Itinerary
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Stop At: Kenai Backcountry Adventures, 11724 Seward Hwy # A, Seward, AK 99664, USA
This tour is available with pick up in Seward or meet-on-location at our office. Pick-ups in Seward begin as early as 8:00am, possibly earlier depending on your location. If you have your own transportation, please meet us at our office. We will transport you to the National Park where your tour begins, or you're welcome to follow us in your own vehicle.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Highway, Seward, AK
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords’ crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Native Alutiiq relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Seward, Seward, Alaska
We provide pick-up and drop-off in Seward.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Kenai Backcountry Adventures, 11724 Seward Hwy # A, Seward, AK 99664, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup at select locations within Seward city limits. If you have your own transportation, please meet us at our office.
Ports
09:00 AM
8 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Dominika_Z
We really enjoyed ourselves, beautiful view and remarkable experience. Just remember it is demanding adventure!
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Posted On : 2023-10-27
Posted By : Q8170HWheatherb
We did the Exit Glacier hike with Kenai Backcountry Adventures. If there were world championships for best glacier hiking guides, Ashley and Fred would definitely podium! 🥇They were safe, adventurous, knowledgeable, and fun! Although we only brought a group of six friends, Ashley and Fred are welcome to expand our friend group to eight in future adventures. As fun as they were, they kept a good pulse on the group, stopping to rest when we needed, and pushing us to explore as well! We checked out crevasses and moulins from above (and below!), wiggled into ice caves where we were rained on by glacier water, and even learned about edible plants and antiseptic mosses while we hiked! After traipsing around all day on crampons with Ashley and Fred, my calves were sore, my feet were numb, and my cheeks hurt from laughing. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The landscape was jaw dropping, and the guides made it so so memorable. Make sure you go with Kenai Backcountry Adventures. You won’t be disappointed.
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Posted On : 2023-09-29
Posted By : dmitriyb624
Awesome experience getting out onto the ice. Shout-out to Brandon for making sure everyone was safe while taking us to some cool spots on the glacier, as well as the cool pictures. Plus the excellent turkey wraps!
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Posted On : 2023-09-23
Posted By : ericeO677GN
Fred took my wife and I up on Exit Glacier. It was our first time scaling a glacier. He taught us how to walk on the ice and respect its natural beauty. We saw other outfitters carving steps and modifying the glacier to make it easier for their customers. We thought that was disrespectful. Fred helped us explore the glacier with minimal impact. As a previous Boy Scout and Scout Leader, I appreciated the ‘Leave no trace’ attitude. A once in a lifetime experience. We would do it again, but only with Kenai Backcountry. Thank you for an incredible experience
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Posted On : 2023-09-22
Posted By : alij191
We did a glacier hike with Brandon as our guide and it was incredible. The hike and glacier itself were breathtaking but our guide was so full of enthusiasm and passion that it made the experience even better. We got to explore and play around on the glacier and learned so much about glaciers and Alaska.
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Posted On : 2023-09-20
Posted By : Ai_H
Had amazing time, guide was showing a lot of cool spots. Very Knowledgeable. I recommended few friends who are in AK already. Definitely come back in the future!
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Posted On : 2023-09-14
Posted By : aastacy
Fred was our personal guide for the day and he was excellent! He made sure we went at a good pace so we could enjoy the most time on the glacier. He made the experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and history of the glacier and surrounding area. I would highly recommend this tour but you must be physically fit as it is very tiring especially on the hike down.
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Posted On : 2023-09-12
Posted By : Explorer43143429872
We did the Ice Hiking with Brandon as our guide. He was excellent! He thought of safety first, and then allowed us to do some great things!! Loved it and it was very worth while!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : mpolo033
Our tour guides were amazing! Both ashley and miles were very informative of the surrounding wildlife, landscapes and glaciers in general. They practiced safe techniques and were very confidence inspiring.
Kenai Backcountry offered an amazing tour filled with amazing views. As the glacier is seemingly receding, this is a once in a life time adventure. I would highly recommend anyone to take this tour. The hike to exit glacier was moderately difficult, and the hike on the glacier was fairly basic.
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Posted On : 2023-08-31
Posted By : jaggerq
Such an incredible experience and fun adventure. Great trail, scenic views, and insightful/ helpful guides -Ashley was great with making the trip enjoyable for all members of the group and going above and beyond to ensure we got to see the best views. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-08-28
