Guided 10-Hour Kayak Tour of Columbia Glacier
Paddle iceberg-littered Columbia Bay on a beginner-level glacier adventure
Duration
10 hours
Includes
Kayak gear, rain gear, snacks
Highlights
Explore Columbia Bay by water taxi and sea kayak, aiming for the upper reaches near Columbia Glacier. Paddle through a changing fjord of freshly calved ice, new beaches, and glacier scenery.
- Travel aboard a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected water taxi
- Paddle among freshly calved ice and iceberg-littered waters
- Land on newly formed beaches along the glacier zone
- Watch for wildlife on the boat journey; paddling time may vary with wildlife stops
What's Included
- Rain gear
- Rubber duckie boots
- Neoprene paddle gloves
- Dry bags
- Personal flotation devices, sprayskirts, sea kayaks, and paddles
- Hot drinks
- Trail mix and pretzel snacks
Know before you go
- Arrive for the 8:00 AM departure
- Avoid cotton clothing; wear synthetic or wool layers and bring an extra layer
- Bring lunch and water
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 72 hours before 8:00 AM on departure day for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours forfeit the deposit. No-shows are charged the full trip price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Avoid cotton. Wear synthetic or wool layers, including long pants, a lightweight shirt, a medium- or heavyweight fleece or polypro sweatshirt, warm socks, and a warm wind-cutting outer layer. Bring lunch, water, warm gloves or liners, a warm or rain hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, and binoculars.
Meeting details
107 N. Harbor Dr., Valdez, AK 99686