PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

About this activity

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 thru OCT 5th.

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 Ptarmigan.

Learn about our rich history and see the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttle.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience offers highly trained Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · pass by

   Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/

2. Alaska Railroad · pass by

   With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour

3. Flattop Mountain · pass by

   Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage

4. Beluga Point · 15 min

   Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.

5. Byron Glacier Trail · 15 min

   Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.

6. Chugach State Park · 10 min

   Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.

7. Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary · pass by

   See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.

8. Bird Creek · pass by

   See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.

9. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center · 60 min

   Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.

10. Portage Glacier · 60 min

    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.

11. Stop 11 · pass by

    Walk on America's most northern rain forest

12. Stop 12 · 15 min

    See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.

13. Chugach National Forest · 50 min

    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.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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