Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beluga Point, Mile 110, Seward Hwy Mile 110 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516
Beluga Point is one of the scheduled stops. We will have narration about the area, its geology, unique features and history of the area. Guests will have time to take photos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Seward Highway, AK
The drive from Anchorage to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center/Portage Glacier Area begins with spectacular views as you pass between the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm and the jutting peaks of the Chugach Mountains. The Seward Highway is considered to be one of the most scenic highways in the US.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, 43520 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
At the 200-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans who've studied grizzlies and other animals up close. AWCC's mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, also educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife. Coyotes peer out from behind the brush while a bald eagle swoops in on the salmon remains left by a grizzly bear. Wood Bison plod through 65 acres of tidal flat terrain, as part of a program that will one day restore the species to the Alaskan wilderness. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. Come be a part of these exciting programs and watch these animals display their natural, “wild”, behavior.
You will have about 90 minutes here to view these animals. There is coffee and food for purchase from vendors at the Center.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Portage Glacier, Portage Lake Loop, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Portage Glacier Cruise is one hour from Anchorage. This cruise will take you right up to the face of a glacier. You’ll board the comfortable MV Ptarmigan, featuring an enclosed, heated cabin and open-air observation deck. The hour-long cruise is narrated by the US Forest Service, and you’ll navigate around bobbing icebergs and motor to within 300 feet of the towering wall of ice called Portage Glacier (one of Alaska’s most popular attractions). You may have an opportunity to hear the unmistakable rumbling of a calving glacier or rolling iceberg.
After the 1 hour cruise, you will have an opportunity to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. Lunch is not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chugach State Park, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Enjoy wide open panoramic views from a high overlook in the Chugach Mountains
Duration: 30 minutes
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William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
09:00 AM
6 to 7 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum number of people per booking is required for this tour to operate.
Glacier Cruise portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions.
Stroller accessible
Activity level: EASY.
Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trail surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance. We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Planet Earth Adventures nor our suppliers may physically lift or assist guests onto transportation vehicles or otherwise.
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
We have limited number of infant/child seats. These must be requested in advance if you have a child. If it is NOT requested at the time of booking, we will NOT have them on the day of the tour.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Kimberly_A
We took a train ride, and the Glacier Cruise/Wildlife Tour with Phil. I regret neither tour, as they were both informative, but Phil really took the time to point out things that we had not been able to see previously. He was excellent, and the tour is well worth the money!
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Posted On : 2023-09-17
Posted By : Godand_R
Am amazing day spent touring the glaciers and the wildlife around Anchorage. And it was made so much more enjoyable and informative thanks to our wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly guide Phil.
Phil was the kind of perfect tour guide you would wish for; he shared so much information and went out of his way to make the experience enjoyable and informative for us.
Thank you Phil.
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Posted On : 2023-09-06
Posted By : JerryW644
I actually did not make it on the Tour. When I tried to book thru Tripadvisor and thru the provider's website, they both said that the minimum persons I can book is 2... but according to the sites, there were only 3 seats left.
I left a message with them on their web page and Albert responded back saying he will get back to me about this issue and will book it manually for me. He never got back to me and no one responded back to my chats and emails.
Luckily for me, I was able to book a similar tour with another provider.
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Posted On : 2023-08-08
Posted By : James_O
Matt the driver/guide was awesome. Great knowledge of wildlife and living in Alaska. Great pit stop at the microbrewery with nearby food trucks for lunch.
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Posted On : 2023-08-06
Posted By : X8654XYjohnk
We took 2 tours with Planet Earth Tours; Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour and the Day in Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park. Both tours were amazing. We had Phil and Matt as our tour guides, respectively, and they were both friendly, informative and exceptional. Major Marine Tours was the partner for the boat portion of the tour. Experienced captain, Nicole, and fantastic crew. We saw 19-20 humpback whales feeding together. The owner, Albert, courteously picked us up in Anchorage after returning on the Alaska Railroad. All around amazing experience with great people. We would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-07-31
Posted By : Lori_B
Phil was our tour guy for the day. He was fabulous! He shared wonderful insight about the local area as we drove to the various stops on our tour. And loved it was a small group…total of 5!
Tour was a total 7+ hours and definitely felt like we got our money’s worth with the many stops. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-07-23
Posted By : SusanJ_C
Wow! What a trip! We saw so many wonderful sites. Phillip was so knowledgeable and friendly and made the trip extra special. We highly recommend this tour! :)
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Posted On : 2023-07-21
Posted By : Susan_R
Scott was a great guide. He gave us an informative and fun tour even with the rain. Didn’t see a moose - but was still fun
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Posted On : 2023-07-21
Posted By : Maryanne_F
Can’t imagine a better way to start a trip in Alaska. Philip our guide was excellent. His knowledge of terrain, glaciers, plants, animal habitat and habits was impressive. Very thoughtful and careful too. Pace and itinerary was really good. He explains things very clearly. We’d do again!
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Posted On : 2023-06-17
Posted By : Donald_P
My wife and I were only members on tour. Matt was a great guide and his personality fit perfect with ours. Drizzly weather made the experience even better. We recommend giving this group a try!
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Posted On : 2023-06-03
