Portage Glacier Cruise a Self-Guided Tour in Anchorage booking from $99.00

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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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

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)

shannonlP2798HT

Jun 2021

Chris was a fantastic tour guide! The glacier views and hiking trails were worth exploring even on a rainy day. Our guide made sure to stop and show us the most amazing things. He even pulled over when my son spotted a beautiful double rainbow! Thanks for a great time exploring glaciers!

erowland57

Feb 2020

Great drive. Full of views of the inlet. Boarstide? You can see the tide change in the inlet. Looks like a mini tidal wave. Powerful The glacier, a picture in the wilderness. Great day. Check out the double musket restaurant in Girdwood on the way back. I think they open around 430. First come the meal was off the charts. I had the New York and prawns. Oh my. I know I have had a better meal. Just can’t remember when. Stop at one of the pull offs on way back and soak up the good mojo and karma.

Jo b

Nov 2019

The trip cost is for the pick up and drop off at the Portage Glacier only. You will have to pay for the Portage Glacier cruise when there. I was aware of this but a few in my group were not - so just a heads up! I felt the cost was really overpriced for a shuttle service, although our guide did stop at a few spots on the way back which was nice to see some of the local attractions and wildlife. I initially was going to hike near the glacier rather than take the cruise, but it isn't possible without your own transport as the shuttle will leave before you complete a hike, so I would recommend renting a car if you can if you want to hike.