1-Day Whittier Tour from Anchorage including glacier cruise

Tour Code 075-6513 Language English; Mandarin Chinese
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Highlights

Visit Whittier (Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Glacier Cruise). Explore the old naval port town of Whittier, take a Glacier & Marine Life Cruise (ticket included), and observe close-up the magnificent sight of pieces of a glacier falling into the ocean.

Itinerary

B: Excluded L: Included - western-style box lunch D: Excluded
Leave from the designated hotel in the morning, and travel to the old naval port town of Whittier. On the way you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of lofty mountains, icy glaciers, crystal clear lakes, and the twisting ocean shoreline of Turnagain Arm. Just before arriving in Whittier, you'll pass through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Once in Whittier, visit the famous Begich Towers residential building (outside only) and take in the naval port town scenery (about 20 min. total). While in Whittier you have the opportunity to go on a Glacier & Marine Life Cruise. Estimated return to Anchorage is between 8:00-8:30pm.

Whittier, AK

This tiny coastal town in Alaska is home to only about 180 people. It is home to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, a multipurpose highway and railroad tunnel that cuts underneath a mountain.

Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (often referred to simply as the Whittier Tunnel) is a multi-use highway and railroad tunnel that passes under Maynard Mountain. At 13,300 ft (4,100 m), it is the second-longest highway tunnel and longest combined rail and highway tunnel in North America.

Glacier Cruise

The area around Whittier, AK, is home to over 20 distinct glaciers. This cruise will take us past the most notable, and we will learn about these fascinating geological features.
Includes western-style box lunch, narration in English
Duration: Approx. 5 Hours

Departure & Return

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Please arrive at the meeting place at least 10-15 minutes in advance. You may contact us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the meeting point and departure time.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • Glacier & Marine Life Cruise entrance fees.
  • Transportation
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tickets included in the itinerary

Price Excludes

  • Tips to the tour guide/driver adjustment: USD 20/person.
  • Any private costs

Additional Notes

  • Passport/Visa: Please take along with your own valid documents with your own photo, such as: passport, visa, U.S. resident id card, U.S. driver's license, etc.
  • The sequence of activities in this tour itinerary is subject to change based on the tour departure date, weather conditions, etc., but the content of the tour will not change. The sequence in the above itinerary is provided for reference only, may not match your final itinerary.
  • Some places in Alaska can be relatively cold in summer. Please bring warm clothes, such as a wind and water-proof jacket, fleece jacket, hat, scarf, etc.
  • Guests are strictly forbidden to stay in the middle of the highway at Dalton Hwy, which will cause any safety accidents. Tourists should bear their own responsibilities.
  • Guests those under 18 years old should be accompanied by at least one adult throughout the tour or submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian.
  • This tour is led by a local Chinese-speaking guide (Limited English) with a minimum group size of 4 people.
  • Please provide us with your phone number at least 5 days ahead of your tour. Otherwise, we will be unable to send you the final confirmation.
  • T-Mobile cell service cannot be used in some part of Alaska.

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