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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $229.00

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Tue 24 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)

Dakota H

Oct 2018

We did this excursion a few years back. Scenery was amazing and the staff was very friendly. However, very crowded boat! Stood outside in the middle of a ton of people trying to just get a picture. Oh well, was worth a try but I would look into other options.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

The boat is owned by Holland America Cruise Lines and they fill the boat with cruise passengers. Unfortunately overcrowding is beyond our control on this cruise.

Barbara P

Sep 2018

Excellent tour of the glaciers, and wild Luke. Staff friendly and knowledgeable and well worth the cost. A great way to see the Alaska scenery

NorthStar402170

Sep 2018

I booked this tour online on Monday. I turned up at 12.30. I was supposed to go on the 1 pm tour. I waited and waited, checked my email in case they had let me know that they were not running it. At 5 after 1 I called them from the visitor centre. The man told me that they had sent me several emails and the people I had booked the tour through had also tried to contact me. I told him that I had not received any emails. He said that they had had problem sending emails to other Australian’s as well. I told him that that was not possible because I had a gmail account that was USA based. He still said their was a problem. As I was waiting outside an email came trough from the booking people to say that the tour had been canceled. I then arranged a tour with someone who was waiting their. And guess what, when we got to the wildlife refuge I was supposed to have gone to with these unconsciousable people, there was their coach there. So they had also lied about not having enough people for that afternoon.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

As you stated in your email your Travel Agent did cancel. The tour company has six vehicles. Your tour was canceled which was one of the six vehicles that had already gone out on other tours. Please as we stated that day except our apologies for unforeseeable saturations that occur.