Tours

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

7 hours, All ages, Pick up included, Easy, Year Round

5 (70 reviews)

by Welcome Anchorage Tours

7 Hours

Anchorage, Alaska

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

About This Experience

Explore Alaska’s stunning landscapes, wildlife, and glaciers in one unforgettable day. Visit wildlife centers, spot belugas, walk among hanging glaciers, and enjoy scenic views—all with expert guides in a comfortable small-group tour.

Highlights

Glaciers, Wildlife & Anchorage in a Single Day

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing a bear, a glacier, and the city skyline all in one unforgettable day—this is it. The Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour is Anchorage’s top-rated day trip, carefully designed to capture the very best of Anchorage and the surrounding wilderness. You’ll journey from the city to the wild and back again, experiencing the true heartbeat of Alaska—its landscapes, wildlife, and stories—all through the eyes of a local.

More Than a Tour — It’s the Alaska You Imagined

Every stop on this 7-hour adventure has been chosen to spark awe and connection. Watch floatplanes glide across Lake Hood, stand among the remnants of history at Earthquake Park, and look out for Beluga whales and Dall sheep along the Turnagain Arm. You’ll walk through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where bears, moose, and musk ox roam just beyond the lens of your camera. Then, step into the glacier-carved beauty of Portage Valley, surrounded by hanging icefields and mountain peaks that seem close enough to touch.

Travel in Comfort, Explore in Style

Forget crowded buses and cookie-cutter routes. You’ll travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van, guided by an Alaskan local who knows every hidden view, local legend, and best-kept secret. With hotel pickup included, generous snacks, and all entrance fees covered, you can simply relax and take in the majesty that unfolds mile after mile. Whether you join a small group or opt for a private experience, this tour is as seamless as it is spectacular.

Why Travelers Love It

Our guests call it “the best day I had in Alaska”—and for good reason. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s storytelling in motion. By day’s end, you’ll have seen glaciers glowing in the valley, felt the power of the wild up close, and captured memories that tell your own Alaskan story.

What's Included

Snacks & Water

Local Alaskan Guide

Clean Vans with Heat & AC

All Entrance Fees

Binoculars

Not Included

Lunch – guests pay individually

Guide Gratuity – never expected, always appreciated

What to Bring

Please bring layers of clothing, cameras or phones with cameras to capture the day!

Meeting Point

Anchorage, Alaska

Itinerary

City of Anchorage Highlights

Earthquake Park + Lake Hood

Beluga Point

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Chugach National Forest

Portage Valley Glacier Views

( Includes Explorer Glacier)

Local Lunch stop in Girdwood

Turnagain Arm

Dropoff in Anchorage

Good to Know

Text or call 907-917-8687 for accessibility questions

About the Operator

Welcome Anchorage Tours Anchorage, Alaska

5 (70)

5 (70 reviews)

Operated by Welcome Anchorage Tours

Duration: 7 Hours

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

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