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Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
(3035) Reviews
West 7th Avenue
About
Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage.
This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table.
Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. Summer only: an option, on a 80 ft. cruise ship. (available 11am departure only and May 15 - Sep 15)
We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour.
The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer you'll have an option to include a glacier cruise on the mv Pta...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide and scout
Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase
Entertainment
Live commentary on board
Stop to Purchase Food-Meal
Ptarmigan ship - price will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
Meals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.
Meeting Points
Departure
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.
We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
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Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties. This further includes approval for complimentary photography for your use and possible demonstration of excursion experience in promotions or presentations.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
(3035) Reviews
West 7th Avenue
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$200.00
Price varies by group size
About
Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage.
This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table.
Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. Summer only: an option, on a 80 ft. cruise ship. (available 11am departure only and May 15 - Sep 15)
We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour.
The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. During summer you'll have an option to include a glacier cruise on the mv Pta...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide and scout
Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase
Entertainment
Live commentary on board
Stop to Purchase Food-Meal
Ptarmigan ship - price will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska's website. May-Sep Only
Meals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.
Meeting Points
Departure
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
NO HOTEL PICK UP DURING SPRING-FALL.
Hotel pick-up December and January only, Major hotels in mid/downtown.
We Meet at 10 minutes before Departure at Dena'ina Convention Center, 600 W 7th Avenue--Downtown Anchorage.
Return
Itinerary
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison.
Photography lessons offered.
1 hour
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Chugach National Forest
Ring of Glaciers. A wonder of glaciers that surround a lake filled with pure glacial run off. As we return to Anchorage, live entertainment is offered.
50 minutes
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Beluga Point
Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch
Free photography lessons offered.
15 minutes
4
Portage Glacier
Available only during summer, from June to August, optional-Upgrade. Glacier Cruise to be upclose to Portage Glacier. See up close the face of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. See up to 14 glaciers embedded within rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, that form the Ring of Glaciers. This Cruise, can be upgraded for an additional fee this is not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in conjunction with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience basic tour. The regular tour, without cruise ship upgrade, still views glaciers within Glacier Valley.
Free Photography Lessons offered.
1 hour
5
Cook Inlet
Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows.
Free photography lessons offered.
10 minutes
6
Downtown
Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
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Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
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Bird Creek
See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
9
Byron Glacier Trail
Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier.
Typically, later May to mid Sept.
15 minutes
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Explorer Glacier
See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
15 minutes
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Trail of Blue Ice
Walk on America's most northern rain forest
12
Flattop Mountain
Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
13
Alaska Railroad
With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
