Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that isn’t addressed below, please contact us and we will do our best to provide you with an answer
No previous kayaking experience is needed on most of our trips. Our trips are suitable for novice and experienced paddlers alike although a majority of our guests have never sat in the seat before. Our guides will teach you efficient paddling techniques at the beginning of your trip, your technique will refine over the course of the trip and you’ll soon handle your kayak with confidence as you learn how simple paddling really is.
On the average, we paddle 4 hours or less a day with frequent stops for snacks, lunch and to stretch the legs. We’ve tailored our trip routes and chosen destinations where conditions are typically mild and flat water the norm. Our guides job is to make sure that you never find yourself in a situation beyond your capabilities.
Kayaking is a physical activity but no special physical ability is needed. Our trips are geared towards anyone in good health, with a sense of adventure and an appreciation for the outdoors. Kayaks are fairly comfortable and can accommodate a wide range of physical shapes. If you’re over 6’5″ and/or 250 lbs we ask that you let us know in advance so we can best accommodate you. Our goal is not measured by miles but is to experience unique landscapes in an intimate way.
Children 6 years and older are welcome to join our trips. Our multiple day camping trips are designed for children over the age of 12. However, we have successfully taken families with children as young as eight years old with prior camping experience. Mothership and lodge based trips are excellent choices for families with younger kids.
Absolutely, many of our guests are singles. We paddle tandem kayaks so you will be paired with either your guide or another guest.
We keep groups small. Our guide to guest ratio for day trips is 8 to 1 and for multi-day trips is 4 to 1. This provides an intimate experience, lowers the impact on our wilderness environment and allows us to provide excellent customer service. You may or may not find yourself gearing up and/or in the water taxi or van with a larger group but once in the field we split into the smallest denominators.
Anadyr Adventures provides all kayaking and safety equipment. Our stable tandem kayaks are equipped with bulkheads/flotation for safety and rudder steering for ease of operation, life jackets, spray skirts (for saltwater trips), and paddles. All equipment is of the highest standard, well maintained and checked prior to every trip. We also provide rubber boots, heavy duty waterproof bibs and jackets, neoprene mitts (“pogies”) that attach to the paddle and dry bags for packing.
We ask that you arrive prepared with food (no meal service is provided on day trips), a reusable water bottle or two and warm layers of clothing. A detailed packing list is sent with booking confirmations.
Our guides are among the best to be found anywhere. They are safety-oriented, knowledgeable and fun. All are experienced outdoor leaders and have taken various medical and kayaking courses. They hold wilderness medical certifications and are ACA credentialed kayakers, most are credentialed kayak instructors. They carry an extensive first-aid kit and radios in the case of an emergency.
We prioritize hiring locally and emphasize natural history interpretation so they not only keep you safe and assist your kayaking skills but also can relate information unique to our area, the people and wildlife that call it home.
Our trips operate in Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska where we enjoy a cool and often moist maritime climate. Summer temperatures usually range from the 50’s to the 60’s, although we have been known to withstand heat waves in the 80’s and cool days in the 40’s. May, June and early July tend to be dryer than late July, August and September.
We kayak rain or shine. Kayaking in the rain can be enjoyed if you’re properly prepared. We’ve invested in heavy duty rain gear to keep you as comfortable as possible. We ask that you review the packing list sent with confirmation packets and arrive prepared with appropriate clothing so you can be comfortable regardless of the weather.
In Southcentral Alaska, May and June tend to be sunnier and dryer than August, although this varies from summer to summer. Each month is special. During June and July you will experience longer daylight hours due to the summer solstice. On some trips, the sun hardly sets. July and August are wetter but also the best months for observing bears feeding on salmon, berrypicking, whale watching and salmon fishing.
No matter what month of the year you travel, you will enjoy your adventure. Proper clothing is essential. Once you book with Anadyr Adventures you will receive a a packet of information with a list of clothing appropriate for the trip you signed up for.
Yes, our trips operate in areas inhabited by many varieties of land mammals and sea life. Paddling kayaks is a silent mode of transportation that often allows for intimate wildlife encounters. However, wild animals are unpredictable, and sightings vary from trip to trip.
Tipping is customary in the service industry. Anadyr Adventures’s guides work exceptionally hard to provide the high quality trips we are known for. If your guide provides excellent customer service, which is our goal, please show your appreciation by offering a gratuity. An appropriate tip is between 5-15% of total trip price.
From salmon streams to a glacier terminus!
Sawmill Bay to Valdez 3 Day Camping Trip
Paddle, hike and relax. This 3 Day exploration cover diverse landscapes, provides an intimate glacier experience, great wildlife potential and excellent opportunities for hiking and still time to take in the views. Paddle up a salmon stream, beneath cascading waterfalls, hike along a glaciers edge. Spend a night each in Sawmill and Shoup Bay State Marine Parks. Relax and enjoy Alaskan themed meals prepared with love by your naturalist guide.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
