Valdez is a town of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and coastal scenes. From Worthington Glacier on Thompson Pass, to Bridal Veil Falls in Keystone Canyon, on to Humpback whales breaching in Port Valdez. There is a lot of Alaska packed into the small corridor at the beginning of the Richardson Highway.
Valdez offers world class experiences in summer and winter. With summer favorites deep sea and salmon fishing, glacier experiences, and backcountry adventures Valdez can keep you busy. For those looking for the ultimate winter experience Valdez has renowned skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing and amazing settings for aurora viewing.