Winter scenery, wildlife, and sunset views without the winter drive
4-5 Hours
Up to 8 people
Pickup, wildlife center admission
Explore the Turnagain Arm on a guided winter drive from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Return as the sun sets, with time for scenic photo stops along the way.
Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for no-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours before departure.
Product ID: KBNJ2G
The tour may be canceled if weather inhibits enjoyment.
Choose drop-off at the Dena'ina Center or a local Anchorage hotel. Note your hotel during checkout.
There is no minimum group size. The winter wildlife tour will not be canceled if you are the only traveler.
Dena'ina Center, 600 W 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Step outside Anchorage and the pavement gives way almost immediately to spruce forest, glacial streams, and ridgelines that stretch toward the sky. Chugach State Park begins practically at the city's eastern edge, yet it feels genuinely remote the moment the trailhead disappears behind you. Alpine meadows bloom with wildflowers in summer, Dall sheep pick their way across rocky slopes overhead, and the air carries the clean, cold scent of snowmelt. Chugach State Park rewards every level of visitor, from a casual afternoon walk along the foothills to a multi-day backcountry traverse.
When our HX Alaska cruise ended in Whittier, our free shuttle bus deposited us and our luggage at this Convention Center. The cruise company had made arrangements for their guests to check luggage there for free, so we could explore Anchorage. The rest rooms were clean and comfortable. The Center is centrally located for connecting with the Trolley Tour, gift shopping or sampling one of the excellent downtown restaurants. The free log cabin Visitor Center is only a few blocks from here. The Center provided free refreshments, maps and suggestions on what to visit. When we were ready to leave, the staff got us an airport bus and we were on our way in minutes.
Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)
June 10, 2026
When our HX Alaska cruise ended in Whittier, our free shuttle bus deposited us and our luggage at this Convention Center. The cruise company had made arrangements for their guests to check luggage there for free, so we could explore Anchorage. The rest rooms were clean and comfortable. The Center is centrally located for connecting with the Trolley Tour, gift shopping or sampling one of the excellent downtown restaurants. The free log cabin Visitor Center is only a few blocks from here. The Center provided free refreshments, maps and suggestions on what to visit. When we were ready to leave, the staff got us an airport bus and we were on our way in minutes.
Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)
June 10, 2026
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