Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as famous Seward Highway, America's most scenic road. Hugging the edge of Turnagain Arm, stop at lookouts like Beluga Point to try to spot all sheep then, continue on to see even more wildlife at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (seasonal). Take a 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake to see Portage Glacier calving, and see where wildlife is rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, head high up on the Chugach Mountains for amazing panoramic views of the Anchorage bowl and beyond (weather permitting) This is a 6-hr tour (approx.)
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.
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Glacier Discovery Tour
What's included in Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Beluga Point
Beluga Point is one of the scheduled stops. We will have narration about the area, its geology, unique features and history of the area. Guests will have time to take photos.
Seward Highway
The drive from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center/Portage Glacier Area begins with spectacular views as you pass between the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm and the jutting peaks of the Chugach Mountains. The Seward Highway is considered to be one of the most scenic highways in the US.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
At the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans who've studied grizzlies and other animals up close. AWCC's mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, also educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife. Coyotes peer out from behind the brush while a bald eagle swoops in on the salmon remains left by a grizzly bear. Wood Bison plod through 65 acres of tidal flat terrain, as part of a program that will one day restore the species to the Alaskan wilderness. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. Come be a part of these exciting programs and watch these animals display their natural, “wild”, behavior. You will have about 90 minutes here to view these animals. There is coffee and food for purchase from vendors at the Center.
Inclusions
- Light snacks
- Bottled water
- Professional photographer guide (when available)
- Spanish-speaking guide (when available)
- Professional Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pickups from private homes, apartments or B&B's. If this is your case, please contact the supplier for the nearest pick up location
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- A minimum number of people per booking is required for this tour to operate.
- Glacier Cruise portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions.
- Activity level: EASY.
- Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trail 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.
- We have limited number of infant/child seats. These must be requested in advance if you have a child. If it is NOT requested at the time of booking, we will NOT have them on the day of the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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PLEASE READ: Minimum Numbers Apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet tour requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour upgrade or receive a full refund. You are responsible for keeping up with VIATOR correspondence regarding this tour as we use this portal for communications. It is important for you to review the information provided to you about your tour, and we use this system to contact you with any changes or cancellations of your tour. You MUST provide a good contact telephone when booking, preferably a cell number while you are in Alaska. A landline or home telephone number does not help us in the event that we need to call you. We are not responsible for missed tours because we are unable to reach you. Lunch is NOT included on this tour but your guide may offer lunch stop provided that the entire group is wanting to make a lunch stop. We provide complimentary light snacks and water while on our tour vehicle. PLEASE BRING: • Warm layers (could be windy or cold in some areas) • Good rain gear (this activity goes rain or shine) • Camera • Binoculars (optional) Planet Earth Adventures (907) 717-9666 Please do not call this number if you need to cancel your tour. If you need to cancel your tour, you must contact VIATOR directly. We cannot take cancellation requests over the phone or text/email cancellations on behalf of 3rd party vendors. Leaving a phone message or sending us a text or email does not constitute a cancellation. We will call you to confirm your booking 24 - 36 hours prior to your tour. You may also receive a call from your guide; receive text and/or e-mail from us the day before your tour to re-confirm pick up time and location.
