Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure from Seward: Immerse in Natural Beauty for Eight Hours
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113 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. 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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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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Aastacy
Sep 12, 2023
Glacier Hike - Fred was our personal guide for the day and he was excellent! He made sure we went at a good pace so we could enjoy the most time on the glacier. He made the experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and history of the glacier and surrounding area. I would highly recommend this tour but you must be physically fit as it is very tiring especially on the hike down.
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Explorer43143429872
Sep 9, 2023
Awesome Hike - We did the Ice Hiking with Brandon as our guide. He was excellent! He thought of safety first, and then allowed us to do some great things!! Loved it and it was very worth while!!
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Mpolo033
Aug 31, 2023
An amazing entry to Exit Glacier - Our tour guides were amazing! Both ashley and miles were very informative of the surrounding wildlife, landscapes and glaciers in general. They practiced safe techniques and were very confidence inspiring. Kenai Backcountry offered an amazing tour filled with amazing views. As the glacier is seemingly receding, this is a once in a life time adventure. I would highly recommend anyone to take this tour. The hike to exit glacier was moderately difficult, and the hike on the glacier was fairly basic.
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Jaggerq
Aug 28, 2023
Best views in town - Such an incredible experience and fun adventure. Great trail, scenic views, and insightful/ helpful guides -Ashley was great with making the trip enjoyable for all members of the group and going above and beyond to ensure we got to see the best views. Highly recommend!
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