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Bear Glacier Sea Kayaking Do-It-Yourself Package Deal Transportation to Bear Glacier, kayak use, camping in protected area and use of enclosed dining area.  Our Bear Glacier sea kayaking camping package includes water taxi transportation to Bear Glacier, up to the lake above the river current. Camping at Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat includes a place to set up tents in a electric bear fenced in area. Use of the enclosed sheltered dining area to get out of the elements, and use of a 4 burner propane stove. Your choice of single and double sea kayak use while at Bear Glacier.There is a large ice cooler at the camp and ice can be gathered in the lake to keep perishable foods cool. Drinking water is available at the camp. You will need to bring warm camp clothing, tent, sleeping bag, pots, pans, eating utensils and food. There is a limit of 40 pounds of gear per person. Your gear may be exposed to rain and splashes in transporting to Bear Glacier and should be packed accordingly in plastic bags. Gear packed in plastic bags in a backpack is ideal. No cardboard boxes. On arrival at Bear Glacier Retreat you will need to carry your gear up a hill on a trail about 30 feet high to the camping area. A 2 to 3 night stay is recommended to fully enjoy this sea kayaking and hiking paradise.  Activities At Bear GlacierSea Kayaking. Your host will talk with you about paddling around the icebergs and glaciers before you head out. Hiking. There are lots of options and yet to be explored destinations. Location Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat is located on the border of Kenai Fjords National Park on Bear Glacier lake, separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow glacier moraine. The retreat 15 roadless miles south of Seward.
OVERVIEW
 Tour Type: Bear Glacier Water Taxi, Sea Kayak Rental, CampingDifficulty: Easy to Moderate Comfort: Your Tent, Enclosed Dining Area Prior Experience Required: Camping, Sea Kayaking or Canoeing PACKAGE INCLUDES
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 Seward - Plan to arrive in Seward one hour or earlier before your departure time. The water taxi has a very busy schedule and will not wait for your arrival. You will meet the boat at Seward's south boat ramp. Detailed information will be emailed to you on reservation.Beat Glacier Arrival - On arrival a camp host will show you to you around the camp and give you an orientation to where everything is at the camp. The camp host will give you a safety talk about paddling around the icebergs and glaciers. After getting you outfitted with U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD) your welcome to head out on the water and explore Bear Glacier.
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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. |
Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park and is located in remote Alaska location, 15 roadless miles south of Seward and accessible only by boat or air. Its remote location means very few people visit and on most days you will not see anyone. Bear Glacier calves into the lake separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow glacier moraine. Our Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat is located on the lake right on the border of Kenai Fjords National Park and offers a sea kayaking experience that is one of the most amazing, photogenic, and unique Alaska sea kayaking experience available in Alaska. The icebergs at Bear Glacier are the largest in Kenai Fjords National Park and the photos just don't capture the beauty, you have to see them in person.
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