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10 Best Wildlife Viewing Tours In Anchorage

The Anchorage shortlist.

The 10 most popular wildlife viewing tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.

10 Best Wildlife Viewing Tours In Anchorage

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage - Start at Dena’ina and set your expectations for summer vs winter

1.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Most Popular★ 5.0

A half-day group adventure from Anchorage for wildlife at a conservation center, glacier viewpoints, and optional summer cruise close-ups.

“Only if you love the zoo very much and are ready to go by minivan to see several animals (bison, bear, elk, caribou, wolf​, and fox) for 2-hr back and forth. A tour guide was knowledgeable but answered questions and took pictures of the animals for himself mostly.”

3,004 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $199.99by PicTours Alaska, Inc.

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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: why this stop feels different

2.Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

★ 4.5

Wildlife, glaciers, and a rainforest walk around Anchorage—spot Dall sheep and possible belugas, then see Alaskan animals up close at a sanctuary.

“Our tour guide Melissa was amazing, her stories and asking sure we got the best experience possible made this tour even better than we thought possible.”

719 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $149.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour - Portage Glacier on the mv Ptarmigan: the close pass that changes your scale sense

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour - Downtown Anchorage, Earthquake Park, and the Anchorage Depot Ulu Stop

4.Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

★ 5.0

A small-group 7-hour Mercedes ride from Anchorage to Beluga Point, a wildlife center, and glacier views with easy pickup.

“Low key. Relaxed. Winter scenes beautiful. Low overcast- couldn't see the glaciers. Nice lunch at a local restaurant. Elizabeth was a knowledgeable and safe driving guide. Very pleasant.”

317 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $177.00by Welcome Anchorage Tours

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Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: seeing animals in a real setting

5.Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

★ 5.0

8-hour small-group tour from Anchorage: Portage Glacier cruise, wildlife center, Turnagain Arm tide views, and mountain overlooks.

“Our guide was very friendly and helpful.. despite some weather challenges we still managed to see the glacier on a boat ride and drove through the conservation center.”

286 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $235.00by 907 Tours

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Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour

Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour - Potter Marsh and the wildlife boardwalk moment

6.Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Anchorage small-group day trip to Turnagain Arm, Portage Glacier cruise, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

“It was a beautiful trip. I got picked up at the time we had agreed. Jeremy(the tour guide) was very nice and friendly. Being able to look at the glaciers was a great experience. I enjoyed every second of the tour. The wildlife conservation center was amazing too. Highly recommended.”

197 reviewsFrom $225.00by Alaska Exquisite Travel

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From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: bears feeding and the mission behind it

Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup

Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: Animal Viewing With a Purpose

Alaska Wildlife Tour

Alaska Wildlife Tour - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: 2 hours of up-close respect

9.Alaska Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Half-day Anchorage wildlife tour with hotel pickup, Turnagain Arm viewpoints, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for close native animals.

“Love the small group intimate style. Guide was very personable. Didn’t see any wildlife in their natural habitat though”

151 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $119.00by Planet Earth Adventures, LLC

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Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour - The small-group feel: up close, not stuck on a loop

10.Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Anchorage tour with a heated Portage Glacier cruise, Turnagain Arm photo stops, and wildlife rehab at AWCC.

“Enjoyed being able to relax and enjoy the views. Our driver was very attentive to our needs. I’m horrible with names but I think it was Kristen. Oh and we got to see a Moose and her babies!”

144 reviews6 to 7 hours (approx.)From $249.00by Planet Earth Adventures, LLC

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