ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 10 most popular glacier tours & cruises around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
A half-day group adventure from Anchorage for wildlife at a conservation center, glacier viewpoints, and optional summer cruise close-ups.
“Tour guide was friendly and insightful, made us feel like the journey was at our pace. 10/10 Holly thank you!”
Wildlife, glaciers, and a rainforest walk around Anchorage—spot Dall sheep and possible belugas, then see Alaskan animals up close at a sanctuary.
“Winter is not the time for this tour. I discovered after the fact that visitors who took the tour in other seasons saw much more than we did. The view at turnagain was beautiful, then it was downhill from there on. It was very windy and cold at the wildlife conservation area. To our tour…”
Guided Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with small groups, safety gear, and a scenic wildlife drive for $325.
“Extremely well organized. It’s a day trip but doesn’t feel like it and is a great and safe way to see Matanuska Glacier. Experience of a lifetime! Holly was an exceptional guide!”
Guided Matanuska Glacier hike with Anchorage van pickup, microspikes and helmets, snacks, and glacier-view lodge lunch options. Max 12.
“We had a blast!! The glaciers were so absolutely beautiful, the snow had freshly fallen so it was truly a winter wonderland. Our tour guide Alyssa helped us up into beautiful hard to reach places and we explored so many glacier caves and beauties. Also wasn’t a hard hike in the slightest!”
A small-group day from Anchorage with a Portage Glacier boat cruise, ranger stories, and rescued Alaska wildlife at AWCC.
“The tour was awesome. Matt, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. He kept the tour organized and moving. He is a great asset to your company. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends in the future.”
A small-group 7-hour Mercedes ride from Anchorage to Beluga Point, a wildlife center, and glacier views with easy pickup.
“Low key. Relaxed. Winter scenes beautiful. Low overcast- couldn't see the glaciers. Nice lunch at a local restaurant. Elizabeth was a knowledgeable and safe driving guide. Very pleasant.”
8-hour small-group tour from Anchorage: Portage Glacier cruise, wildlife center, Turnagain Arm tide views, and mountain overlooks.
“Our driver Tony has extensive knowledge about Alaska, history,geography. He is enjoyable and accommodating. The cruise was enjoyable filled with facts about the area and glaciers.”
Anchorage coach ride to Whittier, then a smooth catamaran to 26 Glacier in Prince William Sound with wildlife and views.
“Perfect taste of Alaska! The bus driver, guide William was super knowledgeable and friendly sharing stories on the way up to Whittier. Beautiful drive as well! The boat ride was unbelievable, so many wonderful sights. The staff were super helpful and kind. Even had a ranger that walked around sharing tid”
Hike Alaska’s largest car-access glacier with spikes, then enjoy the Glenn Highway drive and a quick Palmer food stop from Anchorage.
“We had a very wonderful experience. Everything from pickup , drive there, guided tour was very well planned. Our driver Corey, and guide Jason were very good. We totally enjoyed. Highly recommend.”
Helicopter to Punchbowl Glacier for guided dog sledding, mushing lessons, and Iditarod stories from a Seavey-run camp.
“Absolutely hands down one of the best experiences we have had during our trip to Alaska! Every single person we encountered on this trip was friendly and helpful. The helicopter trip was fun (our first) and riding with Calvin on his sled and listening to the knowledge he’s gained working with the dogs and actually…”
