Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

*Discover Portage Glacier & Alaska's Wildlife on a Day tour from Anchorage!*

Rates

Adult (Ages 12 and older)** - $239

Children (Ages 11 and younger)** - $199

Duration

6 - 7 Hours (Approximately)

Accidents and road construction can affect total tour time. Tour start date dependent on ice conditions at Portage Lake.

Overview

See the Portage Glacier on a full-day tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm, stopping at Beluga Point, Bird Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife.

Take a scenic cruise on Portage Lake to observe Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Lunch is not included but available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later we will travel to a scenic overlook high in the Chugach Mountains.

What to Expect

• After a morning pickup in Anchorage, soak in the scenery as you head towards the Portage Glacier.
• Along the way, stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point and Bird Point for photo ops of the Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway that is part of the Cook Inlet and Gulf of Alaska. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as moose and eagles that live in the Chugach National Forest.
• Continue to the US Forest Service visitor center near Portage Glacier. The glacier is no longer visible from the visitor center due to its retreat, however your cruise across Portage Lake takes you within 300 yards (100 meters) of the glacier, where you can snap photos and watch for ice crashing into the water.
• Once you have seen the glacier, we will drive to the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature reserve situated at the entrance to Portage Valley. The center rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals, including some of Alaska's largest land animals such as elk, moose, deer, caribou, bison, bears, musk ox and birds of prey. Learn about these amazing creatures.

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. 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.

Inclusions

• Anchorage Pick-up and Drop-off
• Professional local guide
• Professional photographer guide (when available)
• Light snacks and water

PLEASE READ

MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY:

There is a slight possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

SAFETY INFORMATION:

We take safety seriously and we hope that you do as well. Because of Alaska's unpredictable weather, this tour could be cancelled due to unsafe road conditions or adverse weather. If this is the case, you will be refunded 100%. Please be aware that cancellation can take place on the day of the tour.

PICK UP LOCATIONS:

During the peak summer season we pick up at the Egan Convention Center. On certain occasions we may pick up at local Anchorage area hotels (based on availability). Please note that we DO NOT pick up at B&B's; private homes or businesses. If this is your case, you must contact us to make other pick up arrangements.

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:

You MUST provide a good contact telephone (preferably a cell number) while you are in Alaska. A landline or home number does not help us in the event that we need to call you. We are not responsible for missed tours because we are unable to reach you.

CHANGES IN HOTEL LOCATION:

You MUST supply hotel pick up location at time of booking. If you change hotels, you MUST notify us of this change by calling us at the number provided. We are not responsible for missed tours because we cannot find you.

MEALS & INCLUSIONS:

Lunch is NOT included on your tour. Your guide may offer lunch stop provided that the entire group is wanting to make a lunch stop. We provide complimentary light snacks and water. You may bring your own lunch onboard the vehicle.

CANCELLATIONS:

If you need to cancel your tour, please read **Cancellation Policy**.

PLEASE BRING:

• Warm layers (could be windy or cold in some areas)
• Good rain gear (this activity goes rain or shine)
• Camera
• Binoculars (optional)