Questions (FAQ) |
What is included in a trip?
When it comes to all of our kayaking trips we provide kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, life jackets, rubber boots, and rain gear. Our guests are always welcome to bring their own gear for a day trip. When it comes to a camping trip we require our guests to provide their own rain gear and everything else listed on the 'gear list' for their trip. We also provide our guests with snacks and hot drinks on all of our day trips except for Duck Flats. During the camping trips meals are provided and prepared by the guide. On each trip that Pangaea Adventures provides we also send at least one highly trained guide.
What kind of food is served?
On all of our day trips except Duck Flats we provide our guests with snacks. Some examples of the snacks we provide are: pretzels and trail mix. In terms of camping trips, prior to the trip our guests fill out a questionnaire informing their guide(s) of which foods they do and do not like. The guide(s) then take that information and create a menu for the camping trip.
How large are the groups?
The group sizes of each tour can differ day to day. When it comes to our day tours the minimum is normally four people. Therefore, our day tour numbers are usually no smaller than 4 people. There is no maximum number of guests that we will take out on a trip. With that said, our day tour numbers are not normally over 14 people.
Each camping tour has a minimum number of people that need to sign-up in order for the trip to take place. Sometimes, two different groups sign-up for the same trip for the same time and end up going together. There is always the option to make the camping tour private to just your group. These arrangements can be made by contacting the Pangaea Adventures staff via email or phone.
What is the minimum age limit?
We have taken children as small as seven years old out kayaking. If your child is smaller than seven please contact us to see if we can make arrangements for them to join us on a trip.
What kind of kayak will I be paddling?
For our day trips we always put our guests in tandem or double kayaks. We have found this to be much safer and more enjoyable for our guests. We have two brands of kayaks that we use for our day trips: Necky Kayaks and Wilderness Systems Kayaks. Both brands are comparable in terms of stability, comfort, etc. All of our tandem kayaks also have foot controlled rudders so that the person sitting in the rear can steer the kayak. On our camping trips we use Seaward composite kayaks. Normally, our guests also use tandem kayaks on our camping trips.
Do I require previous experience?
Aboslutely not! We take beginners out on both our day and camping tours all the time! Everyone is welcome no matter what their ability level is.
What is the difficulty level?
Each of our trips has their own difficultly level with most of them being rated 'easy'. We scale all of our day trips for the beginner paddler but also have other options for the more advanced paddler. The camping trips that we offer are rated by ability level and range from beginner paddlers to experienced/seasoned paddlers.
How far will we paddle each day?
We have four day trips that we offer and each of them are a different length. The shortest trip is three hours total and the longest trip is ten hours total. The times given are the total amount of time for the whole trip, not the paddle time. If you're interested in knowing about how much time is spent paddling on each trip please refer to that trip's web page. The amount of miles covered on each trip varies depending on which day or camping trip you select. If you would like exact mileage please look at the trip's specific web page and map. If you still need more information, please contact us.
Is Alcohol provided or Can I bring my own?
Alcohol is not something that we provide on our day or camping tours. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol with the understanding that you will be responsible for it. Alcohol can be very heavy, making kayaking with it in your boat very laborious. If you are planning to bring wine we recommend that you buy bagged wine making it lighter to carry.
Will we encounter Bears?
We are kayaking in the great Alaskan wilderness of Prince William Sound so there is the chance that we will encounter bears. Our guides and staff have been trained in precautions to take to avoid bear encounters. They have also been trained in what to do if they were to encounter a bear. Therefore, all of our guests are perfectly safe with our highly trained guides.
Bathrooms and washing?
Before leaving for our kayaking trips we provide our guests with restroom facilities. Once on the motor boat we also have a restroom but we request that our guests use the restroom before boarding the boat to reduce impact. While kayaking and being out in Prince William Sound we practice 'Leave No Trace' in order to reduce our impact on the environment. Because of this, there are certain procedures that we follow when using the restroom while out in the sound.
What are your guides' qualifications?
All of our guides are highly trained and certified for the positions that they hold. Each guide is certified in First Aid and CPR as well as having their Wilderness First Responder Certification. Along with these certifications our guides have all been through Pangaea Adventures' training. This training requires our guides to become familiar with and perform rescue techniques in the waters of Prince William Sound. A guide is required to demonstrate their skills to a senior guide before they are allowed to lead any trips alone.