Bear Glacier Full-Day Heli-Kayak Tour
Paddle among icebergs after a helicopter flight to Bear Glacier Lagoon
Duration
9 - 10 hours
Includes
Helicopter flight, lunch, snacks
Highlights
Explore Bear Glacier Lagoon by helicopter and tandem kayak in Kenai Fjords National Park. Follow your guide through a freshwater glacial landscape shaped by shifting icebergs.
- Fly over rugged Alaska terrain on a scenic helicopter transfer
- Paddle stable tandem kayaks through an iceberg-filled glacial lagoon
- Learn about glaciers and safe iceberg travel from your guide
- Look for harbor seals, birds, waterfowl, and bears along the lagoon
Itinerary
20 minutes - check-in and get geared up 5 minutes - shuttle to the Seward Airport 15 minutes - helicopter flight to Bear Glacier Lagoon 15 minutes - safety briefing 5-6 hours - kayaking in the lagoon 30 minutes - lunch, 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
- Kayaking gear
- Dry bag
- Rain boots
- Rain jacket and pants
- Sandwich lunch, snacks, and hot drinks
Important details
- Check in at 7:10 am
- Ages 10+ only; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Requires moderate physical ability, including loading and unloading kayaks and walking on gravel beaches
- Not accessible for limited mobility
- Maximum individual weight is 275 lbs, including clothing and shoes; any two passengers traveling together cannot exceed 400 lbs combined
- Tandem kayak cockpits accommodate a maximum 44-inch waist diameter
- A signed assumption of risk and acknowledgement of risks is required
- Medical conditions and known medication, plant, or insect allergies must be disclosed for all participants
- Bring warm layers, rain gear if using your own, a hat, gloves, sunglasses, water-resistant shoes, warm socks, a water bottle, and a camera
- A $6 park fee per person applies and is not included in the listed price
- Trips operate rain or shine unless you receive specific notice otherwise
- A valid credit card is required for your reservation
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 8+ days before departure for a full refund; 3–7 days before for a 50% refund. No refund within 48 hours, for no-shows, or after the trip starts. If the operator cancels due to weather, choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.
FAQs
Arrive on time for check-in at 7:10am.
No. You must be comfortable loading and unloading into the kayaks and walking on gravel beaches.
Yes. Maximum weight is 275 lbs per person (including clothing and shoes). If two passengers in your party fly together on the same flight, their combined weight cannot exceed 400 lbs. Inaccurate weights can require a helicopter upgrade or additional flights at your expense; if those costs aren’t covered, the trip may be canceled without a refund.
Meeting details
31872 Herman Leirer Road, Seward, AK 99664
