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Sea kayak from Meares Glacier to Columbia Glacier via Glacier Island. The most remote tour in Prince William Sound. Amazing wildlife and scenery in a challenging adventure. Camping on secluded beaches and hiking ancient rainforests.
Tour Activities |
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Trip Length |
8-Days, 7-Nights |
Price Includes |
Meals listed in itinerary Instruction Kayak equipment Tents & sleeping kit Guide services Motor boat transport Land use fees |
Average Price |
$ 1899 |
Difficulty |
Moderate |
The 8 day "Remote Glaciers and Bays Expedition explores an area of Prince William Sound that gets very little traffic from other kayakers or motor boats. The terrain is both mountainous and rolling hills. There are two major tide-water glaciers and dozens of small and very pristine bays. This tour is our most rugged kayak adventure and offers a great challenge for all levels of paddlers.
This trip offers great sea kayaking, day hikes and wildlife. We have designed the 8 day trip to offer a flexible day to day itinerary offering the groups various choices to either take their time or challenge themselves to cover more miles and visit more bays.
Because of the nature of this tour, we do not give a very detailed day by day itinerary. Our guides do an amazing job of offering a great trip and never seem to follow the same path or stay at the same campsites from week to week.
Prior to day one we will have a mandatory meeting at 7:30 p.m. to meet the group and the guides.
Day 1- We start with a motorboat ride to Meares Glacier and set the first night's camp. We will get in an afternoon paddle on the first day to get warmed up for and comfortable in the kayaks. The ride out to Meares is a treat in itself with expansive views of Prince William Sound. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 - We spend the day exploring Meares Glacier by kayak and camp at the same site as night one. Meares is one of only a few advancing tide water glaciers in Prince William Sound and offers an intense experience of calving ice. It's the kind of powerful calving that sends shock waves echoing through the surrounding peaks and valleys! There are also many seals and pupping sea otters in the area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3-6 We move camp on a daily basis and enjoy calm water paddling through different bays and narrow passages. Some of our favorite areas in Prince William Sound are found on this paddle (Granite Bay and Cedar Bay to name few). The exact route of the paddle ranges from group to group. We have had good success at seeing humpback whales and Orca along this route. Another destination we visit is Glacier Island to paddle with the sea lions at Bull Head. The rugged coastline of Glacier Island is adorned with nesting birds, such as puffin and cormorants. We also start to see the floating ice of the Columbia Glacier.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - We paddle from Glacier Island to Heather Bay for a campsite that has a view of Columbia Glacier. Heather Bay is another great bay that offers calm waters and is a sea otter pupping area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - We will paddle amongst the icebergs of the Columbia Glacier in the morning and get picked up by the water taxi around 4:00 p.m. for the ride back to Valdez. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Typical group sizes range from 4-8 guests and 2 guides.
Trip Date |
Price |
Price (Small Group) |
Notes |
Reservation |
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May: 29 |
$ 1899 |
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4 person group minimum. see note below. |
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June: 12, 26 |
$ 1899 |
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4 person group minimum. see note below. |
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July: 10, 24 |
$ 1899 |
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4 person group minimum. see note below. |
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Aug: 7, 21 |
$ 1899 |
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4 person group minimum. see note below. |
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Custom Trips Avail. |
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July 11 trip confirmed, open and joinable. 3 people signed up so far. At least 1 other person ideal. |
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August 24 trip confirmed, open and joinable. 3 people signed up so far. At least 1 other person ideal. |
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Date Notes:
Dates may not be up to date and other dates may be available. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
Price Notes:
The water taxi ride to and from the Columbia Glacier, as well as to and from the Mears Glacier region, requires a minimum of 4 passengers. If the camping tour does not reach the minimum and there are no day tours to share the water taxi to the drop off or pick up site, then the guests signed up for the camping tour must cover the minimum charge. Columbia Galcier Pick up is charged at $120 per person and a Meares Glacier Drop-off is charged at $200 per person. These costs are due to fuel prices.
Private Trips: To reserve a private trip with less than 4 guests (where you want to keep the group less than 4 guests) we charge a private rate equal to 4 guests.
Gear supplied by Pangaea Adventures
- All Kayak gear, life Jackets, paddles, dry bags, etc...
- Rubber Boots and Neoprene Mittens
- All Camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags and pads.
- All cooking utensils and equipment
- All safety gear and first aid kits
- All food and Non-Alcoholic beverages as listed in itinerary.
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Choose from our list of Kayak Camping Tours
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2 Day Shoup Glacier Tour | Take a water taxi out into Prince William Sound and enjoy a one way paddle to Shoup Glacier then back to Valdez. A great camp at Shoup Glacier. | $
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3 Day Shoup Glacier | Spend 2 nights at our camp with a glacier view. Paddle from Valdez and get a water taxi back with a full day of exploration at Shoup Glacier. Great kayaking and hiking. | $ 640 | $ | Details |
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3 Day Columbia Glacier | Water taxi to Heather Bay, Camp at Columbia Glacier night 1 then paddle to Glacier Island for Night 2. Paddle with the sea lions at Bulls Head. Great Wildlife. 4 day trip explores ne mre day in Columbia Bay. or Glacier Island. | $ 790 | $ | Details ______ |
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4 Day Columbia Glacier | Water taxi to Heather Bay, Camp at Columbia Glacier night 1 then paddle through Columbia Bay and on toGlacier Island.. Paddle with the sea lions at Bulls Head. Great Wildlife. Our favorite moderatel trip. | $ 980 | $ | Details ______ |
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6 Day Shoup Glacier to Glacier Island | Pack your kayaks. Camp in Shoup Bay State Park, Sawmill Bay State Park, and on remote beaches. Wilderness camping and incredible cooking. Motor back to Valdez. Bears, Whales, Eagles, Seals, Sea Lions and Birds. |
$ 1350 | $ | Details ______ |
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8 Day Remote Glaciers, Bays and Whales | Whale and Sea otters! Go a step beyond. Kayak beautiful & tranquil bays. Visit both Columbia & Meares Glacier. Go to the areas others don't. | $ 1899 | $ | Details ______ |
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8 Day Whales, Ice and Islands Camping Tour |
Anchorage Departure: Kayak camp Knight Island, Whale Bay, and Icy bay. Visit 2 amazing tide-water glaciers and rugged coastline. | $
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$ | Call 800-660-9637 |