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Start at Sawmill Bay State Park for an amazing paddle along the mountain lined coast. Spend 2 nights at our camp with a glacier view. Great kayaking and hiking. Paddle back to Valdez on day 3.
Tour Activities |
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Trip Length |
3-Days, 2-Night |
Price Includes |
Meals Listed in Itinerary Instruction Kayak Equipment Tents & Sleeping Kit Guide Services Motor Boat Transport Park Fees |
Average Price |
$ 640 |
Difficulty |
Easy / Moderate |
Day 1 - During the morning of the first day the guides will familiarize the group about the agenda for the coming days and give an introductory instruction on sea kayaking. We load the kayaks onto a motor boat and are brought out to Sawmill Bay State Park. From here we paddle the incredible coastline of towering mountains and cascading waterfalls. We typically stop along the way far a lunch break and to enjoy the sound of waves lapping at the shore. Our destination for the evening will be Shoup Bay. A marvelous paddle along the lush coastline.
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Day 2 - The day will be spent exploring the upper bay of Shoup Glacier State Park. We will find sea otters, seals, and a spectacular rookery of Black-legged Kittiwakes. This will be our first experience with floating ice and calving glaciers. The guide will take everyone on glacier hike to look for ice caves and get a birds eye view of the glacier. The campsite is one of the best in the sound! Set your tent with a glacier view and waterfalls cascading down the hillside next to you. The guides always prepare a tasty dinner over a fire.
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Day 3 - Paddling out of Shoup Bay the group will head back toward Valdez. Paddling back offers different views than seen from the ride out on the taxi. Keep your eye out for whales! We usually arrive back in Valdez just after our lunch break spent exploring Gold Creek State Park.
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Trip Date |
Price |
Price (Small Group) |
Notes |
Reservation |
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June: 7, 11, 20, 25 |
$ 640 |
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Water Taxi Minimum 3* |
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July: 5, 10, 18, 29 |
$ 640 |
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Aug: 1, 7, 16 |
$ 640 |
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Sept: 6 |
$ 640 |
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Water Taxi Minimum 3* |
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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 the Sawmill Bay region requires a minimum of 3 passengers. If the camping tour does not reach the 3 persons to fill the water taxi minimum and there are no day tours to share the water taxi, then the guests signed up for the camping tour must cover the minimum charge. The price could be as high as $50 per person. This very rarely happens.
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 and Bays | 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 and Ice 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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