Orca Adventure Lodge Cordova Alaska

Tour 178

Visiting Cordova is a step back in time to Alaska of the 1940's; wooden buildings from another era, friendly people, and a slow pace of life. Established in 1906 as the railroad terminus for the Kennicott copper mines, today Cordova is one of Alaska's hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Prince William Sound is America's largest intact marine ecosystem, with more than two million birds coming through the Copper Delta on their spring migration; trumpeter swans and the rare dusky Canada goose nest here. The rich Copper River Delta supports moose, brown & black bear, wolves and black-tailed deer. Harbor seals play in the local waters. Located on the Prince William Sound, Orca was a cannery town originally built in the 1880's. From the old cannery site, Orca Adventure Lodge has recently been rebuilt into one of Alaska's finest adventure lodges.

Three days /two nights

Day 1: Fly from Anchorage to Cordova on Era Aviation; On arrival transfer is provided to Orca Adventure Lodge. While retaining its historical flavor, Orca has full amenities to offer the most discerning guest. Each of the thirty four rooms have great ocean views. The chef and crew cook up delectable delights in the cannery cookhouse next door, while guides offer unique and safe excursions into the wilds of Alaska.

Look up in the trees behind the facility to watch nesting bald eagles, wander the beach to see resident sea otters play, or join the camaraderie of the game room. The lodge offer bicycles and kayaks for self guided touring, as well as great hiking. Spend the remainder of the day exploring on your own.

Day 2: Glacier river rafting adventure; Enjoy a day of guided hiking and rafting in Cordova. The trip begins with a short hike along the terminus of the Sheridan Glacier led by a naturalist guide. Views of the glacier are spectacular. The hike ends at the Sheridan Lake , a large lake formed by the melt waters of the Sheridan Glacier. Once you leave the lake, the class II & III rapids are sure to add excitement to your trip. Then relax and enjoy the scenery as you float across the Copper River Delta to the takeout. Guides will have an Alaskan treat of smoked Copper River S al mon, and beverages waiting for you at riverside.

Day 3: Child's Glacier tour; Today enjoy a guided road tour across the Copper River Delta 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 as it pours down into the river from high in the Chugach Mountains. In addition, you will be in awe of the amazing view of the historic Million Dollar Bridge, once the vital link for the Copper River Railway from Cordova to McCarthy and the Kennicott mines. One of the massive spans of the bridge collapsed into the river due to the great earthquake of 1964. Enjoy a picnic lunch before your guide brings you back to Cordova and the Mudhole Smith Airport for your return flight to Anchorage on Era Aviation.

Round trip flight from Anchorage to Cordova, two nights hotel accommodation in Cordova with airport transfers, meals, guided glacier rafting and guided sightseeing to Child's Glacier.

There are many additional activities and adventures in Cordova, such as wildlife viewing boat charters on Prince William Sound, fly-out bear viewing, and great fishing

2004 Rates
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CHILD

$745 $631 $631 $436

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