Portage Glacier Tours and Tickets

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$239

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Alaska is famous for its stunning wilderness and wildlife, but it can be difficult to know where to go if you're traveling on your own. Join this group tour from Anchorage to discover wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Chugach National Forest, admire glacier views, stop at a historic mining town, and more. Along the way, learn more about the area from your guide and learn how to take better photos.

Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

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Be awed by supersized glaciers and the hardy wildlife of the tundra on this full-day tour through the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Departing from Anchorage, drive along a scenic byway to the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, framed by the dramatic Chugach and Kenai mountain ranges. Cruise on the lake that laps against the ancient blue ice of Portage Glacier, stop for lunch at a cozy lodge, and get an up-close look at Alaskan wildlife such as caribou, musk ox, and lynk at a conservation center.

from US$200

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$235

Self-Guided Seward Hwy Scenic Drive: Anchorage-Seward Roundtrip

Drive along the Anchorage to Seward Scenic Drive, where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife thrives in Kenai Fjords National Park. This route is renowned for its stunning landscapes, from majestic mountains to pristine coastlines. Along the way, explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, home to bears, moose, and more. The drive also takes you through the serene Portage Valley and alongside the Resurrection River, offering some of the best views of Alaska’s untouched wilderness. Purchase one tour per car, not per person! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Self-Guided Seward Hwy Scenic Drive: Anchorage-Seward Roundtrip

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$40

The Turnagain Arm in the Gulf of Alaska boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge of the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. Includes a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a drive past the glaciers on Portage Glacier Road.

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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

4.7

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$149

See the Portage Glacier on a small-group tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm waterway, stopping at Beluga Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife. Take a cruise on Portage Lake to observe the Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Stop for provided light snacks and water in the town of Girdwood near Mt. Alyeska and take in the Chugach Mountains.

Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

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6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$249

Stunning Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

4.5

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Stunning Turnagain Arm Tour: "A Must See Destination"

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$79

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

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Experience the best of Alaska’s wildlife and natural treasures in a day during this curated tour from your cruise port in Whittier. Highlights include stopping at a wildlife conservation center, home to hundreds of species, and a hike to Byron Glacier. Side step the long bus lines at the cruise port and instead ride in comfort and style as you wind around scenic valleys and coastal roads.

from US$227

Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

4.6

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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of the Seward Highway as you drive between Anchorage and Seward. Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram (Girdwood), stop at Tern Lake and Summit Lake, and walk to Exit Glacier near Kenai Fjords National Park. Along the way, hear stories of Native cultures, earthquakes, salmon runs, and Turnagain Arm wildlife, and audio plays automatically as you drive. Start anywhere, either direction. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

from US$197

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour: Anchorage to Seward Roundtrip

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour: Anchorage to Seward Roundtrip

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$40

This is an amazing way to be guaranteed to see many of Alaska's most sought after wildlife in a safe and animal friendly park! The bears are adorable, but trust me, seeing a bear in the wild can be a pretty intimidating. Much of Alaska's wildlife you will never see and even the moose, which are super common, visitors can go days or even weeks without seeing one and sometimes you'll see a few in any given day but visiting Alaska's Wildlife Conservation Center guarantees you'll see these animals and so many more! Licensed by Alaska's Transportation Department, this is for 3 - 10 people because of the way the Viator commissions and Park fees work, if you are just one or two people you can still book the tour but I need to charge for 3 - 10 people to make it feasible, if that makes sense.

Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake Viewing

Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake Viewing

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3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$575

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Transform your Seward-Anchorage transfer into yet another unforgettable Alaskan adventure. This intimate VIP tour—via luxury Mercedes Sprinter—showcases Alaska's finest: meet rescued wildlife at the Conservation Center, explore the majestic Byron Glacier, and spot Dall sheep at Beluga Point. Enjoy personalized guidance, optional lunch in Girdwood, and flexible drop-off, all while traveling in executive comfort.

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$227

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A Quest for Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour

Embark on a Quest as we visit locations in search of the northern lights. Expect a thrilling evening as you are led by experts that use Kp indexing and weather tracking tools to find the best vantage locations. We supply nightly research as we openly share data, celestial tales before and during our quest for the northern lights. Departure times vary and are set on a per evening bases to optimize departure with forecast times of possible illumination. These is no guarantee. While we increase everyone's chance by providing the very best resources to pinpoint the exact solar action, unfortunately mother nature and its complex weather scheme makes the evening unpredictable. This excursion is a venture. A venture for all parties who would make an attempt to join a search party with its entire focus on witnessing earth's rarest celestial light show. Flexible Sliding Ticket Program Every reservation features a multi-evening coverage. The reservation may be used one evening.

A Quest for Northern Lights Sightseeing Tour

4.2

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2 hours 59 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$175

Bears & Beers Tasting Tour out of Anchorage

Explore Alaska's stunning wildlife and natural beauty on this immersive tour. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see bears and other native animals, then journey through the scenic Portage Glacier area with high hanging glaciers , perfect for capturing breathtaking photos and, during certain seasons, witnessing the salmon spawn. Afterward, relax in Girdwood with a local brewery tour and tasting at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort. At the brewery they have some great food trucks. Seasonal highlights may include spotting Beluga whales or the captivating Bore Tide. - Wildlife viewing at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Scenic drive through Portage Glacier with photo stops - Brewery tour and tasting included (staff permitting)must have an ID for alcohol. - Snacks and water provided in the van, with hotel pick-up in Anchorage

Bears & Beers Tasting Tour out of Anchorage

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Hit the road with the Alaska Self-Guided Bundle, including tours for Anchorage, Seward, Homer, and Denali. Cruise the Seward Highway for glacier views, coastal wildlife, and big mountain scenery, then follow the Sterling Highway through turquoise lakes and Kenai Peninsula towns to Homer. From Anchorage, head north on the Parks Highway via Eagle River, the Mat-Su Valley, and Talkeetna to Denali State Park and Denali National Park. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

from US$239

Alaska Road Trip: Anchorage, Seward, Homer & Denali Audio Tour

Alaska Road Trip: Anchorage, Seward, Homer & Denali Audio Tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$50

Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$1,550

Refined Alaskan Escape: Private, Custom Journey with Local Expert

Refined Alaskan Escape: Private, Custom Journey with Local Expert

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6 to 8 hours

from US$1,599

Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

What are people saying about Portage Glacier

Christopher_H, Aug 2023

Great personalized tour!

Other than a hiccup with the dining at the top of the tram not being available, we had a great day on Turnagain Arm. Dawn was a wonderful guide--offered good information along the way but also was sensitive to our need for "quiet time" as we were tired from two weeks of traveling in Alaska. Good balance overall, and a gorgeous day to see Portage Glacier!

Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

Sonia_G, Aug 2025

Matt, our tour guide, made the excursion unforgettable

Travelers are on a lake to witness the incredible portage glacier. We sat inside the boat so it wasn’t very cold or bumpy. My husband was with a walker and the cruise was very accessible but getting in and out of the shuttle was challenging but doable. Matt our tour guide made the trip informative and interesting. He is also a special person and was very attentive.

FRANCESCA_M, Nov 2025

I booked this small group...

I booked this small group tour instead of the large group excursions offered during our cruise. There were just 4 of us (we traveled with 2 friends). Christina was incredibly flexible with the itinerary. We had tickets on the first glacier boat trip of the day. Only 12 people on board compared with 120 who were booked for the 11.30 departure. We stopped off at a salmon run, had plenty of time at the Alaskan Conservation Center & made several side stops for photos & to enjoy the scenery. It was a really wonderful day. For a virtually private trip lasting almost 7 hours, we paid half the price of the cruise Hubbard Glacier trip - lasting 2 hours with 200 people on board.

Elaine_D, Sept 2025

Glacier cruise and Alaska conservation tour

Great fun with tour guide Matthew. Loved the informative tour. The boat ride didn’t occur due to mechanical issues, so went to a salmon spawning stream. Ended up to seeing a brown bear in a stream! Which was much more thrilling!!!

Mary_W, Sept 2025

Wonderful Tour and Experience

The group traveled along Turn Again Arm and visit many stops including the Wild Life Center. Gary hosted, drove and provided information about the places where we visited. He had great stories about Alaska. I felt bad for him since the group was mostly quiet. Nevertheless, he kept the information and stories flowing and I listened.

Erik_T, Aug 2025

Portage Glacier

We were in Anchorage just for the weekend and Portage Glacier was recommended. Glad that we booked a tour with them. Our tour guy - Matt - was awesome. We learned so much about Alaska culture during this tour. Matt is very acknowledged about Anchorage, well organized, fun to be around, and took good care of his group. Highly recommended this Portage Glacier tour. Our family really enjoyed this tour and keep up with the great work, Matt.