Self-Guided Alaska Wildlife Center and Turnagain Arm Tour w/Alyeska Tram
3.7
3 Ratings
Anchorage
Explore Turnagain Arm, visit Alaska Wildlife Center, and ride the Alyeska Tram. Choose your adventure with hiking or biking trails. Book your tour now!
Duration: 1 day, 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Embark on a tour of the picturesque Turnagain Arm, observe native wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and ride an aerial tram for a breathtaking 360-degree view of mountains and hanging glaciers. Perfect for the independent traveler! Choose to depart at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m., with return times at 6:45 p.m. The earlier you start, the more time you’ll have at the tram to enjoy local hikes and activities.

Hop on your Turnagain Arm Shuttle for a guided drive along Alaska’s most scenic highway. From start to finish, you’ll be treated to dramatic views of mountain landscapes and the rocky coastline of Cook Inlet. Enjoy a one-hour visit to the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you can see native bears, reindeer, bison, and other wildlife. The AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals that cannot survive in the wild. Next, your driver will take you to Girdwood, where you’ll have free time to enjoy the aerial tram and local activities.

NOTE: This is a self-guided tour. You are responsible for purchasing your Alyeska Tram ticket directly. Research ahead to make the most of the hikes and activities available during your allotted time.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance Fee into Wildlife Center
What's Not Included
  • Ayeska Tram Tickets are purchased on your own.
Additional Information

Enjoy a shuttle tour of the Turnagain Arm, with stops at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Alyeska where you can enjoy an aerial tram ride or explore one of many scenic hiking trails in the area.

Choose to depart at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. with return times at 6:45 p.m. The earlier you start the more free time you will have at the tram to enjoy the stunning scenery and activities of the area.

Tour Highlights:

  • Roundtrip service with a tour of Turnagain Arm
  • Beluga Point
  • Stop at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (ticket purchase required)
  • Alyeska AerialTram (with separate ticket purchase)
  • Hiking and biking trails
Location
Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
West 4th Avenue
- We will pick you up at the downtown Anchorage Visitors Center behind log cabin. We normally park right behind the red trolley. It is an active loading and unloading zone so please be ready on time as the driver will have be asked by parking enforcement to move after 10 minutes.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margaretwk899ng
Sep 1, 2023
We love our guide, Jason !! - Enjoyed our tour to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Our guide, Jason, was very knowledgeable of the history of Alaska, the history of the railroads, the animals at the wildlife conservation, and I can tell that he loves his job !!! He is a wonderful tour guide and we are lucky to have him as our guide !!
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Gracen9598vk
Aug 8, 2022
Great for solo travelers! - This was a great way to see some sights outside of Anchorage without having a car! I switched shuttles part of the way through and so had a chance to see two different tour guides at work. Matt and Dan were both incredible guides - really knowledgeable about the area and clearly communicated what we were doing and what to expect. Both also created a friendly and welcoming environment. Ben, the owner, also sent some text messages to communicate where and when the shuttle drivers were picking me up (in case either was a little early or late). Definitely a highlight of my trip!
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Tamela_a
Jun 30, 2021
Terrible - Canceled trip because leave times changed and did not fit into our schedule and was harassed all night long via text messages
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