11 am Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Anchorage, Alaska with the Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience. Discover stunning glaciers, encounter wildlife, and cruise through the wilderness. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Guided tour through the conservation park to observe brown bears, wolves, and bison.

Photography lessons available.

  • Chugach National Forest - Ring of Glaciers. A stunning array of glaciers encircling a lake filled with pristine glacial runoff. Live entertainment provided on the return to Anchorage.
  • Beluga Point - Scenic viewpoint for watching Beluga whales.

Free photography lessons available.

  • Portage Glacier - Available only in summer, from June to August, with an optional upgrade. Glacier Cruise to get close to Portage Glacier. Witness the face of Portage Glacier up close on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. View up to 14 glaciers nestled within the rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, forming the Ring of Glaciers. This cruise can be upgraded for an additional $45, not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in partnership with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in the basic Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience tour. The regular tour, without the cruise ship upgrade, still offers views of glaciers within Glacier Valley.

Free photography lessons available.

  • Chugach State Park - Bird Point and selected viewpoints for photographing soaring eagles, mountain goats, and whales, or walking through alpine meadows.

Free photography lessons available.

  • Cook Inlet - Our tour will explore Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet and Captain Cook, after whom the Cook Inlet is named.
  • Girdwood - Girdwood, Alaska will be highlighted during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood is a significant stop on this trip.
  • Downtown - Anchorage City Tour as we head into the wilderness.
  • Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary - Observe incredible flying wildlife and the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon, and other migrating wildlife.
  • Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site - Learn about and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
  • Bird Creek - Enjoy the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
  • Girdwood - Once an active gold mining community, now home to a large ski resort.
  • Alyeska Ski Area - View the mountains that feature a double-black ski run.
  • Byron Glacier Trail - Seasonal self-guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier, typically from late May to mid-September.
  • Whittier - See the tunnel entrance to one of America’s longest shared rail-and-road tunnels.
  • Explorer Glacier - View the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available, walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
  • Williwaw Campground - See the campgrounds in Glacier Valley.
  • Trail of Blue Ice - Walk through America’s northernmost rainforest.
  • McHugh Creek Recreation Area - Enjoy a wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay.
  • Dimond Center Mall - Visit our state’s largest indoor mall.
  • Flattop Mountain Trail - At over 3,000 feet, a notable mountain peak visible throughout Anchorage.
  • Alaska Railroad - With a rich historical presence in Anchorage, the rail system is visible during our tour.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide and scout
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Ptarmigan ship - $49 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
  • $49 Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska’s website.
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the Vast Wilderness and Sail on the Portage Glacier Cruise! Be captivated by the extraordinary beauty that envelops Anchorage.

Our one-of-a-kind tour eschews established routes and schedules.

Optimize your time exploring the wild to spot animals and observe glaciers. Exclusive to Summer: a choice, aboard an 80 ft. cruise ship. (only available for the 11am departure and from May 24 - Sep 21.)

We let the sun, the wind, and our passions steer your trip towards the day’s most picturesque sites.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Journey includes entry to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer, you have the choice to incorporate a glacier cruise on the mv Ptarmigan.

Delve into our rich historical heritage and behold the Ring of Glaciers. This award-winning excursion is unrivalled by any other tour operator or shuttle service.

The team of expert Adventure Guides at Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Journey dedicates their mission to creating vacation memories for you that stand the test of time.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
Location
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
West 7th Avenue
NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL. Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown. We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_e
Aug 10, 2024
An experience you won't forget - I was happy with the convenience of the pick up & drop off. The bus was small & very comfortable . I loved seeing the beautiful mountain ranges & the glaciers. Listening to Patrick's descriptions of the area. He took us to see the female salmon laying eggs which was amazing too
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Peter_h
Jul 8, 2024
Well worth the cost. - Aaron was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about wildlife and Alaska history. Fun group setting, overall a great day.
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Annecab2023
Apr 30, 2023
Fun and informative - The tour was just great, we had such a lot of fun with our tour guide Thomas and learned so much about Alaska. I can only recommend it.
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Mkmj16
Mar 15, 2023
Don’t miss this tour. Request Thomas for an exceptional experience. - Thomas the guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and just overall awesome! We loved every minute and would highly recommend. Worth every penny.
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Tonya_s
Dec 13, 2023
Cancelled prematurely - The trip was cancelled, due to weather that didn’t come in until much later. I feel they should have waited to make the call. Booked a different trip with a different company.
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Daydream15100990579
Apr 29, 2023
Not worth the money - The trip was not what was described on the web site . I would not recommend this to anyone, we stopped at a hotel, for what!! At a gas station, for what,
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Bindu_m
Mar 19, 2023
It was a hurried trip... - It was a hurried trip through out. Didn’t see glaciers. Suggested food option was terrible. It felt like 90% we were in car
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Philippe_v
Jan 20, 2024
Worst tour company ever. - I strongly recommend everyone thinking about booking this tour NOT TO DO IT! I planned and booked it two months beforehand and they cancelled 12 hours before it was supposed to take place. I’m still waiting for my refund as well…
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Ryansk1243om
May 17, 2023
Waste of money - I spent a few years growing up in Alaska and came visit some old friends with my girlfriend a little over a month, and I figured we would take a tour so she could see some of the area. It felt like our guide Bob was just making information up. I thought we would be going to some areas to look for wildlife, but we just drove down the highway and stoped at a gas station for food listening to dad joke after dad joke. There were no glaciers, and no wildlife besides the conservation center where they are in fences. Save your $200.
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Lynnell_l
May 12, 2023
This is a scam - There were none! I paid almost $200 for a ride to a wildlife refuge. What a scam! Next time I will just visit the wildlife refuge on my own!
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