Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Portage Glacier
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.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
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...
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Gratuities
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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
Reviews
378 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Bill G,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was awesome. Matt, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. He kept the tour organized and moving. He is a great asset to your company. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends in the future.
Glacier cruise and Alaska conservation tour
Elaine D,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun with tour guide Matthew. Loved the informative tour. The boat ride didn’t occur due to mechanical issues, so went to a salmon spawning stream. Ended up to seeing a brown bear in a stream! Which was much more thrilling!!!
Wonderful Tour and Experience
Mary W,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The group traveled along Turn Again Arm and visit many stops including the Wild Life Center. Gary hosted, drove and provided information about the places where we visited. He had great stories about Alaska. I felt bad for him since the group was mostly quiet. Nevertheless, he kept the information and stories flowing and I listened.
Fantastic and recommend at the beginning of your visit
Victoria S,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! We had Matthew (Matt) as our guide and he was full of knowledge and humor! He knew all the best spots and knows a little bit about so many things. He made sure to point out animals and historical/geographic features as we drove. I was so excited to see a couple beluga whale heads in the inlet! George and JoJo were fantastic on the boat and also had great jokes. The Captain was awesome as well and gave plenty of time for photos. The animal conservation was AMAZING! Our guide knew the schedule and got to the brown bears before feeding time and took our picture with a bear in the background. He also knew about all the other animals and we heard an elk bugle! Highly recommend and am so glad we did this our first day so we can use the knowledge we gained to our advantage as we travel.
Two thumbs up... make that six.
David C,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful and educational trip. We had a blast. My family highly recommends this trip. If you are lucky and have Matt as your guide we think you will be as blown away as we were. We learned and saw so much. He is pure fun and info.
Good glacier experience
Michael G,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour guide and a lot of sites to see. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thr cost wasn’t bad either.
Awesome tour
Olive T,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Gary was our guide, he was very knowledgeable & funny. Had a great day at the Glacier & enjoyed the wildlife conservation centre.
Great experience
Mark S,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous experience. What a great way to spend a day in Alaska. Matt was so knowledgeable and really provided a great experience.!! Highly Recommend!!
Fabulous day trip from Anchorage
Karleyk7,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous way to kick off my visit to Alaska from Australia . Our guide Matt was first class and like an encyclopedia of all things Alaska. The Crew on the Portage lake / glacier tour were fun and friendly. The Wildlife conservation centre gave a great insight to some Alaskan wildlife . We had a lovely small group as well so that was nice. Thanks Matt for a fantastic into in to Alaska. I highly recommend this day tour.
The tour was perfect. ...
Kristen S,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was perfect. The guide, Matt, was excellent. The amount of time at each stop was just enough. The glaciers and conservation center should not be missed.
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