Portage Valley Glacier & Wildlife Tour From Anchorage
Scenic drives, glacier-carved valleys, and rescued Alaska wildlife
Duration
7 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Guided tour, transport, admission
Highlights
Explore Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley on a guided outing from Anchorage. Pair glacier-carved landscapes with a visit to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
- Travel the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm, watching cliffs and coastal waters for wildlife
- Stop at Beluga Point for views of the Chugach Mountains and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
- Explore Portage Valley's hanging glaciers, waterfalls, and blue meltwater streams
- Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued bears, bison, elk, wolves, and musk ox
- Join a guided interpretive moose hike and wildlife safety briefing
What's Included
- Guided interpretive wildlife moose hike
- Wildlife safety briefing
- Transportation to and from Anchorage
- Admission to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Light snacks and water
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.
FAQs
Yes, the Portage Valley Glacier & Wildlife Tour is open to all ages.
Bring sturdy shoes, warm clothes, water, and a camera. A limited number of tripods are available upon request.
Lunch and dinner are not included. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Meeting details
Kincaid Park, 9401 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502
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.