Shoup Glacier 8-Hour Kayak Tour From Valdez
Sea kayak a glacier-carved fjord after a water taxi ride to Shoup Bay
Duration
8 hours
Includes
Kayak gear, guide, boat transport
Highlights
- Ride a water taxi to Shoup Bay before beginning your sea kayak route
- Paddle past a nesting colony of black-legged kittiwakes and a waterfall-lined coastline
- Explore freshly calved ice and newborn beaches in the Columbia Glacier zone
- Walk the beach and stop for your own lunch with glacier views
- Return to Valdez by motorboat after your paddle
What's Included
- Sea kayak equipment
- Rubber boots and neoprene paddle gloves
- Rain jacket and pants
- Guide services
- Motorboat transport and state park fees
- Snacks and hot drinks
Know before you go
- Requires walking on uneven ground at lower tides
- Avoid cotton clothing; synthetic or wool layers are recommended
- Bring lunch, water, long pants, warm layers, socks, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Expect departure time to vary by day and weather
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation more than 72 hours before 8:00 AM on your departure day. Cancellations within 72 hours forfeit the deposit. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
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
107 N. Harbor Dr. Valdez, AK 99686