Portage Glacier Cruise & Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Intransit) (Wheelchair Accessible)
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Port
Anchorage, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All,80
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Starting At
$174.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy a narrated tour to Portage, an hour south of Anchorage, along the Seward Highway.
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The Conservation Center is a refuge for orphaned and injured wildlife, such as moose, musk oxen, bears, caribou, bison and birds. The animals are kept in large enclosures resembling their natural habitat.
Explore the extensive gift shop at the center, with a wide selection of handmade Alaskan arts and crafts.
Take a cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan to within 300 yards of Portage Glacier for fantastic views of the blue-white icebergs that decorate Portage Lake. The cruise is narrated by a US Forest Service representative.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer; bring gloves, a scarf and a warm hat. This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Anchorage/Seward. The content of this tour is identical to Portage Glacier Cruise & Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Intransit). Only guests using a wheelchair can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation. Due to the specialized nature of some lift-equipped vehicles, priority is given to guests using a wheelchair and one companion only; additional companions may be required to travel on the transportation provided for Portage Glacier Cruise & Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Intransit). Bookings not marked with an accessibility requirement will be removed from the tour's inventory.