Anchorage: Mount Alyeska Tram & Wildlife Center Tour

Ride the Tram Up Mount Alyeska, Then See Rescued Grizzlies & Moose

You ride an aerial tram 2,300 feet up Mount Alyeska, spend free time at the summit, then visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued grizzlies, moose, and caribou with a guided introduction and self-paced exploration. Transport from Anchorage, snacks, water, and all entry fees are included. The 5.5–6 hour tour handles logistics so you focus on the views and the animals.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mount Alyeska1h · entry included
2. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center1h 30m · entry included
3. Chugach State Parkpass by

Scenic tram ride and wildlife visit

• Travel south on Seward Highway
• Photo stop at Turnagain Arm viewpoint
• Look for salmon fishing at Bird Creek
• Ride aerial tram up Mount Alyeska
• Free time for food at Bore Tide Deli
• Visit Roundhouse Museum if open
• Drive through Chugach State Park scenery
• Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• Guided tour and free time at center
• Return to Anchorage

The experience

The drive south from Anchorage along the Seward Highway sets the tone right away: ocean on one side, Chugach mountains rising on the other, and your guide pointing out where salmon fishers wade into Bird Creek depending on the season. You're not sitting in a van watching scenery pass. You're moving through it, and the road itself is one of the things people come here for. After about an hour, you reach Mount Alyeska and board the aerial tram that climbs 2,300 feet in a few minutes, opening up views that don't fit in a phone screen.

At the top, the Bore Tide Deli & Bar is there if you want lunch or coffee, and the Roundhouse Museum is open if weather allows, but most people just stand at the railing for a while. The tram ticket is included. Food and drinks are on you. You get maybe 45 minutes to an hour up there before heading back down and driving to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This is where the tour shifts. The center is a non-profit sanctuary caring for injured and orphaned animals (grizzly bears, moose, caribou, musk ox), and your guide walks you through the first half, explaining how the animals got here and what recovery looks like. Then you're loose to wander the second half on your own, which means you can spend as long as you want with whichever animal holds your attention.

The drive back to Anchorage cuts through Chugach State Park and Chugach National Forest, and if time and weather cooperate, there's a scenic photo stop along the way. The whole thing runs 5.5 to 6 hours door to door. You're not hiking, not climbing, not doing anything that requires fitness beyond walking around at your own pace, which is why it works for almost anyone who wants to see the landscape and the animals without arranging transport or tickets separately.

What’s included

Your tour includes roundtrip sightseeing transportation from Anchorage, the aerial tram ride up Mount Alyeska, admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, bottled water, snacks, landing and facility fees, and a commercially licensed driver guide. Food and drinks at the summit are on your own.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (7 to 12 years) · Child (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 24 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Frontier Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the main Anchorage-area highlights (mountain views, a tram ride, and rescued wildlife) without arranging separate transport and tickets. The fixed itinerary handles the logistics so you just show up and move through the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years); Child (1 to 6 years).

What's included in the tour price?

Roundtrip transport from Anchorage, the aerial tram ride up Mount Alyeska, admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, bottled water, snacks, and a commercially licensed guide. Food and drinks at the top of the mountain are on your own.

How long is the tour?

Approximately 5.5 to 6 hours total, including drive time from Anchorage.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You ride the tram (no hiking), walk around the wildlife center at your own pace, and spend the rest of the time in the vehicle.

What animals will I see?

Grizzly bears, moose, caribou, musk ox, and other Alaskan wildlife in the care of the conservation center. The animals and their availability depend on the season.

Is food included?

No. Snacks and water are provided, but lunch and drinks at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar on Mount Alyeska are on your own.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in most weather. Scenic photo stops depend on conditions, but the tram ride and wildlife center visit proceed as scheduled.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What's the Seward Highway like?

It's one of the most scenic byways in North America, running along the Turnagain Arm with ocean and mountain views throughout the drive.