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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)
579WILLIAMM579
Jul 2021
This a great, short one hour cruise on Portage Lake. The crew is very friendly and the naturalist provided great information. We spent adequate time at the glacier for everyone to get their pictures. Lunch at the Glacier Cafe was also good.
Kihwan H
Jul 2021
Liked Chris who was accommodating our request for early return. Liked giving us a map to explore the place at our own. A staff for another shuttle kindly answered our questions while we were waiting for our shuttle.
SHANNON_L
Jun 2021
Chris was a fantastic tour guide! He made sure to point out so many things to us on the way to Portage. Pointing out hiking trails as well! Such a fun day!
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