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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

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.

1 hour•Admission Included
2

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...

1 hour•Admission Included

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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Reviews

4.74

351 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great!

    Marta C,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Matthew was really great! Learned so much about Alaska! Great tour worth the cost. Will definitely be back to explore Alaska in the winter!

  • The tour was very...

    Kristen D,

    Jul 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was very informative, scenery was beautiful, and the Glacier was one of a kind! Our tour guide, Matt, was awesome! We had a wonderful time!

  • Great tour to see the Glaciers and some of the land

    Sharon S,

    Jul 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was a great experience. Even better than my husband and I expected. Jack our tour guide so well prepared and knowledgeable. Took great care of everyone. The stops by bus so good. And the boat tour to see glaciers awesome. Jack evrn lent rain jackets to those of us like me who needed them

  • Glazier and Wildlife tour

    James K,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mathew is a great guide and very knowledgeable on each of the experiences of this trip. Great time. He even went the extra mile in showing us his secret eagle nest area that was active- where we observed the mother eagle feeding her chicks from an observable and non-disturbable distance. Truly remarkable experience for all.

  • Matt was fantastic, funny...

    Toby A,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Matt was fantastic, funny and informative!! I would definitely recommend this tour. As it is well worth the time.

From USD 239

4.74
351 reviews
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