Humpback Whale.

Valdez and Prince William Sound

Often referred to as the 'Little Switzerland" of Alaska, Valdez is beautifully situated at the base of the towering Chugach Mountains on the shores of Prince William Sound. Made famous by the Alaska Pipeline, and later the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Valdez has since become a popular tourist destination. Visitors are attracted to the lush landscape, high concentration of glaciers and great fishing.

Trips to Valdez include a trip across Prince William Sound on the Alaska State Ferry. We'll look for bears, humpback and killer whales, Dall porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals and mountain goats as we relax and enjoy the scenery. En route we'll pass the Columbia Glacier, one of the largest and most magnificent tidewater glaciers in the state. The Columbia glacier covers an area the size of Los Angeles and cast thousands of tons of ice into the sea each year. As we pass the Columbia we'll search for seals sunbathing on the floating ice-bergs.

We spend a full day in Valdez taking advantage of the variety of activities available.

Hiking

Everything from an easy stroll to strenuous alpine hiking. Highlights include impressive views of Prince William Sound, waterfalls, spawning salmon and wildflowers.

Glacier and Wildlife Cruises

Day cruise around Prince William Sound to visit dozens of glaciers and to look for wildlife.

Sea kayaking, Prince William Sound.

Sea Kayaking

Sea kayak to the base of Shoup glacier and watch and listen for calving ice. This is one of the most popular day trips in Valdez.

River Rafting

Raft the nearby Lowe River.

Helicopter Tours

View the impressive glaciers and peaks of the Chugach Mountains by air.

Ocean Fishing

Fish Prince William Sound for halibut and salmon. Full and half day trips are available.

For more information about any of the adventures listed above and for current day trip prices, call us toll free (800) 320-2494 or contact us.

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