Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
4.8
Bill_G
71 days ago
The tour was awesome. Matt, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. He kept the tour organized and moving. He is a great asset to your company. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends in the future.
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.
Departure Point
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Portage GlacierPortage Lake, Anchorage, AlaskaExperience 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.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, AlaskaAt 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...Duration: 1 hourStop At: Chugach National ForestSeward, AlaskaTake 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.Duration: 1 hourAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly
- Please provide hotel information at booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
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.
Departure Point
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Portage GlacierPortage Lake, Anchorage, AlaskaExperience 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.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, AlaskaAt 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...Duration: 1 hourStop At: Chugach National ForestSeward, AlaskaTake 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.Duration: 1 hourAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly
- Please provide hotel information at booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
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Bill_G
The tour was awesome. Matt, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. He kept the tour organized and moving. He is a great asset to your company. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends in the future.
Elaine_D
Great fun with tour guide Matthew.
Loved the informative tour. The boat ride didn’t occur due to mechanical issues, so went to a salmon spawning stream.
Ended up to seeing a brown bear in a stream! Which was much more thrilling!!!
Mary_W
The group traveled along Turn Again Arm and visit many stops including the Wild Life Center. Gary hosted, drove and provided information about the places where we visited. He had great stories about Alaska. I felt bad for him since the group was mostly quiet. Nevertheless, he kept the information and stories flowing and I listened.
Victoria S
Fantastic tour! We had Matthew (Matt) as our guide and he was full of knowledge and humor! He knew all the best spots and knows a little bit about so many things. He made sure to point out animals and historical/geographic features as we drove. I was so excited to see a couple beluga whale heads in the inlet! George and JoJo were fantastic on the boat and also had great jokes. The Captain was awesome as well and gave plenty of time for photos. The animal conservation was AMAZING! Our guide knew the schedule and got to the brown bears before feeding time and took our picture with a bear in the background. He also knew about all the other animals and we heard an elk bugle! Highly recommend and am so glad we did this our first day so we can use the knowledge we gained to our advantage as we travel.
David_C
A wonderful and educational trip.
We had a blast. My family highly recommends this trip.
If you are lucky and have Matt as your guide we think you will be as blown away as we were. We learned and saw so much.
He is pure fun and info.