Anchorage · WILDLIFE
27 reviewed
Out of 27 wildlife tours we have reviewed, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details are below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to planning the trip.
4-hour Seward wildlife cruise in Resurrection Bay: Bear Glacier, Cape Resurrection sea lions, seabirds, and chances at whales and otters.
“We were so lucky today. Sunshine, 2 pods of killer whales. Sea otters , seals ,bald eagles harbor seals and mountain goats. What else can I say!!!”
A 6-hour Seward cruise through Kenai Fjords with warm boat comfort, glacier calving views, wildlife spotting, and seabird rookeries.
“Very enjoyable, beautiful scenery, knowledgeable Captain. Perhaps a choice other than burritos for lunch would be of benefit.”
A guided wildlife and glaciers drive from Anchorage plus a conservation center visit and a rainforest walk near Portage Glacier.
“Did this tour with my friends this winter (December) and had a blast. Melissa was our guide and was very friendly and informative during the tour. The conservation was incredible and we saw so many animals out and about in the snow. We made 4 stops with fantastic views (great pics) and got back around sunset. The overall experience was great and gave us something to do with the limited sunlight in winter.”
Small-group Mercedes tour from Anchorage to Beluga Point, wildlife center, and Byron Glacier. Pickup, snacks, binoculars included.
“Low key. Relaxed. Winter scenes beautiful. Low overcast- couldn't see the glaciers. Nice lunch at a local restaurant. Elizabeth was a knowledgeable and safe driving guide. Very pleasant.”
A full-day Anchorage tour with a Portage Glacier boat cruise, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and big-tide views—small group and easy pickup.
“Well designed outing with plenty to see and experience. Our guide, Cheyenne was perfect. She went out of way to may sure we had the best time by showing us the beluga whale, soaring bald eagle and more (things we would have missed on our own). She was also very engaging and shared interesting information.”
A 4-hour Resurrection Bay wildlife cruise from Seward with live narration, binoculars, and real odds at orcas, humpbacks, otters, and puffins.
“Guide was very good at pointing out animals. Very knowledgeable about bay and history. Excellent trip!”
Anchorage day trip to Portage Glacier and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, with Turnagain Arm stops and a Portage Lake cruise.
“This 8 hour excursion was so worth the price! From the beginning to the end, it was very memorable. So much to see and do with our great tour guy Jeremy. He is such a nice guy. Very personable, professional and knowledgeable. The 8am day Read more”
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!!!”
Alaska Wildlife Day Tour from Anchorage: free hotel pickup, guided Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Turnagain Arm photo stops.
“We hit the jackpot with a gorgeous sunny day for this tour! Billy, our guide, was very excited about the sun being out as well! We were so grateful that hotel pickup was a part of the service! Billy was very personable and a great host making sure we all met each other with nine of us in the group. Seats were comfy and we could see both sides of the roads we were traveling. Alaska speaks for itself and the road toward Seward is beautiful. Being here in June there is still snow on the upper heights of the mountains! Billy gave up photo opportunities and places to see…”
Full-day Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward to Northwestern Glacier with wildlife spotting, captain narration, plus breakfast and lunch.
“Very nice tour. Quite long, never boring but fascinating.”
Half-day Anchorage wildlife tour with Turnagain Arm tide viewpoints, AWCC rescue animals, snacks, and hotel pickup for $119.
“an amazing deal for the value you get in this tour! Eli was the best guide and truly made the experience great for us. He pulled out all of the stops and was so informative and just fun to spend the day with! The wildlife center was so cool and all of the stops along the Turnagain arm were breathtaking! Eli really made sure we got to experience all of what Alaska and the area had to offer and we got exceptionally lucky for great weather. Even if it was rainy/cloudy we know Eli would have made the best of it! Thank you for such a great time!!!!”
A small-group transfer from Seward to Anchorage packed with wildlife, glaciers, and big-window Alaskan scenery, plus drop-off.
“It was awesome! Definitely recommend this tour provider. Our tour guide/driver, Don, was very friendly and super nice. He made the trip a great experience by sharing the history of Alaska and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed the trip. Truly enjoyed each stop along the way to Anchorage.”
Small-group Anchorage tour pairing the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with Portage Valley glaciers and Turnagain Arm views.
“We were so glad we did this tour! Our tour guide was very educated on everything! The wildlife animals were great to see!”
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!”
Guided 6-hour tour from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Chugach Forest, with wildlife spotting and photo tips.
“Aaron was very informative, personable and funny. The online details were a little misleading and did not clearly state that the wildlife viewing was primarily going to be at a wildlife rescue center and not actually out in the wild.”
