ALASKA – EPIC AMONG THE ICE AND SNOW

ALASKA – EPIC AMONG THE ICE AND SNOW

Tour code
F21MNUS
Departure date:
Saturday, 11/07/2026
Time
09 days 06 nights 4* hotel
Price from only

179.000.000 

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Itinerary: SEATTLE – EVERETT – LEAVENWORTH – ANCHORAGE – MATANUSKA GLACIER – WHITTIER – PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND – MOUNT HOOD: HELICOPTER AND HUSKY RIDE EXPERIENCE OVER THE “SNOW VALLEY”

Departure schedule

Saturday, 11/07/2026

Means of transport

Departure date Saturday, 11/07/2026
Start 14:30
HCMC
End 19:50
Seattle
Return date Sunday, 19/07/2026
Start 01:40
SEATTLE
End 09:50
HCMC

Price

Adult (Ages 12 and up)
179.000.000 
Baby (Under 2 years old)
Children (From 2 years old - 11 years old)
Single room supplement
  • The above tour price applies to customers from 12 years old to under 65 years old, and may change depending on the airfare at the time you book the tour.
  • Customers from 65 to 75 years old: Will pay an additional difference for the insurance premium for the elderly with the benefit of maximum compensation for medical expenses for accidents and illnesses of 1,050,000,000 VND.
  • Customers from 70 years old and over: Must have a doctor’s certificate of full health to travel abroad and must be accompanied by a healthy relative under 60 years old.
  • The tour program may change in terms of departure date, airline, flight time, flight itinerary, time, order of visits…, depending on the actual situation, but the number of nights staying at hotels in the United States remains the same and the total number of attractions remains unchanged.
Detailed schedule
Day 1
HO CHI MINH CITY - TAIPEI | AIRBUS A350-900: 03h30' flight / TAIPEI - SEATTLE | AIRBUS A350-900: 11h20' flight
Afternoon 14:30: You gather at the International Departure Terminal, Tan Son Nhat Airport, complete exit procedures to board flight CI 784 of Taiwan’s national airline (China Airlines) departing for Taipei at 17:45.
Evening 22:15: The plane landed at Taoyuan Intl. Airport, transit 01 hour 15 minutes.

Transfer to flight CI 022 to Seattle at 23:30

You can rest on the plane

Due to crossing the time zone, you will arrive at Seattle – Tacoma Intl. at 19:50 on the same day.

The tour guide of Au My Travel will guide you through the US immigration procedures.

Check in at the hotel and rest after the long flight.

 

Day 2
SEATTLE: CITY TOUR
Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks, Amazon, Microsoft, and grunge music (Nirvana’s rock music). You are standing in the middle of one of the most “creative cradles” in America!

🔹 Microsoft Headquarters – The cradle of the Microsoft technology empire founded by billionaire Bill Gates.
🔹 Chihuly Garden & Glass – A unique glass art garden, where artist Dale Chihuly breathed life into each work with… his own breath!
🔹 Space Needle – Seattle’s most famous symbol, once the tallest structure in the Western United States when it opened in 1962. (take a photo)
🔹 The Spheres – Amazon’s “Space Greenhouse” with more than 40,000 species of plants from around the world – a workplace that is no different from a rainforest in the heart of the city. (take a photo)

🔸 Pike Place Market – One of the oldest and most famous markets in the world, ranked 33rd among global tourist destinations. This place inspired the best-selling book “Fish Market Philosophy” – which has been translated into more than 30 languages.
🔸 Waterfront Park – Park next to the central harbor, overlooking the peaceful Elliott Bay.
🔸 The first Starbucks in the world (since 1971) – The starting point of the global coffee empire. The opportunity to “hunt” for a limited edition cup is only available here!
🔸 Piroshky Piroshky Bakery – Famous for its famous salmon cakes, ranked in the top 20 culinary destinations in the US (according to Smithsonian Magazine).
🔸 Chinatown – The largest Chinatown in the Northwest of the United States, with a diverse culture and cuisine.

Overnight in Seattle.

Day 3
SEATTLE - EVERETT - LEAVENWORTH | 215 km – 2 hours and 30 minutes by car
Start your day with an American breakfast at the hotel, then:

Visit Boeing Factory in Everett –
Experience the “heart” of the US aviation industry at the world’s largest factory (recognized by Guinness), covering nearly 100 hectares – where legendary aircraft such as the 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner are produced.

This factory operates like a miniature city: it has its own fire station, infirmary, power plant, railway and separate wastewater treatment system.

⚠️ Note: Children under 1m2 are not allowed to visit according to factory regulations.

Continue your journey to Leavenworth (~2.5 hours drive from Seattle)
A small Bavarian-style village nestled between the majestic Cascade Mountains. With flower-covered houses, shops, restaurants and vibrant German culture, this place is like a miniature Europe in the heart of America.

Return to Seattle in the afternoon, visit:

Amazon Go – Experience futuristic shopping at a convenience store with no cashiers, no checkout counters, no lines. All transactions are automated via sensors and mobile apps – just “get in, get out”!

Overnight in Seattle.

Day 4
SEATTLE - ANCHORAGE | 2,325 km – 3h30’
Enjoy American breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and depart for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Take a flight to Anchorage – the largest city in Alaska, the gateway to the most majestic and pristine natural wonders in the United States.

Upon arrival, the group will have lunch at a local restaurant.

Check in to the hotel, rest, and prepare for the exciting journey to explore Alaska the next day.

Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 5
ANCHORAGE - MATANUSKA GLACIER | 165 km – 2h00 drive
Depart for Matanuska Glacier – a permanent ice stream of over 40km, the largest in Alaska accessible by road.

Experience ice walking – walk on ice blocks that are between 4,000 and 10,000 years old, with magical color changes from transparent white to turquoise and dark blue depending on the depth and age of the ice layer.

⚠️ Important note:

The activity is subject to weather conditions and will be guided by a professional coach.
Protective equipment is required and the tour duration is approximately 2 hours (can be adjusted according to the health of the visitors).
People over 65 years old are advised not to participate in this activity to ensure safety.

Lunch in Palmer town, then return to Anchorage and continue the journey of discovery:

Alaska Aviation Museum – A place to preserve and recount the journey to conquer the sky in a state with rugged terrain and flying is the only means of salvation for many communities.

Lake Hood Seaplane Base – with more than 500 seaplanes in operation, is the only airport where you can see planes… parked on the lake! (take souvenir photos).

Anchorage Museum – Alaska’s largest museum, displaying artifacts of art, history, science and indigenous culture, helping visitors understand more deeply about this icy land.

Alaska Wild Berry Products – Alaska’s specialty gift paradise:
Enjoy candy & chocolate made from typical berries such as Cloudberry, Salmonberry, Bunchberry, etc.

See the world’s largest chocolate waterfall and watch the chocolate production process on site.

Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 6
ANCHORAGE - WHITTIER | 97 km – 01h30’ car - PRINCE WILLIAM BAY
Evening Depart for Whittier Harbor, where you will begin your journey to explore the natural wonders of Alaska’s ice-covered sea.

Potter Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary – A vibrant coastal ecosystem where you can:

Admire the sight of Chinook, Coho, Sockeye salmon swimming upstream during the breeding season
Watch migratory birds such as mallards, nightingales, Canada geese, northern coots, etc.
If you are lucky, you may also encounter Alaska bears, moose, muskrats or beavers leisurely in the natural environment.

Cruise to explore Prince William Bay – the blue gem of Alaska:

With an area of ​​more than 10,000 square miles, this bay owns about 200 islands, 150 glaciers pouring from majestic mountain ranges.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see giant icebergs with their own eyes, hear the sound of ice cracking echoing in the quiet space.
On the cruise, be prepared to see:
🐋 Humpback whales breaching the surface,
🦦 Otters playing in the waves,
🐦 Seabirds soaring in the blue sky, creating a vivid picture of polar nature.

Return to Anchorage for the night.

Day 7
EXPERIENCE A HUSKY RIDE IN SNOW VALLEY - ANCHORAGE - SEATTLE | 03h30' flight
Evening: The car takes you to the helicopter airport, starting a special journey: Experience the pinnacle at Mount Hood. Fly a helicopter to the top of the snow-capped mountain all year round, enjoy the spectacular scenery like in the movies. Here, you will: Participate in dog sledding (Husky) – a unique experience in the vast “snow valley”. The Husky dogs are professionally trained, having participated in famous races such as Iditarod – the world’s most extreme dog sled race of more than 1,500 km! Have lunch. Then, the car takes the group back to Anchorage airport, check in for the Alaska Airlines flight back to Seattle. The plane lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check in for the international flight back to Vietnam, ending a wonderful journey in the icy land of Alaska.

Day 8
SEATTLE - TAIPEI | AIRBUS A350-900: 12h25' flight

Early morning

Flight CI 021 (China Airlines) departs at 01:40 AM.

You can rest on the plane.

 

Day 9
TAIPEI - HO CHI MINH CITY | AIRBUS 350-900: 3h30' flight

Morning

05:05 AM: Arrive in Taipei, transit 02 hours 15 minutes.

Transfer to flight CI 781 back to Ho Chi Minh City at 07:20 AM

09:50 AM: Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport.

End of Alaska tour!

 

Important information
TOUR PRICE
  • |Adult (From 12 years old and up) 179,000,000 VND/person
  • |Children (From 02 years old to under 12 years old, sharing bed with parents) 75% of adult tour price
  • |Children (From 02 years old to under 12 years old, standard separate bed) 90% of adult tour price
  • ***In case you register with 01 adult traveling with 01 child under 12 years old: Please pay the tour fee for the child to sleep in a separate bed.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Round-trip international airfare according to the tour itinerary: Ho Chi Minh City – Seattle – Ho Chi Minh City.
  • (economy class, expected Taiwan national airline/China Airlines).
  • Domestic airfare within the US (02 legs): Seattle – Anchorage – Seattle (economy class).
  • Airport tax and Security fee.
  • Checked baggage on flights according to the tour itinerary: 23kg/piece x 02 pieces/person.
  • 06 nights at 4* international standard hotel (02 adults/room):
  • – Seattle:       03 nights
  • – Anchorage: 03 nights
  • Meals according to the program (Vietnamese, Chinese, American) + Tips for service (20% – 25%).
    Shuttle bus for sightseeing according to the program (12 hours/day).
  • Sightseeing tickets according to the program:
  • Chihuly Glass Garden, Boeing Factory;
    Matanuska Glacier Hike, Philip Cruise, Helicopter + Dog Sledding.
  • Vietnamese speaking tour guide throughout the tour (12 hours/day).
    Global travel insurance including benefits for Covid-19 infection abroad with maximum compensation for medical expenses up to 2 billion VND.
    Gift: Sim card for calling within the US and calling to Vietnam (applicable to adult tour price).
GIÁ TOUR KHÔNG BAO GỒM
  • Visa application fee (paid to the US Embassy): 4,995,000 VND/person.
  • (subject to change according to US Embassy regulations, non-refundable after payment).
  • Single room fee (surcharge if requested): 36,000,000 VND/person.
    Tickets for optional tours outside the program (if requested).
  • Tips for local tour guides and drivers according to regulations:
  • $10/day/person x 7 days = $70/person (you will pay directly in the United States).
  • Global travel insurance for customers aged 76 and over
  • (Insurance companies do not accept to sell insurance contracts).
  • Baggage porterage fee for drivers or hotel doormen.
  • Domestic airfare and transportation to the airport to visit relatives (if any).
  • Baggage fees for domestic flights outside the program.
  • Costs for changing the date and flight to another tour itinerary (if any).
  • Costs for tour guides and drivers serving overtime (if requested).
GHI CHÚ:
  • The above tour price applies to customers from 12 years old to under 65 years old, and may change depending on the airfare at the time you book the tour.
  • Customers from 65 to 75 years old: Will pay an additional difference for the insurance premium for the elderly with the benefit of maximum compensation for medical expenses for accidents and illnesses of 1,050,000,000 VND.
  • Customers from 70 years old and over: Must have a doctor’s certificate of full health to travel abroad and must be accompanied by a healthy relative under 60 years old.
  • The tour program may change in terms of departure date, airline, flight time, flight itinerary, time, order of visits…, depending on the actual situation, but the number of nights staying at hotels in the United States remains the same and the total number of attractions remains unchanged.