Explore Portage Glacier & Wildlife Day Tour From Anchorage
Cruise Portage Lake and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center from Anchorage
Duration
6 - 7 Hours (Approximately)
Includes
Transport, guide, snacks
Highlights
Travel from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm for glacier views, photo stops, and a 1-hour Portage Lake cruise. Then visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rehabilitating animals.
- Ride along Turnagain Arm on the scenic Seward Highway
- Stop for photos at Beluga Point, Bird Point, and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
- Cruise Portage Lake for close-up views of Portage Glacier
- Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued and rehabilitating wildlife
- Take in panoramic views from a Chugach Mountains overlook
What's Included
- Anchorage pick-up and drop-off
- English-speaking local Alaskan guide
- Spanish-speaking local Alaskan guide (when available)
- Professional photographer guide (when available)
- Light snacks and water
- Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- 1-hour Portage Glacier cruise
- Interpretive sightseeing and photography stops
Things to know
Minimum age is 6 years. Expect short walks on uneven ground; the Conservation Center has loose rocks and rough terrain that may not suit some wheelchairs. Lunch is not included and is available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24+ hours notice (written via email). No refund for no-shows or cancellations/changes with less than 24 hours notice; late arrivals that miss departure are no-shows.
FAQs
Dress in warm layers and bring rain gear (it can be windy and chilly at the glacier). Wear comfortable walking shoes for short walks on uneven ground. Bring a camera; binoculars are optional.
No. Lunch is not included. You can buy food at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and you may bring your own lunch on the vehicle.
Plan for an easy activity level with short walks on uneven ground. You need to get in and out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.
Meeting details
Egan Convention Center located at 555 W. 5th Avenue
