Kenai Fjords 3-Day Guided Kayaking

Experience Aialik Bay where glaciers shed their ice to create some of the most magnificent scenery in Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy kayaking amidst seals and ice while watching numerous sea birds soar overhead. During this 3 day kayaking and camping trip, you will have the opportunity to experience this wonderland of mountains and ice up-close and personal.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1: Seward Departure *

Early this morning (approx. 7:45am), you will depart from Seward's Small Boat Harbor on a boat cruise through Resurrection bay. Watch for eagles, puffins, sea otters, orcas and more as you head to Holgate Glacier. At the glacier, the group will set up camp. Be prepared for the fumble and hum of calving ice and the breathtaking scenery.

After lunch, spend the afternoon and evening exploring Holgate Arm. Kayak instruction, skill development and paddle techniques will be reviewed on the shoreline before departing to the glacier. Sea kayaking amidst 'bergie bits' (small pieces of glacier ice) is a unique opportunity and thrill! The distinct sound of the popping of 1,000 year old glacier ice will be broken only by the sound of the thunderous calving that occurs in the distance. Upon return to the camp this evening, enjoy a hear meal before settling in for the night. Overnight camping. (Lunch and dinner included)

*See Important Notes below.

Day 2: Sea Kayaking

The day will be spent sea kayaking, with breath-taking paddling opportunities. Your guide will consider the weather, tide and group desires in planning the days' kayaking adventure. Quicksand Cove and Pederson Lagoon are favorite destinations. Quicksand Cove is a beautiful sandy beach surrounded by spruce forest and white capped hanging glaciers. Here you can paddle past sea stacks and sea arches jutting from the waters edge while watching puffins dive. Pederson Lagoon is a stunning area, and, with the correct timing, the group will be able to kayak up a tidal river through icebergs to enjoy lunch upon glacial moraine.

On return to camp, a beach side dinner will be prepared. For those with energy, enjoy an evening walk. Overnight camping. (All meals included).

Day 3: Return to Seward

You day begins with an early breakfast before breaking down the campsite. A morning of sea kayaking may be available before the boat returns. The wildlife cruise back to Seward will visit a sea-lion haul out and bird rookery. Tour concludes upon arrival in Seward, between 5pm and 7pm (weather and wildlife viewing conditions can affect arrival time). (Breakfast and lunch included).

• Everyone must attend a pre-trip meeting at 6pm the evening prior to departure. At the meeting, you will meet your guide, receive dry bags and packing instruction, be fitted for life vests and rubber boots, and receive information regarding the following morning's departure. Please contact us if you need assistance arranging transportation to / from Seward or accommodation in Seward before or after the tour.

Sea kayaking, hiking opportunities, tandem expedition kayaks, kayaking equipment, tents, dry bags, rubber boots, kayaking instruction (for beginners of those wishing to advance their skills), specialty camping meals and snacks, professional guide / naturalist service, boat transportation between Seward and the kayaking destinations, and all taxes and fees.

Sleeping bags and pads are available for rent. Please contact us for more information on rental prices.

• Meals other than noted above.

• Alcoholic beverages.

• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad.

• Gratuity.

2008 Departure Dates: June 12, July 1, August 7