Items | Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Discovery from Anchorage
Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Discovery from Anchorage
(4) Reviews
Downtown
Important Information
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Service animals allowed
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Depart downtown Anchorage and travel along one of America’s most scenic routes — the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm — into the wilderness beyond. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre sanctuary where rescued and orphaned Alaskan animals such as brown bears, muskox, bison, wolves, and moose roam in naturalistic habitats. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Alaska’s wildlife before continuing to Portage Lake, where you’ll board the MV Ptarmigan with Portage Glacier Cruises for an unforgettable, narrated hour-long cruise among cascading waterfalls to within a few hundred feet of the towering face of Portage Glacier. You may even hear the thunderous crack of the glacier cal...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Portage Glacier Cruise
Guide
14 passenger Transit Van
Food and beverage are available for purchase at both stop locations.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Captain Cook
Please meet your driver outside of the 5th Avenue entrance of the Hotel Captain Cook where buses and tour vans line up, near the coffee shop and indoor breakfast area. Our Van is marked with our company name and logo.
Return
Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Discovery from Anchorage
(4) Reviews
Downtown
About
Depart downtown Anchorage and travel along one of America’s most scenic routes — the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm — into the wilderness beyond. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre sanctuary where rescued and orphaned Alaskan animals such as brown bears, muskox, bison, wolves, and moose roam in naturalistic habitats. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Alaska’s wildlife before continuing to Portage Lake, where you’ll board the MV Ptarmigan with Portage Glacier Cruises for an unforgettable, narrated hour-long cruise among cascading waterfalls to within a few hundred feet of the towering face of Portage Glacier. You may even hear the thunderous crack of the glacier cal...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Portage Glacier Cruise
Guide
14 passenger Transit Van
Food and beverage are available for purchase at both stop locations.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Captain Cook
Please meet your driver outside of the 5th Avenue entrance of the Hotel Captain Cook where buses and tour vans line up, near the coffee shop and indoor breakfast area. Our Van is marked with our company name and logo.
Return
Itinerary
1
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
As you explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, you'll have the chance to see some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, including brown and black bears, moose, wolves, wood bison, muskox, elk, caribou, and other native species living in spacious natural habitats. Along the way, you'll learn about the center’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for orphaned and injured animals while enjoying exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. All of this takes place against the breathtaking backdrop of the Chugach Mountains, creating an unforgettable Alaska experience.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Portage Glacier
As you cruise across the iceberg-dotted waters of Portage Lake aboard the MV Ptarmigan, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of Portage Glacier, towering mountain peaks, and cascading waterfalls. Along the way, you'll learn about the area's fascinating glacial history, discover local wildlife, and gain insight into the ever-changing landscape shaped by Alaska's vast icefields. This scenic cruise offers an unforgettable close-up look at one of Alaska’s most spectacular natural wonders.
