Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Overview

Take a Shuttle down Turnagain Arm and Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Alaska on an outing that showcases the state's striking geographical features and abundant native wildlife. Spot hanging glaciers and Dall sheep as you drive along Turnagain Arm, then take an unforgettable cruise right up to the face of Portage Glacier.
• Shuttle Guided Tour along the Turnagain Arm, one of the worlds greatest scenic drives.
• One hour cruise to the face of Portage Glacier with Park Service Ranger.
• Visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center to view Alaska's most spectacular animals up close.
• Be prepared to walk through the Wildlife Center and be shuttled from Wildlife Center to Glacier.
• A shuttle will pick you up off the boat at 5:30 p.m. for your ride back to Anchorage with picturesque photo stops.

City: Anchorage

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $229.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $229.00

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What's Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please provide hotel information at booking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

What To Expect

Portage Glacier

Experience the sheer awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier on your one-hour cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan. Standing just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age and watching for icebergs to break off the glacier and crash into the water below. You will find out why Portage Glacier is Alaska's second most visited attraction.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. The center also educates visitors about Alaska’s Wildlife. Some animals you will see are brown bears, black bears, wolf pack, wood bison, moose etc...

Chugach National Forest

Take our breathtaking ride down the Seward Highway voted top scenic byways in America where you will view awe-inspiring stops along Turnagain Arm. Alaska's Seward Highway climbs over mountain passes where you're surrounded by jaw-dropping views of jagged peaks, rain forests, crystal lakes and the Pacific Ocean. This highway truly is, a photographer's dream. Potter Marsh marks the end of city views and the beginning of wilderness—it's absolutely a "birder's" paradise! While driving along this road, we stop at many opportunities with ample time to take in the breathtaking views that will make your soul sing.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (174)

Daniel_P

Jul 2022

Great viewing of the Portage glacier and a lot of information concerning it, the rain forest and Portage Lake along with a stop to the Alaskan Wildlife Center and a great guide Gary

tracysE6340FH

Jul 2022

Matt was an excellent guide took a lot of time to show us and tell us all about anchorage ! We made a lot of stops for some beautiful photo opportunities and even a walk in the rain forest. Glacier tour was the absolute best we were so close to the waterfalls and the glacier 100 percent recommend taking time to enjoy the experience. The wildlife park is up and coming worth the visit just to see the bears and buffalos and Matt knew the history on how they all came to the park! This was a great tour and the information he provided makes me want to plan a separate trip to explore this area! Drive alone is just breathtaking! Thanks Matt perfect end to a fantastic trip with the grandson!

Global52223571489

Jul 2022

We had a fantastic tour with Matt as our driver and guide. He had a huge amount of personal experience and knew what tips we needed to get the most out of our experience. The drive alone was remarkable, but the boat ride up to the glacier was memorable and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center was an amazing opportunity to see most of the major Alaskan animals close up. Despite it being a rainy day, we had a great time.