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Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

Anchorage, USA
From 6 hours to 7 hours
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What You Will Do

This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as famous Seward Highway, America's most scenic road. Hugging the edge of Turnagain Arm, stop at lookouts like Beluga Point to try to spot all sheep then, continue on to see even more wildlife at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (seasonal). Take a 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake to see Portage Glacier calving, and see where wildlife is rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, head high up on the Chugach Mountains for amazing panoramic views of the Anchorage bowl and beyond (weather permitting) This is a 6-hr tour (approx.) Activity Level: EASY Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.

What's Included?

  • Light snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Professional photographer guide (when available)
  • Spanish-speaking guide (when available)
  • Professional Local Guide

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Pickups from private homes, apartments or B&B's. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage

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Beluga Point

15 minutes

Beluga Point is one of the scheduled stops. We will have narration about the area, its geology, unique features and history of the area. Guests will have time to take photos.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Planet Earth Adventures, LLC
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
  • A minimum number of people per booking is required for this tour to operate.
  • Glacier Cruise portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions.
  • Activity level: EASY.
  • Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trail surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance. We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.
  • We have limited number of infant/child seats. These must be requested in advance if you have a child. If it is NOT requested at the time of booking, we will NOT have them on the day of the tour.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish