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Portage Glacier Cruise a Self-Guided Tour

Overview
This self-guided Portage Glacier Cruise is truly idea for the independent traveler.

Portage Glacier Cruise a Self-Guided Tour is a Self-Guided Tour is for those who enjoy getting away from the crowd and explore on their own and at their pace. You self-guided tour starts at 8 a.m. and you will arrive at Portage at 9:15 a.m. This gives you a chance to hike to the boat launch just 20 minutes from the Portage Glacier Lodge where the boat departs at 10:30 a.m. You may want to grab a stack at the lodge to enjoy on the boat. After the boat take a leisurely walk to the Byron Glacier trail and start your hike. The Byron glacier trail is moderate and fairly flat. It takes 20 minutes to get to the face of Byron and 20 minutes to get back. Then its a 15 minute walk back to the lodge for your shuttle back to Anchorage which will depart at 12:45 p.m. with an arrival back in Anchorage at 3:05 p.m.
City: Anchorage
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $99.00
Mon 23 Dec
Starting at $99.00
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What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Round-trip transfer on the Turnagain Shuttle
Additional Info
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Cruise departures may vary if a cruise is sold out. Please be ready to be flexible.
What To Expect
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Portage Glacier
Set your own pace by taking the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Portage Lake and enjoy the surrounding beuty with lite hikes or walks before enjoying a narrated cruise around the lake and up close to Portage Glacier. Time your day with the Portage Glacier Cruise using the 2019 schedule below: Daily May 15 - September 16 Departures: 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (14)
MistyPearl_S
Sep 2022
Due to forecasted rain showers, they offered us a new schedule that day with a guided tour, which was really great. Matt was a very fun and knowledgeable tour guide. He even shared his personal experiences and interesting true-to-life stories, thatā€™s why the trip didnā€™t feel so long. Matt was so light and easy that our kids even enjoy his company. The sites we went to: Glacier, Wildlife sanctuary, salmon river were amazing, truly awe-inspiring.
Maps52411630872
Sep 2022
The tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and made sure evnjoyed the trip .All the places we went to were beautiful especially the boat trip and the wildlife centre
Jill_F
Sep 2021
It was beautiful but quite cold and windy and rainyā€¦ our cruise got canceledā€¦.but Theron saved the day with his awesome narration and great sense of humor, good attitude and the greatest recommendation for dinner Ever! Thank you for a great experience!
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