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
$199
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
6½ 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, including moose, musk oxen, bears, caribou, bison, and birds. The animals are kept in large enclosures that resemble their natural habitats.
Explore the center's gift shop, featuring a wide selection of Alaska-themed gifts and souvenirs.
Board the m/v Ptarmigan for an unforgettable cruise, navigating the iceberg-dotted waters to within 300 yards of Portage Glacier. Enjoy the spectacular views and 60-minute narrated tour from a seat in the enclosed lounge or from the open-air observation deck.
Stop at Portage Day Lodge and purchase a snack in the Glacier Café (at your own expense). You'll also have time to shop for Alaskan artwork and gifts in the gallery.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Anchorage. Lunch is not included. You will have time to purchase lunch at your own expense during the tour. Tour sequence may vary. The content of this tour is identical to Portage Glacier Cruise & Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Intransit). Only guests using a wheelchair (who cannot transfer from their device to a seat on board the coach) 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. Please complete the Special Services form at https://book.hollandamerica.com/specialServices/login.action ; this will ensure that suitable transportation is in place for your tour.