Anchorage: Aerial Tram, Wildlife Center Small-Group Tour
Get out of the city and discover the stunning scenery that surrounds Anchorage. This small-group tour takes you south along the Seward Highway to soak up ocean and mountain views on the way to Alyeska Ski Area where an an aerial tram takes you 2,300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Afterward, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to learn how sanctuary cares for the Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals and see resident wildlife including grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and musk ox.
Highlights
- ✓Go beyond Anchorage on a day trip filled with spectacular sights
- ✓Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a small-group tour
- ✓Skip the hassle of navigating and relax with included transport
- ✓Keep hunger at bay with included snacks and bottled water
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Roundtrip sightseeing transportation from Anchorage
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓anding and/or facility fees
- ✓Tram Ride
- ✓Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
- ✓Wildlife Center Admission
What's not included
- ✓Suggested Driver-Guide Gratuity is $10-15 USD per person; not required or expected, but always appreciated.
- ✓Option to purchase food/lunch at the top of the Mount Alyeska Aerial Tram.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remaining time is allotted for transportation.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Anchorage: Aerial Tram, Wildlife Center Small-Group Tour
Get out of the city and discover the stunning scenery that surrounds Anchorage. This small-group tour takes you south along the Seward Highway to soak up ocean and mountain views on the way to Alyeska Ski Area where an an aerial tram takes you 2,300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Afterward, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to learn how sanctuary cares for the Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals and see resident wildlife including grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and musk ox.
Highlights
- ✓Go beyond Anchorage on a day trip filled with spectacular sights
- ✓Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a small-group tour
- ✓Skip the hassle of navigating and relax with included transport
- ✓Keep hunger at bay with included snacks and bottled water
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Roundtrip sightseeing transportation from Anchorage
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓anding and/or facility fees
- ✓Tram Ride
- ✓Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
- ✓Wildlife Center Admission
What's not included
- ✓Suggested Driver-Guide Gratuity is $10-15 USD per person; not required or expected, but always appreciated.
- ✓Option to purchase food/lunch at the top of the Mount Alyeska Aerial Tram.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remaining time is allotted for transportation.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.