Copper River Shorebird Festival

3 Day Wildlife Tour

In early May, the tidal flats of the Copper River Delta are active with hundreds of thousands of shorebirds.  Millions of shorebirds rest and feed here during the spring migration.  The Delta is the largest continuous wetland on the Pacific coast of North America where you will see over 30 species of migratory shorebirds such as Western Sandpipers, Sanderlings, Dowitchers, Plovers, Dusky Canada geese, trumpeter swans, red-necked phalarope, northern pintails, shovelers and many other waterfowl. 

Join us at the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival for activities, workshops, and community events in this authentic Alaskan fishing community!

Tour Price

Prices starting at: $307.00
per person/based on double occupancy

Departure Dates
May 8, 2009
Depart From:
Whittier
Itinerary

 

Day 1 • Friday, May 8, 2009 • Whittier - Cordova

Depart from Whittier at *10:00am on Friday, May 8 via Prince William Sound Cruises. It takes approximately 6 hours to get to Cordova from Whittier and meals will be provided on board. This boat ride will give guests opportunities to view not only shorebirds and other indigenous birds, but the marine mammals that inhabit the waters of Prince William Sound!  Arrive in Cordova at approximately 4:00pm, the same day.

*In order to get to Whittier by 10 A.M., guests will need to take the Anton Anderson Memorial tunnel opening at 9:30 A.M.  For more information on the tunnel, please visit http://www.dot.state.ak.us/creg/whittiertunnel/index.shtml

Day 2 • Saturday, May 9, 2009 • Cordova

Shorebird festival events include daily “shorebird watch” field trips, guest speakers, photography workshops, birding workshops, children’s workshops, birder’s sunset dinner cruise, art and photo shows.

Day 3 • Sunday , May 10, 2009 • Cordova - Whittier

The morning is yours, free to enjoy exploring or participating in the festival events. Departure from Cordova at 12:00pm (noon), Sunday, May 10. Arrive in Whittier at approximately 6 PM, the same day. 

 
Package Includes:

Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise Whittier to Cordova on May 8, two nights at the Orca Adventure Lodge (Room Only), and boat return Cordova to Whittier on May 10.

Note: Overnight parking is available in Whittier. If you are needing transfers to and from Whittier, Explore Tours can offer private van transportation (with driver) or the option of Alaska Heritage Tours van service. Transfers between Anchorage and Whittier are NOT included.
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