Excursion Valdez glacier lake kayaking tour at Valdez

Valdez, Glacier Lake

You'll be driven to a location where you will get geared up with waterproof pants and jackets, rubber boots, personal flotation devices. You will be given dry bags for your belongings. Upon arrival, receive your kayaking orientation, safety, and tour instructions. Afterward, don your safety gear, embark your inflatable kayak, and begin your guided and narrated, approximately 2.5-hour kayaking adventure that is suitable for guests of all experience levels.

Mountain Scenery, Icebergs

Marvel at spectacular mountain scenery, icebergs, and glacial formations whilst gliding along the surface of this approximately 640-foot-deep (about 195-metre-deep) lake at a leisurely pace. 

Local History, Spectacular Views

Along the way, your guides recount the glaciers' formation, retreat, and role in the 'All American Route of 1889', when prospectors traversed its challenging terrain. A stop is made along the lake shore to relax a bit and enjoy exquisite views and photo opportunities of your surrounds, before paddling back to the kayaking base. Upon arrival, return your kayak and gear, then re-board your van and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Valdez, Glacier Lake, Guided Kayaking, Mountain Scenery, Icebergs, Glacial Formations, Wildlife, Bird Species, Local History, Lake Shore, Rest Stop

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity and a moderate amount of walking for up to 327 yards (about 300 metres), at times over uneven, sandy, gravel, cobblestone, slippery, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the kayak. This tour is recommended for active guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep to stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory problems, , guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable, synthetic-fabric sportswear in layers and bring sun protection and weatherproof jacket from the ship; jeans and high-heels are not permitted. Guests must be at least six years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. This kayaking tour operates in two-seat inflatable kayaks. Guests weighing more than 250 pounds (about 113 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. This tour operates in wet weather conditions, and a basic rain jacket, rain pant, rubber boots, life vest, kayak, paddles, waterproof gloves, and dry bags for each guest's personal items are provided. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.