We've been 3 of the past 5 years and I would encourage you to take the flag train out of Talkeetna. You can get one of the coupon saver books and the two for one will pay for the book. I would also suggest that you take one of the glacier boat tours. We have done the two out of Valdez---Stan Stephens and LU-LU Belle. Once again, there is a coupon for the Stan Stephens, but I don't think for the other one.
We really liked Valdez and will spend more time there. We also really liked the Hyder area and will stay longer in that area. We really liked Camp Run-a-Muck in Hyder. The female manager, who has been there forever, is a very interesting lady and gave us so much information. While there, be sure and drive back to the glacier. The road is in very good shape.