Glacier Wilderness and Wildlife Experience From Anchorage
Your Alaskan wildlife adventure begins with hotel pickup (in December and January) or by making your own way to Dena’ina Convention Center (the rest of the year) before your departure time. Begin at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you encounter brown bears, wolves, and bison, with free photography lessons offered. Traverse the Chugach National Forest, a ring of glaciers surrounding a pristine lake, before heading to Beluga Point for a chance to spot beluga whales. During summer, consider the optional upgrade for a glacier cruise to witness Portage Glacier up close. Explore Bird Point in Chugach State Park for eagle sightings and panoramic views, and delve into Girdwood's gold mining history, concluding a comprehensive Alaskan experience. Your tour ends at the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Iceland’s wilderness without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads
- ✓Learn about local flora and fauna through commentary from your guide
- ✓Take in scenic views of the Ring of Glaciers throughout the journey
- ✓Improve your travel photos with complimentary photography tips offered at select stops
What you'll see & do
- ✓Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
- ✓With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
- ✓Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
- ✓Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.
- ✓Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.
- ✓Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.
- ✓See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
- ✓See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
- ✓Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.
- ✓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.
- ✓Walk on America's most northern rain forest
- ✓See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
- ✓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.
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
What's not included
- ✓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.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Glacier Wilderness and Wildlife Experience From Anchorage
Your Alaskan wildlife adventure begins with hotel pickup (in December and January) or by making your own way to Dena’ina Convention Center (the rest of the year) before your departure time. Begin at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you encounter brown bears, wolves, and bison, with free photography lessons offered. Traverse the Chugach National Forest, a ring of glaciers surrounding a pristine lake, before heading to Beluga Point for a chance to spot beluga whales. During summer, consider the optional upgrade for a glacier cruise to witness Portage Glacier up close. Explore Bird Point in Chugach State Park for eagle sightings and panoramic views, and delve into Girdwood's gold mining history, concluding a comprehensive Alaskan experience. Your tour ends at the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Iceland’s wilderness without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads
- ✓Learn about local flora and fauna through commentary from your guide
- ✓Take in scenic views of the Ring of Glaciers throughout the journey
- ✓Improve your travel photos with complimentary photography tips offered at select stops
What you'll see & do
- ✓Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
- ✓With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
- ✓Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
- ✓Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.
- ✓Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.
- ✓Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.
- ✓See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
- ✓See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
- ✓Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.
- ✓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.
- ✓Walk on America's most northern rain forest
- ✓See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
- ✓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.
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
What's not included
- ✓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.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.