PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

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About this activity

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 thru OCT 5th.

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 Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 170 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: PicTours Alaska, Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver/guide and scout
Included: Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase
Included: Entertainment
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Stop to Purchase Food-Meal

Not included

Not included: Ptarmigan ship - price will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
Not included: Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
Not included: Lunch: Meals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
Alaska Railroad

Passing by

With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
Flattop Mountain

Passing by

Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
Beluga Point

15 min

Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch

Free photography lessons offered.
Byron Glacier Trail

15 min Admission included

Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier.

Typically, later May to mid Sept.
Chugach State Park

10 min

Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows.

Free photography lessons offered.
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Passing by

See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
Bird Creek

Passing by

See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

one hour Admission included

Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison.

Photography lessons offered.
Portage Glacier

one hour Admission not included

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 fee 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.
Stop 11

Passing by

Walk on America's most northern rain forest
Stop 12

15 min

See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
Chugach National Forest

50 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes is recommended
Jacket, or wind breaker is recommended
There is not restrooms available at departure location
Are you traveling with anyone on this tour that has booked separately? If so, please contact us with their name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties. This further includes approval for complimentary photography for your use and possible demonstration of excursion experience in promotions or presentations.

Options

Wilderness Wildlife Glaciers

Photography Lessons -- FREE

Duration: 6 hours: 11 am departure. This is the deluxe version to experience the wilderness that surrounds Alaska. Doesn’t include Glacier Boat

Wilderness Wildlife Glacier: WEEKDAY & WEEKEND: Sightseeing tour outside the city limits of Anchorage. hour day tour into the wilderness, see wildlife, view glaciers and walk on Alaskan Alpine Meadows.
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
With 1hr Glacier Cruise

Summer Only Glacier Cruise: Experience Portage Glacier up close on the MSS Ptarmigan. A one hour excursion on the 80-foot ship.

Duration: 6 hours: Departs at 11am. Dena'ina Convention Center. 700 W 7th Ave. We meet 10 minutes before departure.

1 Hour Glacier Confirmation: 1 Hour Glacier Cruise Confirmation will be sent by tour Operator, PicTours Alaska, Inc. shortly after this message.