11 am Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise!
See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage.
This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table.
Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. Summer only: an option, on a 80 ft. cruise ship. (available 11am departure only and May 24 - Sep 21.)
We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour.
The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer you'll have an option to include a glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan.
Learn about our rich history and see the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttle.
The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience offers highly trained Adventure Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, 43520 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison.
Photography lessons offered.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach National Forest, Seward, AK 99664
Ring of Glaciers. A wonder of glaciers that surround a lake filled with pure glacial run off. As we return to Anchorage, live entertainment is offered.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Beluga Point, Mile 110, Seward Hwy Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516
Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch
Free photography lessons offered.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Portage Glacier, Portage Lake, Anchorage, AK 99501
Available only during summer, from June to August, optional-Upgrade. Glacier Cruise to be upclose to Portage Glacier. See up close the face of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. See up to 14 glaciers embedded within rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, that form the Ring of Glaciers. This Cruise, can be upgraded for an additional $45--this is not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in conjunction with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience basic tour. The regular tour, without cruise ship upgrade, still views glaciers within Glacier Valley.
Free Photography Lessons offered.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach State Park, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows.
Free photography lessons offered.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chugach State Park, 18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516
Our tour will view the Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet as well as, Captain Cook who the Cook Inlet is named from.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Girdwood, Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska
Girdwood, Alaska will be featured during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood, Alaska is a milestone during this trip.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Downtown, Anchorage, AK, USA
Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
Pass By: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, 154th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99587
See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
Pass By: Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site, Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
Pass By: Bird Creek, Bird Creek, Anchorage, Alaska
See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
Stop At: Girdwood, Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska
Once an active gold mining community is now home to a large ski-resort
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Alyeska Ski Area, 1000 Arlberg Dr Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
See the mountains that host a double-black ski run.
Stop At: Byron Glacier Trail, Byron Glacier Road, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier.
Typically, later May to mid Sept.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Whittier, Whittier, Alaska
See the tunnel entrance to one of America's longest shared rail-and-road tunnel.
Stop At: Explorer Glacier, Anchorage, AK 99587, USA
See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Williwaw Campground, 4660 Portage Glacier Rd, Girdwood, AK 99515, USA
See Glacier Valley campgrounds
Pass By: Trail of Blue Ice, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Walk on America's most northern rain forest
Pass By: McHugh Creek Recreation Area, Mile 112 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay
Pass By: Dimond Center Mall, 800 E Dimond Blvd #3-500, Anchorage, AK 99515-2039
See our states' largest indoor mall.
Pass By: Flattop Mountain Trail, Anchorage, AK 80517
Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
Pass By: 411 W 1st Ave Alaska Railroad Train Depot, Anchorage, AK 99501-1635
With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 105 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
11:00 AM
Duración: 6 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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