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Anchorage Glacier and Wildlife Tour 7 hr

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 18% in Anchorage

22 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Cruise past Portage Glacier, pause at scenic Turnagain Arm viewpoints, and look for Alaska wildlife on a guided day trip from Anchorage.

About this tour

Set out from Anchorage for a day of glacier scenery, coastal viewpoints, and Alaska wildlife. This guided Anchorage Glacier and Wildlife Tour follows the dramatic route along Turnagain Arm and the Seward Highway, with photo stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point.

In Portage Valley, take in views of Explorer, Middle, and Byron glaciers before boarding the MV Ptarmigan for an hour-long cruise on Portage Lake. See Portage Glacier from the water and admire the surrounding mountain landscape. After the cruise, there is an optional lunch stop before a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre facility where you can look for bears, moose, wolves, elk, deer, eagles, and other animals. The return drive to Anchorage includes a stop at Falls Creek.

Hotel pickup, comfortable van transportation, a guide, attraction entry, bottled water, and snacks are included. Lunch and tips are not. Choose this Anchorage Glacier and Wildlife Tour for a full day of scenic drives, glacier views, and wildlife encounters, with convenient pickup and drop-off.

Highlights

  • Cruise Portage Lake for close-up views of Portage Glacier
  • Drive the scenic Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm
  • Pause at Beluga Point and Bird Point for photos
  • Spot Alaska wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Enjoy hotel pickup and comfortable van transportation

What's included

Included

  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation between attractions
  • Entry tickets to Portage Glacier
  • Entry tickets to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Tips
  • Lunch

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Important information

  • The tour operates in good weather; if canceled, you can choose another date or receive a full refund
  • The activity is stroller-accessible
  • Pets are not allowed; assistance dogs are allowed
  • Wheelchair users are not accommodated
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Bring sunglasses, a camera, and sunscreen

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 7 hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with transportation between attractions.

What is included in the tour?

A guide, transportation, Portage Glacier and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center entry, bottled water, and snacks are included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is excluded, though the itinerary includes an optional lunch stop.

What happens if the tour is canceled due to weather?

You can choose a different date or receive a full refund.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.86 from 22 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 8.0. Top 18% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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