Tour Duration
Approximately 7 hour tour. 9 AM to 4 PM
For other times, call
907-917-8687 to arrange a private tour
Pricing Options
Small group tours: $177 per person
Private tours: $1,197 for up to 4 guests. Each additional guest $75.
Availability
Prime Glacier Viewing is from May-October. Due to snow cover, the crystal blue ice of the glaciers is less visible November-April
Travel/Luggage
You’ll travel in a clean, comfortable van with up to 11 guests, enjoying great views through large windows and a smooth, well-maintained ride from start to finish
About The Glacier View & Wildlife Adventure Tour
Alaska’s #1 Day Trip from Anchorage — Where Glaciers, Wildlife, and the City come together.
Ready to say you saw Hanging Glaciers, the cityscape and a bear in the same day? This isn’t your average sightseeing tour — this is our premier curated Alaskan experience, designed to experience the best of Anchorage and the surrounding area in one day.
💥 What makes it unforgettable?
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Beluga Point, Virgin Creek Falls, Portage Valley and the Hanging Glacier Views, Lunch Stop in Girdwood, Turnagain Arm Scenic Views, Lake Hood Floatplanes, and Earthquake Park.
OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST!
Tour Highlights & Itinerary
Anchorage City Highlights
Anchorage is a great place to start your interactive guided exploration. Historic Downtown is a must followed by a short drive to the Anchorage Railroad Depot where we will stop at the Ulu Factory and/or the Ship Creek salmon stream.
Earthquake Park
Your local Alaskan guide then transports you to Earthquake Park and Lake Hood Floatplane Base, which is our nation’s most active lake aerodrome.
Our next stop is Beluga Point which is just south of the city on the Turnagain arm. This destination features incredible Alaskan vistas and wildlife viewing. Dall Sheep and Alaskan Mountain Goats are often visible on the rocky crags of the Chugach mountains. Migrating Beluga Whales can be seen plying through the fjord waters.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
This is your guaranteed, up-close opportunity to see bears, elk, moose, and many other Alaskan animals.
Portage Valley Glacier Viewing
This stop is one of our highlights! There are multiple hanging glaciers within Portage Valley. You will have the opportunity to take a self-guided walk to get a close view of multiple glaciers (Please note opportunity for the walk is seasonal.) Generally, from May to October. November-April we will still be able to view hanging glaciers in Portage Valley and we add the Whittier Tunnel Excursion for our winter guests.
Girdwood
The last stop is Girdwood, where there's an optional lunch stop at our favorite local Alaskan cafe.
Turnagain Arm
As your tour concludes, we would be happy to drop you at your choice of Anchorage restaurants for dinner or simply return to your lodging to freshen up before resuming activities.
What's Included in the Tour?
Local Alaskan
Guides
Welcome Anchorage Tours employs knowledgeable, local Alaskan tour guides
Day Tour
Duration
Approximately 7 hour tour. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for small group tours. Our private tours can choose time of pick up and drop off.
( Please let your guide know if you have a time restriction after 4 p.m.)
Glacier
Viewing
In Portage Valley you will see mountains, running rivers and if weather permits, the hanging glaciers.
Wildlife
the AWCC has Bears, Moose, Musk Ox, Wolves and more! P.S. Ask about the Eagles Nest!
Entrance Fees
Included
Enjoy the experience. No extra charges.
Generous
Snacks
Portable, wholesome snacks and water.
Our Promise
" Our promise is to always deliver, to the best of our ability, excellent service, memorable experiences and to put people first over profit. We are a local, Alaskan owned, family business. We are in this business because we love Alaska and Hospitality. We desire to share the joy of this beautiful place whenever we can! "
Best, James and Jen