Discover diverse coastal Alaska.

Our most popular camping trip! This voyage encompasses the best of what Prince William Sound has to offer: a calving glacier, abundant wildlife and a wilderness setting. Paddle the rugged, sea-cave dotted coastline of Glacier Island to the massive calving Columbia Glacier face. En route, the protected coves of Heather Bay, surrounded by rolling muskeg meadows and lush forest, are perfect for stretching the legs. These diverse ecosystems support a plethora of wildlife; See nesting Puffins, playful Stellar Sea Lions, feeding Sea Otters and Harbor Seals hauled atop ice floes. The surrounding waters are among the best for encountering Humpback Whales and Orca. Camp on remote beaches with only distant islands in view and in font of shores where icebergs become grounded at low tide. Our naturalist guides narrate Glacier Islands volcanic origins to the story of Columbia Glaciers formation, retreat and role in our changing world. The transition is an immersive experience of the diversity of coastal Alaska.

Note: Experienced or fit kayakers may be able to accomplish this entire trip route in 4 days. Novice kayakers may choose the 4-day option and concentrate on either paddling at the terminus of Columbia Glacier or the wildlife rich shorelines of Glacier Island. However we recommend everyone designate 5 days to allow time to trace shoreline, explore by foot and take in the views. Due to the exposed nature of Glacier Island’s south shore and the 3 mile open water crossing to connect to the mainland this itinerary is weather dependent. We use our decades of field experience to offer the best sea kayaking trip possible given weather considerations.

Duration: 4 or 5 incredible days in a 2.1 million acre Wilderness Study Area

Rate: $1,535 (4-day) to $1,925 (5-day) per paddler

Itinerary:

Pre-trip orientation at 7pm the evening before departure

8am meeting day of departure

1 night at Glacier Island

1 night in Heather Bay

1 or 2 nights in Columbia Bay

6pm return to Valdez last day of trip

Total paddling distance is about 40 miles. On average we paddle 10 miles per day.

All itineraries are weather dependent and approximations. Route direction is determined by weather and tidal conditions.

Note: For experienced kayak campers that have their own camping/cooking gear and wish to provision and cook their own meals please contact us for our guide-assisted (GA) camping rates.

Anadyr is happy to offer custom trips to groups whose schedules don’t allow for the designated itineraries outlined above. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.