Alaska Glacier Cruise: Scenic Portage Lake Exploration & Wildlife Center Visit
4.8
109 Ratings
Anchorage
Embark on an unforgettable Alaska Glacier Cruise and explore the scenic Portage Lake. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Center and witness Alaska's land mammals in their natural habitats. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Beluga Point - We will make a stop at Beluga Point with spectacular views of the Cook inlet and Turnagain Arm and use this stop as a great photo opportunity and chance to see wildlife in and out of the water!
  • Bird Point - We will make a stop at Bird Point for the halfway point to Portage Glacier. This stop will include a small walk with breathtaking views of the Turnagain Arm and Chugach Mountain Range and restrooms if needed.
  • Portage Glacier - We will arrive in the Portage Valley making stops at Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier, Byron Glacier and boarding the M/V Ptarmigan for an hour long cruise on Portage Lake viewing multiple surrounding glaciers and majestic landscapes with the main focus on Portage Glacier getting within a couple hundreds yards of the face of the glacier!
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Once we arrive at the Wildlife Center you will be guided through the 200 acre facility where you’re guaranteed to see Alaska’s land mammals in their natural habitats! (Bears, Moose, Wolves, Elk, Deer, Eagles, and much more!
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation by one of the finest tour guides in Alaska. Your first taste of Alaska’s beauty will be the stunning drive along the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm, with a few pit-stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point for sightseeing. Upon reaching the Portage Valley, our itinerary includes stops at Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier and a spectacular one-hour cruise on Portage Lake on the M/V Ptarmigan. This cruise allows you to admire the glaciers nearby and dramatic landscapes, with Portage Glacier as the main sight. Following the cruise, there is an optional lunch break before we move on to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Your tour guide will walk you through the 200 acre facility where you are guaranteed to witness Alaska’s terrestrial mammals in their native environments and much more! The trip concludes with a drive back, pausing briefly at Falls Creek, before dropping you off at your preferred location in Anchorage.

Location
Beluga Point
Mile 110, Seward Hwy, Mile 110 Seward Hwy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ricers
Sep 16, 2023
Best land tour of the trip - Jeremy was an awesome tour guide. It was a great experience. He was very good at stopping at various places and he pointed out bears that we wouldn’t have saw. He answered all our questions. He was very good.
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Michelesy1635ls
Sep 15, 2023
Delivered what it promised. - Good option as I didn't have a car to get around by myself. Seemed like a more eco friendly way to do it anyway. The tour was comfortable, interesting and well guided. Covers quite a bit of ground. Chose this one as it had a 2 hour stop at the Wildlife Centre rather than 1 hour. More than happy and would be happy to use them again.
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Scott_s
Sep 13, 2023
Fun trip and fun people - Enjoyed the boat ride to see Portage. Jeremy was friendly and knowledgeable. Stopped at Beluga Point and saw 4 bears on the mountain next to us.
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Marie_m
Sep 13, 2023
Incredible tour! Very worth it - Jeremy was amazing from the moment he arrived with an enthusiastic happy “good morning”! He was so knowledgeable and accommodating the entire time and made sure we saw everything we wanted to see. The views were incredible and the boat was open on the top and heated on the bottom so best of both worlds!!
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Funhog1006
Sep 11, 2023
Terrific day trip to portage glacier - We couldn’t have been happier with this tour. Jeremy arrived at the time he said he would, and drove us safely down to portage Lake for our boat trip to the glacier. As we drove down, he was full of information. We had a full van and he was sensitive to everyone’s needs. I want to stop, was amazing because for the first time I had clam chowder with more clams than chunks of potatoes. My wife and I both recommend this tour with no reservation.
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Clairesullivan557
Sep 11, 2023
Glacier cruise and beautiful views with a great guide - We had a great day with this bus trip. The guide was terrific and gave us just the right amount of time at the stops. The cruise was spectacular! The glacier was impressive and the crew was fun and sweet. They even pulled out some glacier ice and broke it into chips, letting us suck on glacial ice - a real highlight.
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Jaimew713
Sep 8, 2023
Amazing tour! - Jeremy was an absolutely amazing tour guide. He had a vast array of knowledge about the area and interjected humor that kept everyone laughing. He was also ready and willing to give suggestions and go the extra mile to find answers about any questions. I would hands down recommend this tour to anyone interested! You won’t regret it!
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Alicia_v
Sep 6, 2023
Fantastic - The stops to view salmon, Turnagan bay for beluga and of course the glacier. Most all the Wildlife conservation center was fabulous.
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Travel323126
Sep 5, 2023
Beautiful day out in nature - We enjoyed our day out with Jeremy. Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He has eagle eyes too - spotting beluga whales from afar, and tiny little mountain goats up high on the cliffs that I could only see with my binoculars! I enjoyed the conversation and finding out more about Alaska very much. The cruise on the Lake as ok, we stopped by the Portage Glacier for a while. Pretty glacier. The wildlife conservatory was also ok, we get to see the animals that we would likely not see in the wild/ around the city. (We did see a couple of moose and almost ran into a family of black bears while we were cycling on the coastal trail) Overall a decent way to spend the day if one has a pressing schedule.
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G132wpandrewb
Sep 5, 2023
Recommended Excursion Solo or with Small Group - Jeremy with Alaska Exquisite Travel was very professional and conducted a wonderful excursion! I accompanied my wife on her work trip and wanted to explore Alaska while being out on my own. I joined 5 other individuals on the Valley of Glaciers Experience, and everything was planned and executed very well by Alaska Exquisite Travel. The views of the glaciers, sighting the Beluga whales, and seeing other Alaska wildlife was a wonderful experience! Jeremy knew lots of history of Alaska and was an excellent guide!
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