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Portage Glacier Cruise a Self-Guided Tour
Anchorage,
United States
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. 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.
What's included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points. Round-trip transfer on the Turnagain Shuttle
What's not included
Gratuities. Customer must pay for the Portage Glacier Cruise Separately.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
Meeting Point
- We will pick you up at the downtown Anchorage Visitors Center behind log cabin. We normally park right behind the red trolley. It is an active loading and unloading zone so please be ready on time as the driver will have be asked by parking enforcement to move after 10 minutes.