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Today you will arrive in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. Known as the economic hub of "The Last Frontier", it is also Alaska's primary transportation hub. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and rest (hotels in Alaska allow check-in after 15:00 local time).
Airport Pick-up Reminders:
※ 24-hour Complimentary Airport Shuttle Bus Service of the Hotel:
Free direct phone lines to the hotel are available at the Information Center next to the baggage claim area of Anchorage Airport. Please contact the hotel to reserve the pick-up shuttle upon your arrival. The hotel only accepts reservations from guests who have already arrived at Anchorage Airport, and advance reservations are not available.
When booking the hotel airport shuttle, please provide personal information to the hotel staff to complete the reservation, including your name (in Pinyin) and the number of guests.
After confirming the reservation, the hotel shuttle bus will take approximately 30 minutes to arrive at the airport.
Shuttle Boarding Location: Designated hotel shuttle stop outside the Arrival Exit of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
T-Mobile SIM cards may not be usable in some areas of Alaska. Please contact your service provider in advance to confirm coverage or prepare alternative contact methods.
※ Anchorage Taxi Information:
Taxi Boarding Location: Designated taxi stand outside the Arrival Exit of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
The taxi fare from the airport to most hotels in Anchorage is approximately 15–30 US dollars per taxi.
Itinerary Details
Depart from the designated hotel at around 9:40 a.m. and head for Whittier, a military port town. Along the way, you can admire towering mountains, glittering glaciers and sparkling lakes. The winding Turnagain Bay presents picturesque scenery. After passing through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest combined rail and road tunnel in North America with a length of 4.05 kilometers, you will arrive in Whittier. Visit the exterior of Begich Towers, the town’s most famous residential building, and enjoy the scenery of the military port pier (approximately 20 minutes in total). You will have the chance to take the Glacier & Wildlife Cruise* in Whittier (at your own expense, advance booking is recommended). Estimated return to Anchorage at around 20:00.
About Whittier
Whittier is one of Alaska’s most distinctive small towns. It used to serve as a military port during the Cold War. After being decommissioned, the military barracks were preserved and converted into Begich Towers, one of America’s most unique residential buildings. Most of the town’s more than 200 residents live here, and the building houses a school, post office, supermarket and other facilities.
Whittier is also a land transportation hub leading to many famous glacier scenic spots. Surrounded by mountains with an altitude of 3,500 feet (approximately 1,067 meters) and covered by clouds all year round, it was an ideal location for a military base during World War II. Today, it has become a deep-water haven for world-class cruise ships, attracting tourists from all over the globe.
Dress Suggestions
Outdoor sports shoes and a lightweight warm jacket.
Optional Self-Paid Item
Glacier & Wildlife Cruise* (round trip lasts about 3.75 hours, including Western boxed lunch on board and English commentary).
Board the cruise at around noon to enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Prince William Sound. The front face of the glacier is steep and precipitous with numerous cracks on the top, emitting deep blue light under the refraction of sunlight. Low rumbling sounds can be heard from the glacier from time to time, allowing you to witness the stunning moment of glacier calving up close. You can also get a close view of ice floes and the spectacular scene of glaciers flowing into the sea, and have a chance to encounter various marine animals (sea lions, sea otters, seals, etc.) and local birds. It is recommended to bring a warm jacket, hat and other warm accessories.
Plan to depart from the designated hotel at around 9:30 a.m. and travel by car to the scenic Hatcher Pass. Nestled between Palmer and Willow, the Hatcher Pass area boasts extremely abundant plant resources and is a paradise for locals seeking leisure, outdoor excursions and self-driving enthusiasts. Amid the rolling green mountains lie alpine glacial lakes dotted with beautiful wildflowers, all embodying the magnificent grandeur of Alaska. Keep your camera ready, as stunning landscape photos can be taken effortlessly along the way.
We will proceed to Independence Mine State Historical Park en route. The abandoned gold mining site no longer retains its former prosperity, yet now it greets visitors with its unique retro charm. Afterwards, we will visit a distinctive local microbrewery. Alaska holds an indispensable position in America's beer industry, with local brewery brands each featuring their own unique characteristics. You can not only learn a little about the local beer brewing process in Alaska but also taste fresh craft beer (beer tasting fees are at your own expense; only guests aged 21 and above are allowed to drink alcohol, and a valid ID shall be presented upon request). We expect to return to Anchorage between 17:00 and 17:30.
Dress Suggestion: Wear outdoor sports shoes and a lightweight warm jacket.
We plan to depart from the designated hotel at around 9:00 a.m. by coach for Talkeetna, a gold-mining town at the foot of Denali. Upon arrival, we will head to the Talkeetna Ranger Station of Denali National Park to collect the daily entry stamp (approximately 15 minutes), followed by a visit to the viewing platform to admire Denali, the highest peak in North America, from a distance (another 15 minutes). You may also freely explore the town's distinctive restaurants, art galleries, cafes and vintage-style shops. Talkeetna offers a wide range of fun summer activities. If you wish to get an up-close view of Denali, you can choose either the Denali Scenic Flight* (self-funded, advance booking available) or the Talkeetna Jet Boat Tour* (self-funded, advance booking available); only one of the two options can be arranged due to the schedule. We expect to return to Anchorage between 19:00 and 19:30.
Today marks the end of your entire itinerary, as you bid farewell to the beautiful state of Alaska.
### Talkeetna
Once a bustling gold-mining hub, Talkeetna still preserves the rustic charm of early Alaska to this day. Log cabins, roadside inns and clapboard shops line both sides of the town's only highway. Serving as both the gateway to Denali and a base camp for mountaineers, Talkeetna is also a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
### Optional Self-Funded Activities
1. Denali Scenic Flight* (round trip: approximately 1 or 1.5 hours with English commentary)
Board a small sightseeing plane for a bird's-eye view of snow-capped Denali and the magnificent Alaska Range. Weather permitting, you will have the chance to land on ancient glaciers within the Alaska Range, experience the breathtaking scenery surrounded by snow mountains and take photos as souvenirs. Please confirm whether the glacier landing option is included when making your reservation.
2. Talkeetna Jet Boat Tour* (round trip: approximately 2 hours with English commentary)
Your captain will take you on a waterside sightseeing journey to enjoy the wild Alaskan landscapes along both river banks. The straight-line distance from here to Denali, North America's highest peak, is less than 100 kilometres (around 60 miles). Cruise along the Susitna River through forested trails to immerse yourself in nature's magnificent craftsmanship and gaze up at the towering peaks piercing the sky. On clear days, you will be awestruck by the imposing silhouette of Denali rising from the land. The tour also includes a short shore excursion to visit an Alaska Native hunting camp and learn about how early settlers survived in the wilderness.
| Location | Time | Address |
| Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | 24-hour free airport shuttle bus | 5000 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502 |
| Location | Time | Address |
| Anchorage International Airport (ANC) Each order includes one complimentary 24-hour hotel airport shuttle service. Please make a reservation with hotel staff in advance. | It is recommended to arrange flights after 23:00 | 5000 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA |
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals.
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