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Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

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Overview

The Experience Award wining Tour in Anchorage on City Boat Tours (2025)

Discover Alaska’s beauty, picked up from your hotel in Anchorage, in the most all-inclusive way possible. This small-group adventure combines an Anchorage tour, glaciers, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery—all in a single day.

Highlights:
Travel in comfort with a new Mercedes Sprinter luxury van and a local Alaskan guide.
Visit the Chugach National Forest and Explorer Glacier. Take a self guided walk on the Byron Glacier Trail. ( Seasonal)

Enjoy guaranteed wildlife encounters with bears, moose, wolves, and more at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Take in scenic stops including Beluga Point, Virgin Creek Falls and Turnagain Arm.

Small group limited to 11 travelers for a personal, uncrowded experience.
We are a locally owned and operated Alaskan Family Company. We've curated these tours from our years of experience to provide the best possible experience for our guests!

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Guide gratuity- Never expected, always appreciated.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Anchorage pickups must be in midtown/downtown areas — contact us if you’re unsure about your location.

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Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage is a great place to start your local, guided exploration. Your exploration of the largest city in Alaska begins with a custom pick-up at your hotel. We share a bit of the history of Anchorage and begin your tour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Ulu Factory

Historic Downtown is a must see followed by a short drive to the Alaska Railroad station Anchorage Depot where we will stop at the Ulu Factory and Ship Creek salmon stream.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beluga Point

Beluga point is just south of Anchorage on the Turnagain Arm. This destination features incredible Alaskan vistas and wildlife viewing. Dahl Sheep are often visible on the rocky crags of the Chugach mountains and when migrating, Beluga Whales can be seen plying through the fjord.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

After Beluga Point, we stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This is your guaranteed opportunity to see bears, elk, moose and many other Alaskan animals. Your guide will share information on all the amazing animals at the Center. We have a few favorites to share!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Byron Glacier Trail

Our final destination is the Glacier River Walk to Byron Glacier. This easy 20-25 minute walk allows you the opportunity to walk along the river water produced from the hanging Bryon Glacier and eventually walk up to view the glacier itself.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood

After experiencing multiple unique experiences of glacier viewing, walk along the river and the Wildlife Conservation Center, we stop for an optional lunch, at our favorite locally owned spot in Girdwood, Base Camp. The food is delicious and well priced ( Have we mentioned the seafood chowder!)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive

Turnagain Arm is considered one of the most scenic drives in the United States, Besides all the great places to experience- just the views and the drive itself are spectacular.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.92
246 reviews

Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 246 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Snacks.
  • Bottled water.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Free Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Alaskan Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Breakfast.
  • Lunch.
  • Guide gratuity- Never expected, always appreciated.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Alaskan Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Guide gratuity- Never expected, always appreciated.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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