Anadyr Adventures
Anadyr Adventures
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Half day to 7 day wilderness kayaking expeditions departing from Valdez Alaska. Glacier kayaking at it's finest with small group sizes and naturalist trained guides.
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mbreunig
Madison, WI7 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
We did the Columbia glacier ice tour. The experience was great start to finish....the equipment distribution was very smooth. The boat ride was great. The guides were quick to point out wildlife during the ride....we saw a whale, sea otters, eagles and small orcas. The kayaking was incredible and our guide, Lauren, was very helpful and made the experience very enjoyable. We would definitely recommend Anadyr Adventures to anybody interested in seeing Prince William Sound and Valdez...it was awesome!
Written June 14, 2024
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We appreciate you writing a review. Thank you! We look forward to kayaking with you again!
Written June 21, 2024
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Miketrain732
Lakewood, NJ22 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We were very fortunate to have a rare weather day-not a cloud in the sky & temps in the 60s. We decided to take the Sawmill Bay kayaking trip since we had already seen many glaciers in various different ways in our Alaska trip. Our trip was absolutely amazing! Weston, our guide, was top level! He had a great eye for finding things we would've missed-such as salmon swimming right beneath our kayaks and a sea star that he fished out for us to observe more closely. The pristine, panoramic views with the absolute silence (other than nature) that accompanied us was just something even better than out of a story book. We felt like we were the only people in this gorgeous world! Weston was amazing at gearing us up. The company provides full gear (pants that go up till your chest, wader boots, jackets, life vests etc.) and makes sure everyone has the right size. Weston was very patient with our children that, at times, had some difficulty navigating their kayaks. We first were taken on a 40 minute or so water taxi to get to Sawmill Bay. The water taxi itself was very scenic and enjoyable. Although we were hoping to see more wildlife, the trip was extremely memorable and we recommend Anadyr very highly!
Written August 30, 2024
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Austin, TX7 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
I took the Valdez Glacier Lake and Columbia Face tours with Anadyr, and they were both outstanding! The guide on both trips, Jenna, was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and was able to clearly and concisely help us understand the glaciers, the icebergs, and all of the magnificent scenery around us! We even got to see an ice cave on the Columbia Face tour! Jenna was also very patient with all of my questions and took a lot of care to make sure everyone was safe.
Written July 13, 2024
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Elizabeth L
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Business
This kayaking trip was a childhood dream come true! I was able to kayak up to and touch an iceberg. Amazing. The fast boat ride from Valdez to Columbia glacier was Beautiful. Our guide, Bagel, was great and funny..We were on a 7 day hiking/camping trip with Get Up and Go tours and am so grateful that our guide arranged this trip. It is well worth it!
Written August 11, 2024
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Fernando G
8 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We had great experience with them. We could experience a very nice day. The guide was very helpful and we love everything we highly command everybody to do this journey because specially if you are looking like us that we had the perfect sunny day.
Written June 23, 2024
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Estibaliz A
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
The trip was just amazing! The views, the kayaking, the glacier but it really worths it thanks to Lauren, the guide. She is very nice, all the time making us a group and talking about interesting facts!
I really recommend it!
Thank you very much!
I really recommend it!
Thank you very much!
Written June 19, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service. So glad you enjoyed your day with Lauren. I agree she is a great guide! Thank you for exploring with us. Keep kayaking!
Written June 21, 2024
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Beth D
12 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Our group of 10 had an amazing kayak adventure on the Valdez Bay with guides, Jenna and Lauren. We were well equipped as they led us through the bay to explore wildlife and the coastal shore. We saw Harbor seals, sea otters, bald, eagles, Dall’s dolphins, and more! They made sure our group stayed together and everyone could enjoy the adventure. Highly recommend!
Written June 2, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your kayaking experience and photos with us! We are delighted to know that you had a good time. Jenna and Lauren enjoyed the day as well. Keep kayaking!
Written June 2, 2024
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Maggie
Seattle, WA1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We went on the sea kayaking tour in Columbia Bay with Kyle and Scott at end of May. It was definitely the highlight of our entire trip in Alaska. The view on the boat was amazing, we saw multiple humpback whales with close distance. The kayak itself was moderate, we were on the sea for over two hours. It was really cool to be very close to the glacier and icebergs. Kyle and Scott made sure we were comfortable along the trip. Definitely recommend it!
Written June 3, 2024
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Thank you for your review! I'm thrilled to hear that your day with us topped the list of things you did while in Alaska. Kyle and I had a great day exploring with you. Keep kayaking!
Written June 21, 2024
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Lorie K
Charlotte, NC19 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
Did the Valdez Glacier kayak tour with my best friend & our incredible guide, Lauren. She was so knowledgeable about the area & history about Valdez Glacier. All of the staff were so kind, and the store attached to their main office in Valdez is perfect for souvenirs/tourists. We had a blast & would absolutely recommend booking with this company. The views on the tour were so worth it. Happy we booked with Anadyr!
Written September 24, 2024
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Charlotte, NC2 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
We took the Valdez glacier lake tour. It was such a great experience. Our tour guide Lauren was fantastic. She is so knowledgeable about the area and its history. We could not have had a better guide. We were very lucky to have her to ourselves. We had the best day!!! Highly recommend.
Written September 8, 2024
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wondering if it is OK to take my almost 4 year old son to any of the Kayak trips? thanks
Written July 29, 2021
I don't know if you can, i don't know why you would want to. I'm all for taking kids along, but it just seems like they would be to young to enjoy. It's not like you can just step out of a kayak. It's a long time for them to sit still. It's a beautiful trip, but your floating on some pretty cold water.
Written October 4, 2021
Yes. I wish to know where this kayak tour starts? From Valdez? How long it last? How much it coast? We are planning to visit Valdez next July (early July). Thank you!
Written August 9, 2019
You have to meet at the office in Valdez to gear up for the trip. Most of the kayak tours start with a boat ride out to a drop off site. Length of the tour and cost depend on which tour you take.
Written August 10, 2019
Chris S
Portland, Maine
Hi My girlfriend and I are trying to decided the Valdez Glacier trip or the Columbia Glacier trip. The both look amazing! We are leaning towards the Columbia trip since we want to see as much as we can while we are there. However kayaking into ice caves seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity. I was hoping you could help us decide. I would love to hear more about what both trips have to offer.
Thanks
Chris
Written March 23, 2015
AnadyrAdventures
Valdez, Alaska
Hi Chris
Both trips are lifetime kayaking experiences and if you have time we'll give you 50% of the Valdez Glacier trip if you book both,
Valdez Glacier kayaking is in a freshwater lake that we get to by van. There are spectacular ice formations. You get up close to the face of the glacier You may paddle into ice caves. It's done in inflatable kayaks. Because it's in freshwater the ice tends to be more stable than at a tidewater glacier. It's not a great wildlife trip and there are of course no marine mammals. There is usually a bit of hiking on the glacier itself.
Columbia Glacier is the second largest tidewater glacier in North America. We access it by water taxi and the water taxi ride itself generally involves wildlife and spectacular scenery. The paddling is around large icebergs and explores newly uncovered shoreline as the glacier retreats. The area between the glacier moraine and the glacier face is excellent wildlife habitat. Typical animals seen are sea otters, sealions, bears, mountain goats, seals, humpback whales, orcas, and a lot of shorebirds and alcids.
The major reason for the difference in price is the water taxi.
Written March 23, 2015
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