of spectacular scenery and interesting local knowledge, a great combination!
Bev_W, Dec 2024
Picked up at our hotel right on time with Tim our local driver December was a nice time to visit not so busy so just 4 of us in the minibus. We started at 8:45 still dark but the drive as it was getting light was still great. The scenery is spectacular and Tim had lots of local knowledge and stopped at some pretty stops for photos. The wildlife Conservation Centre was nice to see the bison, muskox in particular were very close for photos.
Stunning views of the mountains along the way, the tide was out on the mud flats going but in when we travelled back.
The stop for a late lunch in Girdwood was the best sandwich we have ever eaten, worth the longer trip just for this spot.
On the way back we stopped at Beluga Point at sunset and the colours with the clear sky & sun against the mountains was absolutely gorgeous.
To note you need warmer clothes as it’s a lot colder than in Anchorage but well worth the longer trip of 6-7 hrs.
No show. Was Viator to blame?
Michael_T, Nov 2024
Unfortunately, the tour operator did not show up at the expected time. I looked up his number & called him, but he said he had cancelled all November tours. He profusely apologized & submitted a refund.
I’m not sure whether to blame Viator or the tour operator.
Fortunately, we were able to get another tour operator on short notice, however, it cost almost twice as much.
I wanted to complain to Viator directly, but was unable to do so on their website.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
I apologize, I thought I had canceled tours for the remainder of the winter. I don't know how viator had allowed the tour to be processed. I am reviewing the rest of the winter to ensure no one else has had this happen to them.
Great customer service
KIMTHOA_D, Oct 2024
Tim is very knowledgeable about his job. Tim posseses such a great personality, pleasant and funny. Thank you, Tim!!!
Great time
Matthew_o, Sep 2024
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Had fun day exploring Alaska. Refugee wildlife center was a hit. Small group works well. Got a lot more time sightseeing since we were off season.
Great Tour!!
Debbie_B, Sep 2024
Tim was VERY informative, funny, nice, patient and a great person overall!!! I would recommend him to any traveler!
Excellent tour
Suzanne_M, Sep 2024
The lake and Glaciers were beautiful! The blue water was awesome. Lunch was great. Tim, our tour guide was great!
A memorable experience!
Selena_K, Sep 2024
Tim was a fantastic, knowledgeable and a fun tour guide! We seen some amazing places and met travelers from all over the world. It was definitely a memorable experience and would highly recommend to future explorers!
Fun
Dechen_D, Sep 2024
Thank you especially our tour guide he was patient and very informative .He made it fun with trivia games etc went out of his way during drop off and pick up sincerely appreciate his help .
Wonderful experience in 5 hrs
Alfred_G, Sep 2024
Portage Lake visit was the best experience during the tour and the tour guide knows and tells the history of Alaska and Anchorage very well
Tim was an excellent...
John_K, Sep 2024
Tim was an excellent guide. He created a great Alaskan experience for us and was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
Turnagain Arm Tour
Ronald_E, Sep 2024
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center was very interesting, the scenery was exceptional, and the guide was very knowledgeable. In addition, the guid e was very personable and communicated with us very well before and during the tour. He picked us up at our hotel in Anchorage. The guide never seemed to be in a rush but gave us the full experience. Heartily recommend!
Seeing the wildlife, the...
Margaret_B, Sep 2024
Seeing the wildlife, the spawning salmon, and the beautiful Glacier was inspiring. This was a very memorable tour>!
Nice tour
Lucie_C, Sep 2024
We had a great trip to Turnagain Arm. Our driver, Tim was very knowledgeable and we had a great day.
We had a nice lunch and the drinks and snacks on the bus were appreciated.
An Experience To Remember
Ken_G, Aug 2024
We highly recommend Tim and his fabulous tour if you are in Anchorage. As a native, Tim was chock full of information both historically and current. He has a great sense of humor and shared many personal stories. He is a charming young man. The Animal Conservation Center was fabulous, along with a beautiful blue green lake color enhanced by melting snow with blue streaks from a mountain. A stop at a river where the salmon were swimming up stream to spawn was a great thing to witness. Lunch was provided at a very interesting spot with multiple food truck choices. You can’t go wrong with this small group tour!
Assume tour
James_B, Aug 2024
Tim was the very good as a guide.
Very personable. We would recommend this tour to others. We enjoyed the lunch at the Girdwood brewery
Good tour...wet weather.
Nancy_D, Aug 2024
Tim was a great tour guide. The weather was too wet so I was chilly. Sunshine would have been appreciated.
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