the places we explore we didn t just randomly pick a place to call our home we discovered a place with exceptional beauty and endless opportunity to explore remote wilderness and a high concentration of glaciers with no crowds and easy access to our base valdez is the ultimate playground prince william sound from valdez we explore hundreds of coastline miles adorned with tide water glaciers alpine peaks jetting from sea level to over 7000 feet and pristine bays which the local wildlife call home from valdez the highlights are columbia glacier shoup glacier the sea lion colony at bulls head and dozens of remote bays meares col columbia lu gla glacier wrangell st elias national park just a few hours by van or a short bush flight from valdez is the largest national park in the us not only is it large but it is also filled with an uninhabited wilderness of mountains glaciers rivers and alpine tundra we enter the park through a small town called mccarthy located in the heart of the park fro
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glacier hikes ice climbing all skill levels welcome beginners welcome a knowledgeable guiding staff gives basic instruction to make sure you are safe and comfortable on each trip whether it is your first time on a glacier or are already skilled with an ice axe alaska is famous for its glaciers so why not explore them up close and personal glacier day hikes are a great way to spend the day enjoying a unique alaskan experience pangaea adventures pioneered guided glacier hikes and ice climbing in the valdez area our trips are all inclusive and range from basic hikes to fullyoutfitted technical ice climbing we guide on two local glaciers valdez glacier and worthington glacier our guides use the most upto-date high-quality equipment supplied by black diamond koflach petzl and other industry leading companies a sample day full day worthington ice climb hour 1 gear up at pangaea hour 2 drive through scenic keystone canyon to worthington glacier set off on the hike up the glacier hour 3-4 the
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multi-day sea kayaking there s nothing like the feeling of packing your sea kayak with all of the necessities as well as some special treats and setting off into the wilderness kayak camping can be compared to backpacking except that with a kayak one can carry the equivalent of two backpacks without breaking a sweat from our starting point pangaea adventures will show you the many facets of prince william sound a giant unspoiled gem of towering glaciers unique wildlife and unmatched remote wilderness each evening when you tie up at camp fresh salmon halibut barbeque or other delicacy is crackling on the camp stove so pitch one of our quality tents and settle down to a wilderness gourmet meal how do the guides fit all of that stuff into their kayaks sorry that s a trade secret pack your camera and join us for the most spectacular kayak camping experience available anywhere in the world what expect kayak camping in prince william sound we paddle 5-12 miles per day in mostly calm water
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k aya kcampingtourst our n ame a ctivity h ighlights l ength d ates p rice e xtra n otes valde z depart ures o f kaya k ca mp i ng to u r s 2-day shoup glacier escape 3-day shoup glacier sawmill bay to valdez enjoy a day of paddling at shoup glacier camp in the upper shoup bay with magnificent views paddle the coastline back to valdez a great way to get a taste of kayak camping water taxi to sawmill bay paddle the rugged coastline adorned with cascading waterfalls and hanging glaciers set camp for the next 2 nights on day 2 we paddle to the face of shoup glacier and spend the day hiking and kayaking the upper bay enjoy great views of the glacier from camp spend day 3 paddling back to valdez 2 days 1 night 3 days 2 nights custom dates $440 we offer this trip on an on-call basis sometimes this trip will join the first 3 days of the 6 day tour may no set dates june 6 19 july 3 14 17 28 aug 5 11 21 custom dates available may september $640 4-day perfect for families with small kids or for
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m u lt i s p o rt to urst our n ame a ctivity h ighlights l ength d ates p rice e xtra n otes high-a dventure multi s p o rt to ur s v aldezde pa rt ures high-adventure tours offer true wilderness backpacking and expedition style sea kayaking we explore the remote backcountry regions of prince william sound and wrangell st elias national park these tours offer a great value due to the transportation and activities included in the price the following trips have been our most popular choices for the past few years but remember that we specialize in customizing itineraries for small groups 8-day a high adventure sampler with 3 days sea kayak camping 1 day class iii white water rafting alaskan camper and 31/2 days of backpacking explore shoup glacier in prince william sound raft the sampler copper river valley and backpack across the glaciers in wrangell st elias national park includes a scenic flight this is a 100 camping trip fly-in backpack trip guides choice with fly-in iceberg lak
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wrangell st elias national park pangaea adventures organizes backpacking and base-camp hiking adventures in both wrangell st elias national park and the chugach mountains surrounding prince william sound for a unique adventure we can plan trips to areas where few other hikers have ever been we can also take your group to the classic areas in the national park or easily accessed trails in the chugach mountains read below why we prefer to arrange backpacking trips with fly-in access our listed trips are just a sample of what we can offer like all of our trips many groups create custom itineraries that range from 4-8 days what to expect backpacking trips come in many levels of difficulty it is important to choose a trip appropriate for your fitness and comfort level base camps are wonderful for a flexible schedule and more comfortable camp point-to-point backpacking covers more challenging terrain and requires more commitment in most cases both offer active days and breathtaking views ex
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b ac k pac kingtrips pangaea adventures has been exploring wrangell st elias national park and the chugach mountains for many years now a few years ago we finally decided to offer backpacking trips separate from our multi-sport adventures if you are not necessarily interested in sea kayaking you can join our backpacking adventures listed below or call us to design your own the opportunities are endless all of the trips and prices listed below begin in valdez and include transportation to mccarthy if needed for the start of the backpacking t our n ame a ctivity h ighlights l ength d ates p rice e xtra n otes wrangell st elias np offered late may-sept on an availability basis each of these trips include these are just a couple of samples we specialize in custom trips and there are many options please leave time iceberg lake basecamp travel time to and from mccarthy and also some time in the town to explore the local history in your travel itinerary for delays in bush flight services whic
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m ot hershipa dv entures pangaea adventures offers 100 customizable charters in prince william sound if you have a date in mind give us a call to see if a boat is available we have a 4 day minimum for each charter to make sure you make the best of your time we hire out a variety of boats from the valdez harbor including both motorboats and sailboats each vessel has a unique layout offering a variety of accommodations and amenities all of the vessels charge for a minimum of 4 guests and have a maximum of 6 berths price we only charter the entire vessel for each trip it is very difficult to match different clients dates our prices are based on the first 4 guests with a charge for each additional guest after 4 we can also arrange for two boats to cruise together if you have a larger group 4-5 day trip 6-8 day trip $1800 per day 450 per person based on 4 guests $400 per day per additional guest over 4 $1700 per day 425 per person based on 4 guests $350 per day per additional guest over 4
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prince william sound wrangell st elias national park while pangaea adventures offers a wide variety of trips on pre-organized itineraries over 50 of our clients decide to create their own adventures this is because with as little as 3 people in a group you can affordably design the perfect trip to meet your goals and time frame custom trips can range from 1 day to 2 weeks and consist of any of our regular guided activities these activities include sea kayaking hiking backpacking ice climbing and rafting trips can be 100 camping and backcountry experiences or we can create adventures based out of a hotel remote lodge or a mothership vessels we can work with all skill levels what to expect you will first work with a knowledgeable office staff person to design a desired itinerary we usually offer a variety of choices with varying budgets to choose from once you arrive in alaska you should expect our same great service with professional guides and a wellplanned and prepared-for trip we al
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water-taxi services pangaea adventures operates its own motor vessel for water taxi transportation in prince william sound mv explorer is a 30-foot vessel that has been specially designed and built for our specific needs the high-speed highly-efficient and very reliable vessel is well suited for the waters of prince william sound explorer is equipped with radar gps marine radio a self-deploying safety raft and all of the other uscg required equipment explorer is united states coast guard inspected for 14 passengers and cruises at 28 knots our licensed captain is on call 7 days a week from april through september for transportation of sea kayakers hikers and groups throughout prince william sound transportation prices are priced based on mileage and number of passengers customized services are available from valdez with service to whittier cordova and any remote location in prince william sound call for a price quote kayak rentals sea kayak equipment is available to rent for experienc
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