Visiting Cordova is a step back in time to Alaska of the 1940s: 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. With glacier-carved mountains, wildlife-rich wetlands, lush forests, and countless waterways, the natural grandeur offers exciting activities such as hiking, wildlife photography, boating, sport fishing, flight seeing and more.

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.  adventure lodges. 

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Cordova, Alaska: Tours, Day Trips and Excursions

BEAR VIEWING PHOTO TRIPS
What greater thrill than to stalk these magnificent creatures with a camera.  You will take off from Cordova in a small Cessna plane and explore the area searching for brown bear. 

GLACIER FLIGHTSEEING
Because of the vastness of the Delta, a flight with our experienced crew is definitely the best way to both appreciate our portion of paradise and to have the best chance to view moose, bears, mountain goats and glaciers! A beach landing gives you the chance for an up close look enroute. This trip lasts approximately an hour and a half.

GUIDED FISHING  
Leave directly from the lodge with your guide for a half day adventure in an open skiff boat.  You'll fish for salmon or small halibut with the provided fishing gear.  Fishing license ($20pp) and King Salmon stamp ($10pp) are not included.  Boat charters available for $200 per person (4 person minimum).

FLY-OUT FISHING
The Copper River Delta hosts a number of hidden fishing holes accessible only by plane.  Experience pristine fishing in remote areas for Salmon or Rainbow trout.  Fishing license ($20pp) and King Salmon stamp ($10pp) are not included.

Sea Otter Express
The shallow waters of Orca Inlet are home to the world's largest concentration of sea otters. Over 2,500 of these photogenic animals call this home. Along with other marine mammals, this guided boat excursion features bird rookeries and other wildlife. This trip averages four hours aboard a comfortable boat.

SHERIDAN GLACIER ADVENTURE
An all Alaskan experience that includes hiking, rafting, glaciers and icebergs! Start with a naturalist-led hike to Sheridan Lake, formed by the melting Sheridan Glacier. Here we board rafts for an exciting paddle among giant blue icebergs on the lake. On the Sheridan River, class II & III rapids are big enough to be exciting, but not scary. Wildlife viewing and scenic vistas are the highlights of this trip.

ALL DAY GLACIER HIKING & RAFTING ADVENTURE
An all Alaskan experience that includes hiking, rafting, glaciers and icebergs! Start with a naturalist-led hike to Sheridan Lake, formed by the melting Sheridan Glacier. Here we board rafts for an exciting paddle among giant blue icebergs on the lake. On the Sheridan River, class II & III rapids are big enough to be exciting, but not scary. Wildlife viewing and scenic vistas are the highlights of this trip. Then we are off to a beautiful picnic area, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and a relaxing hike, before continue our journey along the Copper River Highway to the Child’s Glacier viewing area to watch as huge chunks of ice are calved into the river.

RAINFOREST HIKE
Come for a hike in the farthest north temperate rain forest in North America.  We will hike among lush green carpets of moss under a dense forest of Spruce and Hemlock trees. The hike follows a well-maintained trail for approximately 2 miles into the forest. Good rain gear and sturdy, weatherproof shoes are needed for this hike.  Bring cameras and binoculars, as wildlife is plentiful!