Whale Watching & Wildlife Viewing in Anchorage
Get closer to Alaska's wild side with Voyij's unforgettable wildlife and whale watching tours. Cruise alongside humpback whales, spot bald eagles in flight, and watch bears roam the shoreline—all with expert guides who bring the experience to life. Whether by boat, bus, or scenic trail, these tours offer up-close encounters with the incredible animals that make Alaska unlike anywhere else.
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Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
Experience 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, caribou, eagles, and other wildlife. On our way towards Portage Glacier, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities along the Turnagain Arm. We will stop at Portage Glacier see as living glaciers continue to carve the landscape and shape life on the Chugach National Forest. Although Portage Glacier is no longer visible from the Visitor Center, due to its retreat, the face of the glacier is still partially in Portage Lake. Find out why Portage Glacier is one of Alaska's most popular attractions. Visit the sheer, awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier located just an hour from Anchorage. Cruising across Portage Lake on the MV Ptarmigan, you'll stand just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age and watch for fractures of ice break off the glacier and crash into the water below Afterward, we will travel to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 200 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, wolves, small mammals, and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species. After an informative visit through the Conservation Center with the largest of Alaska's wild animals, your tour will continue on towards Anchorage. Lunch* can be purchased from one of the food vendors at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, we will ascend the Chugach Mountains for amazing and panoramic views of the Turnagain Arm and beyond! Along the way, stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, and Bird Point for photo ops of the Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway that is part of the Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as caribou, moose, and eagles that live in the Chugach National Forest. Continue to the US Forest Service visitor center near Portage Glacier. The glacier is no longer visible from the visitor center due to its retreat, however, your cruise across Portage Lake takes you within 300 yards (100 meters) of the glacier, where you can snap photos and watch for chunks of ice crashing into the water. Once you have seen the glacier, drive to the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature reserve situated at the entrance to Portage Valley. The center rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals, including some of Alaska's largest land animals such as elk, moose, deer, caribou, bison, bears, musk ox, and birds of prey. Learn about these amazing creatures. *Trip Highlights: - Experience the Highlights of the Turnagain Arm. - See stunning scenery along the scenic Seward Highway. - Photo Opportunities along the way with stops at Beluga Point and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. - Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. - Enjoy a 1 hour Cruise on Portage Lake. - Enjoy Wide-Open Panoramic vistas high above the Chugach Mountains
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Winter Alaska Wildlife Tour
Meet the animals of Alaska on this 4-hour tour from Anchorage. Travel down the gorgeous Seward Parkway along the Turnagain Arm waterway to viewpoints including the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Bird Point, and Beluga Point. Take in the breathtaking scenery and look for wildlife, then continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, situated at the edge of Portage Valley. Go inside the sprawling nature preserve for injured animals to view large land animals up close. You can see critters such as fox, lynx, grizzly bear, caribou, wood bison, and more. What to Expect After morning pickup at your Anchorage hotel, travel along the Seward Parkway toward Portage Valley. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating commentary about the wildlife of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach National Forest area. Stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, and Bird Point to get different vantage points on the Turnagain Arm, and look for wildlife such as moose, caribou, and eagles. The Turnagain Arm is a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet, which connects to the Gulf of Alaska. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife reserve located at the edge of Portage Valley. On the sprawling refuge, injured and orphaned wild animals are rehabilitated, including large Alaskan land animals like wolves, grizzly bears, wood bison, caribou, moose, musk ox, and deer. View the animals up close and learn about their backstory as you walk around the large wildlife center.
Alaska Wildlife Tour
Meet the wild animals of Alaska on a 4-hour tour from Anchorage Experience 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. 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. After morning pickup at your Anchorage hotel, travel along the Seward Parkway towards Portage Valley. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating commentary about the wildlife of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach National Forest area. Stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, and Bird Point to get different vantage points on the Turnagain Arm, and look for wildlife such as moose and eagles. The Turnagain Arm is a narrow branch of the Cook Inlet, which connects to the Gulf of Alaska. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife reserve located at the edge of Portage Valley. On the sprawling refuge, injured and orphaned wild animals are rehabilitated, including large Alaskan land animals like wolves, grizzly bears, wood bison, caribou, moose, musk ox, and deer. View the animals up close and learn about their backstory as you walk around the large wildlife center. Trip Highlights: - Experience the Highlights of the Turnagain Arm. - See stunning scenery along the scenic Seward Highway. - Several Photo Opportunities along the way with stops at Beluga Point and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. - Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. - Up-close views of Alaska's largest animals.
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Turnagain Arm Tour
Experience the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm! Experience 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. 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. Please allow up to 4 hours round trip (approximate) from Anchorage for this tour. (Total tour time can be impacted by accidents on the road or road construction) Start your day with pickup at your Anchorage hotel. Head towards the Portage Valley as your guide shares informative commentary on the wildlife and history of Turnagain Arm and Chugach National Forest. Stop to look for wildlife such as caribou and moose, and snap photos at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point and Bird Point. All stops provide great views of the narrow Turnagain Arm waterway, which connects to the Gulf of Alaska and the Cook Inlet. At the entrance to Portage Valley, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife reserve that rehabilitates orphaned and injured wild animals from the Chugach National Forest region, including caribou, elk, moose, musk ox, deer, bears, and bison - some of Alaska's biggest land animals. See the animals and birds of prey during your time at the center. Lunch is available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Lunch is not included. Later, ascend the road that climbs into the Chugach Mountains where you get sweeping views of the Turnagain Arm.
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Alaska Wildlife Day Tour
A half-day scenic tour and wildlife encounter! Sightsee down the Seward Highway along the majestic Turnagain Arm. See native wildlife up close in a beautiful natural setting at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Amazing photo opportunities!
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Turnagain Turn Tour - Anchorage Departure
Alaska’s only guaranteed viewing of land mammals in their natural habitat is at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Our guides, all local Alaskans, will help guests explore this 200-acre property dedicated to caring for and educating about Alaska’s most iconic animals. Located at the southern end of Turnagain Arm (an All-American Road and National Scenic Byway), the conversation center is home to moose, brown and black bears, wolves, bald eagles, musk oxen, and reindeer, allowing guests to view each species up close. Ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram 2,300 vertical feet into the Chugach Mountains for views of several alpine glaciers and panoramic views of Cook Inlet. Transportation from Anchorage and lunch at a favorite Girdwood restaurant are included. TRIP DETAILS: This full-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, fresh lunch in Girdwood, an Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, and scenic photo stops along the way! Following pick up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry Tours office in downtown Anchorage, sit back in our comfortable and clean Sprinter vans as your local driver-guide navigates south along Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Watch for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife sightings along the Seward Highway. Visit the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (included). After lunch, ascend the side of Mount Alyeska aboard an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting), take in views of several hanging glaciers and the upper reaches of this temperate rainforest, and watch for the occasional black bear foraging along the tram route during the early summer months. Next, tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! We will drive and walk approximately 2-miles through the Conservation Center’s trails as you get close enough to observe some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, musk ox, and wolves. While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, it is common to see brown and black bears at the Conservation Center. Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm. Before returning to Anchorage, stop at the conservation center’s gift shop. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout the tour. To provide a positive experience for everyone on tour, hotel pick-ups are limited to three properties per tour, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Book now to confirm your hotel pick-up! Overnighting at Alyeska Resort? Consider this tour a great way to drive between Anchorage and the Resort in Girdwood!
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Anchorage Wildlife Tour
This half-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and scenic photo stops along the way! Following pick up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry Tours office in downtown Anchorage, sit back in our comfortable and clean Sprinter vans as your Alaska driver guides you down Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for hanging alpine glaciers, Dall sheep in the Chugach Mountains, and Bald Eagles. Beluga whales can be seen during the summer and autumn months along Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm! Tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat dedicated to wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals. We will drive and walk approximately 2-miles through the Conservation Center’s trails as you get close enough to observe some of our favorite land mammals; moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more! While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of habitat and seasons – they are traditionally hibernating in the winter months – you could see them in summer and on sunny warm spring days. Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Before returning to Anchorage, stop at the conservation center’s gift shop. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout the tour. To enhance guest experiences, hotel pick-ups are limited to three hotels per tour, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Book now to confirm your hotel pick-up!
Focus On Feathers Group Tours
Explore local birding opportunities in Anchorage! Anchorage has a wonderful mix of migratory and resident birds that provides year-round opportunities for bird photography enthusiasts. For this year-round tour, we are selecting the best locations to find birds in any season you visit. You will be transported to various locations in Anchorage, where your guide will provide naturalist information, guide you to the prime locations, and provide photographic tips on how to photograph birds if needed. Focus on Feathers is photographic fun for the dedicated bird photographer who wants to capture songbirds, corvids, raptors, shorebirds, and more in the diverse habitat present in the Anchorage area. Departure times are based on the time of year when birds are active and when. Throughout the tour, your Alaska Photo Treks guide will offer creative and technical support. If you are traveling to Alaska to photograph birds, this is a great tour to start your Alaska birding trip!
Kenai to Denali: Alaska National Parks Adventure
A small group tour to explore the best of summer in Alaska! Enjoy a small group escorted travel experience with highlights in the Chugach State Park, glacier and wildlife cruising into Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park, and more! With close attention to detail and maximum of 12 guests, this travel itinerary highlights the best of Alaska! Itinerary **Day One** Welcome to Alaska! Fly directly into Anchorage to start your adventures- take a taxi/uber car service into downtown Anchorage for your overnight stay at one of our favorite accommodations. This boutique-style hotel is located right in downtown Anchorage within walking distance of our favorite shops and eateries as well as the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail! Please meet your guide at 6:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby for our walk to dinner this evening. Today includes: Welcome Dinner, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (D) **Day Two** Enjoy a free day in Anchorage! You can add on another National Park to your package or one of the exciting optional excursions below: *Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park $$$$ *Glacier Hike on the Matanuska Glacier $$ *Kayak & Hike at Eklutna Lake $$ *Bike Tour along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail $ *Alaska Bush Plane flightseeing tour $$ *Helicopter glacier dog sledding with 6-time Iditarod Champion kennel, Dallas Seavey Racing $$$ *City Tour of Anchorage with hike in the Chugach State Park (included!) Today includes: Chugach State Park hike or optional excursion add on, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (B) **Day Three** This morning check-in for the train south to Seward. Ride in GoldStar Service enjoying dome car seating, two adult beverages (guests over 21 years of age), breakfast in the GoldStar dining car, and access to the open-air viewing platform. Don’t miss the best leg of the Alaska Railroad, and riding in GoldStar will ensure secure access to upper-level seating. Don’t worry about your bags – your local guide will ensure you & your luggage arrive at the hotel this afternoon! Upon arrival into Seward, take a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park on the 6-Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise! Learn about the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers found in Kenai Fjords National Park. At the same time, you view as much scenery, glaciers, and marine wildlife as possible within six hours of sailing on a comfortable tour catamaran. Providing a full narration of your journey, a National Park Ranger will be onboard to point out the spectacular sights and provide information on the area’s ecology, history, and geology. You will spend time in front of the mighty Holgate Glacier and watch for calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. A deli lunch is included onboard. Today includes: Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar dome car service from Anchorage to Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B, L) **Day Four** Make the most of your trip to Alaska – choose from one of the optional excursions! *Kayaking Resurrection Bay ($$) *Saltwater Fishing Charter ($$$) *SeaLife Center ($) *Glacier Hike at Exit Glacier ($$) *SUP at Bear Glacier ($$$) *Summer Dog Sledding Tour with Ididaride Sled Dog Tours ($$) *Tour of Seward with a local hike (included!) Today includes: local hike in Seward or optional add on activity, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B) **Day Five** Following your pick-up from your hotel, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Your trip from Seward to Talkeetna includes salmon viewing, a nature walk, a complete tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, lunch at a local eatery, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B, L) **Day Six** After breakfast, your Salmon Berry Tours guide will transport you to Denali National Park. We will make photo stops en route and enjoy a hike & picnic lunch (included!) at Denali State Park. Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Talkeetna to Denali, Hike & Picnic at Denali State Park, Overnight Denali (B, L) **Day Seven** Free day in Denali National Park! Everyone has different reasons for visiting the park and ways they like to travel. We will design your free day to be your best day ever! *Bus Tour into Denali National Park ($$) *Nenana River Rafting Tour ($$) *Denali Frontcountry Hike with Local Guide ($$) *Denali ATV Tour ($$) *Jeep Tour on the Denali Highway ($$) *Flightseeing Tour into Denali National Park ($$$) *Photography Tour ($$) *Zipline Canopy Tour ($$) *Park Headquarters & Savage River Hike $ (must have park pass $15pp) Today includes: Overnight Denali (B) **Day Eight** Enjoy a farewell brunch at a local eatery in Denali before we travel south to Anchorage! Today we will make restroom stops and stretch our legs and get our last look at Alaska together. Upon arrival in Anchorage, you’ll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you will be helped to offload your luggage. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour. Today includes: Farewell Brunch, Tour & Transfer from Denali to Anchorage Airport (arrival 6:00pm) (Br)
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