Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour | 8 hours

193 Reviews | Anchorage
From $249.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Valley of Glaciers
2 Adults x $249.00
$498.00
Approx Total
$498.00
Option 1
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Overview

Start your tour with a pick up from your hotel location with one of Alaska's top rated guides. First experience one of Alaska’s most breathtaking drives down the Seward Hwy and Turnagain Arm with a few sightseeing stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point. We will then arrive in the Portage Valley making stops at Explorer Glacier, Middle 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. We will make an optional lunch stop after the cruise and before heading to the 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 and much more! We will then take the drive back and make one last stop at Falls Creek before your drop off at your desired destination in Anchorage.

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Pickup details

Around 5pm local time the evening before your tour, we'll reach out via call, text, or email. You'll get departure details, weather updates, and any last-minute tour info. Please ensure your contact info is updated with us to avoid any communication hitches. On the day of the tour, look for ... our Sprinter Van with "Alaska Exquisite Travel" displayed on it. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Chugach State Park (Pass By)

    The Chugach State Park is a region of area our tour operates.

  • 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!

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    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.

    20 minutes

  • 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!

    2 hours

  • 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!

    2 hours

  • Chugach National Forest (Pass By)

    Our tour operates and stops in the Chugach National Forest.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

May 14100% refund
May 15No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

193 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    180
  • 4 stars
    7
  • 3 stars
    2
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
    3

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 180 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing area and way to see Alaska's beauty

Published on Dec, 2024

The tour did a sufficient job of covering the areas as described. The guide did a great job of answering questions and discussing the area. Our first stop at the Wildlife Encounter was a lot of fun and great to see animals from the area. The glaciers were interesting to see. The boat ride was really nice but cold, and I wasn’t fully prepared. They even let us taste a piece of one of the glaciers broken off in the lake, which was really interesting. On the way back, we stopped after seeing a couple of moose grazing in a field, which was a spectacular site. Overall, I’d recommend the tour.

All so awesome!

Published on Sep, 2024

Our guide Jeremy and our group were a great bunch who enjoyed learning about the wonderful, wild, beauty of Alaska. It was a memorable experience and we got to touch and be part of an amazing piece of the world. I wouldn’t change a thing about it. My daughter and I loved it!! Thank you!

Worth the time and money!

Published on Sep, 2024

Jeremy, our guide, made this trip a blast! He was very knowledgeable and kept pointing out wild life during our trip. Seeing the glacier was amazing and being able to be up close and pers With a brown bear was amazing.

Jeremy was a great guide!...

Published on Sep, 2024

Jeremy was a great guide! Along the drive he pointed out bald eagles, sheep, and pulled over so we could get a glimpse of belugas. The boat ride to the glacier was great as well. The captain , guide, and park ranger were all friendly and ready to answer any questions.

Excellent experience

Published on Sep, 2024

The scenery was beautiful. Jeremy is very informative. Would highly recommend this tour for couples, singles and family. We packed our own lunch but water and snacks are provided

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