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Picture Perfect Cordova

A cannery town originally built in the 1880's, Orca has recently been rebuilt into Alaska's finest adventure destination!

Cordova is a small, coastal town surrounded by glacier-carved mountains, nestled at the head of Orca Inlet in Eastern Prince William Sound. The area dazzles you with wildlife-rich wetlands, lush forests, and countless waterways. A photographer’s dream!

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Itinerary/Details

Day 1 • Anchorage/Whittier/Cordova
Travel along the Seward Highway on the famous stretch of “Turnagain Arm”, recently named a National Scenic Byway. Arrive into Whittier via the Anton Anderson Tunnel, the longest combined rail and highway tunnel in North America. On the other side, catch a ferry across the sound to Cordova for your overnight at Orca Adventure Lodge.

 

Day 2 • Cordova
Be sure to bring your camera for this outing! Embark on a panoramic journey of the Orca Inlet on a guided sightseeing vessel. Highlight includes an unparalleled visit to an area inhabited by the world’s highest concentration of Sea Otters. Every trip is unique depending on wildlife activity.

 

Day 3 • Cordova
Enjoy a drive across the Copper River Delta, on a road that was once the path of the Copper River Railway, to the spectacular Childs Glacier. The glacier provides some of the most active glacier calving in Alaska as the voluminous Copper River cuts away at the base of the glacier.  Top it off with an awe inspiring view of the amazing Historic Million Dollar Bridge.   

 

Day 4 • Cordova
The day is yours to explore on your own. You may enjoy a multitude of optional activities such as hiking, wildlife photography, world-famous sport fishing, bear viewing, flight seeing, and more!

 

Day 5 • Cordova/Whittier/Anchorage
Transfer back to Whittier by ferry and enjoy your return drive to Anchorage. Rather fly? Options for airfare are available roundtrip between Anchorage and Cordova.

Departure

Package departs from:
Anchorage 

Validity dates: 
May 1 through September 30, 2010

Tour Price

2010 Pricing:
Single occupancy: $1024 per person
Double occupancy: $686 per person

Package Includes

Rate includes:
Accommodations in Cordova, roundtrip ferry transportation between Whittier and Cordova with passenger fare and up to 15 ft vehicle space, Orca Inlet Wildlife boat tour, and Child’s Glacier tour.

 

Additional Customized Options:
Rental car is not included. Meal plan option is available for additional cost. Rather fly? All of our packages may be customized to fit your needs. Options for airfare are available roundtrip between Anchorage and Cordova. Just contact our local team of Alaska Tour Experts for more advice!

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