Get out of the city and deeper into the Alaskan wilderness than is typical on a sightseeing tour. This tour takes you to Chugach National Forest, Beluga Point, Portage Glacier, and more to spot brown bears, wolves, bison, and belugas. Enjoy live commentary and learn about the unique landscapes of Alaska from your expert guide.

Hassle free hotel pick up during winter. no hotel pick up offered during summer, April-September.
Get out into the wilderness without the hassle of driving
Get insights into flora and fauna from your guide

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison.

Photography lessons offered.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chugach National Forest

Ring of Glaciers. A wonder of glaciers that surround a lake filled with pure glacial run off. As we return to Anchorage, live entertainment is offered.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beluga Point

Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch

Free photography lessons offered.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portage Glacier

Available only during summer, from June to August, optional-Upgrade. Glacier Cruise to be upclose to Portage Glacier. See up close the face of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. See up to 14 glaciers embedded within rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, that form the Ring of Glaciers. This Cruise, can be upgraded for an additional $45–this is not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in conjunction with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience basic tour. The regular tour, without cruise ship upgrade, still views glaciers within Glacier Valley.

Free Photography Lessons offered.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chugach State Park

Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows.

Free photography lessons offered.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chugach State Park

Our tour will view the Cook Inlet. We will discuss the history of the Inlet as well as, Captain Cook who the Cook Inlet is named from.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood

Girdwood, Alaska will be featured during this tour. With a rich gold mining history, Girdwood, Alaska is a milestone during this trip.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown

Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/
• Admission Ticket Free

Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary

See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.
• Admission Ticket Free

Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site

Learn and see the historic Gold Rush of 1890, Eureka!
• Admission Ticket Free

Bird Creek

See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.
• Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood

Once an active gold mining community is now home to a large ski-resort
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alyeska Ski Area

See the mountains that host a double-black ski run.
• Admission Ticket Free

Byron Glacier Trail

Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier.
Typically, later May to mid Sept.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Whittier

See the tunnel entrance to one of America’s longest shared rail-and-road tunnel.
• Admission Ticket Included

Explorer Glacier

See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Williwaw Campground

See Glacier Valley campgrounds
• Admission Ticket Free

Trail of Blue Ice

Walk on America’s most northern rain forest
• Admission Ticket Free

McHugh Creek Recreation Area

Wonderful viewpoint of Chickaloon Bay
• Admission Ticket Free

Dimond Center Mall

See our states’ largest indoor mall.
• Admission Ticket Free

Flattop Mountain Trail

Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage
• Admission Ticket Free

Alaska Railroad

With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Glacier Cruise Upgrade Available Summer months Only
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 105 travelers

Include

Bottled water
Snacks
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

Exclude

Ptarmigan ship – $49 will be excluded from ticket if not specifically selected while booking.
$49 Glacier Cruise ship upgrade may be added directly from PicTours Alaska’s website.
Lunch