Paddle to Tonsina Point, then hike Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
6+ hours
Gear, guide, hotel pickup
Combine a sea kayaking trip in Resurrection Bay with a guided nature hike to Exit Glacier—all in one full day from Seward. Get outfitted with gear, learn the basics, and explore coastal scenery and the Exit Glacier Overlook Loop Trail.
Ages 10+; children must be with a parent or guardian. Not limited-mobility accessible; you must be able to load into kayaks and walk on gravel beaches and uneven trails. A signed assumption of risk and acknowledgement of risks is required to participate.
Cancel 8+ days before departure: 100% refundable. Cancel 3–7 days: 50% refundable. Cancel within 48 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
No. Most trips are designed for first-timers. You’ll start with paddling instructions and a basic kayak safety demonstration.
Bring layers. If you don’t want to use the provided rain gear, bring your own rain gear. Bring hiking shoes/boots, a hat, gloves, sunglasses, a water bottle, and a camera. You can also bring lunch and snacks.
For kayaking, you get full rain gear, dry bags, PFDs (personal flotation devices), snacks, and hot drinks. For the hike, you get trekking poles.
31872 Herman Leirer Road Seward, AK US 99664
The guides here consistently shine in these reviews, with names like Bird, Lauren, Momo, Kelly, Jackson, and Blaine earning particular praise for their knowledge, safety consciousness, and genuine passion for Alaska's wilderness. People rave about the Bear Glacier helicopter and kayaking combination, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience paddling among massive icebergs. The Exit Glacier hikes and Resurrection Bay kayaking also get stellar feedback. The team, especially Deklan in the office, receives compliments for going above and beyond with patient communication and handling complex booking needs. A couple of hiccups appear in the reviews. One guest was disappointed their guide brought a young child along on what should have been a personalized tour. Another felt the kayak-to-glacier trip was rushed without enough wildlife viewing time on the water taxi return. The gold panning experience left some adults feeling it wasn't worth the cost for what amounted to a brief, somewhat staged activity. These seem like isolated incidents though, as the overwhelming majority describe smooth operations, perfect guide-to-guest ratios, and that magical combination of adventure and safety that makes for an unforgettable Alaskan experience.
The Bear Glacier Kayaking Tour with Lauren as our guide was utterly phenomenal. She kept us safe and together while still letting us explore and indulge our curiosity. Before the tour started, Michael on the phone had me prepared for the journey. I recommend these folks whole heartedly!
Stephen Balfour
September 9, 2025
The Bear Glacier Kayaking Tour with Lauren as our guide was utterly phenomenal. She kept us safe and together while still letting us explore and indulge our curiosity. Before the tour started, Michael on the phone had me prepared for the journey. I recommend these folks whole heartedly!
Stephen Balfour
September 9, 2025