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Self-Guided Alaska Wildlife Center and Turnagain Arm Tour w/Alyeska Tram
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1 Days 8 Hours
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Overview
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
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Fee into Wildlife Center
- Ayeska Tram Tickets are purchased on your own.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- 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.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Take a tour of the scenic Turnagain Arm, see native wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and take an aerial tram ride to get a stunning 360 view of mountains and hanging glaciers. Ideal 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 will have at the tram to enjoy area hikes and activities. Board your Turnagain Arm Shuttle for the guided drive along Alaska’s most scenic highway. From beginning to end there are dramatic views of mountain scenery and the rocky coastline of Cook Inlet. You will enjoy a one-hour visit to the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you can see native beers, reindeer, bison and other wildlife. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals that can’t survive in the wild. Next, your driver will take you to Girdwood where you will be on your own to enjoy the aerial tram and activities in the area. NOTE: This is a self-guided tour. You are responsible for your Alyeska Tram ticket which can be purchased direct. Research ahead to take advantage of all the hikes and activities available with your allotted time.
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Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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