Getting to Valdez Alaska

Valdez is situated in a majestic fjord, where the 5,000-foot tall Chugach Mountains rise from Prince William Sound, Valdez is often called Alaska's "Little Switzerland," making it an ideal spot for winter activities.

Valdez is located on the north shore of Port Valdez, a deep-water fjord in Prince William Sound. It lies 305 road miles east of Anchorage, and 364 road miles south of Fairbanks. It is the southern terminus of the Richardson Highway and the trans-Alaska pipeline.

By Plane from Anchorage Alaska Era Aviation Tel. 800 866 8394 or 907 899 2636; www.flyera.com Flies two to three times daily between Anchorage and Valdez.

By Car
from Anchorage Alaska

The Richardson Highway, dramatically crosses Thompson Pass and descends into the narrow valley where Valdez lies. Try to do the trip in daylight, in clear weather, and stop at the Worthington Glacier. This is the only road to Valdez. The drive from Anchorage is 6 hours without stops.