Nature & Wildlife in Alaska

Experience sunset in Grand Teton National Park on a 5-hour, small-group sightseeing tour that includes round-trip hotel transfer, and an à la carte dinner with views of Jackson Lake. Explore Antelope Flats, see the 'Shane' cabins, learn about local history from the guide, and use spotting scopes to watch for moose, bison, and antelope.

Explore the natural beauty of the Turnagain Arm, Portage Valley and city of Anchorage on a customized full-day private tour with an informative guide. Ride a tram to the top of Mt Alyeska, explore the town of Girdwood, and gaze at the Portage Glacier during a cruise on Portage Lake. View Alaska's majestic wildlife during stops at scenic viewpoints and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Then discover the best spots for restaurants and cultural attractions in Anchorage on a comprehensive city tour.

The Turnagain Arm boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of the city of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge about the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. A visit to the animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a cruise to Portage Glacier are also included on this 5.5-hour tour.

On this small group Grand Teton wildlife safari, join a local naturalist and guide for a ride in an open-air safari vehicle on dirt roads and on paved highways within Grand Teton National Park, where you'll scour the landscape at dawn or dusk for wolves, moose, and elk. Look for eagles soaring overhead or deer walking through the woods, and there's even the chance you could spot a bear roaming near the road. In addition to helping find wildlife, your guide will discuss the area's ecology, history, geology, and culture, and will also stop so you can take photos of the landscape, wildlife, or terrain.

Explore the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier on this 5.5-hour adventure tour from Alaska's capital city, Juneau. Paddle out on the iceberg-covered Mendenhall Lake for about an hour until you reach Mendenhall Glacier. Then, spend about an hour to an hour and a half on the glacier. Afterward, paddle back to your starting point, and warm up with a hot beverage once you reach the shore.

Spend your time in port in Ketchikan exploring the fascinating wilderness of the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. Easily accessible from your cruise ship, this 2.5-hour walking tour will teach you about Alaska's diverse ecosystem as you follow an informative guide through the wilderness. Stroll through a beautiful forest, see Alaska's dramatic mountains, and keep and eye out for local wildlife. You'll see a scenic marine estuary and have the opportunity to take striking photos.

Experience winter in Yellowstone National Park on a full-day snowmobile tour from Jackson Hole. You'll cover about 90 miles (145km) on your round-trip journey by snowmobile, and have the chance to see the Old Faithful geyser and other geothermal wonders, native wildlife of Wyoming, vast tracts of snow-covered forest, and landmarks like Moose Falls, West Thumb geyser basin, and Fountain Paint Pots. Includes hot breakfast, lunch, snowmobiling gear and guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Jackson Hole and Teton Village.

Meet the animals of Alaska on a 4-hour tour from Anchorage. Travel down the gorgeous Seward Parkway along the Turnagain Arm waterway to viewpoints including the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Bird Point and Beluga Point. Take in the breathtaking scenery and look for wildlife, then continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, situated at the edge of Portage Valley. Go inside the sprawling nature preserve for injured animals to view large land animals up close. You can see critters such as fox, lynx, grizzly bear, caribou, wood bison and more.

The Turnagain Arm boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of the city of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge about the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. A visit to the animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a drive past the glaciers on Portage Glacier Road are also included in this 4.5-hour tour.

Looking for an amazing wilderness experience with wild Alaskan brown bears? Get one on this small-group 6-hour tour from Homer that takes you by plane deep into Katmai National Park or Lake Clark National Park, in the middle of one of the world's largest population concentration of brown bears. Enjoy an easy-to-moderate 3-mile hike with a guide, and watch bears in their natural habitat, with no barriers, fences or platforms separating you from the wildlife on this truly wild tour.

Imagine yourself on the TV show 'Ice Road Truckers' on this tour that takes you along the Dalton Highway (aka Alaska Route 11) from Fairbanks to the edge of the Arctic Circle. During your 14-hour journey into the Alaskan wilderness, cross the Yukon River and set eyes on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world's largest pipeline systems. On the return drive, watch for the northern lights (aurora borealis). Food, warm drinks and hotel transport are included in this small-group experience limited to just eight people.

Don't let the weather prevent you from seeing the best of Yellowstone National Park. This snowcoach tour takes you to the famous Old Faithful geyser as well as other natural attractions like Moose Falls and Fountain Paint Pots, all in the comfort of a rugged snow-ready vehicle. A hot breakfast and lunch are included.

Enjoy a full-day exploring Yellowstone National Park on a small-group guided tour from the comfort of an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle. Stops include Old Faithful, the Lower Falls of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and several opportunities to observe the diverse wildlife of these national parks. Riding along with a naturalist guide, you'll spend the morning searching for bears, wolves, elk, moose, and bison, and continue the tour at famous Yellowstone landmarks. Your professional guide will explain the park's history, ecology and geology throughout the day. Since this small group tour has an 11-person maximum, you're ensured a personalized Yellowstone experience.

Experience memorable landscapes on a drive along the Turnagain Arm and up-close views of elk and caribou, musk ox, moose, and more at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This small-group 4-hour day trip from Anchorage takes you to a privately owned nonprofit organization that rescues orphaned and injured animals. Learn about the excellent care that the animals receive, and snap a photo with a musk ox with the Chugach Range and Turnagain Arm as your backdrop. Hotel transport from select locations included.

See the Portage Glacier on a 6-hour small-group tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm waterway, stopping at Beluga Point, Bird Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife. Take a cruise on Portage Lake to observe the Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Stop for light snacks in the town of Girdwood near Mt Alyeska and take in the Chugach Mountains before returning to Anchorage.

This 12-hour comprehensive tour from Jackson gives you the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Old Faithful in a single day. Travel around the entire Lower Loop, where you'll encounter wildlife, geothermal activity, and dense forest. Visit Hayden Valley, Fountain Paint Pots, West Thumb Geyser Basin, and Moose Falls. Breakfast, lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Explore the Shark Valley region of Everglades National Park on this guided, 2-hour tram tour. See the famous 'River of Grass' and the wildlife within it, like alligators, crocodiles, birds and more. Learn about the ecosystem of this world-renowned wetlands from the accompanying naturalist guide. And enjoy the panoramic view of the Everglades from the top of a 45-foot-high observation deck. A National Park entrance fee is extra.

Explore the dramatic wilderness of the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour. Learn about the local ecosystem and the wildlife it supports from a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Walk through a beautiful mountain forest, home to bears, bald eagles and deer. Learn about the dynamic nature and abundant wildlife of a scenic marine estuary. You'll have plenty of great photo opportunities and to learn about totem pole carving at a historic sawmill.

Experience the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm on a 6-hour tour with an informative guide. Ride along the scenic Seward Parkway to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point, Bird Point and Portage Valley, stopping for photo ops and wildlife observation. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature preserve where injured animals are rehabilitated. Continue to the town of Girdwood for lunch, then travel up into the Chugach Mountains for another great vantage point on the Turnagain Arm. Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.