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Kenai Fjords National Park - Bear Glacier
Two options are available to get to Bear Glacier. By boat and by fly-in on a helicopter. Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. This remote Alaska wilderness area is about 15 roadless miles south of Seward and on the west side of Resurrection Bay. This trip departs from Seward, Alaska and we have 2 options to get you out to our Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat where this incredible sea kayaking adventure starts. You can go out by water taxi; this is a scenic boat ride along Resurrection Bay's coastline and the least costly way for you to experience the sea kayaking paradise at Bear Glaciers. The other option is a scenic flightseeing trip to Bear Glacier by helicopter. If your budget allows, this combination helicopter flightseeing and sea kayaking makes for a great day of adventure in Alaska. Compare The Differences You'll see why Backcountry Safaris is your best choice.
OVERVIEW
Tour Type: Sea Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Comfort: We Provide Dry Suits Prior Experience: None  Bear Glacier is one the most amazing, photogenic, and unique Alaska sea kayaking experience available in Alaska. Take a moment to look at our Bear Glacier Photo Album. Sea kayaking around the icebergs is so special that when you get here you're going to want to stay longer.Two Options Are Available to Get to Bear Glacier
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 Trip Planning - Seward, Alaska is just 125 miles south of Anchorage. You can reach Seward by road or on the Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic Train. If you need help with transportation Backcountry Safaris would be happy to package bus or Alaska Railroad transportation to Seward as well as overnight lodging in Seward if needed.Departure times depends on what option you choose, water taxi or helicopter. Water taxi depend on Resurrection Bay's tides; call or email for departure times on the day you have interest in. Helicopter access is the most flexible and you can choose a departure that fits your schedule. Plan to arrive in Seward one hour or earlier before departure time. The water taxi and helicopter have very busy schedules and will not wait for your arrival. If you are taking the water taxi to Bear Glacier, you will meet the boat at Seward's south boat ramp. You will meet the helicopter at the Seward airport. Detailed information will be emailed to you on reservation.  After landing we'll get dressed in the dry suits that help protect us from cold glacier water and then head out to explore the maze of icebergs in front of Bear Glacier.We'll stop on the scenic glacier moraine next to Bear Glacier. You're free to take some close-up photos of the glacier and explore the moraine as our guides prepares lunch. Deli lunch, hot drinks, and snacks are included. After lunch we head out again by kayaks to see the front of the glacier and maybe get to see a glacier calving to see how the giant icebergs are formed. While continuing our exploration we keep a look out for harbor seals lying on icebergs. Harbor seals come into the lake seeking protection from the Orca whales that cruise the narrow glacier moraine beach on the ocean side of Bear Glacier Lake. We'll also keep an eye out for other wildlife in the area that area includes black bears, mountain goats, coyotes, wolverines and a variety of birds that nest in the area. In the afternoon we meet our water taxi or the helicopter for the return to Seward. Complete tour package that includes the transportation to and from Seward. Pre- and post-trip lodging in Seward and/or Anchorage is also available on request.
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Bear Glacier Map Kenai Fjords National Park Map See All The Kenai Fjords Maps Available RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY Bear Glacier Changes With Global Warming Bear Glacier Photo Album FatPaddler.com at Bear Glacier Kenai Fjords Wildlife Kenai Fjords National Park Cultural Resources Kenai Fjords Glaciers - Glacial Features Harding Icefield A Tour of the Life of a Glacier Iceberg Sizes, Shapes And Classifications Hypothermia, Cold Water Immersion Wildlife Whale Watching Glacier Cruise SUGGESTED ALASKA READING LIST Kenai Fjords Historic Resource Study (online book) by Linda Cook and Frank Norris Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords  by David MillerKenai Fjords Park - Trails Illustrated Map  Alaska: A Novel  by James A. MichenerAlaska: A History of the 49th State  by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. SlotnickGuide to the Birds of Alaska  by Robert H. ArmstrongWild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska  by John G. S. TrelawnyComing into the Country by John McPhee Travels in Alaska by John Muir  Did You Know? The Dall's Porpoise may be the fastest small cetacean on the planet? It has been reported to reach speeds of 30 knots. These creatures delight in riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords. riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. |
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