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A Guide to Portage Glacier, Alaska
Other Alaska Glaciers
Portage Glacier is a road-accessible glacier located about 50 miles south of Anchorage, about 5 miles off the scenic Seward Highway.
It makes an excellent stop for travelers heading for cruise ships at Seward or Whittier, particularly if you take the short cruise available on the MV Ptarmigan.
In any case, a visit to the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center is highly recommended.
A hike to the Byron Glacier, between the visitor center and the boat dock, allows you to walk on a glacier.
Portage Glacier Links
Portage Glacier Photos
(click on each to enlarge it and read the caption)
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Portage Glacier Cruise
If you have your own transportation (car/RV rentals), then a drive to Portage Glacier is truly worthwhile. As you skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm, watch for wildlife. When you arrive
at Lake Portage, board the M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. Take a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air
observation deck. The cruise is narrated by a representative of the U.S. Forest Service. The cruise will conclude at the original departure point, allowing you to continue
your drive at leisure.
Duration: 1 hour, $28.99 (US)
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Portage Glacier Cruise plus Tour
Head out the scenic Seward Highway to Portage Glacier. As you skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm, watch for wildlife. Stop at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center to see the
glaciology exhibits. Then board the M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. Take a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the
open-air observation deck. The cruise is narrated by a representative of the U.S. Forest Service. On the way back to Anchorage, stop at the Alyeska Ski Resort for a lunch
on your own and an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska.
Duration: 7 hours, $74.99
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Grand Highlights and Glacier Cruise plus Tour
A deluxe city tour of Anchorage including a visit to the 25-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, a new foundation developed by Alaskan native corporations in recognition and tribute to the distance culture of the Alaskan people. Highlights include cultural sights in natural settings and a gallery of native arts.
The tour continues with a drive along the scenic Seward Highway to Portage Glacier. As you skirt the shores of Turnagain Arm, watch for wildlife. Stop at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center to see the glaciology exhibits. Then board the M/V Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake. Take a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air observation deck. The cruise is narrated by a representative of the U.S. Forest Service.
Also included in the tour is a stop at the Alyeska Ski Resort where you can take an optional tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska.
Duration: 10 hours, $114.99
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