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Getting Here

Getting to Whittier is simple, and an easy day trip from Anchorage.

Driving Directions: Anchorage to Whittier

Drive south from Anchorage on the scenic Seward Highway about 40 miles. Turn left at Portage Glacier Road and continue to Bear Valley, bearing left at the "Y" in the road. Proceed through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to find yourself in Whitter. Follow the signs to our office, located at the end of the road on Pier 1.

Tunnel Time Recommendations

Whittier is approximately 1.25 hours from Anchorage. We recommend you arrive at the tunnel fifteen minutes prior to times below

  • 9:30am for the Wilderness Explorer Tour
  • 12:30pm for the Glacier Adventure Tour

For the current tunnel schedule, call 877-611-2586, or consult Alaska DOT's Tunnel Schedule.

Ride the Railroad to Whittier

Experience Alaska on the historic Alaska Railroad - a unique way to travel on your way south from Anchorage to Whittier. From May through September, the Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery Train will take you on an unforgettable journey along the water's edge towards Portage Valley and the quaint town of Whittier, for our Glacier Discovery Cruise.

Take a Motorcoach to Whittier

Let us do the driving! Our daily motorcoach service lets you relax, admiring the beauty of Turnagain Arm and watching for Dall sheep. Upon arriving in Whittier, enjoy our Wilderness Explorer Glacier Cruise through spectacular Prince William Sound.