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Alaska Wildlife Tour: Scenic Drive and Local Flavors
4.8
30 Ratings
Anchorage
Embark on an Alaskan adventure with wildlife encounters, local cuisine, and craft beer sampling. Discover the beauty, culture, and flavors of Alaska.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - A visit to the AWCC offers an immersive experience into wildlife conservation efforts in Alaska. Spend 1.5 hours exploring over 200 acres of natural habitats where you can observe a wide range of animals, including brown bears, moose, and wood bison, living as they would in the wild. This visit underscores the tour’s commitment to wildlife preservation and offers insightful learning opportunities about Alaska’s ecosystem.
- Girdwood Brewing Company - At the Girdwood Brewery Company, nestled in Girdwood, Alaska, you’ll immerse in a craft beer experience like no other. This visit offers a chance to sample a variety of exceptional beers, from refreshing ales to rich stouts, all crafted with a commitment to quality and the essence of Alaska’s wilderness. Enjoy the brewery’s rustic charm, savor locally sourced ingredients, and celebrate the vibrant local brewing culture amidst stunning scenery. The Girdwood Brewery promises a memorable taste of Alaska’s spirited craft beer scene.
- Turnagain Arm Drive - The Turnagain Arm Drive is a breathtaking journey along the Seward Highway, showcasing some of Alaska’s most spectacular landscapes. This route winds between the dramatic shorelines of the Turnagain Arm and the towering peaks of the Chugach Mountains, offering unparalleled views of rugged cliffs, tidal flats, and lush forests. As you travel this scenic byway, keep an eye out for wildlife, including eagles, moose, and beluga whales. The ever-changing light and tides ensure that no two drives are the same, making every trip a unique adventure. Whether you’re soaking in the views from Beluga Point or stopping to explore the many trails that dot the route, the Turnagain Arm Drive promises an unforgettable experience of Alaska’s natural beauty.
What's Included
- Wildlife Center Entry Fee
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Begin your Alaskan adventure with a convenient pickup in downtown Anchorage. Then, embark on a picturesque drive along the Seward Highway, leading to an intimate encounter with Alaska’s majestic wildlife at a premier conservation center. Here, you will have the chance to see bears, moose, elk, musk ox, caribou, and more, coming face-to-face with the animals that roam our vast landscapes. From there, we will visit Girdwood, a charming town nestled among towering mountains, for a culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds with the best of local cuisine. But the adventure doesn’t stop there; we will include a visit to one of Alaska’s finest breweries, where you’ll indulge in a curated beer sampling that showcases the rich flavors and innovative spirit of Alaskan craft beer. Our tour is designed for those who seek to immerse themselves fully in the beauty, culture, and flavors of Alaska, making it an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Location
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
West 5th Avenue
Downtown Anchorage 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Joannehq763yi
Aug 1, 2024
Fun, beautiful, and educational - Great time, very educational, and the Girdwood Brewery food and beer was great. Our guide Tom Crockett was fantastic would highly suggest this.
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Abbie_p
Jul 30, 2024
Ask for Tim! - We had a great time on our tour! Our guide, Tom, had so much knowledge about the area… history of the towns, the parks, all of the plant and animal life, and the people. He was a wonderful guide!
The conservancy was a very informative, and although we had some very rainy weather, Tom was wonderful about taking us from spot to spot and making sure we had all the info we needed between stops. The work they do there is inspiring and definitely worth a stop.
Girdwood Brewery was also awesome! Very kiddo and doggo friendly and we’d go back on our own to “sample” some more! Thanks for a great afternoon!
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P1588zvcarold
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing tour - Super tour! Tom was exceptional and did an amazing job from our pick up through information detailing the area. He gave specifics about the animals at the conservation center and we loved the last stop at brewery. Food delicious!
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Onair62612913207
Jul 28, 2024
Delightful! - Our guide was punctual, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Experiencing the animals up close was a delight. Lunch and a brewery added a bit of local flavor. We could not have asked for a better way to spend our day.
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Curious49604006519
Jul 9, 2024
Absolutely worth it, one of the best parts of our trip! - We had Chris as our tour guide for the wildlife conservation center and local beer sampling tour. He ensured that everyone on the trip had a great time, that they were included and that everyone was happy. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions, and we all enjoyed his knowledge of the towns we were going through and the history we were taught along the way. The lunch and beer sampling is a must, the food was delicious and with a flight of beer as an option, how can you be disappointed? And the conservation center was amazing, the animals were healthy and so close that it was nice to encounter them at a safe distance. The whole trip really helped the whole Alaskan experience, and as a group of 7 people, we can't recommend it enough!
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Tiffany_g
Jul 7, 2024
Awesome Anchorage experience - This was a great sampling of wildlife, history, views of the shore, beer sampling and yummy food. I would highly recommend it to someone looking for something a bit different than your regular tour.
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Tiffany
Jul 7, 2024
Awesome experience in Anchorage - This was a great way to learn more about Anchorage and Alaska history, see wildlife and have yummy beer. Our tour guide, Tom, was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had fun.
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Kathryn_d
Aug 7, 2024
Animal love - Loved seeing the animals, especially at feeding time! Some were not observed and tucked away non active like the foxes, coyotes, wolves, porcupine. Would do the feed tour next time for sure!
Beer tasting and food were good, nuce spot to enjoy the beauty if the area!!
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Richard_c
Jul 16, 2024
Incredible animals - The animal rescue center was great. We had the right amount of time there. The stop on the way back was pleasant and the food truck food was tasty.
The tour guide was kind and knowledgeable but talked nonstop the entire trip. The information about Alaska was interesting, but his monologue was often about his own life. We would have appreciated breaks for questions or silence to enjoy the scenery.
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Sandy_g
Jul 22, 2024
Very disappointed - Our trip was cancelled by the company at the last minute. By that time I could not book anything else for the day because all tours were full.
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