PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Anchorage City Tour as we exit into the wilderness/

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2. With a rich historic footprint in Anchorage the rail system is viewable during our tour

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3. Above 3000 feet, a notable mountain peak viewable throughout Anchorage

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4. Scenic Viewpoint to Beluga whale watch Free photography lessons offered.

   15 min

5. Seasonal Self-Guided walk to the foot of Byron Glacier. Typically, later May to mid Sept.

   15 minAdmission included

6. Bird Point and selective Viewpoints to photograph soaring eagles, mountain goats, whales or walk upon alpine meadows. Free photography lessons offered.

   10 min

7. See amazing flying wildlife as well as the marsh areas that are home to moose, salmon and other migrating wildlife.

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8. See the scenic valley views. Look for seasonal bears and eagles.

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9. Guided Tour within conservation park to see brown bear, wolves and bison. Photography lessons offered.

   1 hAdmission included

10. Available only during summer, from June to August, optional-Upgrade. Glacier Cruise to be upclose to Portage Glacier. See up close the face of Portage Glacier on the Ptarmigan Cruise ship. See up to 14 glaciers embedded within rugged mountains of the Chugach National Forest, that form the Ring of Glaciers. This Cruise, can be upgraded for an additional fee this is not included in the regular tour cost. The Portage Glacier cruise is in conjunction with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture and hosted by a U.S. Park Ranger. This boat ride is NOT included in Wilderness Wildlife Glacier Experience basic tour. The regular tour, without cruise ship upgrade, still views glaciers within Glacier Valley. Free Photography Lessons offered.

    1 h

11. Walk on America's most northern rain forest

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12. See the scenic glacial ponds of Explorer Glacier. When seasonally available we walk on the Blue Ice Trail.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 3,367 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5We had a wonderful...

  We had a wonderful experience on our Anchorage Wilderness, Wildlife and Glacier tour. Holly our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire trip enjoyable all way though it was raining but she made everyone so comfortable. The beautiful scenery, wildlife sightings, and breathtaking glacier views made this experience truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Anchorage and looking to explore Alaska’s natural beauty! Thanks and good wishes to Holly

  Bhavna_kOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Sunshine was a great guide!

  While the weather was a bit drizzly, my 89 year old dad and I still had an amazing time. Our guide, Sunshine, was extremely knowledgeable, and showed us a lot of things we otherwise wouldn’t have known about. If we lived closer we would take it again in the Spring!!

  726chandracOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent tour!

  My 89yo dad and I had a great time, even though the weather was a bit drizzly, our guide, Sunshine, did an excellent job of showing us the area. We would do it again in the spring if we lived closer.

  Chandra_EOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Bears, glaciers, tides, and chowder

  Thanks, Hunter! What a great day! We wanted a knowledgeable driver to show us the wonders of Alaska around Anchorage. We saw and photographed safe bear encounters, glaciers, the rain forest, and excellent salmon chowder. Terrific day!

  Tockj2October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3Unsafe Driving, do not recommend

  While the scenery was beautiful, our driver with PicTours Alaska Tours tailgated other drivers, and looked up some things on his phone while driving, despite telling us there'd been some terrible traffic accidents on the highway between Anchorage and Girdwood. We learned more about the driver's travels to other countries, than he told us about Alaska and the local area. While I recommend going on a wildlife tour, I do not recommend this one with PicTours Alaska. I am sure this driver & guide has led some great tours, he may have been ready for the season to end, he didn't seem to be having a good day.

  Genna_HSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Must do tour

  James is an exceptional guide with great knowledge and experience. We had a great time totally recommend it.

  41nishantsSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Anchorage

• Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 58 day trips we list in Anchorage.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 58.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Anchorage

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, set on Cook Inlet beneath the Chugach Mountains, with coastal trails, wildlife and long summer daylight.

Anchorage sits between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains in south-central Alaska, and it is the state's largest city. It began as a railway construction camp in 1915, and the Good Friday earthquake of 1964, among the strongest ever recorded, reshaped it; Earthquake Park marks the story. The Anchorage Museum covers art, history and science, and the Alaska Native Heritage Center presents the state's Indigenous cultures.

Top-ranked sights in Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood.

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