• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Guided tour through the conservation park to observe brown bears, wolves, and bison.

Photography lessons available.

• Chugach National Forest - Ring of Glaciers. A stunning array of glaciers encircling a lake filled with pristine glacial runoff. Live entertainment provided on the return to Anchorage.
• Beluga Point - Scenic viewpoint for watching Beluga whales.

Free photography lessons available.

• Portage Glacier - Available only in summer, from June to August, with an optional upgrade. Glacier Cruise to get close to Portage Glacier. Witness the face of Portage Glacier up close on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. View up to 14 glaciers nestled within the rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, forming the Ring of Glaciers. This cruise can be upgraded for an additional $45, not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in partnership with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in the basic Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience tour. The regular tour, without the cruise ship upgrade, still offers views of glaciers within Glacier Valley.

Free photography lessons available.

• Chugach State Park - Bird Point and selected viewpoints for photographing soaring eagles, mountain goats, and whales, or walking through alpine meadows.

Free photography lessons available.

• Cook Inlet - Our tour will explore Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet and Captain Cook, after whom the Cook Inlet is named.
• Girdwood - Girdwood, Alaska will be highlighted during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood is a significant stop on this trip.
• Downtown - Anchorage City Tour as we head into the wilderness.
• Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary - Observe incredible flying wildlife and the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon, and other migrating wildlife.
• Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site - Learn about and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
• Bird Creek - Enjoy the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
• Girdwood - Once an active gold mining community, now home to a large ski resort.
• Alyeska Ski Area - View the mountains that feature a double-black ski run.
• Byron Glacier Trail - Seasonal self-guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier, typically from late May to mid-September.
• Whittier - See the tunnel entrance to one of America’s longest shared rail-and-road tunnels.
• Explorer Glacier - View the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available, walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
• Williwaw Campground - See the campgrounds in Glacier Valley.
• Trail of Blue Ice - Walk through America’s northernmost rainforest.
• McHugh Creek Recreation Area - Enjoy a wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay.
• Dimond Center Mall - Visit our state’s largest indoor mall.
• Flattop Mountain Trail - At over 3,000 feet, a notable mountain peak visible throughout Anchorage.
• Alaska Railroad - With a rich historical presence in Anchorage, the rail system is visible during our tour.

• Bottled water
• Driver/guide and scout
• Entertainment
• Live commentary on board
• Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase
• Stop to Purchase Food-Meal

• Ptarmigan ship - $49 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
• $49 Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska’s website.
• Lunch

Discover the Vast Wilderness and Sail on the Portage Glacier Cruise! Be captivated by the extraordinary beauty that envelops Anchorage.

Our one-of-a-kind tour eschews established routes and schedules.

Optimize your time exploring the wild to spot animals and observe glaciers. Exclusive to Summer: a choice, aboard an 80 ft. cruise ship. (only available for the 11am departure and from May 24 - Sep 21.)

We let the sun, the wind, and our passions steer your trip towards the day’s most picturesque sites.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Journey includes entry to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer, you have the choice to incorporate a glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan.

Delve into our rich historical heritage and behold the Ring of Glaciers. This award-winning excursion is unrivalled by any other tour operator or shuttle service.

The team of expert Adventure Guides at Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Journey dedicates their mission to creating vacation memories for you that stand the test of time.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only

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