Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage
Description
Small groups discover glaciers and wildlife on one one of the most intriguing road trips you will ever experience. A local expert will narrate on your 8 hour day tour from Anchorage, Alaska. Free hotel pickup and drop-off included 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Turnagain Arm tour from Anchorage Portage Glacier one-hour cruise on a calm lake Lunch stop at a rustic Alaskan lodge Wide variety of Alaskan Wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center including bears, moose, caribou, wood bison, musk ox, lynx, wolf, etc. Scenic 360-degree views of the Turnagain Arm and surrounding mountains from beautiful Bird Point Photo stops Hotel pick-up and Drop-off included Free water and snacks in the van
Tour Options
Itinerary
- See a variety of Alaskan animals in a natural setting at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Enjoy a fully-guided tour of the AWCC. Choose to see the center from our comfortable Sprinter van, or take a stroll to get a closer look
Journey into the gorgeous Portage Valley - Enjoy a beautiful 1-hour cruise to the face of Portage Glacier - Stop for lunch at the Portage Glacier lodge where you can purchase a variety of tasty deli items; take a hike on the nature trail behind the lodge for views of Portage Lake
Take in a breathtaking view of Anchorage and the surrounding area from high up in the Chugach Mountains at the Glen Alps overlook
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
907 Tours picks up from most Anchorage hotels. If you are staying at a hotel that is not listed, or at another location, please provide the address and a contact telephone number and we will coordinate a pickup location with you. We do not pick up at residences or AirBnbs.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour subject to availability
- Infants must be pre-approved by 907 Tours. Parents are required to provide and install legal infant car seats.
- Travelers must be able to climb into and out of the tour van with minimal assistance.
- Notify tour operator if travelers will be bringing/using walkers or other walking aids
- Not recommended for travelers unable to comfortably climb into and out of a tour van.
- Not recommended for travelers requiring significant walking assistance
Reviews(302)
Overall, the trip was enjoyable. Our guide was not as entertaining as some other tours we've been in, but not bad. The glacier cruise was very interesting and got really close to the glacier. The crew of the boat was very good and kept things entertaining. The wildlife center was very good as well. We had two hours there and enjoyed seeing all of the animals. Dress is cold weather layers for the glacier cruise. It gets windy and cold as the wind comes off of the glacier, and there is always a chance of rain.
Excellent day to see the Portage glacier and the Wildlife Conservation center. We got picked up and dropped off at our hotel which was appreciated. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable. Saw a moose with her 2 babies at one of our stops. Overall a great day and nice experience with the company. I would recommend.
This was a very nice tour. One problem, we did not get to do the lake cruise. The Coast Guard closed the cruise due to a surprise inspection. This was no fault of the tour company. We were refunded the cost of the lake cruise. Our guide was very nice. I like that I could be picked up and let off at our hotel.
The tour was excellent! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It is a long drive to and from the portage glacier, I was glad I had a water bottle and my own snacks. Boat tour was great. Loved the wildlife rescue and our tour guide drove us to different areas to see the animals, we were thankful for that as it would have been a lot of walking to the different enclosures.
Awesome trip...great scenery, wonderful tour guide. An all day wonderful experience of Alaska. Saw Glaciers and all the animals at the Wildlife refuge.
The portage glacier tour was amazing. After the portage glacier, we went to wild life conservation. It was nice to see all the wild animals. Our tour guide Rina was great and helpful. She gave detail information and made the tour lively. Answered our questions. Took lot of family pictures. I give Rina 6/5.
They told us they would pick us up at a specific time. They texted us to say they would be a few min. late in picking us up. After 50 min of waiting and repeatedly being told they would be just a few min. we canceled and went with another tour company that left before they eventually showed up. They apologized for being an hour late and said it was because they were distracted. We are still waiting for a full refund.
Tucker was great. This excursion may have been better but the weather was horrible. The cruise to the portage glacier part was cancelled. I also had other things on my itinerary that the group did not have.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our Portage Glacier tour was an incredible experience and one of the highlights of our Alaska visit. The glacier views were absolutely spectacular, and the boat ride offered amazing opportunities to see the beauty of Alaska up close. The scenery was breathtaking, with towering mountains, waterfalls, and pristine waters creating unforgettable memories. Our guide was outstanding,friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the area’s history, wildlife, and glaciers. Rina shared interesting stories and facts throughout the tour, making the experience both educational and entertaining. Her enthusiasm and passion for Alaska truly enhanced the trip.The entire tour was well organized, comfortable, and enjoyable from beginning to end. We highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for a memorable and scenic Alaska adventure.
Great low key excursion with great views and overall great experience without being a long day. Guide was phenomenal and communication was great.
