Summer - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage
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Anchorage, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes without planning a complex route from Anchorage on your own. This group tour combines glacier views, mountain scenery, wildlife encounters, and historic stops into one well-rounded day through Chugach National Forest and beyond. Along the way, your guide shares local insight and photography tips to help you get more out of the experience and your photos.
- Explore Iceland’s wilderness without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads
- Learn about local flora and fauna through commentary from your guide
- Take in scenic views of the Ring of Glaciers throughout the journey
- Improve your travel photos with complimentary photography tips offered at select stops
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide and scout
- Entertainment
- Stop to Purchase Food-Meal
- Confirmation by PicTours Alaska with all Add-On Selected will be emailed to valid purchase
- 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
- LunchMeals are not included. A stop will be provided to purchase meals.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your Alaskan wildlife adventure begins with hotel pickup (in December and January) or by making your own way to Dena’ina Convention Center (the rest of the year) before your departure time.
Begin at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you encounter brown bears, wolves, and bison, with free photography lessons offered. Traverse the Chugach National Forest, a ring of glaciers surrounding a pristine lake, before heading to Beluga Point for a chance to spot beluga whales.
During summer, consider the optional upgrade for a glacier cruise to witness Portage Glacier up close. Explore Bird Point in Chugach State Park for eagle sightings and panoramic views, and delve into Girdwood's gold mining history, concluding a comprehensive Alaskan experience.
Your tour ends at the original departure point.
Begin at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you encounter brown bears, wolves, and bison, with free photography lessons offered. Traverse the Chugach National Forest, a ring of glaciers surrounding a pristine lake, before heading to Beluga Point for a chance to spot beluga whales.
During summer, consider the optional upgrade for a glacier cruise to witness Portage Glacier up close. Explore Bird Point in Chugach State Park for eagle sightings and panoramic views, and delve into Girdwood's gold mining history, concluding a comprehensive Alaskan experience.
Your tour ends at the original departure point.
Downtown (Pass By)
Alaska Railroad (Pass By)
Flattop Mountain (Pass By)
1
Beluga Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Byron Glacier Trail
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Chugach State Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary (Pass By)
Bird Creek (Pass By)
4
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Portage Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Trail of Blue Ice (Pass By)
6
Explorer Glacier
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Chugach National Forest
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 170 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Debra_B
Hunter was a wonderful tour guide. So excited about everything we saw. He went out of his way to make sure we saw everything possible including moose, Dahl sheep and the most beautiful glaciers. I would highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
4.9
based on 3,185 reviews
Mary_H, Jul 2026
It was a rainy day but still fun! The AWCC was super and we saw a black bear on the way back. Nice to be in a small group too. Grace was our guide and was wonderful—so knowledgeable and just an amazing host! Highly recommend!
Gary_C, Jul 2026
The itinerary was interesting, the scenery was great, but the best part was Aaron's commentary. .
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Nicole_C, Jul 2026
So glad I did this tour on my short stay in Anchorage, Maria took really good care of our group! I can’t wait to be back already :)
Tanya_D, Jul 2026
Beautiful breathtaking sites! Glaciers, animals and gorgeous bodies of water made for an adventurous day. Our professional tour guide Hunter provided interesting information and made our experience fun.
Erica_C, Jun 2026
This tour was wonderful. The bus was clean and comfortable. The tour was relaxed and we had the right amount of time at each stop. We were able to see all of the bears roaming around. Adding the glacier tour was well worth it to see one up close. Brooke was informative and kind. She was by far the most memorable tour guide I've ever had. We're so in love with Alaska now!
Laura_P, Jun 2026
Hunter was a wealth of information throughout the excursion. The views were excellent and the glacier tour was well worth it.
Janith_D, Jun 2026
We had an amazing experience on this tour, and Grace made it truly special. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information throughout the trip. She was friendly, enthusiastic, and made everyone feel welcome.
Grace went above and beyond by taking photos with her own camera and sharing them with us afterward, which was such a thoughtful touch. She also gave us excellent recommendations and helpful tips, making our overall experience even better.
I highly recommend this tour, and if you get the chance to have Grace as your guide, you're in for a fantastic experience. Thank you, Grace, for making our trip so enjoyable and memorable!
Nanette_H, Jun 2026
Informative, knowledgeable guide. Grace was very kind and took lots of pictures throughout the day, then shared them electronically with the group.
Kimberly_S, Jun 2026
Absolute must do!! Our guide was GREG and he was awesome! We had so many spots to stop to take pictures, lots of interesting facts was shared with the group, and overall it was a fabulous day. The glacier cruise is a must do!! Animals were beautiful at the wildlife center!
Stephen_R, Jun 2026
A great way to learn some Alaskan history and see some great sites. James was an excellent tour guide.
Christina_R, Jun 2026
Maria was great! We very much enjoyed her tour and appreciated her offering suggestions of additional places to see. Highly recommend this tour to see outside the Anchorage area!
Vanessa_M, Jun 2026
This was an incredible experience. Patrick was our excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and even provided photographing tips to help capture all the gorgeous glaciers. Highly recommend this tour.
anne_m, Jun 2026
I cannot recommend this highly enough for people looking for a starting tour to the area. We covered some of the scenery of the of the coastline, a (pretty) easy hike up to glacier viewing and whatever you do, get the salmon chowder when you stop for lunch. Hunter was great, knowledgeable, funny and a very safe driver. He pointed out an eagle's nest and we were lucky enough to see the parent feeding the eaglets!! 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Greg_M, Jun 2026
Amazing experience! Great way to see Alaska and learn. Tour guide Hunter was five-star! The cruise was definitely worth it!
MariaIsabel_C, Jun 2026
A perfect day trip, enough time to see Anchorage's nature and its surrender. It takes less thana day, so one do other things, after the excrursion.
Brenton_W, Jun 2026
Too much time at Conservation Center. Portage Glacier cruise portion was the highlight. Nice scenic drive from/to Anchorage.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We thank you for sharing your thoughts about this excursion.
At times we have found visitors to be less than satisfied due to our far North West Pacific weather. Our area is surrounded by wilderness and possess an abundance of wildlife and geological wonders such as glaciers.
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee all sightings will be viewed since conditions varies by season, ocean tides, safety, third party groups and powerful Alaska weather conditions that can be mild-to-harsh year round.
Again, thank you for sharing your experience.
Please consider the writers bias when reading this review. We read all reviews and strive towards adjusting to meet our world-class ranking.
Adele_B, Jun 2026
Loved this adventure - seeing the sights and the animals. Brooke was our guide and she was fantastic, her calm easy going manner added to enjoying the wonder of Alaska. And to end the day with photos made it even better.
Jess_J, Jun 2026
James was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable about the area, plus a great candid photographer, and excellent driver. He gave us all tips on what to watch for and where to look. We saw bald eagles, a mother and two young moose, even a whale blow and go back under. Recommend!
Barbara_H, Jun 2026
The trip was informative and worthwhile. Would highly reccommend. Great tour guide who was full of information.
Kylie_O, Jun 2026
Patrick was a great guide! Funny and knowledgeable. Gave us great photo taking tips! Would recommend to anyone looking for a day excursion from Anchorage.
Emily_D, Jun 2026
We had a fabulous tour with Patrick and would highly recommend this tour to others visiting Anchorage. We were a group of six, including teenagers and seniors and this tour was enjoyed by all. Patrick was incredibly knowledgeable and shared history and information on the history of Anchorage,Turnagain Inlet and the many glaciers we saw. We really loved the photo taking tutorial which helped improve the quality of the many pictures we took. We really appreciated that Patrick did not rush us and gave us ample time to explore and take pictures at each stop. The wildlife center was also enjoyed by all. Overall a wonderful tour!
Jodi_C, Jun 2026
Hunter our guide was AMAZING! Took us to all the best spots for pics and had so much knowledge to share. Although the weather was rainy, we had a wonderful time! Totally recommend!
Shauna_P, Jun 2026
I highly recommend the wilderness, wildlife, and glaciers experience. It was a great way to experience Alaska in just a few hours. Our tour guide, Hunter, was amazing!
Lisa_A, Jun 2026
A awesome overview of Alaska’s beauty at its finest. Totally recommend our guide James, he was very knowledgeable and a great photographer!!!
Heidi_D, Jun 2026
James was super knowledgeable and gave us an amazing tour. Loved every minute of the tour and the company.
Robin_S, Jun 2026
Philip was a great guide. Been in Alaska 14 years and knows his way around. Very nice glacier cruise. Lunch on your own before the cruise.
Glenn_G, Jun 2026
What a fantastic experience! Patrick made this trip so enjoyable and I have him to thank for me taking the Portage Glacier boat ride! I would have definitely missed it on so much. This tour was one of the best I have ever gone in in all my 74 years. Patrick made this trip so much fun. He even had a little trivia game at the end. Thank you Patrick for being such a great tour guide!
Sandy_L, Jun 2026
A great opportunity to get out of Anchorage and into the wilderness! James was excellent at taking photos and providing suggestions! We saw many animals both on the drive and boat ride, as well as many at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The boat ride was a good way to see the Portage glacier close-up! A fun afternoon!
Shane_M, Jun 2026
Our guide Hunter was simply outstanding. So knowlegeable and shared facts about all things Alaska. It was incredible to see the animals up close and the white fox was the cutest thing ever.
EricG_B, Jun 2026
Patrick was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and fun. Great day,with many stops. It was just the right amount of time at each.
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