Turnagain Arm & Portage Glacier Valley Winter Private Full-Day Tour

The winter season in Turnagain Arm and Portage Glacier Valley has an incredible magnetism of its own that according to many observers even surpasses that of other times of the year. We will drive along the highly scenic fjord of Turnagain Arm witnessing the tremendous tidal changes that may range up to 38 feet (the second largest in the world) and see giant ice floes tumbling with the rushing currents. Wild Dall sheep are a very common sight on the rocky outcroppings along the arm and make for very picturesque subjects. Adjoining Portage Glacier Valley is absolutely mesmerizing with its evergreen rainforest, surrounding snow-clad mountains, and glaciers. Moose sightings are very common on this tour as they forage in the brush near the road, and bald eagle may be present as well. As an option, a visit to the Girdwood ski community or Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is also possible, and a side tour to Whittier can be done by request.

Departure City: ANCHORAGE Note: The tour is subject to accommodating your personal interest and schedule and can be altered or changed upon request. Flexibility is the key! * Pick-up at site of your choice (Hotel, airport, etc.) * Drive south along the Seward Highway, a nationally recognized scenic byway, skirting Turnagain Arm * Stop at select points to view scenery, moving ice flows, bore tides, Dall sheep, and/or eagles if available * Stop at Windy Corner/Rainbow Mountain for opportunity to see Dall sheep * Stop at various locations for interpretive information on area history and geology; very scenic spots * Spend time in Portage Glacier Valley for opportunity to see glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, the northern boreal rainforest, bald eagle, and moose * If weather and ice conditions allow, walk on a frozen lake, surrounded by mountains and glaciers * Sweep by Girdwood township for a visit or lunch, a ski community of world-class standard * Drop-off at site of your choice (Hotel, airport, etc.)