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10 Best Wildlife Tours In Anchorage

The Anchorage shortlist.

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

10 Best Wildlife 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.

“Even though it was raining and cold, the experience was really memorable and fun. I enjoyed the trip very much and learnt a lot about Alaska, and it wilderness animals. Our tour guide, Aaron certainly made us forget about the rain and kept on showing great stuff about Alaska, especially when he determined to show…”

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.

“The heater in the van did not work. The windows were frozen on the inside and we could not see anything. We were miserable the entire trip. The driver did not tell us anything. This was the absolutely worse Viator tour I have ever experienced.”

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

3.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

★ 5.0

A small-group day from Anchorage with a Portage Glacier boat cruise, ranger stories, and rescued Alaska wildlife at AWCC.

“Very informative as well as entertaining. The two most important Alaskan experience is rolled into one - glazier and wild life! Matthew is accommodating and knowledgeable also. Everyone visiting Alaska should do this lifetime experience.”

378 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $239.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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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.

“Elizabeth was the driver and tour guide. She know Anchorage very well and her local knowledge enhanced the tour. This is a good excursion. It hit a lot of the high points in the Anchorage area.”

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

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.

“This 8 hour excursion was so worth the price! From the beginning to the end, it was very memorable. So much to see and do with our great tour guy Jeremy. He is such a nice guy. Very personable, professional and knowledgeable. The 8am day started out with a yransit van pick up at our…”

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

7.From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

★ 4.8

Turnagain Arm glaciers and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Bears, belugas, Dall sheep, and a rainforest walk from Anchorage.

“We had our tour on October 26th, with Gary. it was just my wife and I on the tour, and it was absolutely fantastic! Gary was an immense wealth of knowledge, he was so personable, and took such good care of us. We learned so much about the wildlife and the ecosystem of Alaska in…”

188 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $136by Alaska's Finest Tours and Cruises

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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.

“It was an awesome tour!! Loved the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center! Our driver Christine was full of energy and really did all she could to help us see what we set out to see! This experience it worth it and then some!”

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

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Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour - Price and value: what $227 includes (and what it doesn’t)

10.Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Seward to Anchorage transfer turns into a wildlife and glacier day. Small group stops at AWCC, Portage Glacier, Byron Trail, Turnagain Arm.

“We got transferred to the Salmon Berry tour last minute and couldn't have been happier. They were amazing. We drove around Seward some, then headed to the wildlife center where we saw many amazing native animals then on to the brewery for amazing food and beer followed by the gondola ride up the mountain for…”

144 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $227.00by Welcome Anchorage Tours

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