See the Portage Glacier on a day tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm, stopping at Beluga Point, Bird Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife.

Take a scenic cruise on Portage Lake to observe Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Lunch is not included but available for purchase at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later we will travel to a scenic overlook high in the Chugach Mountains.

• Anchorage Pick-up and Drop-off
• English Speaking Local Alaskan Guide
• Spanish Speaking Local Alaskan Guide (when available)
• Professional photographer guide (when available)
• Light snacks and water
• Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• 1 hour Portage Glacier Cruise
• Interpretive/sightseeing/photography stops along the way

• Tips for the guide (not expected but appreciated)
• Lunch

• After a morning pickup in Anchorage, soak in the scenery as you head towards the Portage Glacier.
• Along the way, stop at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Beluga Point and Bird Point for photo ops of the Turnagain Arm, a narrow waterway that is part of the Cook Inlet and Gulf of Alaska. Keep an eye out for native wildlife such as moose and eagles that live in the Chugach National Forest.
• Continue to the Portage Glacier boat dock. The glacier is no longer visible from the visitor center due to its retreat, however your cruise across Portage Lake takes you within 300 yards (100 meters) of the glacier, where you can snap photos and watch for ice crashing into the water.
• Once you have seen the glacier, we will drive to the nearby Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature reserve situated at the entrance to Portage Valley. The center rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals, including some of Alaska's largest land animals such as elk, moose, deer, caribou, bison, bears, musk ox and birds of prey. Learn about these amazing creatures.

• Experience the Highlights of the Turnagain Arm.
• See stunning scenery along the scenic Seward Highway.
• Photo Opportunities along the way with stops at Beluga Point and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.
• Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
• Enjoy a 1 hour Cruise on Portage Lake to view Portage Glacier.
• Enjoy Wide-Open Panoramic vistas high above the Chugach

Please arrive at the Egan Convention Center at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. If you are driving a vehicle to the pick up location, there is Public Parking available one block away by the Anchorage Mall. Pay Parking is located at the corner of 6th Avenue & E Street (495 W. Sixth Avenue)

• Warm Layered Clothing
• Hat & Gloves (could be windy & chilly at the glacier)
• Rain Gear
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Comfortable walking shoes

NOTE: This activity goes rain or shine

FAMILY TRAVEL AND AGE LIMITS
Planet Earth Adventures welcomes families on tours and we often arrange custom tours and departures. We have a minimum age requirement of 6 years for our tours. We believe that you, as a parent or guardian, are best qualified to decide whether or not your child would enjoy the experience without compromising the comfort & enjoyment of others. Families traveling with children 6 years or younger should inquire about a private tour.

Please note that the Conservation Center property is not paved and it has lots of loose rocks, rough flat terrain which may not be suitable for some wheel chairs.

Please allow up to 7 hours round trip (approximate) from Anchorage for this tour. Total tour time can be impacted by things beyond our control such as accidents on the road or road construction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

On this tour there is a possibility of a weather cancellation of the boat cruise portion of this tour. In the event the cruise is cancelled due to wind or inclement weather, you will be refunded the cost of the boat ride which is $30/per person. Be aware that boat could be canceled by weather at any time without any advance notice. Usually we are made aware of the cancellation after the tour has departed Anchorage and we are on our way.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: EASY

Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance. We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.