Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage
Description
The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain views. Ride an aerial tram (included) up Mount Alyeska 2300 feet above sea level and enjoy panoramic vistas. Lunch/food is on your own at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar at the top. At sea level, your admission is included to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; learn about how this non-profit wildlife sanctuary cares for The Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals. See the amazing recovered wildlife like Grizzly Bear, Moose, Caribou, Musk Ox, and much more! Return to Anchorage after this photographic experience lasting approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.
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Itinerary
Scenic view point on the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm. Depending on weather & time, we might make a photo stop here.
Depending on the time of season, look out for people salmon fishing along Bird Creek.
You will take a spectacular tram ride up Mount Alyeska, and have some free time at the top to grab some food and a drink and enjoy the amazing scenery (tram ticket included; food on your own).
IF open, visit The Roundhouse Museum & gift shop while at the top of the tram.
We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see and learn about the amazing wild animals in the care of this non-profit animal sanctuary. Caring for injured & orphaned wildlife, and working on animal restoration, this amazing program is dedicated to education, conservation, and research regarding Alaska's wildlife. We will guide you through the first half, and then you will have some free time to walk around on your own for the second half of the visit.
We drive through some amazing scenery within Chugach State Park and Chugach National Forest. Dramatic mountain landscapes, glaciers, & ocean views! Depending on time and weather, we will make a scenic photo stop here.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining time is allotted for transportation.
Reviews(104)
I couldn’t recommend this excursion more! The views were remarkable and shouldn’t be missed. The transportation was comfortable and David was so knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 must do!
The tour was extremely well planned. We were fortunate to tour with the owner/guide, David and received exceptional customer service. First and foremost, it was immediately apparent that David loves and appreciates Alaska. He was so informed and was able to impart his knowledge, effortlessly! The knowledge never stopped, it was as if he had heard every question there could have been about Alaska and he gave succinct and understandable information. He was better than any of the YouTube videos I had watched. Secondly, his van was extremely comfortable,clean and he even provided snacks and water. You could tell he took pride in his company. Next, he made several unexpected stops because he knew they were an opportunity that doesn't present often, i.e. it was such a clear day. Finally, I can't say enough about his engaging personality and how he clearly wanted us to appreciate Alaska!
David was an excellent guide. We learned so much as he drove us to the various locations. He explained everything and was extremely knowledgeable. Plenty of time at each stop but not too much. Highly recommend this tour.
Thanks for exploring with us, and thank you for this thoughtful review. We put a lot of care into our tours, and we are so glad to hear that you learned a lot, found the timing to work well, and enjoyed your tour.
Amazing time! The entire experience was great, we got to see bears and a wolf, and the views were spectacular. Highly recommend this company!
Thank you for the recommendation, Laura!
Such a wonderful experience. One of a kind trip. This made our trip to anchorage a treat. I would recommend to anyone, you get such great experience seeing mountains, animals, glaciers, and so much educational learning opportunities.
Thank you for this review! We truly love sharing Alaska and are so glad you had a great time.
Great tour guide, great service, great stories, and beautiful scenery. Good way to see a bit of what’s outside Anchorage when you are limited on time.
I can see why so many people commented about David here. He was great! You get the sense of how much he loves Alaska, her history, and nature.
Our tour was amazing. The guide was a wealth of information, friendly, experienced and entertaining. Very professional in every way. We saw places and wildlife we would never have found or understood on our own. Highly recommended!
Excellent trip! The guide David was so good. I loved all the information he imparted with us and he used a microphone so that everyone could hear, he was extremely knowledgeable of the areas we visited. Well worth the money... I will tell anyone heading to Anchorage to take this excursion.
Thank you for exploring with us, Nancy! It means the world that you took the time to leave a review and share your experience.
We definitely got one of those perfect weather days! Hard to top those views from the Seward Highway! Incredible animal experience at the Alaskan Conservation Wildlife Center. Tram ride is magnificent and so interesting to learn about avalanche management. Great day with a small local company!
Thank you, Myriah! As a small company, your review really means a lot. There is nothing quite like a perfect weather day in Alaska!
