 Kenai Fjords National Park - Seward, Alaska
Alaska Sea Kayaking Adventures
Bear Glacier Adventure Camp • 7-Day Aialik Bay • 7-Day Sea Kayaking/Denali • Do-it-youself Guided Sea Kayak Rentals • Sea Kayak Rentals • Sea Kayak Water Taxi • Custom Group Itinerary
 We offer what is arguably the most amazing and diverse sea kayaking adventures in Alaska. Explore Aialik (eye-al-ik) Bay or Bear Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park out of Seward, Alaska and see why others are saying Kenai Fjords is the greatest sea kayaking destination in Alaska. Visit our Aialik Bay Photo Album also our Bear Glacier Photo Album.
This is what Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, Alaska has to offer you.
- Fewer people than Alaska's Prince William Sound area.
- More wildlife and whale viewing opportunities; Kenai Fjords National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife.
- Aialik Bay has three tidewater glaciers and is a remote 7-day Alaska wilderness sea kayaking camping experience.
- Bear Glacier a comfortable deluxe base camp. Glacier viewing and a magical paddling experience sea kayaking amongst giant icebergs.
If you want to see tidewater glaciers, more wildlife and are looking for a remote wildness sea kayaking experience, this is what Backcountry Safaris has to offer you.
Why you should pick Backcountry Safaris for your Alaska sea kayaking adventure
- Dry Suits - We supply drysuits for your comfort while kayaking. Most outfitters have you paddling in rain gear. Drysuits can help protect you from hypothermia in Alaska's cold waters. Another advantage to drysuits is that if the weather turns wet, they add warmth and a comfort level you would not think possible in this maritime environment.
- Our Gear Saves You Money - We supply the specialized outdoor gear needed. You will save money since you don't have to buy gear that you may only use one time. We supply high quality rain gear, rubber boots, pogies (kayaking gloves) to keep your hands warm, tents, sleeping pads, and dry bags to pack your gear in.
- Single Kayaks - You have the option to paddle your own single kayak. Most outfitters give no choice you have to paddle a double kayak. Please inquire.
- Environmental Commitment - All of our Alaska adventure tours are run in matter to minimize environmental impact. We practice Leave No Trace camping techniques.
- Insurance and Permits - We are fully insured and have special use permits from the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Alaska State Parks.
Bear Glacier Adventure Camp – New for 2009 our Bear Glacier Camp is a unique and affordable deluxe eco-adventure camp. Paddle in a protected sea kayaking paradise with giant icebergs, stretch your legs on naturalist-led hikes, outdoor photography, or try some birding. Bear Glacier is also a great location to just relax and enjoy the scenery from camp while others paddle or hike. It’s perfect for a one to three-day Alaska adventure vacation. All trips begin and end in Seward, Alaska, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.
Bear Glacier Adventure Camp is also a great corporate getaway and small group meeting location.
Fully guided trip guest stays at our modern comfortable camp and enjoy guided activates including sea kayaking and naturalist-led hikes, beach combing or just relax and enjoy the scenery from our camp. All meals are included. Our deluxe camp features large custom made Weatherport tents with wood floors; beds and they are heated for your comfort.
Also available are do-It-yourself kayaking camping Bear Glacier trips. Backcountry Safaris offers water taxi and kayak shuttles to and from Bear Glacier. Sea kayak and dry suit rentals are available at our camp or bring your own sea kayak.
Trips depart the Seward small boat harbor daily with flexible lengths of stay. A great 7-day Alaska vacation option would be a Bear Glacier sea kayaking adventure along with a trip to Denali or an Alaska bear-viewing trip package.
7-Day Aialik Bay Kenai Fjords National Park sea kayaking – Our 7-day Alaska sea kayaking trip provides a complete wilderness Alaska sea kayaking camping experience. We think that this is the single best overall sea kayaking adventure in Alaska. Trips depart from Anchorage on Sunday and returns on Saturday.
Aialik Bay, Kenai Fjords is famous for its wildlife and whales. We often see whales from the charter boat taking us out to Aialik. Our boat captain will stop and even go out of the way to give you an opportunity to see them. Kenai Fjords is one of those rare locations in Alaska that's just teaming with wildlife. We can almost guarantee that you will see numerous black bears. There are seals around the glaciers, sea otters, and bald eagles and an occasional mountain goat, coyote, and hoary marmot. There's also a haulout for endangered Steller sea lions, and masses of seabirds nest here in the summer, including the famous puffin.
There are three tidewater glaciers that spill down off the Harding Ice field. You'll witness the awesome power of calving glaciers from the best seat in house, your kayak. As the glaciers slide into the ocean the sounds will amaze you. The valleys come alive with thunderous booms and echoes, an experience you will not forget.
Do-it-yourself Guided Sea Kayak Rentals, Multi-Day Tours – A do-it-yourself sea kayaking trip that is accompanied by one of our highly skilled kayak guides. You save money by bringing your own camping gear and food, and doing your own cooking and camp chores. Our guide brings along extensive local knowledge and skills required for a remote Alaska wilderness adventure. Camping gear rental is also available at our Seward office.
Seward Water Taxi and Kayak Shuttle – Departing from Seward's small boat harbor water taxi service to Aialik Bay, Bear Glacier, areas in Resurrection Bay and Day Harbor are available though our friends at Aquetec and Alaska Saltwater Lodge. Give us a call for your sea kayak rentals and let us help arrange a water taxi and kayak shuttle out to Aialik Bay, Bear Glacier, or kayak drops offs in Resurrection Bay and Day Harbor.
Seward Sea Kayak Rentals also Dry Suits, Rafts, Canoes and Camping Gear Rentals – If you're an experienced sea kayaker, Backcountry Safaris has single and double sea kayaks to rent along with camping gear to rent. Also available are canoes, rafts, and inflatable kayak rentals.
Seward, Alaska Transportation Packages – Alaska Railroad, Seward Coastal Classic Train, motor coach bus, and car rental options are available to and from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward, and Homer. For your convenience we would be happy to add a train, motor coach, or car rental transportation package to any of our tours, just let us know.
Seward, Alaska Lodging – Lodging is available at our down town office location. We have a one-bed room cottage, Birch Tree Cottage. We are also a agent for local Seward hotels and Seward cabin rentals at no additional cost to you.
New Seward Adventure Travel Office – Backcountry Safaris is pleased to announce that we have just purchased a new office in downtown Seward, Alaska to better serve our guests. When in Seward be sure to stop by our Seward Visitor Information Center and Adventure Travel office and say hi and get some free Alaska travel advice. Our new location also features a one-bedroom cottage rental for your overnight Seward lodging.
Custom Group Itinerary – Alaska offers many options. If you have a family or small group please give us a call to explore the possibilities. Backcountry Safaris is an expert on Alaska logistics. One option might include guide rental, where you furnish all your owe food and personal camping gear and we furnish a guide, transportation, and the kayaks. Backcountry Safaris has a bus and vans and can furnish transportation or an escorted tour for families or company trips.
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Alaska Certified Travel Expert
Backcountry Safaris is an Alaska Certified Expert travel agent. We are highly experienced at adventure travel in Alaska and we would be happy to answer all your Alaska Travel questions and help you with your Alaska vacation plans. We would also be pleased to arrange a custom Alaska tour package for you. Please contact us if you would like more information on a custom tour package. |
