Turnagain Arm Scenic Shuttle Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm
- Spotting of local wildlife like moose and eagles
- Historical insights into the region's past
- Comfortable, climate-controlled transportation
- Expert local guides sharing insider knowledge
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Anchorage to Turnagain Arm
- Guided commentary highlighting local history and wildlife
- Comfortable seating with panoramic views
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pickup included
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: Turnagain Arm
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare
- Children under 6 require a booster seat; please inform in advance
- Pets are not permitted on the tour
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery
- Ensure your phone is fully charged for photos and emergencies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly
- Seats on return are on a first come first serve basis. Next vehicle one hour later.
- Not recommended for infants
Traveler reviews
Breathtaking views
The tour was amazing! Such views and pictures taken. The tour guide Cameron was great. He talked to us as friends and kept the tour upbeat.
Do not waste your time
Our tour was cancelled and we are updated to same tour with wildlife sanctuary. The tour was exactly the same thing you will see on a bus ride from anchorage to Whittier. We actually captured better photos on the coach bus. If you like to see the wildlife of Alaska behind barbed wire then this is the tour for you. Quite boring and a waste of money
It was a beautiful sunny...
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
Very Informative Ride
It was mostly ride and look. The guide had a lot of knowledge, and his presentation was very informative about everything we saw in the way down the wildlife, and Turnagain Arm itself. The best part was Portage Glacier Valley, but it takes a while to drive down there. We were able to get out and take some pictures there. It's beautiful.
awesome tour!
IT WAS AMAZING! Got to travel with Matt and he really knew his stuff! He was a great driver; so accommodating for accessibility needs — both for language and mobility! Absolute gem of a trip and it’s the best to get both all the knowledge and all the laughs! Thank you!