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Where You Go
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Kayak tours are available in a number of places
around Alaska. The most popular are in Southeast Alaska, Prince
William Sound, and Resurrection Bay. Trips range in length and
difficulty, but there are plenty of options for guests of all
experience levels.
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What You See –
The scenery will vary from location to
location. Some tours focus on kayaking in areas that have a lot
of glaciers, while others will be in areas of secluded islands
and fjords.
Kayaking allows you to get to places that you
wouldn’t be able to reach otherwise, and so you’ll see both land
and sea mammals that you might not ordinarily get to see.
Depending on the area you choose, you may see bears, deer and
moose on land, and seals, sea otters, porpoises and whales in
the water.
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Bird life is usually very plentiful in areas
where kayak tours operate. Bald eagles are numerous along the
coastal areas of Alaska, and most guests will have an
opportunity to see them. Marine and shorebirds of many varieties
will also be seen, though the varieties and numbers will be
location and season dependent.
Kayak tours near glaciers are most easily
done in Prince William Sound, where several different tour
operators have specific glacier paddling trips available. We are
fortunate to partner with some of Alaska's foremost kayaking
guides and outfitters, and this allows us to offer Alaska's best
kayaking adventures.
What You
Eat –
Kayak tour operators often provide meals as a
part of their trips. Half-day trips often end with a snack or a
meal, while full day trips usually provide lunch. For your
comfort, ask your travel consultant or tour operator so that
you’re not caught without a meal.
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What You Bring
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Most guided trips include all of the kayaking
equipment that you’ll need. However, they also provide packing lists
for the personal items you should bring with you. Many of the items on
these lists are common sense things, but some are not. Please consult
these lists before heading down to meet your guides. Because tours are
rarely cancelled for weather, you should plan for rain.
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Quality, lightweight rain gear is a very
good idea, as well as layered sweaters and jackets underneath.
Even though you might leave shore with sunny and warm weather,
the water is cold, especially near glaciers. A light breeze can
turn sunny and warm day very uncomfortable, if the breeze comes
off a glacier or the water. Many guests will also want to bring
a camera, though you will want to consider the possibility of
your camera or other electronics getting wet, dunked, or lost.
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