What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

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Alaska Wildlife Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Please look for our silver Mercedes Sprinter van parked by the front curb of the Egan Center..

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Overview

Our Alaska Wildlife Tours are led by experienced, naturalist guides who are knowledgeable not only about the wildlife but also about local culture, ecology, and conservation efforts. Their personal storytelling and in-depth knowledge can make a huge difference.

Our intimate small-groups offer a more personalized, in-depth tour experience, allowing guests better access to guides and a more peaceful environment for spotting wildlife.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Professional local guide
Light snacks and water
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
Pickup and drop-off from the Anchorage area
Professional photographer guide (when available)

✗ Not Included

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.

Itinerary

Stop 1

We 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.

Stop 2

Beluga Point, is an area that is named after the beluga whales that can be seen from the shoreline, especially during the summer months (July to August). This area offers several natural attractions that make it a popular stop for visitors such as wildlife, breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway surrounded by mountains. The scenic backdrop of mountains and the ocean creates opportunities for stunning photography and quiet reflection. At times we can also see a phenomenon called a tidal bore, where a wall of water rushes in, reversing the flow of the river. The bore wave can be seen along Turnagain Arm, and Beluga Point is one of the spots where people gather to witness this natural event.

Stop 3

Turnagain Arm is a stunning fjord-like waterway located southeast of Anchorage, Alaska, known for its dramatic tides, breathtaking mountain views, and abundant wildlife. Part of Cook Inlet, it features one of the world's largest tidal ranges, creating a unique tidal bore where a wave rushes inland during high tide. Visitors often spot beluga whales, Dall sheep, and various bird species along its shores. The Seward Highway, which runs along Turnagain Arm, offers one of Alaska's most scenic drives, with views of rugged mountains and vast tidal flats. Your guide will make several stops along the way for photos and interpretation.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Please look for our silver Mercedes Sprinter van parked by the front curb of the Egan Center.

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End Point

Please look for our silver Mercedes Sprinter van parked by the front curb of the Egan Center.

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

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Special Instructions

PLEASE READ:
Minimum Numbers Apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet tour requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour upgrade or receive a full refund.

You are responsible for keeping up with VIATOR correspondence regarding this tour as we use this portal for communications. It is important for you to review the information provided to you about your tour, and we use this system to contact you with any changes or cancellations of your tour.

You MUST provide a good contact telephone when booking, preferably a cell number while you are in Alaska. A landline or home telephone number does not help us in the event that we need to call you. We are not responsible for missed tours because we are unable to reach you.

Lunch is NOT included on this tour but your guide may offer lunch stop provided that the entire group is wanting to make a lunch stop. We provide complimentary light snacks and water while on our tour vehicle.

PLEASE BRING:
• Warm layers (could be windy or cold in some areas)
• Good rain gear (this activity goes rain or shine)
• Camera
• Binoculars (optional)

Planet Earth Adventures (907) 717-9666
Please do not call this number if you need to cancel your tour.

If you need to cancel your tour, you must contact VIATOR directly. We cannot take cancellation requests over the phone or text/email cancellations on behalf of 3rd party vendors. Leaving a phone message or sending us a text or email does not constitute a cancellation.

We will call you to confirm your booking 24 - 36 hours prior to your tour. You may also receive a call from your guide; receive text and/or e-mail from us the day before your tour to re-confirm pick up time and location.