Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Overview
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6 hours
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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 15 - Sep 15)
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.
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide and scout
Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase
Entertainment
Live commentary on board
Stop to Purchase Food-Meal
Ptarmigan ship - price will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
Meals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.
Options
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.
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.
Reviews
3,029 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely worth the price
Seychelle A,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great option for solo travelers. Our guide, Philip, was fantastic. We got a lot of great pictures even on a cloudy, rainy day. Very informative and fun. Highly recommended.
It was a good tour
Steven D,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Out tour guide was great, but it really is hit or miss on what we're able to see. If I were to do this again I'd just do the wildlife preserve and tack on the Anchorage zoo.
Amazing Day
thenerdyp2026,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience! Hunter, our guide, was so knowledgeable, but also fun and easy-going. He made it a great day in Alaska I learned a lot, got some amazing photos, and made some really good memories.
Peaks, ice, wildlife and quiet moments
MJ B,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hunter was a fantastic tour guide! Really enjoyed the coastal drive, and he pointed out six glaciers on the way. Enjoyed seeing the wildlife so well cared for. The highlight was walking upon the frozen lake with mountains all around. Sunny, breezy day made for a trip. I’ll never forget!
Nice tour with great tour guide Phillip
Jimmy A,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Was nice to finally see glaciers and wild life reserve was fun. This s the only way to get 3 foot from Moose safely. Also; appreciate helping out the animals in need.
Nice animal center experience and frozen glacier lake tour.
604pranjalb,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience with my wife and Toddler in March 2026. Philip was very professional and gave us a nice tour of the wildlife center and the glaciers during the day. He shared some nice close up pics of the animals and also described the places we visited as a tour guide. We were lucky to see the bears in the center outside relaxing in the snow during our visit.
Hunter is the best!
B9268ZNanamariav,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huntsr was excellent! Very knowledgeable, extremely nice and fun !!
Wonderful experience!
CCTraveler11,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Tour guide was fabulous. Saw so many amazing things- animals, the scenery - wow!
The tour was wonderful....
Theresa D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was wonderful. The views are amazing and we loved seeing all the animals. The guide was very friendly and knowledgable.
Alaska at its Best
Shankar K,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful way to end our Alaska vacation. We had a day left in Anchorage. On previous nights we had taken in a trip to the Arctic Circke and also watched an amazing Northern Lights show, one thing we did not get to see was wildlife and this trip to the Alaska Wildlife Conservatiob Center totally made up for it, our guide Phillip was a very capable, photographer and patient guide who answered all our questions and more. We were delighted to see the brown bears and grizzly bear romping in the snow and saw moose, wood bison, caribou, reindeer, attic fox, a Hudson Bay wolf, Coyote, Canadian Lynx and porcupine among others. The trip to the Portage glacier was simply too magnificent, we walked on the frozen portage lane and marveled at the beautiful glacier, Phillip even took us to Girdwood on a detour to spot sone moose, All in all, it was a wonderful, sunny day to soak in the grandeur of Alaska
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