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Year Round Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

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Anchorage, USA

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Overview

Our Glacier View and Wildlife Adventure Tour is the perfect way to experience the unique beauty, views and experiences in just a day trip from Anchorage.

We curated this tour from our favorite local experiences! The ease of being able to walk just a short distance, along a glacier river, and to get up close to Byron Glacier is awe inspiring.

We also include a guided experience at the Wildlife Conservation Center. It's guaranteed wildlife viewing of bears, Elk, Moose, Wolves and more, plus it supports a great cause.

* Hassle free hotel pick up and drop off
* Only Local Certified Alaskan Tour Guides
* Short Anchorage City Tour/ULU Factory
* Entrance to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
*Guided walk to view and experience Byron Glacier
*Generous Snacks, water and personal Welcome Anchorage Bag
*Stop for optional lunch and local cafe in Girdwood
*New Mercedes Sprinter Vans and SUV's

Our mission to to help guests see the best of Alaska in a day tour from Anchorage!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Guide gratuity- Never expected, always appreciated.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

We're able to pick you up at any location within the Anchorage Bowl area. Please specify at booking if you prefer us to pick you up at your hotel of lodging of choice.

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Meeting point

5100 Cordova St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

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If you don't need a hotel pick up in Anchorage, we can meet right at our office at 5100 Cordova Street. There's also free parking, if you need to leave a vehicle.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage is a great place to start your local, guided exploration. Your exploration of the largest city in Alaska begins with a custom pick-up at your hotel. We share a bit of the history of Anchorage and begin your tour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Ulu Factory

Historic Downtown is a must see followed by a short drive to the Alaska Railroad station Anchorage Depot where we will stop at the Ulu Factory and Ship Creek salmon stream.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beluga Point

Beluga point is just south of Anchorage on the Turnagain Arm. This destination features incredible Alaskan vistas and wildlife viewing. Dahl Sheep are often visible on the rocky crags of the Chugach mountains and when migrating, Beluga Whales can be seen plying through the fjord.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

After Beluga Point, we stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This is your guaranteed opportunity to see bears, elk, moose and many other Alaskan animals. Your guide will share information on all the amazing animals at the Center. We have a few favorites to share!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Byron Glacier Trail

Our final destination is the Glacier River Walk to Byron Glacier. This easy 20-25 minute walk allows you the opportunity to walk along the river water produced from the hanging Bryon Glacier and eventually walk up to view the glacier itself.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood

After experiencing multiple unique experiences of glacier viewing, walk along the river and the Wildlife Conservation Center, we stop for an optional lunch, at our favorite locally owned spot in Girdwood, Base Camp. The food is delicious and well priced ( Have we mentioned the seafood chowder!)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive

Turnagain Arm is considered one of the most scenic drives in the United States, Besides all the great places to experience- just the views and the drive itself are spectacular.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-411138P3

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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 179 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).

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