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Anchorage Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Valley Glaciers 4 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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  • Anchorage
  • 4 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm to meet rescued wildlife, explore Portage Valley, and take in glacier and salmon-stream scenery.

About this tour

Follow Anchorage’s coastal road along Turnagain Arm, where mountain scenery frames the water and wildlife may appear along the shore. On this 270-minute outing, your guide shares insights into the region’s wildlife and ecosystems as you travel from the city.

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued Alaskan animals and learn about their care. Then continue through Portage Valley, taking in glacier views and salmon streams, with a rainforest walk along the way. Round-trip transportation from Anchorage and bottled water are included, making it easy to enjoy the changing landscapes without planning the drive yourself. Keep watch for beluga whales, Dall sheep, bald eagles, and, occasionally, bears; sightings are not guaranteed.

Choose this Anchorage wildlife and glacier tour for a varied day of coastal scenery, conservation, and fresh-air exploration. Meet curbside in front of The Egan Center and discover the wild side of Southcentral Alaska.

Highlights

  • Watch for beluga whales, Dall sheep, bald eagles, and bears along Turnagain Arm
  • Meet rescued Alaskan wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Take in glacier views and salmon streams on a drive through Portage Valley
  • Walk through a rainforest and learn about local ecosystems

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entry ticket to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Professional guide
  • Round-trip transportation from Anchorage

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Round-trip travel time is included in the tour
  • Please let the provider know if you will bring a wheelchair or walker
  • Meeting point: curbside in front of The Egan Center

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.80 on Viator and 4.46 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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