Bear Glacier Water Taxi, Seward water taxi and sea kayak shuttles to Bear Glacier and other destinations in Resurrection Bay.

Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664 1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902

**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.

Overview

Tour Type: Water Taxi Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Comfort: Inside Seating Prior Experience: None

2016 Tour Dates

Water taxi departs daily from the Seward Small Boat Harbor. June 3 through September 22

Tour Rates

Rates are based on a minimum of two passengers. Solo travelers may be able to piggyback with another trip to meet the 2 person minimum. Please call. One Way: $160 each plus tax Round Trip: $220 each plus tax **All rates are subject to a fuel surcharge. Water Taxi Cancelation Terms. More than 10 days notice full refund. Less than 10 days notice a 20% cancellation fee. Cancelation day of departure or late arrival at harbor 100% cancellation fee. 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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Maps

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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. Michenerl 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

Kenai Fjords Weather

Seward, AK and Resurrection Bay Weather Kenai Fjords Marine Weather Kenai Fjords Tides and Seward Tides

Current Seward, AK Weather

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.