Fifty miles southeast of Anchorage, Portage Glacier sits at the head of a milky-blue glacial lake framed by peaks on three sides. It’s one of the most visited glaciers in Alaska — and one of the most accessible. No hiking experience required, no fitness threshold to clear. A Portage Glacier day trip from Anchorage fits […]
Seward is the top day trip from Anchorage — 127 miles south, with Kenai Fjords boat tours, Exit Glacier & SeaLife Center in one Alaska day.
Whittier Alaska: 60 miles from Anchorage through North America’s longest road-rail tunnel — gateway to Prince William Sound glaciers and wildlife.
Kenai Fjords National Park day trip from Anchorage: half-day and full-day boat tours, Exit Glacier, wildlife, and booking tips for summer 2026.
Prince William Sound holds Alaska's most dramatic scenery — tidewater glaciers, orca pods, and sea kayaking accessible from Anchorage via Whittier in 2026.
Prince William Sound cruise guide for 2026: tidewater glaciers, marine wildlife, scenic fjords, top operators from Whittier, and what to expect on a day trip.