Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGrand Highlights and Glacier Cruise plus Tour
based on This full day package starts with a deluxe city tour of Anchorage, including a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Then it's an unforgettable cruise to the face of Portage Glacier. If that's not enough for you, you will also get to visit the Alyeska Ski Resort!
A deluxe city tour of Anchorage including a visit to the 25-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, a new foundation developed by Alaskan native corporations in recognition and tribute to the distance culture of the Alaskan people. Highlights include cultural sights in natural settings and a gallery of native arts.
The tour continues with a drive along the scenic Seward Highway to Portage Glacier. As you skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm, watch for wildlife. Stop at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center to see the glaciology exhibits. Then board the M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. Take a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air observation deck. The cruise is narrated by a representative of the U.S. Forest Service.
Also included in the tour is a stop at the Alyeska Ski Resort where you can take an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska.
This tour is seasonal and operates from May to September.
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Grand Highlights and Glacier Cruise plus Tour
Seasonal
May 15 to September 17, 2009
Daily
Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue
Departure Time: 8:30am Duration: 10 hours (approx.) Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm
- Coach Transport
- Live commentary by a professional driver/guide
- Entrance to Alaska Native Heritage Center
- 1 hour Narrated Cruise aboard the M/V Ptarmigan
- Lunch
- Optional Tram ride to top of Mt Alyeska
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- We recommend you bring your own binoculars for spotting wildlife!
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Great time with my 14 and 11 year old. Our coach driver was very informative and was great with my kids. ... Read more ›
Julie S, United States of America, August 2008
Great experience well worth the value. The drive was very knowledgeable and was pleasant to be with. Read more ›
Jerry W, United States of America, June 2009
