Kenai Fjords National Park tours & holidays

The closest town to Kenai Fjords National Park is Seward, approximately 202km (130 miles) south of Anchorage.

It takes roughly 2.5 hours to drive and 4.5 hours to train between Seward and Anchorage.

During the winter, the train may not be in operation and the road to Exit Glacier may close due to heavy snowfall. There may also be reduced services in the shoulder months of May and September.

Kenai Fjords National Park is in southcentral Alaska. It sits on the Kenai Peninsula on the Gulf of Alaska.

Alaska is the northernmost state in the United States of America and borders Canada.

The only car-accessible part of Kenai Fjords National Park is Exit Glacier. There are also shuttles available from Seward harbour.

The park is full of exciting trails for hikers of all abilities. A wheelchair-accessible path loops around Exit Glacier and can be completed in either direction.

Those wishing to cycle the park can do so on the park roads, but not the hiking trails. 

During the winter, typically November to May, the road to Exit Glacier will usually snowed over and is only accessible for snowshoeing and winter vehicles such as fat bikes and snowboards, as well as cross-country skis and dog sleds.

Kenai Fjords National Park covers approximately 607,805 acres. Harding Icefield alone is over 2408 square kilometres (930 square miles).

The best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park is in the summer (June to August) when there’s plenty of daylight, hiking paths are clear of snow and wildlife activity is high. From mid-July to early September, you’ll be paddling past the outlet of Tonsina Creek to view a salmon spawning stream! 

The park is open year-round, but there are reduced services and limited access in the shoulder months of May and September, and during winter, snow makes many of the roads inaccessible to cars.

Many animals call Kenai Fjords home. Black bears prowl the land and otters swim through the waterways – there's a lot to look out for, so here’s a list to get you excited about the possibilities:  

• Moose
• Coyotes
• Black and brown bears 
• Mountain goats 
• Lynx 
• Hoary marmots
• Whales (orcas, humpback, fin, minke and gray)
• Sea otters
• Sea lions
• Harbour seals
• Dall's porpoises

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

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