3 Day Columbia Glacier Tour
Guide's Choice
Join us for an exciting 5-day packrafting trip down the Gulkana River. Experience the true Alaskan backcountry as you enjoy a combination of thrilling paddling, excellent grayling fishing, and our renowned Taste of Alaska menu offered each night in camp. You'll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife and breathtaking mountainous scenery.
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet us in Valdez at our shop in the morning for a safety briefing, orientation, and gear shakedown. From there, we'll make the beauitful 2-3 hour drive to the Gulkana River as we stop to admire the beauty of Thompson Pass, the Wrangell's and Glenallen Crepe stand. After a hearty lunch, we'll arrive at Paxson Lake, our put-in. We'll paddle a few hours and set up camp for the night.
Day 2-4: After a delicious breakfast prepared by your guide, we'll make our way downstream paddling through Canyon Rapids, establishing camp 2, 3 and 4 along the way. We'll cover between 9-14 miles each day.
Day 5: You will start your adventure early on the final day, heading to Sourdough Campground for our takeout. We'll high-five, take a team picture, pack up and return to Valdez for a short celebration happy hour.
Contact us
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Phone: (907)-835-8442