Alaska, USA | Anchorage Round Trip | Whittier Naval Port Town + Glacier Cruise Day Trip
- Unlocking the legacy of the Cold War: Visiting a weathered, abandoned military port
- Experience the awe-inspiring power of glacier collapses up close: Enjoy panoramic views of the magnificent snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Prince William Sound.
- Travel through a time tunnel: Pass through a dual-purpose tunnel and switch from the real world to Whittier, a forgotten Cold War naval port.
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The plan is to depart from the designated hotel in the morning and head to the naval port town of Whittier. Along the way, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of towering mountains, sparkling glaciers, and shimmering lakes. The Tannagan Bay winds its way through picturesque scenery. After passing through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, North America's longest combined rail and road tunnel at 4.05 kilometers, you'll arrive in Whittier and visit the town's most famous landmark, the Begich Towers (exterior view), and the naval port (approximately 20 minutes). Around noon, you'll board a glacier and marine life cruise* (approximately 3.75 hours round trip, including a Western-style boxed lunch on board, with English commentary), enjoying panoramic views of the magnificent snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Prince William Sound. The glaciers are sheer and sharp, with countless fissures at their tops, reflecting the sunlight with a deep, ethereal blue glow. You'll also witness the awe-inspiring sight of glaciers collapsing, accompanied by the occasional deep rumble of a glacier. You can also get up close to the spectacular sight of ice floes and glaciers flowing into the sea, and have a chance to encounter various marine animals (sea lions, sea otters, seals, etc.) and the birds that inhabit the area. We recommend bringing a warm jacket and hat. We expect to return to Anchorage around 8:00 PM.
The Prince William Sound Glacier Marine Life Cruise is a must-do hardcore experience in Whittier. The cruise delves deep into the year-round calm, waveless heart of the fjord, taking you face-to-face with the awe-inspiring giant "tidal glacier" and allowing you to hear the thunderous roar of ancient ice collapsing. Along the way, you'll also have the chance to encounter groups of conspicuous sea otters, seals resting on ice floes, and humpback whales and killer whales spouting water and wagging their tails. It's widely recognized as one of the most breathtaking and immersive day trips in all of Alaska.
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- This trip requires you to have valid photo identification, such as: your passport with a U.S. visa, U.S. ID card, or U.S. driver's license.
- Summer tours in Alaska primarily focus on outdoor natural scenery. Please be sure to follow the instructions of your tour guide or personal guide during the tour.
- If there is a discrepancy between the time indicated in the itinerary and the time announced by the tour guide on-site, please refer to the time announced by the tour guide.
- Temperatures can be quite low in parts of Alaska during the summer, so please prepare warm clothing according to your needs, such as: windproof jackets, fleece jackets, hats, scarves, etc.
- Alaska has many roadside viewpoints. When stopping to explore these viewpoints, tourists are strictly prohibited from lingering or taking photos in the middle of the road. Tourists will be solely responsible for any safety incidents caused by this.
- If a guest fails to meet the tour guide at the agreed meeting time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, lateness, etc.), and misses the opportunity to board the bus and thus cannot participate in the itinerary, the tour fee for that day will not be refunded.
Reminders
A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
If there is a discrepancy between the time indicated in the itinerary and the time announced by the tour guide on-site, please refer to the time announced by the tour guide.
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