Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

4.9 (345 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation

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Lovely Portage Glacier from the mv Ptarmigan glacier cruise — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Your transportation for our Glaciers and Wildlife Day Tour, Portage Lake, AK — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: 907 Tours

Ages: Children (0–3 years) · Youth (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: We'll refill your personal bottle, or you can enjoy our filtered water from a recyclable paper cup
Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Included: Snacks
Included: Free hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Long-time Alaskan guides
Included: Transport by Sprinter vans

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

2 hours Admission included
- 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
2
Portage Glacier

2 hours Admission included
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
Chugach State Park

20 min

Take in a breathtaking view of Anchorage and the surrounding area from high up in the Chugach Mountains at the Glen Alps overlook

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

All travelers are picked up. We pick up at most Anchorage hotels (west of the Seward Highway and North of International Airport Road), as well as other public locations by arrangement.

End point

All travelers are picked up. We pick up at most Anchorage hotels (west of the Seward Highway and North of International Airport Road), as well as other public locations by arrangement.

Pickup points

Staybridge Suites Anchorage By IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Hilton Anchorage
Arctic Fox Inn Bed and Breakfast
Hyatt Place Anchorage-Midtown
Hyatt House Anchorage
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
The Lakefront Anchorage
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown
Puffin Inn Of Anchorage

and 30 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Please be ready before your pick-up time as the tour needs to meet the Glacier Cruise Sailing time
Jacket, hat, and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended
You can present either a paper or electonic voucher for this activity.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
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
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