Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

By PicTours Alaska, Inc.

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6h
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Overview

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 holiday towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour.

The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. 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 holiday memories last a lifetime.

Activity location

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Mile 79 Seward Highway,
- 99587, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

600 W 7th Ave
- 600 West 7th Avenue
- 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Wilderness Wildlife Glaciers

6h
English

Photography Lessons – FREE
Duration: 6 hours: 11 am departure. This is the deluxe version to experience the wilderness that surrounds Alaska. Doesn’t include Glacier Boat
Wilderness Wildlife Glacier: WEEKDAY & WEEKEND: Sightseeing tour outside the city limits of Anchorage. hour day tour into the wilderness, see wildlife, view glaciers and walk on Alaskan Alpine Meadows.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00

Price details

€177.49 x 1 Adult€177.49

Total

6% off

With 1hr Glacier Cruise

6h
English

Summer Only Glacier Cruise: Experience Portage Glacier up close on the MSS Ptarmigan. A one hour excursion on the 80-foot ship.

Duration: 6 hours: Departs at 11am. Dena'ina Convention Centre. 700 W 7th Ave. We meet 10 minutes before departure.
1 Hour Glacier Confirmation: 1 Hour Glacier Cruise Confirmation will be sent by tour Operator, PicTours Alaska, Inc. shortly after this message.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 11:00

Price details

€230.74 x 1 Adult€230.74

Total

6% off

What's included, what's not

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.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers 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, cars, public transport, 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.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

1h
Admission ticket included

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

Chugach National Forest

50m
Admission ticket included

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.

Beluga Point

15m

Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.

Portage Glacier

1h
Admission ticket not included

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 US Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a US 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.

Cook Inlet

10m

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

Downtown (Pass by)

Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/

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.

Bird Creek (Pass by)

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

Byron Glacier Trail

15m
Admission ticket included

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

Explorer Glacier

15m

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

Trail of Blue Ice (Pass by)

Walk on America's most northern rain forest

Flattop Mountain (Pass by)

Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage

Alaska Railroad (Pass by)

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

Location

Activity location

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Mile 79 Seward Highway,
- 99587, Girdwood, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

600 W 7th Ave
- 600 West 7th Avenue
- 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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