Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure from Seward

Overview

In the wilderness is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you look over the edge of a bottomless crevasse, the fresh mountain air that fills your lungs, or the sense of wonder gazing across the glaciated landscape. With a friendly, local guide and eight hours to immerse yourself in unrivaled natural beauty, you’ll smell the earthy alder of our boreal forests, feel the cool breeze on your face from the Harding Icefield, and have plenty of time to slow down to soak it all in…

City: Seward

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $204.97

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $204.97

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What's Included

Deli lunch - turkey wrap, granola bar, piece of fruit

Glacier hiking equipment - small backpack, helmet, harness, crampons, trekking poles.

Courtesy round-trip ground transportation from Seward to Kenai Fjords NP

Professional Glacier Guides

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Exit Glacier

This is where your Glacier Hiking Adventure takes place. The hike up the mountain is approximately 1.5 miles, with 1,500 feet of elevation gain - this is the most physically exerting part of the trip. This is the part of the trip that requires the overall rating to be Strenuous. 8-Hour Tour: The 8-hour tour departs at 8:00am and returns at 4:00pm. The whole tour will last about 8 hours in total, with the possibility of spending upwards of 2 to 4 hours on the ice! The "ice-time" all depends on how long the hike up the mountains takes as a group. We do not rush any part of this trip, and the group will move together at a comfortable pace. *The 8-hr tour offers a more relaxed/flexible pace with more rest breaks, if needed.

Kenai Fjords National Park

At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords’ crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Native Alutiiq relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea.

Seward

We provide pick-up and drop-off in Seward.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (72)

PedFab

Jun 2019

The experience was way beyond our expectations! Isaac was incredibly knowledgeable about all in the Glacier area; with Safety as the #1 priority! We will definitely come back with other family members! If you want the safe, best and professional Glacier experience; call Kenai Backcountry Adventures (Brittany), she will coordinate all for you! The entire staff @ Kenai Backcountry Adventures is fantastic!!!!

Derek677

Jun 2019

Great and exhilarating hike to the glacier and then onto the ice. Our guide Todd, was very knowledgable on the area and things we saw and above all was very safety conscious on the ice. He gave us information about the ice, especially crevasses and how to walk on the ice in our Crampons. The colours were amazing and a privilege to be on a glacier hiking.

gbrportland

Jun 2019

We were so delighted with our Exit Glacier hike with Todd! As it turned out, my husband and I were the only ones in our group, and leaving early allowed us to avoid crowds on the trail and we had the glacier to ourselves. Todd was so supportive and helpful, especially in figuring out the equipment (we had never worn crampons before) and getting up our courage to step out on the ice. it was more challenging that we had anticipated - kind of scary to be up there - but Todd kept us believing that we were entirely capable of staying on our feet and sure enough, we were! He showed us all around the walkable parts of the glacier while keeping us at a safe distance from the crevasses and other dangerous spots. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us and we're so glad that we signed up with Kenai Backcountry Adventures to do it. (Just as we were coming off the glacier, two large guided groups came on - I was really pleased that we had missed them.) Todd also helped us spot a bear with her 3 cubs (from a safe distance, of course) and taught us all kinds of things about the glacier and the wilderness country around it. If you're thinking of doing this, do realize that you probably want to be in reasonably good shape - the trail up to the point of entry on the glacier is a challenging uphill by itself, and the crampon-walking up and down the glacier requires some leg strength as well.