Anchorage

15 Best Anchorage Wildlife Tours

The wildlife days out of town: the conservation center’s bears and musk oxen, Turnagain Arm’s beluga windows and rainforest walks with glacier finishes. Moose appear in the itinerary and occasionally the parking lot.

1.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Discover Alaska’s wild side on this full-day tour from Anchorage, featuring wildlife encounters, glaciers, scenic viewpoints, and expert-guided photo tips.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Cerisa was such a charming and wonderful guide! She was very knowledgeable, and I could truly feel her love and respect for Alaska. She was also kind and nice to me, even though my English is not very good.”

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3.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Discover Alaska’s stunning wildlife, Portage Glacier, and scenic drives on this 5.5-hour guided tour from Anchorage, perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“Dress warmer and enjoy the view. Hopefully you get Matt as your tour guide he was great professional and you can tell he loved his job.”

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4.Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Discover Anchorage's wilderness with this small-group Glacier View & Wildlife tour, featuring glacier walks, wildlife encounters, scenic drives, and local charm.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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

Discover Alaska’s glaciers and wildlife on this full-day tour from Anchorage, featuring boat cruises, wildlife conservation, and mountain vistas for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide was great . I learn a lot from him about Alaska as well as animals that reside in Alaska . He was on time and always asking me I need anything”

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

Experience Alaska's wilderness with a scenic shuttle tour, wildlife encounters, glacier views, and expert guides for a memorable half-day adventure.

★ 4.8

“Matthew was very personal, knowledgeable, funny and took great care of us. He helped us spot many eagles and moose. In spite of the rainy day we had a wonderful tour.”

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8.Alaska Wildlife Tour

Discover Alaska’s wildlife on this half-day tour from Anchorage, exploring scenic Turnagain Arm and visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for close animal encounters.

★ 5.0

“They kindly offer water and chips to hold you over if needed between stops. Very accommodating throughout the entire tour”

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9.Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

Experience the stunning glaciers and wildlife of Alaska on a small-group tour from Anchorage, featuring boat cruises, wildlife centers, and scenic viewpoints.

★ 5.0

“My daughters and I really enjoyed our tour. Christina was a great tour guide, very knowledgable, and able to add so much detail. We weren't able to go out to the glacier and was not the tour's fault at all but very disappointing.”

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10.Seward to Anchorage- Post Cruise Curated Wildlife Tour +Transfer

Discover Alaska’s wildlife, glaciers, and scenic drives on this Seward to Anchorage tour. Small-group experience with expert guides, stunning views, and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“Our driver Corey was funny, engaging and quite knowledgeable about what we were seeing . He is a very good driver and suggested a wonderful stop for lunch the water and snacks were appreciated.”

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11.Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

Experience Alaska’s wildlife and glaciers on a small-group tour from Anchorage, including wildlife sanctuary, glaciers, and scenic viewpoints for lasting memories.

★ 5.0

“Joan was EXCELLENT very knowledgeable guide!!! We had a rough start to our trip but our guide made day two in Alaska phenomenal!!! Thanks sooooo much!!!!”

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12.Winter – Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour

Discover Alaska's winter beauty on a 4.5-hour guided tour exploring wildlife, Turnagain Arm, Beluga Point, and Portage Glacier, all with round-trip transport from Anchorage.

★ 5.0

“Exactly as described! Matthew was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful scenery. Would recommend.”

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13.From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience

Explore Alaska’s wilderness, wildlife, and glaciers on a guided 6-hour tour from Anchorage, including visits to the Wildlife Conservation Center and Chugach Forest.

★ 4.9

“Great. One question, we could not use the boat to see the glaciar and the company would redound us that portion of the tour. Haven’t receive any notification yet. Please advise how to proceed”

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14.Wildlife Center with Lunch & Local Beer Sampling – Winter&Summer

Discover Alaska's wildlife, scenic drives, and local brews on this small-group tour from Anchorage, featuring wildlife encounters, a hearty lunch, and craft beer tastings.

★ 5.0

“What a great day! Amazing wildlife and delicious food and beer. Chris was a fantastic tour guide! This is a “must do” when you’re in Anchorage.”

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15.Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage

Discover Anchorage's natural beauty with a small-group tour featuring an aerial tram ride and wildlife sanctuary visit, ideal for nature lovers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful tour! David makes the trip so much fun with all the commentary he provides. We learned so much and saw so many beautiful sights. We absolutely loved it!”

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More Anchorage Wildlife Tours

4.8From Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Full-Day Tour8 hours$229 5.0Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 4.5Anchorage’s Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife3 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0Anchorage to Seward- Pre-Cruise Curated Wildlife Tour +Transfer6 hours (approx.)$227.00 5.0VIP Tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center3 to 4 hours (approx.)$178.00 4.5Anchorage to Whittier Wildlife Adventure3 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Ultimate Anchorage Winter Wildlife & Sunset Tour$179.00 5.0Private Hatcher Pass, Iditarod & Local Wildlife Tour7 hours (approx.)$177.00 3.0Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram6 to 7 hours (approx.)$129.00 4.5Anchorage: Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley4 hours$119 5.0Turnagain Arm Sightseeing Experience and Wildlife Tour$110.00 5.0Ultimate Anchorage Summer Wildlife Tour$159.00 5.0Anchorage to Seward Wildlife Adventure4 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Anchorage: Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour (7-hours)7 hours$259 5.0Anchorage Glacier And Wildlife Tour$249 5.0City and Wildlife Conservation Center Tour in Anchorage, Alaska7 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake Viewing3 to 4 hours (approx.)$145.00 5.0Wildlife Center with Lunch & Local Beer Sampling4.5 hours$195 4.7Anchorage: Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center4 hours$129 3.6Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Explorer Cruise5 hours$239 3.5Alaska Wildlife Center and Turnagain Arm Tour w/Alyeska Tram$109.00 5.0Alaska 9 Day Ocean Wildlife to Interior Wilderness Adventure9 days$7,599 5.0Glacial Lake, Waterfall and rainforest. Beauty of Turnagain!4 hours$265 5.0Private Wildlife, Glacier & Gold Panning (Panoramic Van Max 9)$1,600.00

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Glaciers at commuting distance and sled dogs in training.