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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

By Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$339 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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 Centre to view Alaska's most spectacular animals up close.
• Be prepared to walk through the Wildlife Centre and be shuttled from Wildlife Centre 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.

Activity location

  • Portage Glacier
    • Portage Lake Loop
    • Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 509 W 3rd Ave
    • 509 West 3rd Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$338.90 x 1 AdultAU$338.90
Total
Price is AU$338.90
Until Fri, 12 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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

Activity itinerary

Portage Glacier

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre, 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 centre 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

  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Portage Glacier
    • Portage Lake Loop
    • Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    509 W 3rd Ave
    • 509 West 3rd Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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