Girdwood and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC)
Guaranteed Wildlife Viewing: See resident brown bears, moose, wood bison, wolves, and musk oxen safely up close.
True Small-Group Comfort: Escape the mega-buses with our exclusive, climate-controlled 8-passenger Ford Transit.
Turnagain Arm Photo Stops: Pause at Beluga Point to search for Dall sheep on the cliffs and Beluga whales in the inlet.
Expert Local Guide: Engaging, native Alaskan storytelling and historical commentary throughout the drive.
Experience Alaska’s iconic wildlife up close without the crowded tour buses. This premium, half-day excursion takes you from Anchorage down the breathtaking Seward Highway—one of America's most scenic drives—directly to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). With a maximum of only 8 passengers in our custom Ford Transit van, you'll enjoy a personalized, unhurried journey with an expert local guide, plenty of custom photo stops along Turnagain Arm, and guaranteed encounters with Alaska's majestic animals.
9:00 AM / 01:00 PM – Custom pickup from your Anchorage hotel or accommodation.
09:15 AM / 01:15 PM – Scenic drive down the Seward Highway with a guided photo stop at Beluga Point.
10:00 AM / 02:00 PM – Arrive at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a guided sanctuary exploration and time for gift shop browsing.
11:45 AM / 03:45 PM – Depart AWCC for the return journey, capturing any missed photo opportunities along the Turnagain Arm.
12:30 PM / 04:30 PM – Seamless drop-off back at your original Anchorage location.
Complimentary door-to-door pickup is included for all major hotels, inns, and registered rentals within the city limits of Anchorage.
Return service drops you directly back at your original pickup point or at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) upon request.
Layers of clothing (Alaskan weather changes quickly!)
A light rain jacket or windbreaker
Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
A camera or smartphone with plenty of battery space
All admission fees to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Professional, local driver and expert tour guide
Complimentary premium bottled water and local Alaskan snacks
Transport in our clean, spacious 8-passenger Ford Transit van
Guide gratuities (highly appreciated but completely voluntary)
Souvenirs from the AWCC Be Wild Gift Shop
Personal lunches or heavy meals
Please be waiting in your hotel lobby or outside your designated Anchorage pickup location 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Your driver will text or call the mobile phone number provided during your Rezgo booking as the van approaches.
This tour involves minimal walking (approximately 1 mile total over flat, well-maintained gravel pathways) and is friendly for guests with limited mobility using canes or walkers.
Our custom 8-passenger Transit van cannot safely accommodate standard non-folding wheelchairs.
Infants and children are welcome; please notify us during booking if you require space for a child safety seat.
Within 48 Hours of Booking: 100% Full Refund.
60 Days or Earlier Prior to Travel: 50% Refund.
30 Days Prior to Travel: 25% Refund.
Within 14 Days of Travel: Strictly No Refund.
Weather Policy: If Your Alaska Tours cancels the trip due to extreme, unsafe road conditions or severe weather events, a 100% full refund or alternative date will be issued immediately.