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!

*Duration: 6 hours

*Group Size: 13

*What's Included:
- Alaska guide(s)
-CDL-certified
-Fully-narrated tour (English speaking)

*All-inclusive
-Admission into Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
-Guided tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
-Time to visit the Gift Shop
-2,300 ft. Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride
-Admission into Roundhouse Museum (when open to the public)
-Lunch at a local eatery, typically Girdwood Brewing (a local favorite!)
- Photo stops: stretch your legs for up-close views or look through our panoramic windows

*Snacks & water
-An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour

*Gear (Complimentary)
-Access to our gently-used gear (boots, snow pants, winter coats, raincoats, mittens, hats, etc.) is available
-Gear must be requested at the time of booking to ensure gear is available during your tour

*Hotel Pick Up (three hotels per tour)
-Pick up available from major hotels located in Anchorage
-Please note that we do limit pick-ups to 3 hotels per tour. BOOK NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PICK UP

*Meet at our Office
-Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
-Please write “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at the time of checkout to confirm

*Drop Off
-Drop-off is available from major hotels and inns located within Anchorage or Girdwood
-Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance

*What Not Included:
-Guide gratuity


*If you'd like to book a private tour, price is for the first 8 guests, with room for up to 13.

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on the idea that life in Alaska should be fun!

Throughout our history, this idea has delighted countless guests of all ages from around the world and delivered appreciation and awards. In a world of big box tours and commercialized Alaska experiences, we continue to deliver genuine and authentic Alaska hospitality, day tours, and tailor-made multi-day travel packages. It’s a small tour philosophy and a customized experience that provides lifelong memories every season of the year.

SAFETY FIRST

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours is fully insured, well above what is required for our business, and our drivers carry the proper training and licenses to guide you through Alaska! This standard is very important to us and we hope it is to you, too!

SUSTAINABILITY

Salmon Berry has made a commitment to the environment in an effort to keep Alaska pristine for future generations. We have designed our tours to have minimal impact on the communities that we visit; from our reusable water bottle initiative to our rechargeable hand warmer initiative, to our naturalist-led Anchorage Eco Tour, we empower our team and our guests to join us in a sustainable tourism mindset. As stewards, our team has donated personal time to partake in local trail building/restoration projects and city-wide clean-ups. We have partnered with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project on their Tour Green Program and the Beluga Whale Alliance as a part of their collaborative research to support local organizations striving to make a difference.

Full refund with cancellations up to 24 hours before tour departure. 50% refunds up to 12 hours before tour departure. No-shows will be charged the full price.