Kayak Resurrection Bay & Hike Exit Glacier From Seward
Kayak to Bridal Veil Falls, then hike Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
Duration
8+ hours
Includes
Guide, lunch, shuttle
Highlights
Combine sea kayaking and a guided nature hike on this full-day trip from Seward. Paddle Resurrection Bay to Bridal Veil Falls, then head to the Exit Glacier Overlook Loop Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Meet your guide, get geared up, and review kayak safety before you launch
- Paddle Resurrection Bay to Bridal Veil Falls Beach and take a short hike to the 100-foot waterfall
- Eat lunch on the beach with views toward the Godwin Glacier
- Drive to the Kenai Fjords National Park entrance for the Exit Glacier hike
- Hike the 2.2-mile Exit Glacier Overlook Loop Trail at your group’s pace
What's Included
- Guide
- Rain gear
- Dry bags
- Personal flotation device (PFD)
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Trekking poles
- Pick up and drop off from the property, cruise terminal, and train station in Seward
Things to know
Ages 10+; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must be comfortable loading into kayaks and walking on gravel beaches; this tour is not limited mobility accessible. A signed assumption of risk and acknowledgement of risks is required to participate.
Cancellation Policy
100% refundable 8+ days prior. 50% refundable 3–7 days prior. Non-refundable within 48 hours, for no-shows, or once a trip has started. If the operator cancels due to weather, you can reschedule or get a full refund.
FAQs
No. Most trips are designed for first-timers. You start with paddling instruction and a basic kayak safety demonstration before you get on the water.
Arrive on time for check-in at the office at 8:00am.
Plan for pickup about 15–20 minutes before your scheduled check-in time. Be ready then; the operator will confirm your estimated pickup time the day before your reservation.
Meeting details
31872 Herman Leirer Road Seward, AK US 99664
More about Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park sits at the wild edge of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, where the Harding Icefield spills down into the sea through a maze of glacier-carved fjords. This combined kayak and hike adventure out of Seward gives you two of the park's most iconic landscapes in a single unforgettable day, pairing the calm saltwater of Resurrection Bay with the raw blue ice of Exit Glacier. Few places in the world let you paddle past forested shorelines in the morning and stand beside a living glacier by afternoon, and Kenai Fjords National Park is one of them.
The day begins on the water, where you settle into a stable sea kayak and glide along the coastline of Resurrection Bay, watching for sea otters drifting on their backs, bald eagles perched in the spruce, and harbor seals popping up between paddle strokes. Your guide shares stories about the geology and wildlife that shape Kenai Fjords National Park, from the ice age forces that gouged out these deep inlets to the marine life that thrives in their cold, nutrient-rich waters. After paddling, you trade your kayak for hiking boots and head to Exit Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park. The trail winds through cottonwood and alder, past markers showing where the ice once stood, until you reach a close-up view of the glacier's cracked blue face and feel the cool air rolling off its surface.
This experience is perfect for active travelers, couples, and families with older kids who want a genuine taste of Alaska without committing to a multi-day expedition. Beginner paddlers are welcome, and the hike is moderate rather than strenuous, so the focus stays on the scenery and the stories. If you want one day that captures the spirit of Kenai Fjords National Park, from the quiet rhythm of the bay to the thunder of calving ice, this is the adventure to book in Seward.
