Gold Creek Coastal Kayak Tour

• Hour 1: Gear up and on-land instruction.
• Hour 2 - 3: Load into the kayaks and paddle from the harbor to Gold Creek State Park.
• Hour 4: Lunch break on the beach and take a hike to view the waterfalls and old growth spruce forest.
• Hour 5 - 6: Paddle back along the coast to the small boat harbor and return to the Pangaea office.

The time spent paddling can vary depending on how much wildlife we encounter and slow down while on board the water taxi.

No prior experience is necessary, but this tour is moderately active. Participants should be comfortable paddling for a couple of hours and hiking for about an hour. The terrain may be uneven or muddy in places.

We use stable, double (tandem) sea kayaks for this trip. These are ideal for long distances, variable conditions, and accommodating paddlers of all experience levels.

Common sightings include sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and various seabirds. During the hike, we may also see salmon in the streams and—on rare occasions—black bears in the area.

Tours operate rain or shine, and Alaska’s coastal weather can be unpredictable. Your guides will assess conditions for safety and adjust the itinerary if needed. In rare cases of severe weather, the trip may be rescheduled or refunded.