Guided Bear Glacier Heli-Kayak Tour
Fly over Kenai Fjords National Park and paddle among Bear Glacier icebergs
Duration
5 - 6 hours
Includes
Helicopter flight, kayaking gear
Highlights
Explore Bear Glacier Lagoon by tandem kayak after a scenic helicopter flight over Kenai Fjords National Park. Paddle among icebergs with a guide providing route guidance and glacial interpretation.
- Fly over forests, alpine terrain, and glacier landscapes
- Paddle stable tandem kayaks through an iceberg-filled lagoon
- Discover Bear Glacier from a remote lagoon base camp
- Learn about the glacier and lagoon from your guide
Itinerary
20 minutes - check-in and get gear up 5 minutes - shuttle to the Seward Airport 15 minutes - helicopter flight to Bear Glacier Lagoon 15 minutes - safety briefing 3.5 hours - kayaking in the lagoon 15 minutes - snacks and hot drinks 15 minutes - helicopter flight back to the Seward Airport 5 minutes - shuttle back to our office
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Tandem kayak and kayaking gear
- Dry bag
- Rain boots
- Rain jacket and pants
- Snacks and hot drinks
Important details
- Arrive on time for check-in at 7:10 AM, 11:10 AM, or 3:10 PM
- Ages 12+ only; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- A signed assumption-of-risk acknowledgement is required
- Maximum weight is 275 lbs per person, including clothing and shoes
- Two passengers traveling together on the same flight cannot exceed 400 lbs combined
- Accurate weight is required; incorrect weight may require an additional helicopter flight or upgrade at your expense
- Requires loading and unloading kayaks and walking on gravel beaches; not accessible for limited mobility
- Maximum waist diameter is 44 inches for the kayak cockpit
- Bring layers, rain gear, a hat, gloves, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a camera
- Trips operate rain or shine unless specifically cancelled
- A $6 park fee per person is not included in the listed price and is added while booking
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 8 or more days before departure for a full refund; cancel 3–7 days before for a 50% refund. Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows, and cancellations after the trip starts are nonrefundable. Receive a full refund or reschedule if the operator cancels due to weather.
Product ID: VTXQWR
FAQs
Most trips are for first-timers. Each trip begins with paddling instruction and a basic safety demonstration.
There are inherent risks. Guides follow strict practices and maintain a safe distance from icebergs that may roll.
Trips run rain or shine. The cancellation policy remains in effect unless you are notified otherwise.
Meeting details
31872 Herman Leirer Road, Seward, AK 99664
