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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(109 Ratings)
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Gail_o
May 30, 2024
Amazing first tour in Alaska - The whole trip was fantastic. Jeremy, our tour guide was very friendly and was patient with us,giving us time. It was very clear that he enjoyed seeing the excitement in the tourists.Seeing two black bears playing in the distance as we finished the cruise was just magnificent. My long zoom lens managed to pick up the bears and i was thrilled with my pictures and videos as i have shared here. Portage Glacier was blue as I have seen in the pictures and it was just breathtakingly beautiful.
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Diane
May 29, 2024
WineChums Alaska - Jeremy was a lovely tour guide and very knowledgeable. We did get to see a bear from the boat and a moose and her baby beside the road. The bears in the wildlife refugee where nice and close and fun to watch.
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L6729bvnancyf
May 27, 2024
Great tour in Anchorage - Jeremy gives excellent service was a great tour I am a travel agent and will recommend this tour to my clients Thank you for the great day and fun tour was also as a solo I felt very comfortable Nancy Zoe’s Cruises and Tours
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Tracie_f
May 19, 2024
Super fun day - Jeremy was fabulous and the experience was once in a lifetime. Loves the scenic drive and the animals at the wildlife center. The glacier was spectacular
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Veronica_l
May 19, 2024
Good experience - Everything and all the information about this beautiful state from Jeremy The van was great The glacier was amazing
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Janice_k
May 18, 2024
Great trip - We had a great time on this tour, led by Jeremy. The stops were the right length of time and he was happy to snap pictures. He was fun and informative.
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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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