Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage.

This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table.

Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. Summer only: an option, on a 80 ft. cruise ship. (available 11am departure only and May 24 - Sep 21.)

We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer you'll have an option to include a glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan.

Learn about our rich history and see the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttle.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience offers highly trained Adventure Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Bottled water
✔  Driver/guide
✔  Snacks
✔  Entertainment
✔  Professional local guide & scout
✔  Live commentary on board
✖   Ptarmigan ship - $49 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
✖  $49 Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website.
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.

We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.

Duration:  60 minutes

2
Chugach National Forest Ring of Glaciers. A wonder of glaciers that surround a lake filled with pure glacial run off. As we return to Anchorage, live entertainment is offered.

Duration:  50 minutes

3
Beluga Point Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Portage Glacier Available only during summer, from June to August, optional-Upgrade. Glacier Cruise to be upclose to Portage Glacier. See up close the face of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. See up to 14 glaciers embedded within rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, that form the Ring of Glaciers. This Cruise, can be upgraded for an additional $45--this is not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in conjunction with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience basic tour. The regular tour, without cruise ship upgrade, still views glaciers within Glacier Valley. Free Photography Lessons offered.

Duration:  60 minutes

5
Chugach State Park Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.

Duration:  10 minutes

6
Cook Inlet Our tour will view the Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet as well as, Captain Cook who the Cook Inlet is named from.

Duration:  10 minutes

7
Girdwood Girdwood, Alaska will be featured during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood, Alaska is a milestone during this trip.

Duration:  10 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
•  Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
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Free cancellation
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Price:
From $199
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
6 hours
Guide in:
English   English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.