Portage Glacier & Wildlife Tour From Anchorage
Cruise Portage Lake and discover Alaska wildlife in one day
Duration
6–7 hours
Includes
Glacier cruise, wildlife center
Highlights
Explore Alaska's glacier country with a local guide, scenic stops, and a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Bring your camera for a day of landscapes, wildlife viewing, and learning about Alaska's animals.
- Explore with a professional local guide
- Learn about wildlife rehabilitation and conservation
- Capture photos at scenic sightseeing stops
- Bring your own lunch to enjoy during the day
Itinerary
- After a morning pickup in Anchorage, soak in the scenery as you head towards the Portage Glacier.
- Along the way, stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point and Bird Point for photo ops of the Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway that is part of the Cook Inlet and Gulf of Alaska. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as moose and eagles that live in the Chugach National Forest.
- Continue to the Portage Glacier boat dock. The glacier is no longer visible from the visitor center due to its retreat, however your cruise across Portage Lake takes you within 300 yards (100 meters) of the glacier, where you can snap photos and watch for ice crashing into the water.
- Once you have seen the glacier, we will drive to the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature reserve situated at the entrance to Portage Valley. The center rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals, including some of Alaska's largest land animals such as elk, moose, deer, caribou, bison, bears, musk ox and birds of prey. Learn about these amazing creatures.
What's Included
- Anchorage pickup and drop-off
- Portage Lake cruise
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center admission
- Light snacks and water
- Sightseeing and photography stops
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires walking short distances on uneven terrain and getting in and out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance
- Bring warm layers, rain gear, a hat and gloves, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes
- Tour operates rain or shine
- The Portage Lake cruise may be canceled for wind or inclement weather; if canceled, $30 per person is refunded
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with at least 24 hours' written notice. No refund for no-shows, late arrivals, or cancellations or changes with less than 24 hours' notice.
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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, 555 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage
