Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
Planet Earth Adventures, LLC
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Judy_A
2 days ago
The tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area. I would highly recommend this company for any tours in the Anchorage area.
This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as famous Seward Highway, America's most scenic road. Hugging the edge of Turnagain Arm, stop at lookouts like Beluga Point to try to spot all sheep then, continue on to see even more wildlife at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (seasonal). Take a 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake to see Portage Glacier calving, and see where wildlife is rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, head high up on the Chugach Mountains for amazing panoramic views of the Anchorage bowl and beyond (weather permitting) This is a 6-hr tour (approx.) Activity Level: EASY Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.
Departure Point
Return Details
Duration
6 hours - 7 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beluga Point
Mile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Beluga Point is one of the scheduled stops. We will have narration about the area, its geology, unique features and history of the area. Guests will have time to take photos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Seward Highway
Seward Highway, , Alaska
The drive from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center/Portage Glacier Area begins with spectacular views as you pass between the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm and the jutting peaks of the Chugach Mountains. The Seward Highway is considered to be one of the most scenic highways in the US.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, Alaska
At the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans who've studied grizzlies and other animals up close. AWCC's mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, also educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife. Coyotes peer out from behind the brush while a bald eagle swoops in on the salmon remains left by a grizzly bear. Wood Bison plod through 65 acres of tidal flat terrain, as part of a program that will one day restore the species to the Alaskan wilderness. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. Come be a part of these exciting programs and watch these animals display their natural, “wild”, behavior. You will have about 90 minutes here to view these animals. There is coffee and food for purchase from vendors at the Center.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Portage Glacier
Portage Lake, Anchorage, Alaska
Portage Glacier Cruise is one hour from Anchorage. This cruise will take you right up to the face of a glacier. You’ll board the comfortable MV Ptarmigan, featuring an enclosed, heated cabin and open-air observation deck. The hour-long cruise is narrated by the US Forest Service, and you’ll navigate around bobbing icebergs and motor to within 300 feet of the towering wall of ice called Portage Glacier (one of Alaska’s most popular attractions). You may have an opportunity to hear the unmistakable rumbling of a calving glacier or rolling iceberg. After the 1 hour cruise, you will have an opportunity to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. Lunch is not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach State Park
18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Enjoy wide open panoramic views from a high overlook in the Chugach Mountains
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- A minimum number of people per booking is required for this tour to operate.
- Glacier Cruise portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions.
- Activity level: EASY.
- Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trail surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance. We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.
- We have limited number of infant/child seats. These must be requested in advance if you have a child. If it is NOT requested at the time of booking, we will NOT have them on the day of the tour.
- Light snacks
- Professional photographer guide (when available)
- Spanish-speaking guide (when available)
- Professional Local Guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pickups from private homes, apartments or B&B's. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location
Redemption Instructions
PLEASE READ:
Minimum Numbers Apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet tour requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour upgrade or receive a full refund.
You are responsible for keeping up with VIATOR correspondence regarding this tour as we use this portal for communications. It is important for you to review the information provided to you about your tour, and we use this system to contact you with any changes or cancellations of your tour.
You MUST provide a good contact telephone when booking, preferably a cell number while you are in Alaska. A landline or home telephone number does not help us in the event that we need to call you. We are not responsible for missed tours because we are unable to reach you.
Lunch is NOT included on this tour but your guide may offer lunch stop provided that the entire group is wanting to make a lunch stop. We provide complimentary light snacks and water while on our tour vehicle.
PLEASE BRING:
• Warm layers (could be windy or cold in some areas)
• Good rain gear (this activity goes rain or shine)
• Camera
• Binoculars (optional)
Planet Earth Adventures (907) 717-9666
Please do not call this number if you need to cancel your tour.
If you need to cancel your tour, you must contact VIATOR directly. We cannot take cancellation requests over the phone or text/email cancellations on behalf of 3rd party vendors. Leaving a phone message or sending us a text or email does not constitute a cancellation.
We will call you to confirm your booking 24 - 36 hours prior to your tour. You may also receive a call from your guide; receive text and/or e-mail from us the day before your tour to re-confirm pick up time and location.
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 Planet Earth Adventures, LLC 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.
This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as famous Seward Highway, America's most scenic road. Hugging the edge of Turnagain Arm, stop at lookouts like Beluga Point to try to spot all sheep then, continue on to see even more wildlife at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (seasonal). Take a 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake to see Portage Glacier calving, and see where wildlife is rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, head high up on the Chugach Mountains for amazing panoramic views of the Anchorage bowl and beyond (weather permitting) This is a 6-hr tour (approx.) Activity Level: EASY Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.
Departure Point
Return Details
Duration
6 hours - 7 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beluga Point
Mile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Beluga Point is one of the scheduled stops. We will have narration about the area, its geology, unique features and history of the area. Guests will have time to take photos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Seward Highway
Seward Highway, , Alaska
The drive from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center/Portage Glacier Area begins with spectacular views as you pass between the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm and the jutting peaks of the Chugach Mountains. The Seward Highway is considered to be one of the most scenic highways in the US.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Highway, Mile 79 Of The Seward Highway, Girdwood, Alaska
At the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans who've studied grizzlies and other animals up close. AWCC's mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, also educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife. Coyotes peer out from behind the brush while a bald eagle swoops in on the salmon remains left by a grizzly bear. Wood Bison plod through 65 acres of tidal flat terrain, as part of a program that will one day restore the species to the Alaskan wilderness. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. Come be a part of these exciting programs and watch these animals display their natural, “wild”, behavior. You will have about 90 minutes here to view these animals. There is coffee and food for purchase from vendors at the Center.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Portage Glacier
Portage Lake, Anchorage, Alaska
Portage Glacier Cruise is one hour from Anchorage. This cruise will take you right up to the face of a glacier. You’ll board the comfortable MV Ptarmigan, featuring an enclosed, heated cabin and open-air observation deck. The hour-long cruise is narrated by the US Forest Service, and you’ll navigate around bobbing icebergs and motor to within 300 feet of the towering wall of ice called Portage Glacier (one of Alaska’s most popular attractions). You may have an opportunity to hear the unmistakable rumbling of a calving glacier or rolling iceberg. After the 1 hour cruise, you will have an opportunity to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. Lunch is not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach State Park
18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, Alaska
Enjoy wide open panoramic views from a high overlook in the Chugach Mountains
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- A minimum number of people per booking is required for this tour to operate.
- Glacier Cruise portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions.
- Activity level: EASY.
- Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trail surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance. We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.
- We have limited number of infant/child seats. These must be requested in advance if you have a child. If it is NOT requested at the time of booking, we will NOT have them on the day of the tour.
- Light snacks
- Professional photographer guide (when available)
- Spanish-speaking guide (when available)
- Professional Local Guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pickups from private homes, apartments or B&B's. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location
Redemption Instructions
PLEASE READ:
Minimum Numbers Apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet tour requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour upgrade or receive a full refund.
You are responsible for keeping up with VIATOR correspondence regarding this tour as we use this portal for communications. It is important for you to review the information provided to you about your tour, and we use this system to contact you with any changes or cancellations of your tour.
You MUST provide a good contact telephone when booking, preferably a cell number while you are in Alaska. A landline or home telephone number does not help us in the event that we need to call you. We are not responsible for missed tours because we are unable to reach you.
Lunch is NOT included on this tour but your guide may offer lunch stop provided that the entire group is wanting to make a lunch stop. We provide complimentary light snacks and water while on our tour vehicle.
PLEASE BRING:
• Warm layers (could be windy or cold in some areas)
• Good rain gear (this activity goes rain or shine)
• Camera
• Binoculars (optional)
Planet Earth Adventures (907) 717-9666
Please do not call this number if you need to cancel your tour.
If you need to cancel your tour, you must contact VIATOR directly. We cannot take cancellation requests over the phone or text/email cancellations on behalf of 3rd party vendors. Leaving a phone message or sending us a text or email does not constitute a cancellation.
We will call you to confirm your booking 24 - 36 hours prior to your tour. You may also receive a call from your guide; receive text and/or e-mail from us the day before your tour to re-confirm pick up time and location.
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 Planet Earth Adventures, LLC 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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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