Category Portage Glacier & Wildlife Center Tours

Anchorage · PORTAGE GLACIER & WILDLIFE CENTER TOURS

Top 11 Portage Glacier & Wildlife Tours

11 reviewed

An hour south of Anchorage down Turnagain Arm, Portage Valley packs a glacier cruise, a wildlife centre full of bears and moose, and the drive itself into one easy day. These are the best Portage tours, with what each includes, how much time you get at the glacier, and which pair the cruise with the animals.

Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour

Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour - Turnagain Arm: Beluga Point and Bird Point stops that pay off

1.Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $225Our pick

Anchorage day trip to Portage Glacier and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, with Turnagain Arm stops and a Portage Lake cruise.

“This 8 hour excursion was so worth the price! From the beginning to the end, it was very memorable. So much to see and do with our great tour guy Jeremy. He is such a nice guy. Very personable, professional and knowledgeable. The 8am day Read more”

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From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour - Chugach State Park Highway: The Ride That Sets the Tone

2.From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 4h 30m · from $136

A half-day Turnagain Arm tour from Anchorage with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center bears, glacier hikes, and a beluga whale lookout.

“Our guide Matthew was EXCELLENT!! I am so glad we got him! He made it the most outstanding day with his fascinating and extensive knowledge of everything about Alaska. He made the whole day fun, educational and super interesting! He’s the BEST!!!”

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Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup

Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup - Stop 1 at AWCC: where Alaska’s animals have a purpose

3.Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Alaska Wildlife Day Tour from Anchorage: free hotel pickup, guided Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Turnagain Arm photo stops.

“We hit the jackpot with a gorgeous sunny day for this tour! Billy, our guide, was very excited about the sun being out as well! We were so grateful that hotel pickup was a part of the service! Billy was very personable and a great host making sure we all met each other with nine of us in the group. Seats were comfy and we could see both sides of the roads we were traveling. Alaska speaks for itself and the road toward Seward is beautiful. Being here in June there is still snow on the upper heights of the mountains! Billy gave up photo opportunities and places to see…”

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Alaska Wildlife Tour

Alaska Wildlife Tour - Hotel Pickup and the Ride That Sets the Tone

4.Alaska Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119Best value

Half-day Anchorage wildlife tour with Turnagain Arm tide viewpoints, AWCC rescue animals, snacks, and hotel pickup for $119.

“an amazing deal for the value you get in this tour! Eli was the best guide and truly made the experience great for us. He pulled out all of the stops and was so informative and just fun to spend the day with! The wildlife center was so cool and all of the stops along the Turnagain arm were breathtaking! Eli really made sure we got to experience all of what Alaska and the area had to offer and we got exceptionally lucky for great weather. Even if it was rainy/cloudy we know Eli would have made the best of it! Thank you for such a great time!!!!”

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Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers - Meeting at 524 W 4th Ave and Getting Comfortable Fast

Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling

Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: why it feels like habitat, not a zoo

6.Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $195

Anchorage wildlife, lunch, and local beer. Small-group visit to AWCC, Girdwood tasting, and a scenic Turnagain Arm drive.

“Chris provided hubby and me with authentic Alaska experience. He's a native Alaskan. He knows Alaska. We stopped for the best photo ops of Chugach and Kenai Mountains. We had tasty beer samples at Girdwood Brewing Company. We thoroughly toured Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and saw every type of Alaska wildlife up close in a natural habitat. This is a must see half day tour. Thanks Chris.”

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From Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

From Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Full-Day Tour - Portage Glacier on MV Ptarmigan: smooth boat time plus ranger-led learning

From Anchorage: Valley of Glaciers & Wildlife Center Tour

From Anchorage: Valley of Glaciers & Wildlife Center Tour - Beluga Point and Bird Point: watching without the fuss

Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram

Winter - Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram - Alyeska Tram to 2,300 feet: panoramic winter views that feel worth it

9.Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Winter Wildlife Center visit plus an Alyeska Tram ride from Anchorage, with small-group comfort, expert commentary, and photos in 6–7 hours.

“Very kind tour operator who accommodated our needs beautifully! Organised to pick us up at our hotel and dropped us off at a place in town we asked for at the end of the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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Anchorage: Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley

Anchorage: Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley - Getting Oriented in Anchorage: Meeting Point and a Smooth Start

10.Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $119

Anchorage wildlife tour with Turnagain Arm whale-watching, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Portage Valley glaciers and salmon streams.

“Joan was an exceptional tour guide. It was an insightful tour. It was nice to get up close with a black bear, and see other animals at the wildlife conservation. The views at beluga point and esoeciallly portage valley was breathtaking, I highly recommend this tour!”

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Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour - Girdwood and the Mt Alyeska tram lunch with big views

11.Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,550

Private Anchorage day to Turnagain Arm, Girdwood, Portage Glacier and wildlife spots, with easy pickup, local guide, and flexible timing.

“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!”

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