Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour
4.5
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$239.00
from per adult
$239.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
Features animals
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Entry/Admission - Portage Glacier
- Entry/Admission - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- 546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA We park in front of the red trolley on the corner of 4th and F street. Usually we pull up next to the hot dog vendor.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36672P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please provide hotel information at booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour?
- Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour price starts from $239.00. Discover and book Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour cancellation policy?
- Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour on Tripadvisor
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- Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour is hosted by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises - Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises - Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 5h 30m. Discover and book Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36672P1
Itinerary
- You'll start at546 W 4th Ave546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USAWe park in front of the red trolley on the corner of 4th and F street. Usually we pull up next to the hot dog vendor.See address & details
- 1Portage GlacierStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3Chugach National ForestStop: 60 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Voyager34454249190
00Anchorage
We enjoyed the experience and what we got to see and enjoy. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly connecting the…
pointman1987
00Must do!!
Our guide was Dan and he was fantastic!! We had to make some last minute changes due to store closures but he made …
J9508ENalbertos
00Excellent.. The best you can choose and good value.
The guide is very knowledgeable and the places are excellent. The value is by far the best. Accomplish everything p…
robingM2208RT
00Great tour. THANKS DAN
Had a great time with Dan who made us feel at home. He gave is a look at Anchorage and his suggestions on where to…
Eva G
00Informative,enjoyable
Donna was very cordial and informative. The tour took us to all the places we wanted to visit to order items to be …
leveteap
00Learn about Anchorage
This tour is a great overall advertisement for Anchorage and state of Alaska. Our guide, Dan, was supper informati…
julieshock
00Best Experience for our 30th Wedding Anniversary
We had the best experience doing this tour. Jason our driver out to the glacier was amazing. Full of answers when w…
Jay4929
00Stay Away From The Viator.
We booked a tour through Viator in Ketchikan and paid in advance. The Viator is a middle man selling tours to local…
Doug W
00Great tour and guide
Great tour guide, "Aunt" Gary was fantastic, he was funny and informative. You can really tell he loves his job, It…
Tony S
00Absolutely amazing
Our tour guide Jason was awesome. Very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and just made you feel like family…
O9635AWcharlottes
00Family vacation
Jason was very friendly and informative. I totally recommend for a active family to take in some beautiful views.
Mary D
00A DAY TO REMEMBER ❣️
Phenomenal & Epic! We saw a black bear, a moose, an Alaska Bluejay, 40 or more Eagles looking for and chowing on H…
laurenepwake
00Great guide, great views!
First off, Chris was a great tour guide! He was so knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions t…
A S
00Fun and Unique experience
Shout out to our guide/driver Jason who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole experience! He…
lindacS3593TW
00Great tour!
This was a really fun tour to see the sights and learn a bit about Anchorage and Alaska. Our tour guide, “Aunt” Ga…
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Matt was an excellent guide took a lot of time to show us and tell us all about anchorage ! We made a lot of stops for some beautiful photo opportunities and even a walk in the rain forest.
Glacier tour was the absolute best we were so close to the waterfalls and the glacier 100 percent recommend taking time to enjoy the experience.
The wildlife park is up and coming worth the visit just to see the bears and buffalos and Matt knew the history on how they all came to the park!
This was a great tour and the information he provided makes me want to plan a separate trip to explore this area! Drive alone is just breathtaking!
Thanks Matt perfect end to a fantastic trip with the grandson!
Glacier tour was the absolute best we were so close to the waterfalls and the glacier 100 percent recommend taking time to enjoy the experience.
The wildlife park is up and coming worth the visit just to see the bears and buffalos and Matt knew the history on how they all came to the park!
This was a great tour and the information he provided makes me want to plan a separate trip to explore this area! Drive alone is just breathtaking!
Thanks Matt perfect end to a fantastic trip with the grandson!
Written July 23, 2022
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cowboysoup
Atlanta, GA50 contributions
Jun 2022
We got incredibly lucky on this tour, in a number of ways. First, we were the only ones on the tour for the day. Second, and more importantly, we had Matt as our guide. He grew up in the area, and has done a ton of exploring on his own. He knows, loves, and respects the area, and it showed. Because it was just the 4 of us, he was able to spend extra time with us, providing exceptional insight into each of our stops. Because of his insight, we saw Dall Sheep, Moose, Beluga Whales, and several eagles in the wild. The Glacier part was exceptional as well. In fact we saw something they hadn't seen in 10+ years - A moose at lakes edge. They weren't sure how she got there (probably swam) but she was there. The Glacier was amazing, as was it's story. At the conservation center, Matt was relentless in finding the bears, trekking back and forth over trails until he found them for us to see. This tour was worth every penny, and in large part due to Matt. Book this, and request Matt, and ask him about Moosin'.
Written June 11, 2022
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Amusementparkguy
Pataskala, OH1,428 contributions
Jun 2022
Since this was my first time in Alaska, there were a couple things on my list of what I wanted to do. Seeing a glacier was on top of that list. This tour was highly recommended, and I chose to go with this one. Our tour guide and bus driver from Anchorage, Chris, did an outstanding job telling us various facts and answering questions we had. He made the trip that much more with his personality and knowledge.
The glacier experience was incredible. The scenery was breath-taking!! We did not see any calving of the glacier, but we could see numerous icebergs floating in the water as a result of recent calving. The waterfalls along the way were fabulous as well. This is a must-do!
The tour ended with a stop to a Wildlife Preserve. This was an added bonus to the tour as we could see many animals native to Alaska, some of whom were rescue animals being nursed back to health.
The glacier experience was incredible. The scenery was breath-taking!! We did not see any calving of the glacier, but we could see numerous icebergs floating in the water as a result of recent calving. The waterfalls along the way were fabulous as well. This is a must-do!
The tour ended with a stop to a Wildlife Preserve. This was an added bonus to the tour as we could see many animals native to Alaska, some of whom were rescue animals being nursed back to health.
Written June 22, 2022
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LJD1413
18 contributions
Jun 2022
Our tour guide, Matt, was amazing and made this tour one of the highlights of our trip. He was a wealth of knowledge and made sure everyone in our group had a wonderful day. Matt was excellent at pointing at the best photo spots and always offered to take everyone's pictures (an important item in my book!) We enjoyed being on a smaller tour vehicle and appreciated the extra scenic stops as time allowed. This a beautiful area of Alaska and should not be missed!
Written July 9, 2022
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Alicia E
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Friends
Our tour guide Matthew was amazing! We ran into some outside issues on the tour and he handled everything with safety and care. The tour consisted of a wide age range and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Getting up close and personal with the glacier was a memory never to forget. 10/10 recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn a lot, soak in the natural beauty of Alaska, and see lots of animals!!!
Written June 21, 2022
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Jenny B
Los Angeles, CA33 contributions
This tour is worth every penny. If you’re looking to see multiple parts of Alaska, this trip allows you to see so much. Our tour guide Shawn was spectacular and filled with fun facts. Our group was small, so he let us get out for special photo requests or answered all our curious questions. Wished he could take us on more tours. We went to beluga point, the conservation center and took the portage glacier boat tour. I am gobb-smacked at how gorgeous Alaska is. You just need to see it in person to believe it. This tour is worth every penny and a great way to spend even a cloudy and rainy day.
Thank you Shawn!
Thank you Shawn!
Written June 10, 2021
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Ellen
3 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This was a really nice tour, but I was very uncomfortable because there was no masking requirement in the full shuttle, and we were the only ones wearing masks. This was after the CDC recommendation that vaccinated people wear masks indoors because the Delta variant is so easily transmitted. I was surprised because the other private tour operators I’d used on the trip had required masks. This made it hard for me to relax and enjoy the day.
Written July 31, 2021
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Martin G
Yes unfortunately the city of Anchorage does not mandate mask requirements nor does the Governor of the State of Alaska. Until they do we can not enforce a mask mandate. Most tour operators are not requiring mask as well.
Written August 3, 2021
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John
Grand Rapids, MI3 contributions
Aug 2020
We had a beautiful drive along the waterway. It was a cloudy and somewhat rainy day but it did not really impact the view of the glacier. Our guide was informative about the sites as well as the history of indigenous people groups. We visited a zoo more or less for rescued wildlife. That was pretty interesting.
Written August 12, 2020
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Sally E
1 contribution
Jun 2022
I took a tour with Matthew on a last minute whim and was not disappointed. He knew seemingly everything about the wildlife, history, and culture around us, keeping the entire bus engaged the entire trip. We saw incredible views and the wildlife center was a great end to the trip. He found a way to keep every customer involved in the trip by asking questions and finding ways to relate the tour to everyone's individual life experiences. Cannot recommend this experience enough!
Written June 21, 2022
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Mari W
6 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Our driver “Old Gary” (yes he told us to call him that) was such a treat! Seriously. He was friendly, helpful, and super informative. Just top notch. He’s a talker and answered all our questions happily. The glacial tour was the highlight for me, though the animals and scenic Seward Highway were also great! We did this little day trip for our 5 year anniversary and it did not disappoint!
A few tips:
Bring bug spray, sunglasses, and sunscreen! And definitely your camera!
I use a manual wheelchair and am also ambulatory for short distances. Some parts would have been really difficult to get to had I not had my cane too. The glacial boat only had stairs on the way to the top deck, so if you’re unable to walk, you can enjoy the views from the bottom deck through windows.
The scenic pit stops along the road were a bonus! They were gravelly and can be accessed about 80% of the time with a manual chair if needed. Some had stairs and really wasn’t accessible so I used my cane. Couldn’t make it to the stairs, but our tour guide warned us ahead of time and was kind and thoughtful, giving us a few options. The conservatory we enjoyed mostly by driving around and taking videos of the animals from the shuttle which was fun since Gary narrated fun facts for us the whole time!
If your wheelchair is motorized and not easily folded up, or you’re not somewhat ambulatory, this would be a really difficult tour, I think. However, if you are a bit mobile, it’s truly an unforgettable tour with the most scenic views ever. It’s how we spent our anniversary and last day in Alaska. A great way to experience a lot of Alaska in a short period of time!
P.S. “Old” Gary is the best!
A few tips:
Bring bug spray, sunglasses, and sunscreen! And definitely your camera!
I use a manual wheelchair and am also ambulatory for short distances. Some parts would have been really difficult to get to had I not had my cane too. The glacial boat only had stairs on the way to the top deck, so if you’re unable to walk, you can enjoy the views from the bottom deck through windows.
The scenic pit stops along the road were a bonus! They were gravelly and can be accessed about 80% of the time with a manual chair if needed. Some had stairs and really wasn’t accessible so I used my cane. Couldn’t make it to the stairs, but our tour guide warned us ahead of time and was kind and thoughtful, giving us a few options. The conservatory we enjoyed mostly by driving around and taking videos of the animals from the shuttle which was fun since Gary narrated fun facts for us the whole time!
If your wheelchair is motorized and not easily folded up, or you’re not somewhat ambulatory, this would be a really difficult tour, I think. However, if you are a bit mobile, it’s truly an unforgettable tour with the most scenic views ever. It’s how we spent our anniversary and last day in Alaska. A great way to experience a lot of Alaska in a short period of time!
P.S. “Old” Gary is the best!
Written June 29, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
upgrammy
Manistique, MI177 contributions
We are part of a Princess cruise and will be staying at Captain Cook. Do you know if you pick up at Captain Cook or does everyone have to meet at the Visitor Center?
HeatherAnn_925
Fayetteville, GA5 contributions
I wanted to book for the husband and I, but it's not letting me see anything past 9/21. Help!
Joey A
Bozeman, MT1 contribution
I'm staying at barratt inn Anchorage, (8/24-8/25) how far are you from hotel (can I walk, taxi?) I can book this tour early 8/25 and plan to leave that night for homer via plane. Or do you have anything going towards homer !
