Valdez is a destination that you must experience on your holiday to Alaska. The tumbling glaciers and towering Chugach Mountains rise up from the sea and make Valdez picturesque.
Experience the spectacular nature that attracts people from around the world. The drive to Valdez is also extremely beautiful because the route has huge waterfalls, huge glaciers and beautiful natural areas all the way. Moreover, Valdez has a direct route to Prince William Sound, which is a fantastic bay.
Anchorage serve as the headquarters in Alaska, where you go out from and experience nature and wilderness. We highly recommend you drive to Valdez from Anchorage as both the city and the drive there is in most people’s taste. As soon as you come out from Anchorage, Alaska’s nature begins to take form around you. Here you will quickly be able to spot wild animals, big trees and icebergs in all directions. The trip extends over almost 300 miles, which can be driven in around 5.5-6 hours depending on how many stops you have on the road – to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Along the drive you will see glaciers, huge waterfalls and hopefully bears, moose or other exciting animals to create unforgettable moments on the trip.
When you arrive in the charming little fishing village Valdez, you immediately get gripped by the idyllic atmosphere that the city provides. In addition, the town is well located so you have easy access to the other cities. You have the opportunity to take the car on the ferry ride, across Prince William Sound where you get off in Whittier, Alaska. From here, you can easily reach the cities of Seward and Homer, which is as recommendable as Valdez. This is a good idea because you do not have to drive the same route twice, and therefore have the opportunity to experience something new on the entire holiday.
The small port and fishing village Valdez has many exciting and fun activities. Valdez has very easy access to nature and is home to many land animals, marine animals, birds and more. Forest and trees embraces paths in and around Valdes and whales and orcas are based in Prince William Sound. Glaciers have set on the top of the towering mountains, where majestic waterfalls emerge from the melting ice and snow. Some glaciers even reach all the way down to the sea.
Whether you’re on land or sea there is always something to do in Valdez. Prince William Sound is clearly on the top of the list. Surrounded by the Chugach National Forest (the second largest national forest in the US) Prince William Sound holds different glaciers, including Columbia Glacier.
Valdez has the largest port throughout Prince William Sound, therefore there is constantly trips from the harbor. You can take half or full-day (or longer) tours of the bay – here you get the best sights of glaciers, whales, mountain goats, seals, sea lions, wading birds and more.
You can take excursions by boats or helicopter to see Valdez ‘impressive mountains, glaciers and wildlife. Or skim the seas on a guided kayak tour on Prince William Sound. The possibilities are endless when it comes to Alaska’s nature, where the focus is freedom, nature and unforgettable moments.
If you want to experience the extraordinary nature in the US then a holiday to Alaska will be a choice you won’t regret. With the beautiful and magnificent nature where you can get up close to nature, go river rafting and get a guided tour of the parks by a park ranger who knows everything about the parks you are guaranteed an unforgettable holiday. USATours recommends holidays to Alaska in the summertime, which is from mid-May to mid-September because it is the best time to visit Alaska. We are experts when it comes to US holidays. No matter if your holiday goes to sunny Florida, golden state California or big city New York, USATours is your travel partner.
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Population: 3,900
Time different: -9 hours
Best time to travel: Spring, summer and fall
Visa: No, up to 90 days
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