Katmai
Park
7-Day Bear Viewing
Adventure Having appeared in magazines and films around the
world, Katmai's brown bears are renowned Alaskan icons. The world's largest
run of sockeye salmon up the Naknek River creates an ideal feast for brown
bears - attracting more than 2,000 of the bruins to the lands of Katmai
National Park and Preserve. This is one of the world's premier brown bear
viewing trips.
We offer perhaps the most amazing and diverse sea kayaking adventures in Alaska. Come explore Aialik Bay (pronounced eye-Al-ick) in Kenai Fjords National Park or Resurrection Bay with us and see why others are saying it is the greatest sea kayaking location in Alaska. Visit our Aialik Bay Photo Album
This is what Kenai Fjords National Park has to offer you.
Fewer people than Prince William Sound area
More opportunities to see whales than other Alaska locations
More wildlife viewing opportunities; Aialik is famous for its diverse wildlife
Three tidewater glaciers
Our trips depart from Anchorage so there's no added travel expense
If you want to see more wildlife and are looking for a more remote wildness sea kayaking experience, this is what Backcountry Safaris has to offer you.
Aialik Bay, Kenai Fjords is famous for it's wildlife. It's common to see humpback whales and pods of orca (killer) whales. We often see them from our kayaks and from the charter boat taking us out to Aialik. Our boat captain will stop and even to 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 a 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. On all our sea kayaking adventures 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.
You'll see lots of waterfalls cascading down sheer granite walls. You can even sea kayak under waterfalls, if you're bold, On the longer trips we sea kayak through numerous rock arches while exploring the rugged coast of this maritime fjord.
Backcountry Safaris offers a variety of Alaska sea kayaking tours from 4 hours to 7-days. You can spend as much or as little time as you have available. The 7-day sea kayaking trip provides a complete Alaska sea kayaking wilderness experience and enough time to gain an intimate understanding of this magical place. This is perhaps our single best overall sea kayaking adventure we offer. The 5-day trip offers a full trip with just a little less time for exploration. The 4-day trip allows travelers who are pressed for time to still enjoy the pristine beauty of Kenai Fjords plus an evening to explore the city of Seward and as an option continues on to our 3-day Denali Park Adventure. The 2-day Aialik Bay Alaska sea kayak trip includes sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, and witnessing the awesome power of a calving tidewater glacier. All boat charters to and from Aialik Bay are narrated wildlife cruises. If you're going to be in Seward for a short time our 4 hour Resurrection Bay sea kayaking adventure is a fun way to spend part of your day
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4 Hour Lowell Point Resurrection Bay Sea Kayaking – Resurrection Bay in Seward has an abundances of marine wildlife. We often see sea otters, bald eagles, seabirds and jumping salmon. The bay offers spectacular mountainous scenery with hanging glaciers coming off the tops.
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2-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Sea Kayaking– You'll experience the pristine beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park and spend the afternoon sea kayaking and watching a spectacular show as ice calves off a tidewater glacier. You will hear thundering sounds echoing across the bay from the glacier that will amaze you.
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4-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Sea Kayaking– 4-day Aialik Bay sea kayaking Alaska adventure allows travelers who are pressed for time to still enjoy the pristine beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park plus have an evening to explore the city of Seward.
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5-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Sea Kayaking– Aialik Bay is perhaps the most diverse Alaska sea kayaking location. Three tidewater glaciers flow into Aialik Bay and the area is teeming with wildlife. You'll sea kayak among huge icebergs trapped in a lagoon. Witness the awesome power of calving glaciers. You'll see lots of waterfalls cascading down sheer granite walls. You can even sea kayak under waterfalls, if you're bold.
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7-Day Kenai Fjords National Park sea kayaking– Our 7-day Alaska sea kayaking trip provides a complete Alaska sea kayaking wilderness experience with enough time to gain an intimate understanding of this magical place. We think that this is the single best overall sea kayaking adventure in Alaska.
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7-Day Kenai Fjords National Park sea kayaking/Denali Park trip– Combine the best Alaska has to offer by land and sea on this special package adventure. We spend four days sea kayaking in majestic Aialik Bay of Kenai Fjords National Park then explore Alaska's tundra in the shadow of The Great One - Denali.
Why you should pick Backcountry Safaris for your Alaska sea kayaking adventure
Airport pick-up.
Our multi-day trips depart from Anchorage. You don't have the expense and hassle of renting a car or taking the bus to Seward, Whittier or Valdez.
We supply drysuits for your safety and comfort while kayaking. Most outfitters have you paddling in rain gear. Drysuits will protect you from hypothermia in Alaska's cold waters. Your comfort and safety is high on our list. 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.
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.
Backcountry Safaris operates under special use permits from the National Park Service.
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.
REMEMBER PLAN EARLYwe specialize in small groups so space is limited!
Call 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
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Best of Alaska 12-day Escorted Tour Three National Parks, Denali, Katmai and Kenai Fjords
Best of Alaska 12-day Escorted Tour - Three national parks, brown bears, whales, wildlife, calving tidewater glaciers, Mt. McKinley, fall colors, hot springs and much more.
See Katmai National Park's renowned grizzly bears catch salmon and watch for whales as we cruise past tidewater glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park. Venture into the heart of Denali National Park for views of Alaska's "Great One," Mt. Denali (McKinley) and see one of the greatest gatherings of Alaska's wildlife. Our adventure includes visits to the coastal community of Seward where we'll visit the Alaska SeaLife Center and Fairbanks where we'll explore Alaska's interior by paddleboat.
A raft trip, panning for gold and an evening bike ride looking for moose are included as additional activities with this tour.
Backcountry Safaris has more than 20 years of experience guiding Alaska adventures, and we believe this is the best-escorted tour package offered in Alaska. It is the ultimate Alaska experience, showing you the best scenery and wildlife Alaska has to offer.
REMEMBER PLAN EARLY we specialize in small groups so space is limited!
Call 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
7-Day Alaska Sea Kayak Adventure Aialik Bay is perhaps the most diverse Alaska sea kayaking location. Three tidewater glaciers flow into Aialik Bay and the area is teeming with wildlife. We often see whales and sometimes we get quite close to them in our sea kayaks. Our 7 day Alaska sea kayaking trip provides a complete Alaska sea kayaking wilderness experience. We think that this is the single best overall sea kayaking adventure we offer.
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We offer perhaps the most amazing and diverse sea kayaking adventures in Alaska. Come explore Aialik Bay (pronounced eye-Al-ick) in Kenai Fjords National Park or Resurrection Bay with us and see why others are saying it is the greatest sea kayaking location in Alaska. Visit our 
There are three tidewater glaciers that spill down off the Harding Ice field. On all our sea kayaking adventures 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.
available. The 7-day sea kayaking trip provides a complete Alaska sea kayaking wilderness experience and enough time to gain an intimate understanding of this magical place. This is perhaps our single best overall sea kayaking adventure we offer. The 5-day trip offers a full trip with just a little less time for exploration. The 4-day trip allows travelers who are pressed for time to still enjoy the pristine beauty of Kenai Fjords plus an evening to explore the city of Seward and as an option continues on to our 3-day Denali Park Adventure. The 2-day Aialik Bay Alaska sea kayak trip includes sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, and witnessing the awesome power of a calving tidewater glacier. All boat charters to and from Aialik Bay are narrated wildlife cruises. If you're going to be in Seward for a short time our 4 hour Resurrection Bay sea kayaking adventure is a fun way to spend part of your day
Airport pick-up.
Backcountry Safaris has more than 20 years of experience guiding Alaska adventures, and we believe this is the best-escorted tour package offered in Alaska. It is the ultimate Alaska experience, showing you the best scenery and wildlife Alaska has to offer.
