Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure from Seward: Immerse in Natural Beauty for Eight Hours
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117 Ratings
Seward
Embark on an unforgettable eight-hour ice hiking adventure at Exit Glacier in Seward. Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the wilderness and experience the thrill of exploring bottomless crevasses and the Harding Icefield.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kenai Backcountry Adventures - This tour is available with pick up in Seward or meet-on-location at our office. Pick-ups in Seward begin as early as 7:00am, possibly earlier depending on your location. If you have your own transportation, please meet us at our office. We will transport you to the National Park where your tour begins, or you’re welcome to follow us in your own vehicle.

  • 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.

What's Included
  • Deli-style lunch with turkey wrap, granola bar, and fresh fruit
  • Comprehensive glacier hiking gear: backpack, helmet, harness, crampons, and poles
  • Round-trip transportation from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Expert guidance from professional glacier guides
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Rain Gear
Additional Information

Making memories begins in the great outdoors… From the thrilling sensation of peering down into an endless abyss, the invigorating breath of fresh mountain air, or the mesmerizing view of a frosty panorama. Accompanied by a welcoming local guide, you have a full eight hours to soak in the breathtaking majesty of nature. Experience the raw scent of alder in our taiga forests, the refreshing gusts from the Harding Icefield on your skin, and ample opportunity to take a moment and truly appreciate your surroundings…

Location
Kenai Backcountry Adventures
Seward Highway
Kenai Backcountry Adventures office 11724 Seward Hwy, Suite A, Seward, AK 99664 If you have your own transportation, please meet us at our office 45 minutes prior to tour start. We will transport you to the National Park where your tour begins, or you're welcome to follow us in your own vehicle.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meagan_m
Jun 7, 2024
Great day! - We had the best day!!! Adrianna was an amazing guide! She made us feel safe, was incredibly engaging, and gave us such a memorable day on the glacier! It was such a unique way to experience the Alaskan terrain and it was a great way to stretch our legs after our cruise! The company allowed us to bring our luggage and picked us up straight from the cruise! Highly recommend! Thank you, Adrianna!
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Ken
Jun 6, 2024
Seward is a must for an Alaskan trop - We rafted on the Resurrection River, hiked up to and on the Exit Glacier and took a whaling / Glacier boat tour and stayed at Windsong Lodges. A totally great experience. Dining was not great, however, Reds for burgers was great. All in all, we’d go back and recommend Seward.
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Laura_w
May 27, 2024
Great experience! - We had a great time hiking on a glacier with this group! Our guides were attentive, friendly and thorough. They thought of every detail. It was a long day, but a fun one!
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H9459frmichaell
May 21, 2024
Hiking to and on the Exit Glacier… take this exit. - If you are in decent shape, I would highly recommend this adventure. It will test you, but the views were incredible. The staff was amazing and knowledgeable. Well worth it.
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Dominika_z
Oct 27, 2023
We really enjoyed... - We really enjoyed ourselves, beautiful view and remarkable experience. Just remember it is demanding adventure!
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Q8170hwheatherb
Sep 29, 2023
Exit Glacier w/guides Ashley and Fred - We did the Exit Glacier hike with Kenai Backcountry Adventures. If there were world championships for best glacier hiking guides, Ashley and Fred would definitely podium! 🥇They were safe, adventurous, knowledgeable, and fun! Although we only brought a group of six friends, Ashley and Fred are welcome to expand our friend group to eight in future adventures. As fun as they were, they kept a good pulse on the group, stopping to rest when we needed, and pushing us to explore as well! We checked out crevasses and moulins from above (and below!), wiggled into ice caves where we were rained on by glacier water, and even learned about edible plants and antiseptic mosses while we hiked! After traipsing around all day on crampons with Ashley and Fred, my calves were sore, my feet were numb, and my cheeks hurt from laughing. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The landscape was jaw dropping, and the guides made it so so memorable. Make sure you go with Kenai Backcountry Adventures. You won’t be disappointed.
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Dmitriyb624
Sep 23, 2023
A W E S O M E - Awesome experience getting out onto the ice. Shout-out to Brandon for making sure everyone was safe while taking us to some cool spots on the glacier, as well as the cool pictures. Plus the excellent turkey wraps!
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Ericeo677gn
Sep 22, 2023
Glacial Climbing and Leaving No Trace - Fred took my wife and I up on Exit Glacier. It was our first time scaling a glacier. He taught us how to walk on the ice and respect its natural beauty. We saw other outfitters carving steps and modifying the glacier to make it easier for their customers. We thought that was disrespectful. Fred helped us explore the glacier with minimal impact. As a previous Boy Scout and Scout Leader, I appreciated the ‘Leave no trace’ attitude. A once in a lifetime experience. We would do it again, but only with Kenai Backcountry. Thank you for an incredible experience
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Alij191
Sep 20, 2023
Play in a glacier - We did a glacier hike with Brandon as our guide and it was incredible. The hike and glacier itself were breathtaking but our guide was so full of enthusiasm and passion that it made the experience even better. We got to explore and play around on the glacier and learned so much about glaciers and Alaska.
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Ai_h
Sep 14, 2023
Amazing tour - Had amazing time, guide was showing a lot of cool spots. Very Knowledgeable. I recommended few friends who are in AK already. Definitely come back in the future!
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