10-Hour Kayak Tour of Columbia Glacier
Paddle among calved ice beneath Columbia Glacier
Duration
10 hours
Includes
Kayak gear, rain gear, snacks
Highlights
Explore Columbia Glacier's changing fjord by water taxi and sea kayak, paddling among freshly calved ice. This beginner-level day tour combines glacier scenery, shore time, and chances to look for wildlife.
- Travel through an iceberg-littered fjord toward Upper Columbia Bay
- Paddle among ancient and freshly calved ice
- Land on newborn beaches along the glacier zone
- Look for wildlife during the water-taxi journey
- Learn paddling basics during an outfit and paddle talk
Itinerary
Hour 1: outfit and paddle talk Hour 2 - 4.5: boat ride to Columbia Bay Hour 4.5 - 6: paddle amongst the ice Hour 6 - 6.5: lunch break Hour 6.5 - 8: more paddle driven exploration of the wildest place you’ve ever known Hour 8 - 10: boat ride back to town
What's Included
- US Coast Guard-inspected water taxi transport
- Sea kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, and sprayskirt
- Rain gear and rubber boots
- Neoprene paddle gloves and dry bags
- Hot drinks and trail-mix/pretzel snacks
Important details
- Plan to be at the meeting point for the 8 AM departure
- Avoid cotton clothing; wear synthetic or wool layers instead
- Bring lunch and water
- Wear long pants and bring warm socks, gloves, and a hat
- Bring a warm wind-cutting outer layer that fits under rain gear
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 72 hours before 8:00 AM on your departure day for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours forfeit the deposit. No-shows are charged the full trip price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: P4WAYM
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
