Kenai Fjords is famous for wildlife viewing, where a variety whales, shore and seabirds, and land and marine mammals are commonly seen, and the best way to experience Kenai Fjords wildlife viewing opportunities is to take a one-day whale watching wildlife glacier cruise or a sea kayaking adventure into the remote reaches of the fjords.
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Humpback WhaleFamous for its wildlife Kenai Fjords National Park is well know as one of Alaska top wildlife viewing hotspots. Commonly seen is a variety of land and marine mammals as well as a large variety shore and marine birds. The best way to experience Kenai Fjords wildlife viewing opportunities is to take a one-day whale watching wildlife glacier cruise or a sea kayaking adventure into the remote reaches of the fjords.

If you want to learn more about the most common wildlife seen in Kenai Fjords National Park click on the links below.

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whales sea kayakingSea Kayaking is the ultimate way to see Kenai Fjords National Park's wildlife. Sea kayaks allow us to explore the nooks and crannies and areas that the day cruise boats cannot go.

Backcountry Safaris offers perhaps the most amazing and diverse sea kayaking adventures in Alaska and have trips to fit your available time, budget, and desired comfort level.

We invite you to compare our sea kayaking adventures and find a trip that best fits your Alaska vacation schedule. CLICK HERE Comparison Guide to Backcountry Safaris Sea Kayaking Adventures.

If sea kayaking is not of interest we also offer whale watching glacier viewing day cruises into the park. CLICK HERE for our offered whale watching glacier day cruises.

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Suggested Reading
Kenai Fjords Historic Resource Study (online book) by Linda Cook and Frank Norris
Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords by David Miller
Kenai Fjords Park - Trails Illustrated Map
Alaska: A History of the 49th State by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. Slotnick
Guide to the Birds of Alaska by Robert H. Armstrong
Wild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska by John G. S. Trelawny
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