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Anchorage Glacier and Wildlife Day Tour 8 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 26% in Anchorage

423 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 8 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Turnagain Arm, cruise near Portage Glacier, and look for Alaskan wildlife on an 8-hour guided tour from Anchorage.

About this tour

Set out from Anchorage for a full day of glacier scenery, mountain views, and Alaskan wildlife. This 8-hour Anchorage Glacier and Wildlife Day Tour follows Turnagain Arm with a local guide sharing commentary along the way.

The route includes a one-hour cruise on a calm lake near Portage Glacier, photo stops, and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you may see bears, moose, caribou, wood bison, musk ox, lynx, and wolves. At Bird Point, take in sweeping 360-degree views of Turnagain Arm and the surrounding mountains. A stop at a rustic Alaskan lodge offers a chance to purchase lunch; snacks and water are provided during the ride.

Travel in a Sprinter van with hotel pickup and drop-off available at many Anchorage hotels. Small groups and long-time Alaskan guides make it easy to enjoy the changing scenery and hear local insight along the way. Book the Anchorage Glacier and Wildlife Day Tour for a varied day of coastal landscapes, wildlife viewing, and glacier cruising.

Highlights

  • Cruise across a calm lake toward Portage Glacier
  • Spot bears, moose, caribou, wood bison, musk ox, lynx, and wolves at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Take in 360-degree views of Turnagain Arm and the surrounding mountains from Bird Point
  • Pause for photos along the scenic route
  • Hear local stories from long-time Alaskan guides

What's included

Included

  • Filtered water or a recyclable paper cup of water
  • Snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Long-time Alaskan guides
  • Transport by Sprinter van
  • Portage Glacier one-hour cruise

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants require advance approval from 907 Tours; parents must provide and install a legal infant car seat
  • Travelers must be able to climb into and out of the van with minimal assistance
  • Notify the operator if you will bring or use a walker or other walking aid
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  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot comfortably enter and exit the van or need significant walking assistance
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Pickup is available at most Anchorage hotels west of the Seward Highway and north of International Airport Road; other public pickup locations may be arranged
  • Tour is subject to availability

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The day tour lasts about 8 hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available at most Anchorage hotels west of the Seward Highway and north of International Airport Road. Other public locations may be arranged.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is excluded, and the tour description mentions a lunch stop at a rustic Alaskan lodge.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants require advance approval from 907 Tours. Parents must provide and install a legal infant car seat.

What should I know about getting into the van?

Travelers must be able to climb into and out of the van with minimal assistance. The tour is not recommended for those who need significant walking assistance.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.88 on Viator and 4.62 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Anchorage
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 26% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 26% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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