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Valdez Surf & Turf Adventure

Crashing glaciers and towering Chugach mountains rising from the sea make Valdez absolutely picturesque!

A part of Alaska's "Adventure Corridor," Valdez is situated on a deepwater fjord in Prince William Sound. The Chugach Eskimo and Ahtna Ahthabascan people were the first to use the area for fishing and trading and still today, travelers come from around the world to experience its unmatched scenic beauty and outdoor activities by land and sea!

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Itinerary/Details

Day 1 • Anchorage/Valdez
Begin your adventure with an exciting road trip following the Glenn Highway, a National Scenic Byway. Connect south to the Richardson Highway and pull aside at Bridal Veil falls or Worthington Glacier en route. Overnight at the Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn. Be sure to check out the shore side panoramic views from their restaurant and lounge this evening! 

 

Day 2 • Valdez
Board a full day Wildlife and Glacier cruise vessel for a journey deep into Prince William Sound. You’ll have a chance to view ice calving from Meares Glacier as well as the Columbia Glacier.  View the wildlife of the Sound including Bull Head Sea Lion haulout and learn about the mining, oil, earthquake, and fishing history as you hear stories about the first people to explore and live in the Sound. 

 

Day 3 • Valdez
A guided kayaking excursion will have you floating amongst icebergs and navigating right up to the face of a glacier. You’ll have an opportunity for a closer look with a hike on the glacier itself! Enjoy expansive views, cross crevasses, and pass by glacial streams where deep ravines are cut in the ice, resulting with formations of shimmering sky blue pools.

 

Day 4 • Valdez
The Lowe River through Keystone Canyon is one of the most spectacular whitewater raft trips in the state. Your 4.5 mile stretch will pass stunning waterfalls cascading from six hundred foot vertical canyon walls.

 

Day 5 • Valdez/Anchorage
Return to Anchorage by car today. Rather fly? Option for roundtrip airfare between Valdez and Anchorage is also available.

Departure

Package departs from:
Valdez

Validity dates: 
May 1 through September 30, 2010

Tour Price

2010 Pricing:
$1129 per person, single occupancy
$749 per person, double occupancy
$629 per person, triple occupancy
$575 per person, quad occupancy

 

Package Includes

Rate includes:
Accommodations in Valdez, Full Day Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, Guided Glacier Hiking & Kayaking and Keystone Canyon (Class III) Guided Rafting Excursion.

 

Note: No experience necessary. Adventure package is friendly family, however due to the adventurous nature of the excursions included, age 7+ is recommended. Itinerary may be adjusted for younger children. Most meals, rental car, and gratuities are not included.

 

Additional Customized Options:
Rental car is not included. Activities can be added or subtracted according to your preferences and activity level. Rather fly? All of our packages may be customized to fit your needs. You may also start your trip from Anchorage -- options for airfare are available roundtrip between Anchorage and Valdez. Just contact our local team of Alaska Tour Experts for more advice!  

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