Glacier Turn Tour - Anchorage Departure

Offered by Salmon Berry Tours In Anchorage, Alaska

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About us

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on the idea that life in Alaska should be fun!

Throughout our history, this idea has delighted countless guests of all ages from around the world and delivered appreciation and awards. In a world of big box tours and commercialized Alaska experiences, we continue to deliver genuine and authentic Alaska hospitality, day tours, and tailor-made multi-day travel packages. It’s a small tour philosophy and a customized experience that provides lifelong memories every season of the year.

SAFETY FIRST

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours is fully insured, well above what is required for our business, and our drivers carry the proper training and licenses to guide you through Alaska! This standard is very important to us and we hope it is to you, too!

SUSTAINABILITY

Salmon Berry has made a commitment to the environment in an effort to keep Alaska pristine for future generations. We have designed our tours to have minimal impact on the communities that we visit; from our reusable water bottle initiative to our rechargeable hand warmer initiative, to our naturalist-led Anchorage Eco Tour, we empower our team and our guests to join us in a sustainable tourism mindset. As stewards, our team has donated personal time to partake in local trail building/restoration projects and city-wide clean-ups. We have partnered with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project on their Tour Green Program and the Beluga Whale Alliance as a part of their collaborative research to support local organizations striving to make a difference.

What we'll do

This full-day tour from Anchorage includes a local guide, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, fresh lunch in Girdwood, a tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a Portage Glacier cruise, and scenic photo-stops along the way!

Following your pick-up at your hotel or the Salmon Berry office in downtown Anchorage, sit back in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you down Turnagain Arm, an All-American Road, and National Scenic Byway. Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife!

Visit the quaint town of Girdwood and a favorite local eatery for lunch (provided). After lunch ascend up the side of Mt. Alyeska on an aerial tram. From the top (weather permitting) take in views of several glaciers and the upper reaches of a temperate rainforest.

Next, tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a 200-acre natural habitat that provides wildlife education and rehabilitation for some of Alaska’s favorite animals! We will drive and walk approximately 2-miles through the Conservation Center’s trails as you get close enough to observe some of our favorite land animals such as moose, reindeer, bison, wolves, and more!

While we cannot guarantee bears due to the size of their habitat, however, it is common to see both brown and black bears at the Conservation Center! Make sure to take photos of wildlife with the amazing backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm! Before continuing our tour, stop at the Conservation Center’s Gift Shop.

Finally, take a one-hour cruise across Portage Lake to Portage Glacier before making the return drive to Anchorage! Your captain aboard the MV (Motor Vessel) Ptarmigan will guide you to the face of the glacier for photo opportunities! An onboard naturalist guide will share facts about the *Portage Valley and answer any questions you may have!

(*operating under permit from Chugach National Forest for all stops in Portage Valley)

Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.

To better the guest experience of everyone on tour, hotel pick-ups are limited three hotels per tour, based on a first come first served basis. Book now to confirm your hotel pick-up!

Overnighting at Alyeska Resort? Consider this tour as a great way to drive between Anchorage and the Resort in Girdwood!

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration: 8 hours

*Group Size: 13

*What's Included:
- Alaska guide(s)
-CDL-certified
-Fully-narrated tour (English-speaking)

*All-Inclusive
-Admission into Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
-Guided tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
-Time to visit the Gift Shop
-Mt. Alyeska Aerial Tram Ride
-Admission into Roundhouse Museum (when open to the public)
-Portage Lake Glacier Boat Ride (operating under permit from Chugach National Forest)
-Lunch at a local eatery

*Photo stops: stretch your legs for up-close views or look through our panoramic windows

*Snacks & water
-An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour

*Gear (Complimentary)
-Access to our gently-used gear (boots, snow pants, winter coats, raincoats, mittens, hats, etc.) is available
-Gear must be requested at the time of booking to ensure gear is available during your tour

*Hotel Pick Up (three hotels per tour)
-Pick up available from major hotels located in Anchorage
-Please note that we do limit pick-ups to 3 hotels per tour. BOOK NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PICK UP

Meet Us At Our Office
-Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
-Please write “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at the time of checkout to confirm

*Drop Off
-Drop-off is available from major hotels and inns located within Anchorage or Girdwood
-Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance

*What Not Included:
-Guide gratuity

Cancellation Policy

<p>Customers will receive a full refund if canceled within 48 hours of the initial booking. If canceled 7 days or more before the tour date, a 90% refund will be provided. Within 7 days, no refund applies. Date changes can be made with no penalty, based on availability and at this time, the tour is nonrefundable. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to change, cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged full price.</p>

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