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
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.
- Get out into the wilderness without the hassle of driving
- Gain insights into flora and fauna from your guide
- Upgrade take a glacier cruise during the summer
- Free photography lessons offered at several 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.
1
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Chugach National Forest
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Beluga Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Portage Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Chugach State Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Downtown (Pass By)
Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary (Pass By)
Bird Creek (Pass By)
6
Byron Glacier Trail
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Explorer Glacier
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trail of Blue Ice (Pass By)
Flattop Mountain (Pass By)
Alaska Railroad (Pass By)
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 105 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
Donna_C
Fun full-day tour! Cerisa (Captain C) was an amazing guide. She shared so much information and was passionate about sharing her knowledge. Highly recommend her and PicTours Alaska! I recommend doing the Portage Glacier add on. So beautiful!
Reviews
4.9
based on 3,032 reviews
Maximilian_M, May 2026
Vinny was an excellent, knowledgeable local guide. We ran into some vicious Alaskan weather but the beauty of the wildlife and natural landscape was stunning.
Susan_K, Apr 2026
Philip was knowledgeable and an excellent guide! The animals and glaciers were awesome! This tour we highly recommend.
Seychelle_A, Apr 2026
This is a great option for solo travelers. Our guide, Philip, was fantastic. We got a lot of great pictures even on a cloudy, rainy day. Very informative and fun. Highly recommended.
Steven_D, Apr 2026
Out tour guide was great, but it really is hit or miss on what we're able to see. If I were to do this again I'd just do the wildlife preserve and tack on the Anchorage zoo.
Response from Host, Apr 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.
MJ_B, Apr 2026
Hunter was a fantastic tour guide! Really enjoyed the coastal drive, and he pointed out six glaciers on the way. Enjoyed seeing the wildlife so well cared for. The highlight was walking upon the frozen lake with mountains all around. Sunny, breezy day made for a trip. I’ll never forget!
Jimmy_A, Apr 2026
Was nice to finally see glaciers and wild life reserve was fun. This s the only way to get 3 foot from Moose safely. Also; appreciate helping out the animals in need.
Response from Host, Apr 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.
Theresa_D, Mar 2026
The tour was wonderful. The views are amazing and we loved seeing all the animals. The guide was very friendly and knowledgable.
Jason_B, Mar 2026
Knowledgeable tour guide who kept the interest of everyone with lots of stories and information. Perfect mix of sights and stops.
Amanda_M, Mar 2026
Great experience. Frank did a wonderful job touring us around. Got to see a brown bear, some moose, coyotes, and several other animals. Would do again!
Jiaxin_Y, Mar 2026
Fantastic guide! Hunter was our guider and he’s so caring—hand warmers, water, crampons all sorted, plus endless patience taking photos for us. Loved their energy and all the cool stories shared during the hike.
Joshua_S, Mar 2026
Hunter is a hreat guide amd ran an amazing tour and we got really lucky with a great day and alot of wildlife!!!
Michelle_F, Mar 2026
Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage. Unfortunately not great weather that day but Phil was an excellent photographer, super knowledgeable about the wildlife and guided with enthusiasm! Bring water and snacks if u don’t want subway or overpriced gas station food :)
kameliamckinney, Mar 2026
Phillip and his wife were excellent guides. They were friendly and courteous. He was very knowledgeable and answered my questions. The weather was cold and sunny but the van was very warm. The conservation was nice and I enjoyed seeing the bears most.
Michael_W, Mar 2026
Great experience on unpleasant weather day. Pick up downtown and trip out to see nature preserve where we saw bears, moose, arctic fox and many other animals. Unfortunately we had snow and low cloud cover so visibility of mountains and glaciers was limited, but we had a fun time regardless.
John_S, Mar 2026
Excellent, knowledge filled tour
Fantastic scenery along the fjord.
Got to walk on frozen Portege lake.
Saw eagles while driving the Old Seward highway
Loved the Alaskan Conservation area. Saw grizzle bears, moose, foxes , musk ox & wolves
Saw more glaciers than I could name
The tour guide did an outstanding job getting us to so many interesting places and she was well versed in Alaskan history, glacier names and wildlife facts
Barbara_K, Mar 2026
An excellent excursion. Patrick was the nicest tour guide; very informative and accommodating to our group & a wealth of information on the area & our sightseeing. He gave us photography tips on how to best capture the scenery & several dining options close to our hotel. He was simply the BEST & would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Alaska.
Ann_P, Feb 2026
Philip was great. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. He answers all our questions and kept everyone engaged.
Christina_B, Feb 2026
Pretty simple really just a lot of different viewpoints of the trip. Along the One coast all the way down to the conservatory. Entertaining and knowledgeable guide
Elijah_C, Feb 2026
Tour guide was friendly and insightful, made us feel like the journey was at our pace. 10/10 Holly thank you!
Lance_L, Jan 2026
A lot of beautiful photo stops on our way to the wildlife conservation center. Was super icy and cloudy on the morning but got much more sun in the afternoon and the view was even more amazing. Our guide Philip was a great driver!
Kristina_B, Jan 2026
Very knowledgeable, comfortable and informative. Holly is the best guide! You will have stop around every good view and have opportunities to take photos.
Cheyenne_D, Dec 2025
Fantastic! Philip was a great guide and made sure we had all our questions answered and all the best photo opportunities captured. The drive was incredible and so were the views. Highly recommend.
Edina_O, Oct 2025
An amazing time spent with family while in Anchorage. We loved our travel guide Patrick. While admiring nature and the animals around Anchorage we learned so much. Learning about the history was fascinating, as this was our first time in Alaska. We are cherishing this trip and the fantastic memories. Thank you Patrick for making it so memorable.
Amy_P, Oct 2025
Philip was a great guide- very knowledgeable and personable. Excellent day trips from Anchorage! Saw wildlife and learned a lot about the area.
Patrick_T, Oct 2025
I cannot say enough good things about Holly and the you he did, it was one of the best I have ever been on! Next time I am in Alaska, I hope to get her again!
46gxfnk2xp, Oct 2025
Cerisa was such a charming and wonderful guide! She was very knowledgeable, and I could truly feel her love and respect for Alaska. She was also kind and nice to me, even though my English is not very good.
Ethan_W, Oct 2025
Only if you love the zoo very much and are ready to go by minivan to see several animals (bison, bear, elk, caribou, wolf, and fox) for 2-hr back and forth. A tour guide was knowledgeable but answered questions and took pictures of the animals for himself mostly.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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.
Michael_K, Oct 2025
Nice trip to take for a better understanding of this beautiful place. Knowledgeable guide, safe and easy transport, seeing glaciers and wildlife. Great pictures provided by guide after trip.
Jill_P, Oct 2025
Unexpected illness. Throwing up and diahrea. Obviously could not attend. No refund . Know not sufficient time to cancel, but unavoidable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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.
Michelle_J, Oct 2025
Our Wilderness and Glacier tour was absolutely unforgettable, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Hunter. The tour itself was awesome — getting to see bears and moose up close in the sanctuary was such a special experience. The drive through the area was stunning, with vibrant fall colors and jaw-dropping scenery around every turn. The glaciers were absolutely breathtaking, and Hunter really brought the entire journey to life. He was incredibly knowledgeable and had a fantastic way of delivering fascinating scientific facts in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. His tone was perfect — informative, relaxed, and friendly — and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. Just an all-around great person and an exceptional guide. Highly recommend!
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