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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.
Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideals or to see what plans are being made.
Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.
Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous Class II/III whitewater with a few Class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town. |
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Bear Glacier - A Sea Kayaking Paradise Near Seward Alaska
Bear Glacier is the most spectacular, unique and scenic sea kayaking destinations available in the Seward area, remote and accessible by water taxi or helicopter Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
"Sea Kayaking among Bear Glacier giant icebergs is so much fun most sea kayakers have a hard time leaving".
Trip Advisor Ranks Bear Glacier
#6 of 11 best attractions in Seward
Unguided and Guided Options
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Exclusive Options
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Bear Glacier
A Sea Kayaking Paradise
Fabric Tension Cabins
Giant Icebergs
Harbor Seals at Bear Glacier
Beach Glacier Moraine
Birding - Steller's Jay
Wildflowers, Chocolate Lily
Iceberg Maze at Bear Glacier
Berry Picking
Nagoonberry
Kayaking Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat
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"A maze of giant icebergs awaits your arrival"
Backcountry Safaris' exclusive "Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat"
Bear Glacier's low profile face calves along crevasses into mountainous size icebergs. This feature differs from other Kenai Fjords glaciers that have high faces. When their faces calve, the ice shatters into small ice pieces. |
Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat is an affordable eco-adventure Alaska Glamping Lodge located right on the border of Kenai Fjords National Park and is a haven for anyone wanting a comfortable lodge based sea kayaking adventure. Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat features fabric tension cabins that are heated for your comfort. Each has 2 twin beds.
Guided 1-Day and Mulit-Day Options
Unguided Camping Do-It-Yourself
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Questions? -- Custom Tour Package Inquiry? -- Availability? -- Make Reservation?
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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Compare The Differences
You'll see why Backcountry Safaris is your best choice for your Alaska Sea Kayaking Trip.
- Single Kayaks - Paddling a single kayak option is available on request. Most other outfitters use only two-person kayaks.
- Dry Suit - Guided trips we supply dry suits to keep you warm, dry, and help protect you from hypothermia in Alaska's cold waters. Other Seward sea kayaking outfitters provide (or rent at extra cost) rain gear and rubber boots that offer little protection. Another advantage to dry suits is that if the weather turns rainy, they add warmth and a comfort level you would not think possible in this maritime environment.
- Anchorage Departure - We offer options to add transportation to Seward on the Alaska Railroad and by motor coach back to Anchorage.
- Seward Lodging - We offer options for pre- and post-trip hotel lodging in Seward. Optional hostel lodging is available for budget-minded guests.
OVERVIEW
Tour Type: Sea Kayaking, Glamping Lodge Based, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Guided, Unguided
Difficulty: Moderate
Comfort: Fabric Tension Cabins, Tent Camping
Prior Experience: None
Remote and accessible by water taxi boat or helicopter, Bear Glacier is a sea kayaking mecca, and one of the most unique and scenic sea kayaking destinations in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Guided Options Available
Unguided Camping Do-It-Yourself
ITINERARY **
Arrival - Fly into Anchorage, Alaska International Airport. Plan to arrive at least one day before your Bear Glacier trip departure date. Anchorage offers many fine hotel and bed and breakfast lodging options. We can provide you a list of recommended lodging options or include hotel lodging in Anchorage and Seward with your tour on request.
Bear Glacier trips depart from Seward. Seward is about a 3 hour drive north of Anchorage. Getting to Seward can be by car rental, bus, or train. On request we can included the Anchorage to Seward bus and or train transportation with your Bear Glacier tour.
Getting to Bear Glacier is by water taxi or by flying in by helicopter. The water taxi departure times vary everyday depending on the ocean tides, please contact us for times. The helicopter option offers flexible departure time.
2014 TOUR DATES
June 1 - September 6
UPGRADES AND ADD ON OPTIONS
Alaska Railroad Gold Star Dome Car Upgrade
Combine this sea kayaking adventure with our bear viewing or our Denali National Park adventure for a terrific Alaska Vacation.
IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT
BACKCOUNTRY SAFARIS CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN
Do you have some other Alaska adventure mind? Just give us a yell. Custom sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing and camping tours are available on request. |
2014 RATES
Departing from Seward, Alaska
Anchorage departures available on request
Rates depend on trip option. Click on an option below for detailed information and the cost for that option.
Guided Options Available
Unguided Camping Do-It-Yourself
On payment of your deposit to Backcountry Safaris, you agree to be bound by Backcountry Safaris' tour terms and conditions. Complete Tour, Reservation and Payment Terms are located here.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
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 Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords
by David Miller
Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords is the most comprehensive marine guide available to the Kenai Peninsula outer coast. Ideal for planning, the guidebook provides information for small boat mariners, ocean kayakers, weekend beachcombers, and others about the intricate coastline that links Prince William Sound with Cook Inlet, in southcentral Alaska.
The guide book provides information on anchorages, camping, hiking, beachcombing and kayaking routes with the Kenai Fjords National Park. |
MAPS
Kenai Fjords National Park Map
See All The Kenai Fjords Maps Available
RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY
Kenai Fjords Wildlife
Kenai Fjords National Park Cultural Resources
Kenai Fjords Glaciers - Glacial Features
Harding Icefield
The Retreat of Exit Glacier
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 Miller
Kenai Fjords Park - Trails Illustrated Map
Alaska: A Novel by James A. Michener
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
Coming 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.
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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**Tour Itineraries: Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.
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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