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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.
Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideals or to see what plans are being made.
Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.
Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous Class II/III whitewater with a few Class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town. |
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Seward, Alaska Kenai Fjords National Park
Fox Island
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Overnight 3 Days - 2 Nights
Small Boat Whale Watching Cruise • Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Cruise • Northwestern Fjord Cruise • Resurrection Bay Cruise • Fox Island Dinner Cruise • Resurrection Bay Cruise and Sea Kayaking • Whale Watching Anchorage Departure • Fox Island 2 Days - 1 Night Cruise • Fox Island 3 Days - 2 Night Cruise
 Alaska's #1 Wildlife and Glacier Cruise, two nights' accommodations and all meals are included in this package. From the moment you arrive on Fox Island, our friendly staff will tend to your every need. Fox Island's serene beauty will replenish your soul and fulfill your desire to experience true wilderness with the comforts of home. Gourmet breakfasts, lunches and dinners are prepared by the lodge's Executive Chef and are served in the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, where guests make new friends from around the world as they savor culinary delights and share stories of the day's adventures.
Begin your journey to Fox Island on board a Kenai Fjords Tour where you'll cruise out to the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge for a secluded overnight getaway. Our cozy seaside cabins are nestled within the lush, pristine beauty of the island. Enjoy gourmet meals of Alaska cuisine prepared by your private chef and scheduled coffee or tea delivered to your cabin door. All meals are inclusive during your stay.
 Fox Island Activities
- Quiet walks on secluded beaches.
- Hikes on the mountain trails.
- Guided sea kayaking trip.
- Bird watching and observing local marine life.
- Conclude your adventure with a Kenai Fjords Tours glacier and wildlife viewing cruise before your return to Seward.
ITINERARY **
Arrival - Getting To Seward. Seward, Alaska is 129 miles south of Anchorage. If you're driving from Anchorage to Seward you should allow 3 hours to drive to Seward. You can reach Seward by road or Backcountry Safaris would be happy to package bus and or Alaska Railroad transportation to and from Seward as well as overnight lodging in Seward with your Resurrection Bay Tour.
 Departs from the Seward's Small Boat Harbor. Check in one hour before departure.
Parking is available in the Kenai Fjords Tours parking lot, which is located off the Seward Highway. As you enter town, coming from Anchorage, turn right on Phoenix Road; the parking lot is immediately on your right. Our shuttle van picks up at the parking lot approximately every 10 minutes to take you to the Kenai Fjords Tours office. Parking Map PDF
Day 1 - Seward / Fox Island
Depart Seward for Fox Island on Kenai Fjords Tours Cruise Boat. Upon arriving at Fox Island enjoy a chef-prepared lunch, then afternoon at leisure. Hiking, go for a walking on the beach, birding, or an optional guided sea kayaking trip. Dinner prepared by island chef. Overnight at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge.
 Day 2 - Fox Island
Enjoy breakfast prepared by the island's Executive Chef. Full day sea kayaking tour at Fox Island (through Aug 26) or half day kayaking tour at Fox Island (Aug 27 - Sep 3). Enjoy another home cooked meal by the Island's private chef.
Day 3 - Fox Island / Cruise
Experience a Kenai Fjords Tours Northwestern Fjord Cruise. View wildlife and glaciers up close today. Go farther into the park than any other cruise. Enjoy a healthy lunch onboard. Cruise Map
Customized itinerary available upon request.
What To Wear On Your Trip
Dress in layers. A stocking cap and gloves are nice to have if you're not used to cooler temperatures. Kenai Fjords National Park is a temperate rain forest and rain gear, pants and jacket are highly recommended if you want to be outside for the best views of the wildlife, whales and the glaciers.
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
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**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.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. | |
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Overview |
Tour Type: Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Day Cruise, Resurrection Bay Tour, 2 Days
Difficulty: Easy
Comfort: Good, Wilderness Lodge
Prior Experience: None |
2012 Tour Dates |
Daily Departures
June 1 - September 2
Customized itinerary available upon request.
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Tour Rates |
Child rates apply to persons 11 years old and younger.
Solo Traveler: $1172 each plus tax and fees
Two Travelers: $972 each plus tax and fees
Three Travelers: $972 each plus tax and fees
Four Travelers: $972 each plus tax and fees
Child: $612 each plus tax and fees
Fees: Harbor Fee $3.50 Additional fuel surcharge may apply and is subject to change without notice.
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The Dall's Porpoise may be the fastest small cetacean on the planet? It has been reported to reach speeds of 30 knots. These creatures delight in riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords. |
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