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A Guided Alaskan Escape: Wildlife Sanctuary and Glacier Hiking

A Guided Alaskan Escape: Wildlife Sanctuary and Glacier Hiking

Overview

Alaska Gold Standard Tours has all local guides who are very familiar with Alaskan history and wildlife. This tour is unique as you are guaranteed to see many of the animals native to Alaska at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. In addition we also offer one of the areas top hikes through an amazing canyon while getting up close to Byron glacier in addition to possibly spotting wildlife along the way, including Beluga Whales, Moose, Black and Brown Bears and taking a stop to see the Salmon running! Please keep in mind that Alaskan weather can be variable from sunny days to overcast and rain, which is all part of the experience. Temperatures in the summer can vary between 50 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so please be prepared for sun, rain, mud and cooler temperatures along the way!

City: Anchorage

Tue 10 Jun

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Starting at $197.00

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Tue 10 Jun

Starting at $197.00

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Turnagain Arm Drive

We'll start with a beautiful drive down the Seward highway and the Turnagain Arm of the Cook inlet, surrounded by three mountain ranges! Along this scenic drive you will learn all about Alaska from your local guide. We will stop at points of interest and scenic overlooks for photo opportunities. On occasion guests will see Dall Sheep, Moose and possibly Beluga Whales!

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

At The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visitors will always see an array of Alaskan wildlife. Keep in mind the animals here have often been rescued. AWCC exhibits offer space for the animals to roam. They are often very close to the fences and walkways making for amazing photo opportunities. AWCC has black and brown bears, moose, muskox, bison, deer and elk in addition to fox, coyotes, an eagle and wolves. This is a great location to see and learn about Alaskan wildlife while viewing them from the safety of the facility!

Portage Glacier

This is a Salmon Viewing opportunity when the salmon are running (can be fascinating to see them in the clear streams and rivers) they are often viewable in Portage Creek between the months of May to September. If the salmon are not in season yet, then it is a nice area to walk along the boardwalk and take in the beautiful scenery.

Byron Glacier Trail

This is a beautiful and scenic 30 minute hike along a well maintained trail. Here we might see bald eagles or moose along with other local wildlife. This culminates near the base of Byron glacier. On occasion there is glacial ice and possibly caves. (Caves can change with the seasons so there is not a guarantee.)

Anchorage

Lastly, we will head back down the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet towards Anchorage!

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