Josh and Bayson were exactly guides they explained everything very clearly. The gear and equipment was top notch. and of course, Keystone Canyon rafting was the best. read more

Pangaea Adventures - The waterfall we got to stop at. It was so much fun. - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

Thank you to our incredible guides, Luke, Bela and Josh for making our rafting trip on 7/4 so incredibly fun!! We felt safe the entire time, and got to enjoy the beauty of Alaska up close. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Luke, Josh, and Bela made this experience extra fun, and memorable. Great guides always make a difference! They were awesome !

What a great experience. Family of 5 with 3 teenagers did the white water rafting and glacier tours and loved it. It is very difficult getting our kids excited about anything that is not a video game or streaming video but Pangaea filled the job perfectly. Staff was fun and engaging making sure the kids were having fun. Tours were safe and professional making us feel comfortable with these activities. Everyone was great to work with and we would definitely go back. Pricing was comparable to other tours so it was a good value. read more

Pangaea Adventures - Family at bridal veil falls during white water rafting - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

Two friends and I did a 6 day kayak/camping trip from Columbia Glacier to Shoup Glacier. Our guide (Macee) was quite the gem. Pangaea supplied all food, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, tents, etc. We only brought ourselves and the essentials. (If I could do one thing differently it would have been to purchase rubber rain gear prior to the trip). Macee met us the night before our trip and made sure we were well equipped, calmed any nerves we may have had, and gave us a synopsis of what she had planned for each day. She also had backup plans based on our likes/dislikes/weather/tides/etc. Over the 6 days we kayaked over 70 miles through the most awe-inspiring, picturesque landscapes. Every day was something new! From glaciers, to iceberg filled waters, to a lake full of otters, to harbor seals, to crystal clear turquoise waters where jelly fish and sea stars were of plenty, to bald eagles, to water falls (where we filled our water bottles), to blue pools, to black bears, the list goes on and on. Macee was so knowledgeable about kayaking, camping in Alaska, the wildlife, the glaciers, etc. she graciously answered our many questions and even made a list of questions she didn't know the answers too. I not only learned a ton. Macee's patience, calm demeanor and knowledge made me feel safe throughout the trip. She handled herself as a true professional, and became more of a friend before our journey was through. Macee went above and beyond to adhere to dietary restrictions and made us a different meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All were wonderful! I have never ate so well on a camping trip!!! Everyday was special. Even the tough parts (yes there were a few tough moments that took some mental strength to get through) made the trip that much more memorable. Looking back at the trip I feel so very fortunate to have spent this time with 3 other adventurous, powerful, kind, and curious females. It seems like a dream rather than reality. I couldn't have asked for a better experience than the one we had and will look back to this trip with the warmest feeling in my heart and soul! Thank you Pangaea for offering such a wonderful experience! Forever grateful! Special thanks to Dave and Ryan who got us to/from our adventure and helped us load/unload our gear. read more

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Anna, Emma, and Josh provided us with a memorable kayak at the Columbia Glacier. Mike, the boat captain, was also great.

Ask for Ben Richard. He is one of the best glacier tour guide! He is professional, friendly and responsive. We love the photos he shot for everyone! read more

Pangaea Adventures - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

Do yourself a favor and BOOK THIS TOUR My whole family (13 people!) and I went on the Columbia Glacier kayaking expedition on a cold, rainy Valdez day -- and it was the most breathtaking, sublime experience of my life. (As a plus-sized person who gets very seasick and is afraid of open water, that's really saying something.) Our captain and our guides, Natan + Ashley, were expertly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely fun to be around. They made each of us feel safe and prepared so that we could enjoy our experience. Here's some tips: 1. Wear layers, and dress like it's winter. (I wore a base layer, a fleece, and two rain jackets, and still got drenched from the water that dripped into my sleeves. Do not skimp on gear (fleece gloves, hat, etc.) that keeps you dry and warm -- it's absolutely necessary. I didn't do this and was miserably cold the whole way back.) 2. Before you go, try getting into the kayak to make sure you fit. (My partner is a size 22-24W, and had a hard time getting in and out. We were able to maneuver just fine once we were in, though.) 3. If you get motion sickness, don't risk it -- take Dramamine. (The boat ride there wasn't too choppy, but the way back was another story. Take some in the morning and again at lunch so it kicks in for the return boat ride.) All in all, it was an absolutely incredible trip that I'll never forget. Can't recommend Pangaea Adventures highly enough! read more

Pangaea Adventures - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

We took the kayak tour to Columbia glacier and boy was that the best decision we could have made. First of all we had a blast. Secondly, the equipment was well maintained and the crew was super helpful with everything. Most importantly though, the guides were just impeccable. Hallie and Natan were so knowledgeable, responsible and friendly. Bottom line: we'd definitely come back and let pangaea organize our fun. read more

Taylor and Ryan led an incredible Kayaking tour through Shoup Bay. Highly recommended.

We had a blast; the weather was perfect, the guide, Sammie, was excellent, and the glaciers/icebergs were active that day! We took the 10 hr Columbia Glacier Kayak Tour. I thought 10hrs was long, but it went by pretty fast. We saw icebergs crumble before our eyes without warning, so don't get too close to them! Sammie brought some pretzels and trailmix, and made hot chocolate for us when we docked on the other island for lunch. Yes--you should bring your own lunch. The pacing of the trip was very leisurely and we didn't feel rushed at all. Sammie was a geology major and knew a lot about glaciers. She also was very helpful to take photos for us against the largest icebergs. WARNING: there are NO bathrooms once you get on the boat. They will tell you that you'll be taken to "the most pristine bathrooms on the planet", and guess what that means. I ended up peeing in a bush 2 times. I guess it's part of the experience...and everyone else had to do it! There was a sighting of the Northwestern, which is the boat featured in The Deadliest Catch tv show. The crew waved to us. read more

Pangaea Adventures - Kayaking towards the glacier - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

A must-do activity in Alaska! Ben is the best sea kayaking tour guide. He is knowledgeable, fun and helpful. He spotted a bunch of wild animals on our way to the beach, and he made hot chocolate and hot tea for us during the lunch break. He even shared the great photos he took along the trip - what a bonus! The trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we got to see the glacier up close and sip on the ice while kayaking. read more

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We took a boat to the destination. Ocean's tide is big so we canceled the trip to Columbia but to Shoupe glacier. It's not as magnificent i guess but still good view and experience. The guides are awesome, we did have an accident that one boat flipped. The guides were fast and prepped with dry clothes and water. They calmly and helped them out of the icy glacier water and helped them dry out and doing warming up of the core. Then we went back all safely. The view is different, the glacieor looks a bit sharp and we have some shallow place that we need to walk and drag the boat. all are nice experience. And for sure, they have layers of equips that asks us to wear and help us get protected. :D read more

Pangaea Adventures - Shoup glacier for kayak - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

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This rating is based our experience nearly 3 years ago with their 10-hour sea kayaking tour to Columbia Glacier. I got some wonder photo opportunities throughout the trip and we really enjoyed the mixture of sights between the glacier and the bay. Our guide was knowledgeable and didn't rush us any more than we needed to be to make our pickup destination on time. Considering this was my first time in a sea-kayak they prepared me well and the day went of without a hitch. A plus (for me at least) was on the boat ride back to port we picked up some tired Nat-Geo photographers who had been camping for a number of nights near the glacier and needed a lift back into Valdez. It was the Extreme Ice Survey crew including well-known nature photographer James Balog. read more

This review is for a Custom 8 Day Alaskan Sampler Multi-Sport Trip, August 2015. From the beginning to booking this trip, Kristina was extremely kind and helpful in making the trip exactly what I wanted and working around my schedule. She was great and punctual at communicating, providing detailed answers, itineraries, and breakdowns for me. I traveled alone so she helped find another person to join on the trip as there is a 2 person minimum. She helped incorporate every activity that I wanted and even managed to lower the price by doing so. Overview: Kayaking and camping through the Columbia Sound (3 days), returned to to Valdez and stopped for rafting with the day group on the way to our flight-see to Kennicott followed by a hike to camp (day 4), Ice Climbing on the Root Glacier, then backpacking across it to camp at Donoho (day 5). Backpacked through Donoho to the Kennicott Glacier then hiked back to the root glacier to camp at our original location (day 6-7), Kennicott tour then returned to Valdez (day 8). I was able to experience so much in such a short amount of time. Our guide Stan was nice, patient, knowledgeable, and helpful, especially since I've never done anything like this before. He always made us feel safe and was always prepared. He prepared all of our meals and was really good at it! He's funny and was also great at motivating us and keeping us in good spirits when we were tired. I did extensive research before the trip making sure that I picked the right company and trip. I compared pricing and packages with other companies and Pangaea Adventures was by far the most accommodating, and had the most affordable trips for the activities they offered. They also provide you with any equipment you don't have and it's all clean and in good shape. All of the staff we ran into was friendly and love what they do. Warning: This isn't your typical "vacation". Sometimes it was physically exhausting, but the incredible sights that could only be seen by this kind of activity was worth every single sore muscle and bruise. I came out of this trip feeling enlightened, stronger physically and mentally, and full of incredible memories! It was more than I could have every imagined. Thank you Pangaea for an experience of a lifetime! read more

Pangaea Adventures - Rafting in Valdez - Tours Near Me - Valdez, Alaska

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Asked the day before and had limited availability, so plan ahead! Wouldv'e loved to try a single kayak, but again, call ahead of time, we went in late the night before. Anyway, great staff and Devon (sp?) was a fun guide to have along. Got my wife in the water for the first time in a kayak and she wants to go again, so good job. We did a short excursion right around the area of the Duck Flats and a bit into Port Valdez. We saw an otter right up close and a couple of seals too. read more

Wonderful experience! The guides were hard working, funny and informative. They took care of everyone and did their best to keep us all comfortable on a cold, rainy day. I'm so happy this was the location and the company we kayaked with. I'd highly recommend them to any of my friends visiting the area. The only negative I can think of was the slow pace at times which was frustrating when you want to keep moving to stay warm... paddle four strokes, wait, paddle a couple more, wait... but that's more of a reflection of the other guest's abilities than anything negative on the guides themselves. I've never group kayaked before, so I didn't see that part coming. Thank you Nelson, Ben and Emily! You are an asset to Pangaea and so far, our time with you has been the best part of our trip. read more

Pangaea's laid back store-front and shop keepers on N. Harbor Dr. is a wonderful starting point for this great adventure. Sam (guide) took a self-deprecating comical approach to teaching us about safety and what we should expect on our journey. Along the way on our ride out he and Tim (captain and owner) shared facts about Valdez and the Columbia glacier. We arrived and hopped in our boats and paddled around to get our sea legs. Sam then led us through a couple of spots on our way to lunch. Post-lunch we continued our journey into the ice field. Sam's caring demeanor and extensive outdoor experience (NOLS graduate) ensured that our family had a great time. We could have spent a bit more time in the large ice field, but afterwards we all realized how unsafe that zone is. We would definitely return for another tour! read more

Their guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking, totally recommend! Make sure you take some bug repelent in the summer! read more

As my husband and I both have not great backs, we have to be careful with kayaking. Our hotel recommended Pangaea as the way to go but when we arrived there we saw that all the kayaks were enclosed, not open like our previous kayaking experiences in S.America and Hawaii. Megan was terrific. No pressure. She walked us over to the dock, we checkout out all the possibilities and then she left us in the hands of Eric, who helped us try out different kayaks. Unfortunately, none were comfortable for our backs and we chose to pass BUT we were so impressed with the time they both took and the lack of any pressure. I can only imagine how accommodating they would be on one of their kayaking tours so I would recommended them without any hesitation and if Eric is available, grab him. read more

Our family went glacier hiking our guide Meredith was amazing we had a great time would recommend it to anyone

Columia glacier trip amazing!!!! Emily our guide was great, she was fun, informative and very professional. Thank you Kristina and Tim for an amazing adventure!!! THANK YOU read more

1) Do NOT expect to see what you view from their website photos, the actual glacier was miles away as for the 10 hr long so called 'Columbia Glacier Kayak' trip. You only get to see couple random ice chunks during the trip. 2) The customer service is really bad, or I should say the management for this company is really bad, they don't care about customer at all. Our kayak was leaking during the trip and can you imagine putting your whole feet and legs in the icy water for many hours? The guides were very nice and helpful, they helped pumping out some water during the resting time. But the leaking could not be solved for the whole trip. I told their customer service it's their fault not to check the kayak condition before departure. But I didn't get any apologies, all the responses I got are such as "Thanks again for the feedback, and look us up the next time!". read more

Me and my dad rolled into town with no plan on Friday afternoon and walked in to Pangaea looking for a kayaking adventure. We weighted the options and the were able to squeeze us on to a guided trip in Shoup Bay. Our guides were fabulous and friendly and helpful and a joy to paddle with. The lunch spot was incredible and the bird cliffs were fun to see. I can't wait to return for another trip!! read more

I have never written one of these but was so upset that I missed out on a wonderful opportunity so here goes. Friday morning, I booked a trip for two to go see the Columbia glacier. They informed me that they needed a minimum of four to go and didn't have the necessary amount of people yet. They assured me, they would call me and let me know in time to make a reservation with Anadyr (another company in town). 7:52 pm comes around and I finally get the call that we will not be going. I happened to be dining right next door to the Pangaea office at the time, and ran down to Anadyr to see if I could still make the reservation for the next day, but they were closed. I went in to Pangaea to let them know that the other company was closed, and to see if they had a cell phone of the other owner (Valdez is a small town), to which they replied they didn't, "but good luck with that whole thing." So I would agree with Dave K. that they are laid back, but I think too laid back. To add insult to injury I just got a call (Thursday) returning my original phone call nearly a week ago that they never responded to. I informed the lady on that phone, what occured over the weekend and she could have cared less. read more

My husband and I booked a kayaking trip to the Columbia Glacier with Pangaea Adventures scheduled for July 15, 2013. We stopped by the shop the morning before and got the skinny on what to expect the next day. Later that evening my husband started having chest pains and ended up in the hospital. I called Pangaea around midnight and left a message that we would not be keeping our rez for the next morning. After spending the night in the hospital we got a call from a staffer at Pangaea the following morning and she very kindly told me that due to our situation she would not charge us for the missed trip. That's a class act in my book. I did not expect this as the fine print was clear that you would be billed for any cancellations. Thanks Pangaea! read more