Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Seward Highway, AKExperience the highlights of the Turnagain Arm! This day tour departs Anchorage for the scenic drive south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way we will try to spot moose, eagles and other wildlife. On our way towards the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities at Beluga Point and Bird Point.Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species.Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
Planet Earth Adventures, LLC
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish),Activity level is easy. Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,Infant seats available,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Inclusions:
Pickup and drop-off from the Anchorage area,Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point,Professional local guide,Professional photographer guide (when available),Light snacks and water,Entry/Admission - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Exclusions:
Food and drinks (please note the tour does not stop for lunch),Pickups from businesses, private homes, apartments or B&B's. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location.
This was our list tour before leaving Alaska and we certainly went out with a bang. Our guide, Albert, was outstanding! He has lived in Alaska for a long time and was very knowledgeable about the state and the wildlife we went to see. We cruised along the highway watching for mountain goats and beluga whales (pretty sure I saw one) and went to the Alaskan Wildlife Animal Rescue, which was simply amazing. He talked about all the animals, gave us time to roam on our own but also joined us for much of the tour to discuss the animals and their habitat. This is a must do if you go to Alaska.
Reviewed by: Mary_N, 08/08/2021 12:00:00 AM
Albert was a fantastic guide with a wealth of information. He stopped in a couple places and pointed out the best bakery in the area as well. He was full of information about the animals and the wildlife center and we look forward to booking other adventures with him.
Reviewed by: Casey P, 08/01/2021 12:00:00 AM
Zac’s knowledge and fun facts throughout the car ride made this such a great experience! We enjoyed seeing all the animals and the scenery on the way to the conservation center.
Reviewed by: P687DZshelbyb, 07/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
We had Albert as our tour guide and he was awesome. He knew exactly where to stop so we could get great pictures. He was full of knowledge & made the journey even better.
Reviewed by: David_T, 07/27/2021 12:00:00 AM
Enjoyed seeing animals we don't usually see around our neck of the woods. There was a lot of walking for my wife who has mobility problems. Zac offered to drive us around the conservatory but my wife decided to go on her own with my help. Zac was an excellent, tour guide who seemed to generally care about his each of his customers. He seemed to genuinely enjoy his job and it was reflected in his attitude and demeanor. O
Reviewed by: Bro_al1, 07/24/2021 12:00:00 AM
