Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
Girdwood, US
97% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 6 hours
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Private Tour
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Includes Wildlife Center Admission
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Live commentary onboard
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Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available
Explore the stunning wilderness and glaciers of Anchorage on a unique wildlife experience with expert guides and breathtaking views.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Bottled water -
Driver/guide and scout
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Entertainment
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Live commentary on board
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Confirmation by pictours alaska with all add-on selected will be emailed to valid purchase
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Stop to purchase food-meal
Excluded
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Lunch -
ptarmigan ship - $49 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
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$49 glacier cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from pictours alaska's website.
Explore the stunning wilderness and glaciers of Anchorage on a unique wildlife experience with expert guides and breathtaking views.
Highlights
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Guided Tour with Brown Bear, Wolves, and Bison
- Chugach National Forest - Ring of Glaciers and Live Entertainment
- Beluga Point - Scenic Viewpoint for Beluga Whale Watching
- Upclose View of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise Ship
- Chugach State Park - Photograph Soaring Eagles and Mountain Goats
Meeting Point
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.
600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 , United States
End Point
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.
600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 , United States
What to expect
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.
60 minutes
Admission Included
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
Admission Included
Beluga Point
Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.
15 minutes
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 $45--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.
60 minutes
Admission Not Included
Chugach State Park
Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.
10 minutes
Chugach State Park
Our tour will view the Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet as well as, Captain Cook who the Cook Inlet is named from.
10 minutes
Girdwood
Girdwood, Alaska will be featured during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood, Alaska is a milestone during this trip.
10 minutes
Downtown
Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary
See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
Bird Creek
See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
Girdwood
Once an active gold mining community is now home to a large ski-resort
10 minutes
Alyeska Ski Area
See the mountains that host a double-black ski run.
Byron Glacier Trail
Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.
15 minutes
Admission Included
Whittier
See the tunnel entrance to one of America's longest shared rail-and-road tunnel.
Explorer Glacier
See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
15 minutes
Williwaw Campground
See Glacier Valley campgrounds
Trail of Blue Ice
Walk on America's most northern rain forest
McHugh Creek Recreation Area
Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay
Dimond Center Mall
See our states' largest indoor mall.
Flattop Mountain Trail
Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
Alaska Railroad
With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for participants 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
What our experts say
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Dress in layers; weather changes fast. -
Visit Girdwood for great local dining.
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Bring a camera for incredible views.
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Consider the glacier cruise for summer.
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Look for wildlife at the Conservation Center.
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