Portage Valley Glacier & Wildlife Day Tour from Anchorage
See Anchorage, hanging glaciers, and Alaska wildlife in one guided day
Duration
7 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 11 people
Includes
Snacks, water, entrance fees
Highlights
Explore Anchorage and the surrounding landscapes with a local Alaskan guide. Enjoy an easy-paced day with city stories, coastal views, and glacier scenery.
- Learn how railroads, earthquakes, and aviation shaped Anchorage
- Watch for seasonal beluga whales, Dall sheep, and mountain goats along Turnagain Arm
- Walk the optional Byron Glacier Trail from May through October
- Discover hanging glaciers and Portage Valley landscapes
- Enjoy free time to purchase lunch in Girdwood
Itinerary
- City of Anchorage Highlights
- Earthquake Park + Lake Hood
- Beluga Point
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Chugach National Forest
- Portage Valley Glacier Views (Includes Explorer Glacier)
- Local Lunch stop in Girdwood
- Turnagain Arm
- Dropoff in Anchorage
What's Included
- Snacks and water
- Local Alaskan guide
- Heated and air-conditioned van transportation
- Entrance fees
- Binoculars
Important details
- Pickup is available only in midtown or downtown Anchorage
- Cruise ship arrivals meet at The Egan Center; direct port pickup is not permitted
- Infants and toddlers require a parent- or guardian-provided infant or booster seat when needed
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for small-group tours when canceled at least 7 days before; private tours when canceled at least 30 days before.
Product ID: 3Q3U2A
FAQs
Use a pickup location in the midtown or downtown Anchorage areas.
If you arrive at Anchorage Port, meet at The Egan Center; direct port pickup is not permitted.
Bring an infant and/or booster seat for infants or toddlers when needed.
Related locations
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Admission includedDriving the Seward Highway south of Anchorage, you will spot the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before you fully expect it, a broad sanctuary tucked between spruce forest and tidewater. Brown bears wade through meadow grass, wood bison graze in open pastures, and bald eagles perch at eye level. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center gives every visitor a rare, unhurried look at animals that define the Alaskan wilderness.
