SCENIC-SUNSET Wilderness, Wildlife & Glacier Experience
Description
Experience the Big Outdoors and Portage Glacier Cruise! See the amazing beauty that surrounds Anchorage. This special tour does not follow any set route. Nor does it follow a time table. Use your time wisely by going into the wilderness to see wildlife and view glaciers. We follow the sun, the wind and our hearts to navigate your vacation towards the most scenic locations capable for the day of your tour. The SUMMER-SUNSET Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience includes entrance into the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Learn about our rich history and see the Ring of Glaciers. This award winning tour can not be replicated by any other service or shuttle. The Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience offers highly trained Guides who's sole purpose is making your vacation memories last a lifetime.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(491)
Enjoyed this day trip from Anchorage down scenic Seward Hwy with a couple spots along the way stopping at the Alaska Nature Conservancy to see a variety of animals behaving and or cared for when they can’t return to the wild. (Moose, Bison, Bears, porcupine, Reindeer, etc.) then through Portage Valley to board a boat to se up close and personal Portage Glacier. Incredible views from the boat. Our guide Sunshine definitely brought it and made the trip great! Highly recommend especially if first time to Alaska.
Sean was a great guide on our tour. He took us to some great spots. We loved the moss forest and even got to hike to the glacier. We also had the unique experience of seeing mountain goats. Highly recommended
Awesome experience. Sean was a great guide. We ended up being the only 2 people in the group. 5 stars
I HIGHLY recommend hiking Matanuska Glacier. This was one of my favorite excursions while in Alaska. Our glacier hiking guide was truly EXCELLENT. However, this tour operator was not at all what I expected. First, the drive is long. Okay, fine, this is Alaska, all the excursions are a hike. But this was the only tour I went on in 2 weeks of Alaska adventuring where the driver had nothing to offer. In fact, he gave us incorrect and potentially dangerous information. For instance, he told us that moose are not dangerous (this is a direct contradiction of every other guide I spoke with over the course of the trip) and we didn't need to be mindful of them when hiking. He was also from Florida and hadn't spent too much time in Alaska. Second, he did not provide any photography insight at all. He didn't teach us anything, show us how to get good photos, or even take our pictures. He did have a fancy camera and seemed to enjoy photography, but that was it. I chose this tour in part because I was solo this day, and I wanted to have some great photos on the glacier. Our driver hiked with us (this was surprising to the glacier hike guide, so maybe that doesn't always happen), but he never offered to take my photo once. I had to ask other people on the tour when I wanted a photo of myself. This was a small tour, five people total, so it was wild to me that he wasn't taking any photos and, actually, often seemed in the way when we were trying to get our own photos. So, basically you're paying a significant amount to be driven to the glacier. If you are in Anchorage and don't have a car, this may be a worthwhile tour. I LOVED hiking the glacier, but the tour was not as described (in fact, the tour description changed after I booked it, but the tour was not as described by the new description either).
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 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.
Quite fun and educational, an eye-opening experience. You get to drink fresh Glacier water and eat Glacier ice as well
Even though it rained all day, our guide, Sean made the most of the situation
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.
It was better than we anticipated. Guides were wonderful. A truly one of a kind experince. A great day.
Despite the bad weather we had, strong wind and drizzle all day, Sean gave us a very complete tour and wanted to show us as much wildlife as possible. Unfortunately, the glacier cruise was canceled due to bad weather.
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.
Great trip to the glacier! Our driver Patrick was so knowledgeable and gave us great advice. He even helped us set up our cell phone cameras for the best pictures. You get a little over 2 hours to hike around the glacier with a local guide. Our guide Sophie was excellent. This was a great way to fill up a day either pre or post-cruise if you are staying in Anchorage.
Great experience with Chris on the glacier! Fascinating! The drive is a bit long and Patrick our driver was enthusiastic and could have skipped the "how to take a picture" moment and the additional teachings
