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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $229.00

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Mon 23 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)

sherry_y

Sep 2022

Matt was THE bomb dot com!!! He was very informative, patient, gave us all the info for great picture spots and was an overall fun guide. The activities were great as well, seeing the animals, and the glacier was such a treat. So beautiful to see such beautiful parts of earth. Definitely recommend. Thanks guys!

Marjorie_S

Sep 2022

Matthew, the tour guide is very knowledgeable about Alaska. The trip was worth taking , glacier cruse site seeing all the land and visiting the wilderness zoo and visiting the salmon spawning.

jgrand13

Sep 2022

If you're on the fence on whether or not you should go for this tour over the others, these reviews should get you to follow your gut and book it! For the TLDR, Matthew is a huge reason why this tour was worth it, he prides himself on being one of the few guides actually local to Alaska, and insanely knowledgeable, open to every single question with an in depth, enthusiastic answer. He also takes safety and timeliness with high priority. You might think it's overwhelming, but he's a down-to-earth guy and super easy to like, as he also shares his experience in what, where, and when to stop for sights. Such a convenient way to see Turnagain Arm in a comfy modern shuttle (USB ports for charging, binoculars included) with a couple stops for Beluga Point, scoping the Dall Sheep, arriving at the cruise for Portage Glacier (dress appropriately, gets cold on the top deck!), and the short but beautiful trail in the rainforest. Short but educational stop at a salmon feeding grounds for bears, and finishing off with a good hour of viewing the fantastic wildlife conservation center, before driving the beautiful Turnagain Arm one more time. Go with plenty of questions ready, dress appropriately for the season (layers!), and let Matthew take the hassle out of seeing the sights you came here for, it'll be a great time!