Valdez
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Explore Alaska, Then Relax with Robe &Slippers !
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++ AGENT'S PICK OF THE SEASON- GLACIER CRUISE++ With multiple departures daily, you can choose your ideal tour of eastern Prince William Sound. COLUMBIA GLACIER, Southcentral Alaska's largest tidewater glacier, is featured on both the 6 1/2 hour and 9 1/2 hour tours. The 9 1/2 hour cruise also features MEARES GLACIER, an advancing and very actively calving glacier. You will see amazing wildlife; whales, sea lions, puffins, seals, sea otters, eagles, goats, bears and more. All tours include complimentary meals, coffee, tea, and lemonade. In addition, a small snack bar is found on each vessel. We recommend that all guests bring binoculars, cameras, and plenty of film. Columbia Glacier Cruise 6 1/2 hour cruise , Columbia & Meares Glacier Cruise 9 1/2 hour cruise , Columbia Glacier Express 5 1/2 hour morning cruise Ask for STS
HELICOPTER EXTREME SKIING!! ICE CLIMBING!! GO!
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Captain Your Own Boat or Relax and Let the Crew Work !
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Dream Your Alaska Dream- Pick your Adventure
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Valdez,
only 35 minutes from Anchorage, by air, can also be reached by road
and sea. From Anchorage, 305 road miles, from Fairbanks,
365. If coming by sea, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries,
cruise ships and excursion boats can get you here. Approximately
70 cruise ships dock in Valdez every year, in addition to over 640
tankers. Approximately 4500 people call Valdez home, and
industries here include fishing, petroleum, travel and tourism, and
shipping. Guests will enjoy summer temperatures in the 60's and
70's, and winter highs in the 20's. Valdez is famous for snow,
and with more than 300 inches falling annually, sports such as alpine
and cross country skiing, ice climbing, snowboarding, snowmachining
and dog sledding are winter favorites. In summer, charter
captains will show you the adventure of your life!. Any and all
types of salmon abound, and 300 lb halibut have been hauled in.
The Valdez Fishing Derbies are the oldest in Alaska, and tens of
thousands of dollars in prize money are awarded each year. Trout
and Dolly Varden are plentiful in Valdez's lakes, rivers and streams.
Guests
will have their own private entrance to this lovely bed and breakfast. Soak
in the breathtaking scenery, and beautiful flower gardens from your own
private deck. Spend the day biking, sightseeing, hiking, or enjoying
whatever Alaskan adventure you choose, then come back to your cozy home away
from home, and settle in wrapped in the comfy terry robe and sheepskin
slippers provided. Choose between a queen or full-size bedroom, each
includes private bath, access to a lovely sitting room with satellite TV,
telephone, music, computer access, laundry and exercise facilities.
Each comfortable bed is appointed with soft flannel sheets and down
comforter. Each guest is presented with a genuine, hand-tied
Woollybugger fishing fly as a souvenir of their visit. You can even
tie your own flies if you like, materials are available to guests.
Each morning of your stay, you'll be treated to an incredible gourmet
breakfast, including fresh ground coffee and home baked bread. Open
year round S Ask for AWB
OK,
here it is, the ultimate adventure. An A-Star helicopter flies you up and
drops you off on a ridge top or summit and you ski down, not once, but six runs
a day, an average of 2,000 to 5,000 vertical feet per run. Or perhaps ice
climbing is more your cup of tea -with helicopter access, you'll be able to
climb routes that have never climbed before. Or maybe kayaking -
you'll paddle anything from small creeks to Alaskan-style big water. Go
for a full day of guided helicopter skiing, or three days of guided
helicopter skiing Also offered are Inclusive
packages of 3 to 6 day duration, which include lodging,
breakfast and lunch, all safety equipment and all ground transportation while in
Valdez. Included is : 
Really
experience Alaska! Sea Kayaking, Sailing and hiking adventures for the
whole family. This adventure company, showing visitors the best of
Alaska since 1989, has so much to offer: from half day and full day
trips, to camping trips; from Mothership tours to lodge based tours to kayak
rentals. You'll find something for everyone. Trips in Prince
William Sound include sailing, beachcombing, fishing, kayaking, wildlife
viewing ( don't be surprised to see sea lions, otters, sea birds, bears and
even whales! )and photography, are designed to accommodate 4 to 10 people
and last from half day to ten days. Half day tours are perfect for
novices to kayaking. Full day tours range from kayaking among ice
flows, passing in front of massive glaciers, to wildlife viewing, and
include experienced guides, all necessary equipment, snack, instruction and
water taxi transportation . Kayak rentals, for experienced
paddlers only. The Mothership supported overnight trips, provide
overnight stays on one of the sailing or motor vessels. Two and
six day tours are offered, with an option for additional days. Kayak
in some of the most amazing places you'll ever experience during the day,
stay on the Mothership at night. You'll have hot showers, comfy
sleeping quarters, wonderful meals, experienced captain and crew,
professional guides, and kayaking equipment. Guests only need to bring
camera, and clothes. Minimum 2 day tours. Call for details and rates
on other tours. Or, opt for a Wilderness kayak camping trip.
Your guide will show you through beautiful Prince William Sound, where
you'll see waterfalls, calving glaciers, wildlife to your hearts content.
Guides and all kayaking equipment included, included meals optional.
2-7 day trips available.
Call for other trips and rates. Custom trips available. Ask about AAX
Homer Travel & Tours
