Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Description
Take a Shuttle down Turnagain Arm and Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Alaska on an outing that showcases the state's striking geographical features and abundant native wildlife. Spot hanging glaciers and Dall sheep as you drive along Turnagain Arm, then take an unforgettable cruise right up to the face of Portage Glacier. • Shuttle Guided Tour along the Turnagain Arm, one of the worlds greatest scenic drives. • One hour cruise to the face of Portage Glacier with Park Service Ranger. • Visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center to view Alaska's most spectacular animals up close. • Be prepared to walk through the Wildlife Center and be shuttled from Wildlife Center to Glacier. • A shuttle will pick you up off the boat at 5:30 p.m. for your ride back to Anchorage with picturesque photo stops.
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Experience the sheer awesome face of a mighty Alaska glacier on your one-hour cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan. Standing just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age and watching for icebergs to break off the glacier and crash into the water below. You will find out why Portage Glacier is Alaska's second most visited attraction.
At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. The center also educates visitors about Alaska’s Wildlife. Some animals you will see are brown bears, black bears, wolf pack, wood bison, moose etc...
Take our breathtaking ride down the Seward Highway voted top scenic byways in America where you will view awe-inspiring stops along Turnagain Arm. Alaska's Seward Highway climbs over mountain passes where you're surrounded by jaw-dropping views of jagged peaks, rain forests, crystal lakes and the Pacific Ocean. This highway truly is, a photographer's dream. Potter Marsh marks the end of city views and the beginning of wilderness—it's absolutely a "birder's" paradise! While driving along this road, we stop at many opportunities with ample time to take in the breathtaking views that will make your soul sing.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly
- Please provide hotel information at booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Reviews(394)
Very nice experience. Hotel pick up should be included- the language in the descrition as to why u have to taxi downtown is lame and adds 2 cab rides to the cost.
Rezy was very helpful and knowledgeable about the tour. She was a very good and safe driver and we had a wonderful visit to the Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier.
Nice ride out of anchorage, great scenery, loved the boat tour. Driver was on time, polite, and knowledgeable!
Our excursion was an absolutely wonderful experience. Our guide, Brad, was very knowledgable of the history and sites and his stories about Alaska made the trip all that more memorable. The beautiful expanse of the Alaskan mountain ranges and the Turn Again Arm were breathtaking to see. The Portage Glacier was a wonder to behold. I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone visiting Anchorage, Alaska.
10/10 Experience. Gary was very knowledgeable and knew all the goods spots and lookout points to take us to
Brad was an excellent tour guide! He was very personable, knowledgeable and friendly! The tour includes seeing the wildlife sanctuary and the glacier. I would definitely recommend the tour if you’re looking to see exceptional sites quickly but thoroughly.
Brad, the driver from anchorage, was terrific. He kept us informed and entertained the entire time. The stop at the conservation center was really fantastic and the cruise was beyond our expectation.
The scenery is spectacular with the huge waterfalls coming down the mountain into Portage lake. The captain pulled the ferry up to one of the waterfalls so u got an upfront and personal view of the waterfall. The amazing experience for our family is we were at the glacier 29 years ago. At the time you could see the glacier from across the lake without going on a ferry as u have to today. Admission fee is reasonable and length of tour is adequate. Staff was very nice, polite and knowledgeable. Crowd size was adequate, however a school tour with about 30 teenagers put a damper on the tour. Ferry restrooms were clean. Overall the tour is worth going on.
Very enjoyable! Great guide who was very knowledgeable and gracious making many stops and ensuring we had ample opportunity to take in the viewers and wildlife.
Outstanding, knowledgeable tour guide! Many locations & breathtaking views packed into this tour. Excellent value & I highly recommend it.
