Paddle Class III rapids and pause at Bridal Veil Falls
3 hours
Guide, equipment, van transport
Explore the Lowe River through Keystone Canyon, beginning on gentler water before the canyon’s Class III rapids. Pause at Bridal Veil Falls, then continue as the canyon opens and the river calms.
Cancel more than 72 hours before 8:00 AM on your departure date for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours forfeit the deposit. No-shows are charged the full trip price. If the operator cancels due to weather, conditions, or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund is available.
Product ID: HN99ZF
Wear synthetic or wool layers instead of cotton, and bring an extra layer. A drysuit is provided to help keep you dry and warm.
107 N Harbor Drive, Valdez, AK 99686
We did a Columbia Glacier kayak trip on August 24th with Nick, Logan and Eleanor on the Mayflower Star. We had great weather for the trip to the bay but on arrival we encountered an unprecedented amount of ice blocking the bay and threatening our access to the landing beach. At this point Nick would have been entirely justified in cancelling the landing and kayak launch, but using a drone he was able to determine an entry route and got us in for a wonderful kayaking experience. Logan did an awesome job getting all of us on and off the water safely and getting great pictures to share with the group. Nick did a masterful job getting us out of the ice-choked bay and back to Valdez to cap a wonderful Alaska adventure. This was the best kayak excursion I have ever experienced and this crew made it happen. Unforgettable!
Michael Bury
August 31, 2026
We did a Columbia Glacier kayak trip on August 24th with Nick, Logan and Eleanor on the Mayflower Star. We had great weather for the trip to the bay but on arrival we encountered an unprecedented amount of ice blocking the bay and threatening our access to the landing beach. At this point Nick would have been entirely justified in cancelling the landing and kayak launch, but using a drone he was able to determine an entry route and got us in for a wonderful kayaking experience. Logan did an awesome job getting all of us on and off the water safely and getting great pictures to share with the group. Nick did a masterful job getting us out of the ice-choked bay and back to Valdez to cap a wonderful Alaska adventure. This was the best kayak excursion I have ever experienced and this crew made it happen. Unforgettable!
Michael Bury
August 31, 2026
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