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Anchorage Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience - Best Value

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Anchorage, USA

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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 15 - Sep 15)

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 Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entertainment
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch Meals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.
  • Ptarmigan ship - $50 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
  • $50 Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options & Pricing

Start Time • Daily 11:00 AM

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison.Photography lessons offered.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chugach National Forest

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.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beluga Point

Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watchFree photography lessons offered.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portage Glacier

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chugach State Park

Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows.Free photography lessons offered.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cook Inlet

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood

Girdwood, Alaska will be featured during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood, Alaska is a milestone during this trip.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown (Pass By)

Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary (Pass By)

See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
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Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site (Pass By)

Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
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Bird Creek (Pass By)

See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
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Girdwood

Once an active gold mining community is now home to a large ski-resort
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alyeska Ski Area (Pass By)

See the mountains that host a double-black ski run.
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Byron Glacier Trail

Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Whittier (Pass By)

See the tunnel entrance to one of America's longest shared rail-and-road tunnel.
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Explorer Glacier

See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Williwaw Campground (Pass By)

See Glacier Valley campgrounds
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Trail of Blue Ice (Pass By)

Walk on America's most northern rain forest
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McHugh Creek Recreation Area (Pass By)

Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay
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Dimond Center Mall (Pass By)

See our states' largest indoor mall.
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Flattop Mountain Trail (Pass By)

Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
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Alaska Railroad (Pass By)

With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
  • Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Anchorage Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience – Best Value?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 2,578 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Bottled water
  • 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
  • Driver/guide and scout
  • LunchMeals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.
  • Ptarmigan ship - $50 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
  • $50 Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
  • Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 105 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).

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