Turnagain Arm Glacier & Wildlife Guided Tour
Scenic Seward Highway drive with Portage Valley discovery
Duration
6 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Photography, snacks, wildlife entry
Highlights
Explore Alaska's coastal landscapes along the Seward Highway and through Portage Valley. Discover forest, glacier, and wildlife viewing areas with time to explore at selected stops.
- Drive the Seward Highway beside Turnagain Arm
- Read Chugach National Forest interpretive signs at self-guided stops
- Learn from Chugach National Forest interpretive staff at Begich Boggs Visitor Center
- Consider a 1-hour Ptarmigan ferry cruise to Portage Glacier
- Visit Flattop Mountain if your group passes on the ferry cruise
Itinerary
- Turnagain Arm Dall Sheep / Beluga Whales / Bore Tide / Bear Viewing
- Girdwood Break / Lunch (On Your Own)
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 2 Hours (Entry Fees Included)
- Chugach National Forest / Portage Valley Explorer Glacier / Middle Glacier / Portage Lake / Begich Boggs Visitor Center
What's Included
- Photography
- Cold mineral water
- Snacks
Important details
- Requires a pickup location and drop-off location
- Requires acceptance of a waiver covering tour risks, including injury and death
- A credit-card processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a 75% refund. Cancel within 24 hours of departure for a 50% refund. No-shows are charged full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: AKYRTS
FAQs
Join the Turnagain Arm Glacier Discovery Friday through Sunday from November through February, or any day of the week from March through October.
A liability waiver is required. It covers risks associated with participating in the tour, including injury and death.
A credit card processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price.
Related locations
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Admission includedDriving the Seward Highway south of Anchorage, you will spot the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before you fully expect it, a broad sanctuary tucked between spruce forest and tidewater. Brown bears wade through meadow grass, wood bison graze in open pastures, and bald eagles perch at eye level. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center gives every visitor a rare, unhurried look at animals that define the Alaskan wilderness.
