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Turnagain Arm Glacier Cruise, Wildlife Center & Aerial Tram 8 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 36% in Anchorage

9 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 8 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Cruise by Portage Glacier, meet Alaska wildlife, and ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram on a scenic full-day journey along Turnagain Arm.

About this tour

Follow the scenic Turnagain Arm highway on an easy-going full-day journey filled with glacier views and wildlife encounters. This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Alaska’s landscapes without long, steep mountain hikes.

The day includes three featured stops: a cruise at Portage Glacier, a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and a ride on the Alyeska Aerial Tram. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to pause for photos and take in the dramatic scenery. Bottled water and snacks are provided, while lunch is available to purchase at either the wildlife center or tram, or you can bring your own.

With an English-speaking live guide and an itinerary that welcomes all fitness levels, this Turnagain Arm glacier cruise, wildlife center, and aerial tram tour brings several classic Alaska experiences together in one day. Bring your camera and discover the landscapes and wildlife that make this route memorable.

Highlights

  • Cruise past the dramatic scenery of Portage Glacier
  • See Alaska wildlife at the conservation center
  • Ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram for sweeping views
  • Capture scenic photo stops along Turnagain Arm

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Lunch; purchase it at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or Alyeska Aerial Tram, or bring your own

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Lunch is available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center or Alyeska Aerial Tram; you may also bring your own

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 9 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 36% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 36% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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