From Anchorage: Valley of Glaciers & Wildlife Center Tour

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ID: GYG434443-783278
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Country: United States

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Take a guided trip from Anchorage with a glacier-viewing cruise and a tour of Alaskan wildlife. Admire views of Turnagain Arm, cruise by glaciers at Portage Valley, and tour the Wildlife Center.
Experience Alaska’s spectacular nature and wildlife on a guided full-day trip from Anchorage. You'll take a scenic drive to iconic viewing points, glimpse glaciers up close on a cruise of Portage Lake, and see animals in their natural habitats at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Start your day tour with pick-up from your hotel in a comfortable passenger van. You'll be taken on one of Alaska’s most breathtaking drives down Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm, with sightseeing stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point.
Next, arrive in the Portage Valley, where you'll stop at Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier, and Byron Glacier. Board the MV Ptarmigan boat for an hour-long cruise on Portage Lake. Marvel at glaciers up close, including Portage Glacier, and admire the majestic mountainous landscape.

Take the chance for an optional lunch stop after the cruise, before heading to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. You'll be guided through the 200-acre facility to see Alaska’s land mammals in their natural habitats. Look out for bears, moose, wolves, elk, deer, eagles, and many other animals.
Finally, you'll drive back to Anchorage with one last stop to see Falls Creek, before being dropped off at your desired destination.

Highlights

  • Take in the incomparable beauty of Alaska's glaciers on an immersive lake cruise
  • Drive down the famous Turnagain Arm waterway and the scenic Seward Highway
  • Take the chance to admire views and snap photos at Beluga Point and Bird Point
  • See animals in their own habitats on a tour of the Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in comfortable van transportation

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity only runs in good weather conditions. If it has to be canceled, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This activity is stroller-accessible
INCLUDED
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation between attractions
  • Entry tickets to Portage Glacier
  • Entry tickets to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
NOT INCLUDED
  • Tips
  • Lunch

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.