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Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Travel the Seward Highway without the hassle of renting a car and driving and experience the thrilling Turnagain Arm. Highlights of this small-group tour include Beluga Point for panoramic views and wildlife sightings, Portage Valley with a glacier stop, Turnagain Art Gallery featuring intricate chainsaw carvings, and Potter Marsh, a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

  • A small group means more attention from your guide
  • Get out into Alaskan nature without having to drive
  • Plenty of stops to make the most of the photo opportunities
  • Get insight into the area’s natural history from your guide

What To Expect

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Pickup included

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Beluga Point



Beluga Point: Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm. Many are lucky, having made their “offerings to the Sheep and Whale Gods” for possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales passing through. It’s luck of the draw, we’ll do our best to sync you up for a once in a lifetime rendezvous with these enchanted creatures of the land and sea.

• Admission Ticket Free

Portage Glacier



Portage Valley: You will see Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier, Byron Glacier and Take a Walk through a Rainforest. Next grab a snack or meal to enjoy on your ride back to Anchorage at Portage Day Lodge.

• Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Gallery



Turnagain Art Gallery: Owned and operated by a master log cabin home builder Greg and Wife Wendy a local jewelry artists. Their son Jordon Anderson is a professional and competitive wood carver. He is often seen on the grounds producing life size wood carvings of local animals. The gallery is chock full of stunning sculptures, unique jewelry, deeply moving paintings and photographic prints.

• Admission Ticket Free

Potter Marsh



Potter Marsh: With its nearly panoramic view of Turnagain arm, Potter Marsh, peppered by spruce, cottonwoods and alder trees, is one of the most accessible and scenic wildlife viewing areas in Anchorage. About halfway along the boardwalk, Rabbit Creek flows underneath and provides a good spot to see spawning chinook, Coho, or humpback salmon from May to August, depending on the species. Moose also frequent the marsh year round.

• Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive



Turnagain Arm

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Seats on return are on a first come first serve basis. Next vehicle one hour later.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for infants
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Round-trip tour with shared transportation
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Gratuities

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska
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