Seward, AK Ididaride Dog Mushing Tour Chosen as one of Alaska's top 20 attractions, a must do for all Alaska visitors.
Your Seward Dog Sled adventure begins with a two-mile dog sled ride. Feel the power, excitement, and energy of sled dogs as they are harnessed to the comfortable wheeled dog sled. Upon returning to the kennel you'll tour the Seavey's family kennel facilities, laugh as a guest is dressed up as an Iditarod musher, and cuddle adorable husky puppies. Your guides are all Iditarod racers, and offer a delightfully humorous, behind-the-scenes look at the Seavey family's training for the most demanding dog mushing race on earth, the Iditarod.
The Real Alaska Tour
Seward, Alaska
This Seward tour package features all the attractions that truly make Alaska the Greatland. First, your guide shows you the sights of Seward. Learn why Seward was known as "the Gateway to Alaska" and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake. Then, head out to Exit Glacier and enjoy a short walk along the nature trail that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose and bears. A hearty lunch will be served before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience IdidaRide's Sled Dog tour. At the end your driver will return you to your hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska Railroad depot. All local transportation and lunch are included in this package.
Kenai Fjords is famous for its wildlife and glaciers. A whale watching glacier cruise is the most popular activity in Seward both for Alaska residents and Alaska travelers. It's common to see humpback whales and pods of orca (killer) whales year round and gray whales in spring. Our boat captains will stop and even to go out of the way to give you an opportunity to see them. Kenai Fjords is one of those special locations in Alaska that's just teaming with wildlife. There are seals around the glaciers, sea otters, and bald eagles and a occasional mountain goat. There's also a haulout for endangered Steller sea lions, and masses of seabirds nest in the Fjords in the summer, including the famous puffin.
Below is a variety of whale watching glacier cruise options. Feel free to call and let us tell you more about your options and help you with your travel plans.
If you want a one day trip departing from Anchorage with an Alaska railroad and or motorcoach transportation package added, the Kenai Fjords Wildlife Glacier Tour departing at 11:30 AM or the Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tour departure at 12 noon are the two tours you should consider. You can arrive by train and depart by bus, arrive by train and depart by train, arrive by bus and depart by bus, or do any combination of train or bus. Let us know and we'll get you to Seward for your cruise.
If you're coming to Seward by car, Seward is 128 miles south of Anchorage, a three hour drive. A one day tour is possible with any of the tours below depending on your departure time from Anchorage.
Wildlife and Gray Whale Watching - The Eschrichtius Robustus, commonly known as the Gray Whale, has returned to Alaska! Witness the amazing annual migration of California Gray Whales, traveling over 5,000 miles from Baja California to the nutrient rich waters of Alaska's Bering Sea! Get a front row seat as these magnificent mammals passby the mouth of Resurrection Bay. Join our captains as they observe Gray Whales -- the only whales without dorsal fins. Watch for their bushy, heart-shaped blow rising up to 13 feet in the air.
Small boat Kenai Fjords Whale Watching, Wildlife Glacier Tour - This will be one of the most exciting and spectacular days you'll spend in Alaska. Our small group will venture deep into Kenai Fjords National Park for an intimate Alaska natural history experience. Unlike the big boat tours that can have 150+ people on board, all attempting to see what is going on, our boat seldom has more than 15 people onboard. With our small group everyone gets an excellent view.
Kenai Fjords Wildlife Glacier Tours - Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise! Kenai Fjords National Park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers. One-day tours depart from Seward, Alaska, and provide in-depth experiences within pristine Kenai Fjords National Park. Tours are fully narrated by an accredited wildlife interpreter and include a visit to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge - home to a large variety of whales, sea lions, sea otters and more. Several departure times are offered daily during the summer months: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3:00 PM. The 11:30 AM departure is the tour to book for those looking for a one day trip with an Anchorage departure.
Northwestern Fjord Wildlife Glacier Tour - On this tour we travel farther into Kenai Fjords National Park than any other daily tour operator. This premium full-day cruise is the only day tour visiting magnificent Northwestern Fjord, home to three amazing tidewater glaciers and numerous alpine glaciers. Kenai Fjords National Park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers and breathtaking scenery. Our tours are the best way to see this pristine National Park and its inhabitants. We also visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of whales, seabirds, stellar sea lions, sea otters and more! Don't miss this opportunity to see the untouched beauty of Alaska's coastal waters.
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tours - Perfect for families and just the right length to allow time for other activities in Seward, our Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tours are always a great choice! Learn about the rich history of Resurrection Bay while viewing the jagged cliffs, seabirds, marine wildlife and alpine glaciers. The Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise received the 2003 "Alaska Shore Excursion of the Season" award from Princess Cruises. This tour stops at the exclusive Fox Island day lodge for a one-of-a-kind adventure and a grilled wild Alaska salmon dinner. Two departure times: 12 noon and 5:30 PM
4 hour Puffin And Birding Tour- Join us for a 4-hour cruise within Resurrection Bay and to the bird rookeries at Cape Resurrection. Within the bay, look for all the avian migrants passing through the area. Besides the charismatic and comical horned and tufted puffins, you could also see such species as surf scoters, Barrow's goldeneyes, long-tailed ducks, harlequin ducks, common mergansers, brant geese and many other waterfowl. In addition, you'll see common murres, marbled murrelets, black-legged kittiwakes, Arctic terns and loons. On our cruises, our smaller boats ensure a personalized tour with ample time for photography and identification and allows for flexibility to go where the birds are.
Fall & Winter — Wildlife Cruises
Resurrection Bay Winter Wildlife Tour - A large variety of wildlife thrives in the rich waters of Resurrection Bay year round and you can cruise these spectacular waters in the comfort of our spacious heated boat cabins while enjoying the beauty of alpine glaciers, jagged shorelines and towering rocky outcroppings through our large picture windows. We commonly see Steller sea lions, sea otters, Dall porpoise, and sometimes even Orca or Humpback whales. There are also a variety of ducks and waterfowl present at this time of the year. View Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier stemming from the Harding Field located in Kenai Fjords National Park. The hanging glaciers of Resurrection Bay will provide a scenic backdrop for your photos.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list.
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage, trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness. Also “cancel for any reason options” are available. Travel Insurance is available through Backcountry Safaris / TravelSafe Vacation.
**Tour Itineraries:
Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.
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Kenai Fjords is famous for its wildlife and glaciers. A whale watching glacier cruise is the most popular activity in Seward both for Alaska residents and Alaska travelers. It's common to see humpback whales and pods of orca (killer) whales year round and gray whales in spring. Our boat captains will stop and even to go out of the way to give you an opportunity to see them. Kenai Fjords is one of those special locations in Alaska that's just teaming with wildlife. There are seals around the glaciers, sea otters, and bald eagles and a occasional mountain goat. There's also a haulout for endangered Steller sea lions, and masses of seabirds nest in the Fjords in the summer, including the famous puffin.
