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Winter-Summer Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience. Add Summer Glacier Cruise

Winter-Summer Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience. Add Summer Glacier Cruise

Overview

Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise!
See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage.

This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table.

Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. Summer only: an option, on a 80 ft. cruise ship. (available 11am departure only and May 24 - Sep 21.)

We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer you'll have an option to include a glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan.

Learn about our rich history and see the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttle.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience offers highly trained Adventure Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.

City: Anchorage

Sun 20 Apr

Other dates

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Starting at $199.99

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Sun 20 Apr

Starting at $199.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Driver/guide and scout

Entertainment

Live commentary on board

Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase

Stop to Purchase Food-Meal

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.

Chugach National Forest

Ring of Glaciers. A wonder of glaciers that surround a lake filled with pure glacial run off. As we return to Anchorage, live entertainment is offered.

Beluga Point

Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.

Portage Glacier

Available only during summer, from June to August, optional-Upgrade. Glacier Cruise to be upclose to Portage Glacier. See up close the face of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. See up to 14 glaciers embedded within rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, that form the Ring of Glaciers. This Cruise, can be upgraded for an additional $45--this is not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in conjunction with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience basic tour. The regular tour, without cruise ship upgrade, still views glaciers within Glacier Valley. Free Photography Lessons offered.

Chugach State Park

Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.

Chugach State Park

Our tour will view the Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet as well as, Captain Cook who the Cook Inlet is named from.

Girdwood

Girdwood, Alaska will be featured during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood, Alaska is a milestone during this trip.

Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary

See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.

Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site

Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!

Bird Creek

See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.

Girdwood

Once an active gold mining community is now home to a large ski-resort

Alyeska Ski Area

See the mountains that host a double-black ski run.

Byron Glacier Trail

Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.

Whittier

See the tunnel entrance to one of America's longest shared rail-and-road tunnel.

McHugh Creek Recreation Area

Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay

Dimond Center Mall

See our states' largest indoor mall.

Flattop Mountain Trail

Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage

Alaska Railroad

With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

sumiatyy

Mar 2025

The view is stunning, be it the place we stopped at, or just along the way. We also managed to spot some bears in the conservative centre. We also have a really friendly and always keen to help tour guide, Jet. Overall, we really enjoy our time.

Voyage15787599560

Mar 2025

I toured the wildlife center and the glacier. On the way, I was able to see an icebreaker train and wild Dall sheep. Our tour guide frequently stopped the car to find good photo spots. Personally, I felt that the time at the wildlife center was a bit short—I wish I could have stayed longer. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable. On the way back, they kept the car quiet, so I was able to sleep.

Y5575QYandrewg

Mar 2025

My partner and I would highly recommend this experience! Our guide, Jet, was knowledgeable, personable, and made us feel really cared for. The views were stunning, and the wild life was really special to take in.