portage glacier

Three world-class glaciers sit within day-trip distance of Anchorage. Here is how to hike on real Alaska ice — guided tours, gear, and what to expect.

Portage Glacier is 50 miles from Anchorage: boat cruise times, Begich Boggs visitor center, hiking, and what to expect in Portage Valley.

Everything you need for a Whittier day trip from Anchorage — glacier cruises, Prince William Sound wildlife, tunnel timing, and tour picks.

Portage Glacier is 50 miles south of Anchorage — take a boat cruise on the iceberg-filled lake, walk to Byron Glacier, and visit Begich Boggs Center.

Plan your Portage Valley day trip from Anchorage: beluga whale stops on Turnagain Arm, Byron Glacier Trail, and the MV Ptarmigan glacier cruise.

Complete guide to Portage Glacier: Begich Boggs Visitor Center, MV Ptarmigan glacier cruise, Byron Glacier snow cave trail, and combining with Whittier.

Portage Glacier day trip from Anchorage: glacier cruise on M/V Ptarmigan, Byron Glacier Trail, and wildlife in Portage Valley, one hour south of the city.

Alaska photography tours near Anchorage: guided operators, best shooting locations, seasonal lighting windows, gear tips for cold weather, and aurora technique.

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 […]

Portage Glacier is one of Alaska's most accessible natural wonders — just 50 miles from Anchorage. Here's everything you need to plan the perfect day trip, from the boat tour to the best trails in the valley.