Whittier tours

Things to do in Whittier

Whittier owes its existence to WWII. Its remote location up a narrow inlet on the Kenai Peninsula made it the ideal venue for a secret US military installation. Today, this once top-secret facility is making a name for itself as an outdoor adventure hub, and travelers use Whittier as a base for exploring the rugged Kenai Peninsula. Take a Whittier private tour and explore this corner of Alaska with a local guide. Meet your guide dockside for photos of the harbour, then climb into their vehicle and hit the road, traveling the four-kilometre long Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel connecting Whittier to the outside world. Emerge from this feat of engineering among the glaciers of Portage Valley, then stop at Turnagain Arm to witness the famous bore tide. Return to Whittier via the wildlife conservation center to learn more about Alaska's endangered wildlife habitats, or develop a customized itinerary that ends in Anchorage, so you can maximize your time enjoying the Alaskan wilderness.