Anchorage · TURNAGAIN ARM & GIRDWOOD TOURS
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The drive south along Turnagain Arm is one of the great Alaska road trips, with beluga whales, bore tides, a wildlife centre and the ski town of Girdwood at the end. These are the best Turnagain Arm and Girdwood tours, with what each stops for and which reach the tram or the glacier.
Small-group Turnagain Arm day trip with AWCC wildlife, Portage Valley glaciers, Girdwood lunch, and possible beluga whale sightings.
“Tim was a fantastic, knowledgeable and a fun tour guide! We seen some amazing places and met travelers from all over the world. It was definitely a memorable experience and would highly recommend to future explorers!”
A half-day Turnagain Arm tour from Anchorage with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center bears, glacier hikes, and a beluga whale lookout.
“Our guide Matthew was EXCELLENT!! I am so glad we got him! He made it the most outstanding day with his fascinating and extensive knowledge of everything about Alaska. He made the whole day fun, educational and super interesting! He’s the BEST!!!”
Winter wildlife and Turnagain Arm views from Anchorage. Small-group tour with AWCC, glacier scenery, and photo stops plus round-trip transport.
“Matthew was such an awesome tour guide! Very informative while also adding humor into it so there was never a dull moment. The views were breathtakingly beautiful and we were even lucky enough to see the bears! 10/10 would do it again, and if I can I would request Matt again as well!”
A small-group van tour from Anchorage that strings together Turnagain Arm views, glaciers, a rainforest walk, and wildlife hotspots for great photos.
“It was a beautiful sunny day. Abe had a lot of information to share. This was not our original tour we booked but it was nice. We had already gone on a similar tour the day before. We learned several interesting facts about the area”
A 45-minute shared or nonstop shuttle between Anchorage and Girdwood/Alyeska with easy pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and friendly drivers.
“Seamless airport pick up and speedy drop off right to the door of where we are staying. Mathew was so accommodating and very willing to share his knowledge of the local area.”
Winter Wildlife Center visit plus an Alyeska Tram ride from Anchorage, with small-group comfort, expert commentary, and photos in 6–7 hours.
“Very kind tour operator who accommodated our needs beautifully! Organised to pick us up at our hotel and dropped us off at a place in town we asked for at the end of the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Private Turnagain Arm glacier day from Anchorage with pickup, Beluga Point, Girdwood, wildlife center, and glacier views plus snacks.
“This tour was amazing, and honestly the best way to explore. Shane is such a great guide, he is personable and knowledgeable and fun to be around, He was able to give great suggestions for ways to tailor our itinerary to our interests and ways to accommodate my mother’s mobility issues, which allowed for such an enjoyable experience! We felt so taken care of, and really enjoyed how the private tour allowed us to spend the time our way- and that the views and ability to stop at any time gave us ability to get so many great 0ics! Shane would also take pics of us and the scenery and…”
A private full-day drive from Anchorage to Turnagain Arm, Beluga Point, and Alyeska, with close-up wildlife and an included mountain lunch.
“since it was a private tour, we were able to somehow run at our own time (stay longer at a site where we like and even stop anytime wherever we want to for picture taking). Also, Dan was very accommodating and patient with us. He was very flexible coz when he learned that we would have a Portage Glacier tour the following day, he adjusted the tour schedule and we went to Virgin Creek instead for a short walking trail to see a waterfall.”
Private Anchorage day to Turnagain Arm, Girdwood, Portage Glacier and wildlife spots, with easy pickup, local guide, and flexible timing.
“Other than a hiccup with the dining at the top of the tram not being available, we had a great day on Turnagain Arm. Dawn was a wonderful guide--offered good information along the way but also was sensitive to our need for "quiet time" as we were tired from two weeks of traveling in Alaska. Good balance overall, and a gorgeous day to see Portage Glacier!”
