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Bear Glacier Kayaking Expedition — Half or Full Day

Paddle among cathedral-blue icebergs calved from Bear Glacier, the longest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, in a landscape so raw it barely feels like Earth. This is the kayaking experience serious adventurers come to Alaska specifically for.

What to expect

A water taxi whisks you along the coast to Bear Glacier Lagoon, where a certified guide fits you with a dry suit and paddles you through a surreal floating gallery of turquoise ice sculptures. Seals lounge on bergs just metres away, and the constant crack and groan of the living glacier forms a haunting soundtrack. Full-day options include a beach lunch and time to explore the moraine on foot.

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Miller's Landing Seward
USD 149–199 per person (guided half-day); USD 249+ per person (full-day with water-taxi transfer)
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Good to know

Book the earliest available departure to maximise time before all-aboard. No prior kayaking experience required; guides handle safety briefings fully. Dry suits are provided, but bring a warm base layer — water temperatures are near freezing.

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