Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
PicTours Alaska, Inc.
4.9
Christina_B
18 days ago
Pretty simple really just a lot of different viewpoints of the trip. Along the One coast all the way down to the conservatory. Entertaining and knowledgeable guide
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 15 - Sep 15) 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 Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.
Departure Point
- NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.
We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
Return Details
- NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.
We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, Alaska
Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach National Forest
Seward, Alaska
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.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Beluga Point
Mile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Portage Glacier
Portage Lake, Anchorage, Alaska
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 fee 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach State Park
18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
154th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Alaska
See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bird Creek
Bird Creek, Alaska
Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Byron Glacier Trail
Byron Glacier Road, Anchorage, Alaska
See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Explorer Glacier
Anchorage, AK 99587
Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Williwaw Campground
4660 Portage Glacier Road, Anchorage, AK 99587
See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trail of Blue Ice
Trail of Blue Ice, Anchorage, AK 99587
See Glacier Valley campgrounds
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: McHugh Creek Recreation Area
Mile 112 Seward Highway, , Girdwood, Alaska
Walk on America's most northern rain forest
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Flattop Mountain
Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Alaska Railroad
Anchorage, Alaska
Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Downtown
Anchorage, AK
With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties.
- 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
Exclusions
- Ptarmigan ship - price will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
- Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes is recommended
• Jacket, or wind breaker is recommended
• There is not restrooms available at departure location
• Are you traveling with anyone on this tour that has booked separately? If so, please contact us with their name.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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 15 - Sep 15) 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 Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.
Departure Point
- NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.
We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
Return Details
- NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.
We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, Alaska
Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach National Forest
Seward, Alaska
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.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Beluga Point
Mile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Portage Glacier
Portage Lake, Anchorage, Alaska
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 fee 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach State Park
18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
154th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Alaska
See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bird Creek
Bird Creek, Alaska
Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Byron Glacier Trail
Byron Glacier Road, Anchorage, Alaska
See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Explorer Glacier
Anchorage, AK 99587
Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Williwaw Campground
4660 Portage Glacier Road, Anchorage, AK 99587
See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trail of Blue Ice
Trail of Blue Ice, Anchorage, AK 99587
See Glacier Valley campgrounds
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: McHugh Creek Recreation Area
Mile 112 Seward Highway, , Girdwood, Alaska
Walk on America's most northern rain forest
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Flattop Mountain
Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Alaska Railroad
Anchorage, Alaska
Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Downtown
Anchorage, AK
With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties.
- 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
Exclusions
- Ptarmigan ship - price will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
- Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes is recommended
• Jacket, or wind breaker is recommended
• There is not restrooms available at departure location
• Are you traveling with anyone on this tour that has booked separately? If so, please contact us with their name.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the PicTours Alaska, Inc. in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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Christina_B
Pretty simple really just a lot of different viewpoints of the trip. Along the One coast all the way down to the conservatory. Entertaining and knowledgeable guide
Elijah_C
Tour guide was friendly and insightful, made us feel like the journey was at our pace. 10/10 Holly thank you!
358zihanp
Gotta see some animals, including brown bears, even in the winter. The glaciers were amazing, and our guide Hunter was really friendly and taught us many interesting facts.
Lance_L
A lot of beautiful photo stops on our way to the wildlife conservation center. Was super icy and cloudy on the morning but got much more sun in the afternoon and the view was even more amazing. Our guide Philip was a great driver!
340hanac
Our guide was Holly, and she was amazing! I had the tour with my mom and two aunties who were visiting me from S.Korea. They were kept saying that Holly is sweet and friendly. Also Holly is very knowledgeable and informative about the Alaska and Anchorage. It was very blessed time for me and my family. Thank you Holly!