Portage Glacier is one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers and is easily visited on a day trip from Anchorage. With this tour, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore Portage Glacier at your own pace while also enjoying convenient round-trip transportation from Anchorage and a boat cruise to the face of the glacier. Hike the Trail of Blue Ice, explore the valley by bicycle, or relax at the lodge before hopping back on the shuttle to return to Anchorage at a time of your choosing.

Explore the Portage Glacier at your own pace with a self-guided tour
Get up close to the Portage Glacier with a boat cruise across Portage Lake
Hike the Trail of Blue Ice or explore Portage Valley by bike
Enjoy round-trip, hop-on hop-off shuttle transportation from Anchorage

What To Expect

Portage Glacier

Set your own pace by taking the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Portage Lake and enjoy the surrounding beuty with lite hikes or walks before enjoying a narrated cruise around the lake and up close to Portage Glacier. Time your day with the Portage Glacier Cruise using the 2019 schedule below: Daily May 15 – September 16

Departures: 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cruise departures may vary if a cruise is sold out. Please be ready to be flexible.
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Include

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Round-trip transfer on the Turnagain Shuttle

Exclude

Gratuities
Customer must pay for the Portage Glacier Cruise Separately.