Our shuttle to Anchorage starts with a trip to Exit Glacier located in Kenai National Park. Then on to an amazing journey through the Chugach Mountains & along Turnagain Arm, where the beauty of Alaska will not disappoint! Look for Beluga Whales, Dall Sheep as we wind our way into Anchorage. Our first stop will be the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife, you'll see native Alaskan animals and many other species. As we arrive into Anchorage we'll stop at Earthquake Park to see where the massive earthquake in 1964, swallowed a housing community, then off to Lake Hood, the largest Sea Plane base in the US, to watch amazing pilots take off & land. Finally we'll stop by a Chocolate Factory & Gift shop to enjoy some sweet samples, & view the worlds tallest chocolate waterfall. This is truly an amazing tour that you will thoroughly enjoy! At the end of your tour, we will drop you off anywhere in Anchorage, at your request
Exit Glacier, is nestled within Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska,. The glacier is over 3000 years old and is 800 square miles. Visitors can take a hike along the edge of the glacier and view the spectacular ice formations. Exit Glacier is surrounded by pristine wilderness. Towering snow-capped mountains, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams. The area around Exit Glacier is rich in wildlife. Travelers may spot mountain goats on the rocky slopes, black bears foraging for food, and a variety of bird species soaring overhead. These encounters add to the sense of being immersed in a truly wild and untouched environment.
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing a safe haven for injured or orphaned animals. Located on 200 acres of pristine Alaskan wilderness, this center is home to a variety of Alaskan animals, including grizzly bears, black bears, reindeer, caribou, bison, elk, wolves and muskox. Visitors can take a guided tour or explore the scenic 1.5-mile loop, accessible by foot, while learning about our resident wildlife via interpretive signs at each animal habitat. Get up close to the animals and learning about their behavior and habitat. The center also offers educational programs and events, making it a perfect destination for families and animal lovers of all ages. A visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a must-see on any trip to Alaska.
Earthquake Park gives visitors insight into one of the pivotal moments in Alaska history: the 1964 Earthquake. The quake on March 27 – Good Friday – measured 9.2 in magnitude and was the largest quake ever recorded in North America.
You will make your own way to the meeting points