Guided Shoup Glacier Kayak Tour
Paddle a glacier-carved fjord and explore Shoup Bay’s shoreline
Duration
8 hours
Includes
Kayak gear, guide, transport
Highlights
Explore Shoup Bay’s marine state park by sea kayak, tracing a fjord shaped by a retreating glacier. Take in glacier views, coastal waterfalls, and newly formed shoreline landscapes with a guide.
- Discover a fjord revealed by a retreating glacier
- Paddle past lush coastline and waterfalls
- Look for black-legged kittiwakes near their nesting colony
- Explore freshly calved ice and newly formed beaches
Itinerary
Hour 1: Instruction and outfitting Hour 2: Motorboat water taxi ride to Shoup Bay Hour 3-4: Kayak from the boat to the face of the glacier Hour 5: A one hour lunch break on the beach by the glacier Hour 6-7: Two more hours of kayaking back out of the bay to the motorboat pick-up Hour 8: The ride back to Valdez
What's Included
- Sea kayak equipment
- Rubber boots and neoprene paddle gloves
- Rain jacket and pants
- Guide services
- Motorboat transport
- State park fees
- Snacks and hot drinks
Important details
- Wear non-cotton clothing; synthetic or wool layers work best
- Bring an extra warm layer
- Requires walking on uneven ground at lower tides
- Departure times depend on the trip day and weather conditions
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. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: HFE2PE
FAQs
Use provided sea kayaks, paddles, sprayskirts, personal flotation devices, dry bags, rain gear, rubber boots, and neoprene paddle gloves. Guide services, motorboat transport, state park fees, snacks, and hot drinks are included.
Bring lunch, water, long pants, warm layers, warm socks, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any camera or binoculars. Avoid cotton; wear synthetic or wool layers instead.
The tour is rated easy. It requires walking on uneven ground at lower tides.
Meeting details
Pangea Adventures, 107 N. Harbor Dr., Valdez, AK 99686
