WHITTIER
Whittier
is the best way to see Prince William Sound. Prince William Sound encompasses
10,000 square miles of protected waterways, islands, fjords, and over 100,000
glaciers. It is one of the most glaciated areas in the state with many active,
calving glaciers leaving enormous icebergs floating throughout the sound. The
region also offers marine habitats for whales, porpoises, sea otters, sea lions,
seals, and many species of fish and sea birds. In the mainland, bears and mountain
sheep take up residence for most of the year.
Whittier
offers glimpses into Prince William Sound via day cruises, charter boats, flight
tours, or sea kayaking. Year round the Alaska Marine Highway can be taken from
Whittier to Valdez.
Prior to Whittier is the Portage Glacier state recreation area. Stop by the Begich Boggs visitor center to visit Portage Glacier and a variety of wilderness activities. Portage Glacier may be hard to see for visitors but it's much easier to see where it has been. In the last few years the glacier face has begun retreating from the Portage Lake it created. Portage Glacier is still considered a valley glacier.
Travel
Planner – Plan your visit from start to finish
Planning
your trip to Whittier is easy with our easy one-stop-shop online travel planner.
The travel planner site is designed to help you find Whittier’s finest tours,
cruises and accommodations! Whether you're looking for a place to stay, a great
place to eat, or fun things to do, our online travel planner will provide you
with all the information you need to create an unforgettable Alaskan vacation.
Start by browsing through the various categories listed on the left hand side.
Our helpful search features will help you easily find just what you are looking
for. When you see something you like, be sure to Add it to your itinerary builder.
Planning
Tips
Print
the trip itinerary builder and mark the dates on the calendar including your arrival
dates. Then peruse the website using the easy point and click features. When you
see the ground transportation, accommodations, tours or cruise that interest you
pencil them in.
When
you are sure of your choices, click on the "Make a Payment on Your Reservation"
button and print a payment form. Then fill out the form according to itinerary
builder. Make sure your dates and times are accurate. E-mail or fax the completed
form over to our office. Our travel planners will secure your reservations and
send confirmations to you via e-mail, mail or fax.
If
you have additional questions please contact us and we will be glad to accommodate
you.
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