Boat tour
Six to nine hours to Northwestern or Aialik Glacier.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Tidewater glaciers crash into the sea, watched by whales, puffins and sea lions, on boat tours from the little town of Seward.
The huge Harding Icefield feeds nearly 40 glaciers. You can walk up to Exit Glacier, while boat trips go to the park's fjords, among otters and humpbacks.
- Best Time
- June to August
- Time Needed
- 2 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 2.5 hours from Anchorage by car or train.
What to See
2 of 3 are freeExit Glacier
The only part of the park you can drive to.
Harding Icefield Trail
A tough climb to a vast sea of ice.
Know Before You Go
- Seas can be rough, so bring seasick remedies.
- Tours run from May to September.
Where to Stay
Stay in Seward.
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