Whittier is only 60 miles southeast of Anchorage on the western edge of Prince William Sound. With only 400 residents, fishing and tourism play an important part in Whittier's economy. Whittier is a popular port of call for many Alaska cruises. Many north bound Alaskan cruises end in Whittier and south bound cruises start from Whittier. Explore more about Alaska cruise transfers, and plan your pre or post Alaska cruise vacation.
Whittier is also separated from the Alaska road system by a 2.5 mile long tunnel that is alternately shared by one-way railroad and auto traffic. As you learn more about what Whittier has to offer in this page, do not forget to vist Whittier Alaska Travel Map, explore more on various Whittier Transportation options, and the list of must do Whittier Alaska Adventures.
Whittier Alaska Day Tours & Activities |
 Whittier Alaska vacation includes day tours like floating trips on Spencer Lake visiting Spencer Glacier in Chugach National Forest & glacier cruise in Prince William Sound. Click Learn More for information on these and other exciting trips. Learn More |
For more information about Whittier including where to stay, things to do and how to get there, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Really enjoyed the stay here, and would recommend to friends. Staff was pleasant, surroundings were outstanding and the guides/naturalists were fantastic!
Anon.- Cabin #14
I just wanted to write and thank you for planning the most wonderful vacation I have ever had in my life! Everything from the lodging, goldstar train ride, bus tour of Denali Park, Kenai Fjiords, etc was exceptional. And, the weather cooperated on the days in park and on the boat. We saw 8 grizzly bears, a large alpha male wolf, several bands of....Read More
Karen,
I just want to thank you for your efforts in putting together our family (12 people!!) vacation to Alaska in July. Everyone had a great time--for most it was their first trip to AK--and enjoyed the variety of options for activities. The weather was spectacular--beautiful views of the mountain--and grizzlies, a wolf, and many oth....Read More
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