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| Discover Valdez |
| Valdez, Prince William Sound |
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| Valdez is located on the north shore of Port Valdez, a deepwater fjord in Prince William Sound. It lies 120 air miles east of Anchorage, or 305 miles by the Richardson and Glenn Highways. Prince William Sound is one of the most spectacular and unspoiled wildernesses in the world. Majestic blue glaciers explode into its calm fjords. Humpback, killer, Minke, and Gray whales rise from dark waters, surface and spray with clouds of breath into the clear Alaskan air. Seals, Stellar sea lions, and otters sun themselves on frozen rafts of ice. Prince William Sound is a sanctuary to endless species of birds, including bald eagles. Upon your arrival discover the bustling harbor and historic downtown district. The next morning you have the choice to attend a half-day narrated cruise to Columbia Glacier or spend the day kayaking the waters of Prince William Sound. Additional overnights on request. |
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Valdez
Individual Arrival. Spend the remaining day at your leisure. Valdez is home to 5 glaciers in the Valdez area that can be accessed by cruising, flying, walking or driving. Other summer activities include spectacular flightseeing by helicopter, affording spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, historical sights, and Prince William Sound. Raft nearby rivers floating underneath towering waterfalls. Hike or bike historic Gold Rush trails or visit the local museums and collections displaying Alaska Native artifacts and area history. |
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Valdez
In the morning you have the choice to attend a wildlife and glacier cruise or spend the day kayaking the waters of Prince William Sound - the choice is yours!
Columbia Glacier Cruise
The five-hour wildlife and glacier cruise takes you trough the Prince William Sound to Columbia Glacier, the second-largest tidewater Glacier in North America. Experience the results of the rapid calving of a glacier in retreat. On board you will have a chance to view the Sounds’ wildlife including Bull Head Sea Lion Haul-out. Learn about the mining, oil, earthquake, and fishing history and hear stories about the first people to explore and live in the Sound. As you cruise through the many fjords of the Chugach National Forest, you'll be able to watch the fishermen at work, harvesting a bounty of salmon from the cold Alaskan waters.
Gold Creek Shoreline Kayaking Tour
During the 7-hour kayaking tour you are invited to paddle with your guide along the shoreline of Port Valdez to Gold Creek. A favorite recreational destination for local kayakers. Gold Creek nature tour gives you numerous opportunities for observing shorebirds, marine mammals, waterfalls and intertideal organisms. Hiking, beach-combing, berry picking and kayak fishing are all possible additional activities for the day.
In the late afternoon return from your tour. Additional overnight in Valdez. |
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Valdez
Hotel Check-out. Tour Extensions on request. |
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| Rates per Person in US$ |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
| May 10 - September 20 |
$327.00 |
$195.00 |
$171.00 |
$152.00 |
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| Including |
• 2 Nights Superior Hotel Accommodation
• City Tax
• Half Day Columbia Glacier Cruise or Gold Creek Kayaking Tour |
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