Anchorage Wildlife & Glacier Tour
Glaciers, tram views, and Alaska wildlife in one guided day
Duration
9 hrs
Includes
Guide, tram, glacier cruise
Highlights
Explore glacier landscapes and Alaska wildlife with a professional local guide. Admission, transportation, snacks, and bottled water are provided.
- Cruise Portage Lake toward Portage Glacier and look for floating icebergs
- Ride the Alyeska Scenic Tram for views over the glacial valley
- See moose, bears, wolves, musk ox, and more
- Explore the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Itinerary
- From Anchorage, we’ll travel along the scenic Seward Highway. One of only 13 highways in the US with the distinction of “All American Road”. Along the way we will have great opportunities to view and photograph wildlife and scenic vistas.
- First we stop at the beautiful Hotel Alyeska and the ski town of Girdwood. Take an optional scenic tram to the top of Mt Alyeska for lunch with a view.
- Next stop is stunning Portage Valley, home to hanging glaciers, beautiful waterfalls, and Portage Lake.
- And finally, a stop in at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife. The AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round, providing spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Here you can view and photograph up close Alaska’s iconic animals that are unable to be released into the wild.
- Afterwards, head back to Anchorage and enjoy a narrated city tour including all the best dining places.
What's Included
- Professional local Alaskan guide
- Transportation from eligible Anchorage properties
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center admission
- Portage Lake Glacier Cruise ticket
- Alyeska Scenic Tram admission
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Important details
- Service is limited to Anchorage hotel properties; private residences and Alyeska Resort are excluded
- Lunch is not included
- Guide gratuity is not included; 10% of the tour price per person is recommended
Cancellation Policy
The Portage Glacier Cruise and Alyeska Scenic Tram may be canceled due to seasonality or weather. If canceled, you'll receive a refund equal to the entrance fees for the canceled item.
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FAQs
No. Lunch is not included.
No. Guide gratuity is not included. A 10% tip per person (based on the tour price) is recommended and appreciated.
The Portage Glacier Cruise and Alyeska Scenic Tram are subject to seasonality and weather cancellations. If one is canceled, you receive a refund equal to the entrance fees of the canceled item.
Related locations
Alyeska Aerial Tram
Admission includedStepping into the Alyeska Aerial Tram, you leave the spruce-lined valley floor behind and rise swiftly into a world of open sky and jagged Chugach peaks. In just minutes, the tram carries you nearly 2,300 vertical feet to the summit of Mount Alyeska, where the air sharpens and panoramic views stretch across Turnagain Arm and the surrounding wilderness. The Alyeska Aerial Tram is a year-round gateway to one of Alaska's most dramatic alpine settings.
