Nature and Wildlife Tours in Anchorage at a glance
- Our pick: Anchorage Aurora Tour: Northern Lights Photos from Chugach, US$ 315 per person (6h, 4.64★ · 183).
- Top rated: Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight & Trek: Anchorage, US$ 522 per person (1h 30m, 5.00★ · 86).
- Best value: Frozen waterfall hike Chugach State Park: Barbara Falls, US$ 139 per person (3h, 4.93★ · 69).
Price per person across the 40 options priced per person: US$ 59–US$ 2,599 (median US$ 199). With 100+ reviews: 19 of 42.
Of the 42 options: 41 with live guides in English, 40 with free cancellation, 35 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 26 kid-friendly, 4 private and 29 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Anchorage — Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier and 17 more
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42 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Anchorage Wildlife & Glacier Tour: Portage Glacier Anchorage wildlife and glacier tour with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center entry, live guide and flexible routing, no fixed schedule. Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (3,375 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
Anchorage wildlife and glaciers tour: Bears and moose Half-day tour from Anchorage through Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Valley glaciers. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 11:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.68 (755 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Anchorage Aurora Tour: Northern Lights Photos from Chugach Pick up at your Anchorage hotel and drive to Chugach State Park for a 6-hour northern lights photo tour led by a professional photographer. Every day · 22:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.64 (183 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 315 per person
Anchorage: Knik Glacier Helicopter Tour & 3 Landings Knik Glacier helicopter tour from Anchorage with 3 landings on glacier, ice wall and alpine terrain. 2 hours total, includes guided hike and wildlife viewing. Every day · 10:15, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:15 · All ages ★ 4.94 (433 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 762 per person
Portage Glacier Cruise: Glaciers & Wildlife Day Tour from Anchorage Small-group glacier and wildlife tour from Anchorage with hotel pickup, a one-hour Portage Glacier cruise. Next departure: 16 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.88 (345 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 235 per person
Glacier View Wildlife Tour Anchorage: Bears & Glaciers Glacier and wildlife tour from Anchorage with hotel pickup, guide and all entrance fees included: see bears and moose at the conservation center. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 09:00 · Season until 30 Nov · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.86 (453 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Turnagain Arm: Wildlife Center, Glaciers & Girdwood Lunch Feel the wild side of Turnagain Arm with a local guide: see Alaska’s wildlife up close, walk beneath glaciers, and enjoy lunch in Girdwood. Entry included. Next departure: 17 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (374 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike: Full Day from Anchorage Full-day guided hike on Alaska's largest glacier accessible by car. Pickup from downtown Anchorage, crampons provided. Lunch stop in Palmer. Every day · 08:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.77 (225 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 369 per person
Anchorage to Portage Glacier & Wildlife Day Trip Feel the chill of Portage Glacier, spot rescued wildlife at AWCC, and ride the Seward Highway: all with pickup from Anchorage and a local guide included. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.85 (173 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 259 per person
Girdwood Wildlife Tour with Alaska Wildlife Center & Craft Beer Drive the Seward Highway to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, walk 200 acres of natural habitats with bears and moose. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (85 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Portage Glacier Cruise from Anchorage: 1-hour glacier viewing Portage Glacier cruise from Anchorage on the M/V Ptarmigan with heated cabin and open-air deck, a U.S. Next departure: 19 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.75 (137 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Seward to Anchorage tour: Wildlife, glaciers & Turnagain Arm Small-group tour from Seward to Anchorage with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center entry, Portage Glacier walk and Beluga Point wildlife viewing. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (210 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 247 per person
Alaska Wildlife Day Tour: Brown Bears, Moose & Seward Highway Four-hour guided tour of Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with brown bears, moose, caribou and wolves, plus Turnagain Arm scenery. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.82 (197 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
Eagle River Trail Hike: Boreal Forest & Falls Hike 6 miles through boreal forest and salmon streams to Barbara Falls in Chugach State Park with a naturalist guide who provides trekking poles and snacks. Next departure: 2 May 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.85 (74 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center & Beluga Point Tour Watch moose and bears up close at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, spot beluga whales at scenic Beluga Point, and enjoy small-group storytelling with pickup included. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.88 (180 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
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Anchorage: Wildlife Center & Portage Glaciers with Beluga Whales Full-day wildlife tour from Anchorage with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center entry, Portage Glacier views, and Turnagain Arm wildlife spotting. Includes guide and transport. Sun · 08:30 ★ 4.80 (174 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour from Anchorage: Walk the Ice Full-day glacier walking tour from Anchorage with professional guide, ice cleats and lunch included: drive the Glenn Highway. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (155 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 431 per person
Anchorage: Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Winter Tour Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour from Anchorage with 140-acre habitat, Turnagain Arm drive, Portage Glacier views and Beluga Point. All fees included. Every day · 09:00, 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (118 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Hike Matanuska Glacier with Honey & Wine Tasting Hike Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with a professional guide, crampons and safety gear included. After exploring ice walls and blue formations. Every day · 08:00 ★ 4.88 (110 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 315 per person
Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight & Trek: Anchorage Fly 40 minutes over the Chugach Range and land on 300 feet of ancient glacial ice. Trek 45 minutes across blue pools and crevasses with micro spikes provided near Anchorage. Every day · 11:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (86 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 522 per person
Frozen waterfall hike Chugach State Park: Barbara Falls Hike to frozen Barbara Falls in Chugach State Park with a guide, microspikes and snack included: a 3-hour round trip to a 25-foot waterfall on icy terrain. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (69 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Compare 21 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Anchorage
From US$ 99 per person · 3 h to 5 days
Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour Alaska: Spencer Glacier float Ride the Glacier Discovery Train through Alaska, tour the Wildlife Conservation Center, and float past icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake and the Placer. Next departure: 25 May 2027 ★ 4.81 (152 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 406 per person
Anchorage: Mount Alyeska Tram & Wildlife Center Tour Aerial tram ride up Mount Alyeska (2,300 ft) with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center admission. Includes transport, snacks, and 5.5–6 hour tour from Anchorage. Next departure: 25 May 2027 ★ 4.97 (168 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 219 per person
Turnagain Arm Tour from Anchorage: Wildlife & Seward Highway Half-day tour of Turnagain Arm from Anchorage on the Seward Highway with stops at Beluga Point and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see caribou. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.87 (71 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Matanuska Glacier tour from Anchorage: Walk blue ice Eight-hour glacier tour from Anchorage with hotel pickup and professional guide. Drive the Glenn Highway and walk three miles across a 27-mile ice field while enjoying lunch. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.88 (81 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 431 per person
Anchorage to Seward tour: Glacier walk & wildlife Small group tour from Anchorage with hotel pickup, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center entry, and a half-mile walk up Byron Glacier. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.81 (86 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 247 per person
Matanuska Glacier Anchorage: Glacier Hike & Wildlife Drive Matanuska Glacier full-day tour from Anchorage with 2-3 hour glacier hike, microspikes included, wildlife viewing on 2-hour drive. Small groups, moderate difficulty. Mon–Sat · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.79 (58 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 319 per person
Anchorage to Whittier Wildlife Tour with Cruise Transfer Travel from Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Terminal on a 3-hour guided tour that stops at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see brown bears, moose. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.84 (87 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Wildlife tour from Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Drive the scenic Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for 1.5+ hours exploring rehabilitated wildlife with a guide, water, and snacks. Next departure: 25 May 2027 ★ 4.99 (71 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Chugach State Park Nature Walk: Easy Hike Near Anchorage Walk through hemlock forests and alpine valleys outside Anchorage with a naturalist guide who teaches you about boreal forest plants, wildlife. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.81 (59 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
VIP Alaska Wildlife Tour from Anchorage: Private Group Private VIP tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with scenic drive along Turnagain Arm and Chugach State Park. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.86 (36 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 198 per person
Eagle River winter hike near Anchorage: Ice-covered Barbara Falls Winter hike near Anchorage through Chugach State Park's Eagle River valley to Barbara Falls, with trekking poles and micro-spikes included. 5 hours with a live guide. Every day · 10:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.54 (13 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Turnagain Arm to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center shuttle Scenic shuttle from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with one-hour wildlife viewing included. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 16:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.35 (62 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Anchorage to Seward: Wildlife & Turnagain Pass Travel from Anchorage to Seward Cruise Terminal on the scenic Seward Highway with stops at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Next departure: 14 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.85 (26 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Anchorage to Whittier Private Tour: Turnagain Arm & Wildlife Private full-day tour from Anchorage through Turnagain Arm to Whittier with local guide, hotel pickup and customizable stops, see Dall sheep. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,643 per group
Advanced Snowshoeing in Anchorage: Glen Alps alpine terrain Snowshoe through Glen Alps near Anchorage with a guide, crossing alpine meadows and hemlock forests in Chugach State Park. Transportation. Every day · 10:00 · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 238 per person
Kayaking on the Knik River near Anchorage: Pioneer Peak views Kayak the Knik River from Anchorage with a guide, floating past Pioneer Peak while spotting moose, bears and eagles in their natural habitat. Next departure: 2 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 375 per person
Turnagain Arm Private Half-Day Wildlife Tour from Anchorage Private half-day tour from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm and through Chugach State Park, with one hour at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Next departure: 13 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.67 (9 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · DA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 656 per group
5-Day Alaska Tour: Denali & Kenai Fjords from Anchorage Five-day Alaska tour through Denali National Park's wildlife and Kenai Fjords' tidewater glaciers, with hotel pickups and park fees included in your adventure. Next departure: 7 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN from US$ 2,599 per person
Anchorage Wildlife & Portage Glacier Tour: Guaranteed Sightings Tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier with guide, pickup included. Next departure: 20 Feb 2027 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 575 per person
Matanuska Glacier guided hike from Anchorage: Walk the ice Guided glacier walk on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with hotel pickup, gear provided, and scenic Glenn Highway stops. Mon–Sat · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 297 per person
Anchorage Winter Photography Tour: Frozen Landscapes & Wildlife Half-day photography class in Anchorage visiting four to five locations: seaplane base, Kincaid Park, Turnagain Arm and Chugach State Park. Every day · 12:00 and 12:30 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
The top 12 of 42 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Aurora Tour: Northern Lights Photos from ChugachOur pickGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 315 per person | 6h | 4.64★ · 183 | Every day · 22:00 | English |
| Knik Glacier Helicopter Flight & Trek: AnchorageTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 522 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ · 86 | Every day · 11:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Frozen waterfall hike Chugach State Park: Barbara FallsBest valueGroup of up to 12 | US$ 139 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 69 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Anchorage Wildlife & Glacier Tour: Portage Glacier | US$ 220 per person | 6h | 4.89★ · 3,375 | Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Anchorage wildlife and glaciers tour: Bears and mooseGroup of up to 14 | US$ 149 per person | 4h 30m | 4.68★ · 755 | Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Anchorage: Knik Glacier Helicopter Tour & 3 LandingsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 762 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 433 | Every day · 10:15, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:15 | English |
| Portage Glacier Cruise: Glaciers & Wildlife Day Tour from AnchorageGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 235 per person | 8h | 4.88★ · 345 | Next departure: 16 May 2027 | English |
| Glacier View Wildlife Tour Anchorage: Bears & GlaciersGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | US$ 187 per person | 7h | 4.86★ · 453 | Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 09:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Turnagain Arm: Wildlife Center, Glaciers & Girdwood LunchGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 130 per person | 6h | 4.91★ · 374 | Next departure: 17 May 2027 | English |
| Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike: Full Day from AnchorageGroup of up to 14 | US$ 369 per person | 8h 30m | 4.77★ · 225 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Anchorage to Portage Glacier & Wildlife Day TripGroup of up to 11 | US$ 259 per person | 6h–7h | 4.85★ · 173 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | English |
| Girdwood Wildlife Tour with Alaska Wildlife Center & Craft BeerGroup of up to 14 | US$ 199 per person | 4h–5h | 4.87★ · 85 | Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Anchorage to Whittier Private Tour: Turnagain Arm & Wildlife (US$ 1,643 per group) · Advanced Snowshoeing in Anchorage: Glen Alps alpine terrain (US$ 238 per person) · Turnagain Arm Private Half-Day Wildlife Tour from Anchorage (US$ 656 per group)
- With pickup (17): Anchorage Aurora Tour: Northern Lights Photos from Chugach (US$ 315 per person) · Portage Glacier Cruise: Glaciers & Wildlife Day Tour from Anchorage (US$ 235 per person) · Glacier View Wildlife Tour Anchorage: Bears & Glaciers (US$ 187 per person)