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Portage Glacier Cruise a Self-Guided Tour

Flexible duration

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4.9/5

Product code: 36672P8

4.9 · 14 reviews

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About this activity

This self-guided Portage Glacier Cruise is truly idea for the independent traveler. Portage Glacier Cruise a Self-Guided Tour is a Self-Guided Tour is for those who enjoy getting away from the crowd and explore on their own and at their pace. You self-guided tour starts at 8 a.m. and you will arrive at Portage at 9:15 a.m. This gives you a chance to hike to the boat launch just 20 minutes from the Portage Glacier Lodge where the boat departs at 10:30 a.m. You may want to grab a stack at the lodge to enjoy on the boat. After the boat take a leisurely walk to the Byron Glacier trail and start your hike. The Byron glacier trail is moderate and fairly flat. It takes 20 minutes to get to the face of Byron and 20 minutes to get back. Then its a 15 minute walk back to the lodge for your shuttle back to Anchorage which will depart at 12:45 p.m. with an arrival back in Anchorage at 3:05 p.m.

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What is included

Children must be accompanied by an adultOther

Cruise departures may vary if a cruise is sold out. Please be ready to be flexible.Other

Customer must pay for the Portage Glacier Cruise Separately.Other

GratuitiesFees

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelersNo pregnant

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthNo heart problems

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNo back problems

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyOther

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting pointsOther

Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby

Round-trip transfer on the Turnagain ShuttleOther

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessPhysical medium

Itinerary

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Portage Glacier
5 hr - 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Matt was a truly great and fun tour guide

Due to forecasted rain showers, they offered us a new schedule that day with a guided tour, which was really great. Matt was a very fun and knowledgeable tour guide. He even shared his personal experiences and interesting true-to-life stories, that’s why the trip didn’t feel so long. Matt was so light and easy that our kids even enjoy his company. The sites we went to: Glacier, Wildlife sanctuary, salmon river were amazing, truly awe-inspiring.

Reviewed by MistyPearl_S - 2022-09-10

5/5

Review by Stephen

The tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and made sure evnjoyed the trip .All the places we went to were beautiful especially the boat trip and the wildlife centre

Reviewed by Maps52411630872 - 2022-09-07

5/5

Epic day

It was beautiful but quite cold and windy and rainy… our cruise got canceled….but Theron saved the day with his awesome narration and great sense of humor, good attitude and the greatest recommendation for dinner Ever! Thank you for a great experience!

Reviewed by Jill_F - 2021-09-02

5/5

Had a great time.

This a great, short one hour cruise on Portage Lake. The crew is very friendly and the naturalist provided great information. We spent adequate time at the glacier for everyone to get their pictures. Lunch at the Glacier Cafe was also good.

Reviewed by 579WILLIAMM579 - 2021-07-15

5/5

Enjoyed the trip

Liked Chris who was accommodating our request for early return. Liked giving us a map to explore the place at our own. A staff for another shuttle kindly answered our questions while we were waiting for our shuttle.

Reviewed by Kihwan H - 2021-07-14

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