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“Midnight Sun”2026 Alaska Summer Season | Naval Port Town (Whittier) & Glacier Cruise Day Tour
Alaska
$310from / person · 2 / room · USD
Why this tour
- Alaska · 1 days
Itinerary
D1
Anchorage【Bus】Whittier【Bus】Anchorage
Details: 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 , the longest double-use highway and railroad tunnel in the U.S. at 4.05 km. Once in Whittier, visit the famous Begich Towers residential building (outside only) and take in the naval port town scenery (about 20 min. total). Around noon you’ll board the Glacier & Marine Life Cruise* (about 3.75 hours total, includes western-style box lunch, narration in English) to soak up the magnificent snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Prince William Sound. The glaciers end in steep cliffs of ice, and when sunlight hits the ice, it seems to glow from within. When you hear a glacier let out a deep rumble, you may witness pieces of the glacier falling off into the water. You’ll be able to observe up-close floating icebergs and where the glaciers meet the sea, and have the opportunity to see all types of marine animals (such as sea lions, sea otters, and seals) as well as birds. It is suggested that you bring a warm jacket, hat, etc. Estimated return to Anchorage is between 8:00-8:30pm. Whittier: One of the most interesting towns in Alaska, Whittier was a naval port during the Cold War. After the naval facilities were abandoned, they were converted into Begich Towers, the most unique residential building in America. Most of the 200-some residents of the town live in the building, and there is also a school, post office, and supermarket inside. Whittier is also the gateway to access many famous glaciers, and is surrounded by 3,500 ft. (1,067 m) tall mountains. It was first chosen as the site for a military base in World War 2, and today has evolved into a world-class cruise ship port, attracting visitors from all over the world. Meals: Western-style box lunch on the boat
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Tickets & fees
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Ticket notes
Tour price includes tickets / attractions: Indicate the tourist attractions and tickets included in the itinerary: Glacier & Marine Life Cruise.
Included
Transport, hotels, tickets and more already in the tour price
- Local driver and guide (or driver-guide) service.
- Tour bus service: 12-15 passenger vehicles.
- TicketsIndicate the tourist attractions and tickets included in the itinerary: Glacier & Marine Life Cruise.
Not included / self-pay
Pay-on-your-own or extra items
- Transportation to/from the designated pick-up location.
- Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other meals noted in the itinerary as not included.
- In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide based on the quality of their service. Tipping standard is $20/person/day. Please pay tips to your guide on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.
- Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary or agreement.
Booking notes
Essential Information About Booking: This tour is led by a professional Chinese-English guide (except where otherwise noted). The minimum number of guest for each tour is 4, please check in advance about whether the minimum has been reached. Please provide us with your phone number at least 10 days ahead of your tour. Otherwise we will be unable to send you the final confirmation. Essential Information About the Tour: This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with an American visa, or an American driver’s license. If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of. 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. Summer tours in Alaska primarily involve outdoor natural attractions. During your tour please follow the instructions of your guide in order to stay safe and protect the natural environment. Alaska has many scenic views that can be seen from the road. When stopping by the side of the road to take in the scenery, do not linger or take pictures in the middle of the road. Guests must take responsibility for any accidents caused by such behavior. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult or provide a wavier signed by a legal guardian. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip. If you didn’t book any optional activities available on the tour in advance, you can talk with your guide about booking these activities. In this case payment must be made in cash. Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee. Please arrive at the pick-up location least 10 to 15 minutes early. You may call us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the pick-up time and location. If, due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e. extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests. Natural disasters: flood, earthquake, hail, snowstorm, tsunami, etc. Political & social situations: war, shutdown, protest, regime change, policy change, terrorist attack, etc. Accidents and malfunctions: tour bus or other transportation equipment malfunction, sudden damage to recreational equipment, traffic accident or other blockage of roads, etc. Road closures: roads impassable due to weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc. Emergency contact number: (US Toll-Free) +1(866)585-8747.