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Kenai Fjords National Park tours & holidays

Q: When is the best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park?

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.

Q: What wildlife can you see in Kenai Fjords National Park?

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: MooseCoyotesBlack and brown bears Mountain goats Lynx Hoary marmotsWhales (orcas, humpback, fin, minke and gray)Sea ottersSea lionsHarbour sealsDall's porpoises

Q: What should I pack for a trip to Kenai Fjords?

For a trip to Kenai Fjords, you should bring windproof, waterproof and layerable clothing. The wind picks up on the coast, rain is common and the temperature changes throughout the day. If you’re heading out on a cruise, bring a beanie and a warm jacket. Binoculars are optional, but strongly recommended. Plus, a reusable water bottle is needed and a daypack always comes in handy.

Q: What's the best way to see Kenai Fjords National Park?

With a little mix of everything! We’ll drive you around the peninsula in a private van, cruise through the bay on a boat (or kayak) and hike to Exit Glacier – and you’ll do it all with a local leader sharing stories along the way. So, we’d say the best way is with a local giving you the inside scoop and handling the transport.

Q: Are national parks tours worth it?

Whether you’re coming from far away or you call the USA home, national park tours bring you deeper into the landscapes through storytelling, local know-how and the chance to veer off the main tourist trails. With a local leader, you’ll have all the logistics handled, including permits, entrance fees and transportation, so you can easily visit multiple places. Plus, they’ll bring you to their favourite spots for lesser-known experiences you won’t find in a travel guide. And when it comes to travelling with a small group of like-minded adventure buddies, there’s always safety (and more fun!) in numbers.

Q: Are Intrepid trips accessible for travellers with disabilities?

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.Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.

Wild from every angle

Grab your binoculars and get ready for a wildlife adventure in Alaska. Electric blue glaciers, rugged coastlines and granite cliffs jutting out of the water make this park worthy of every gasp. Sit back and relax on a cruise through Resurrection Bay or get closer than you’d think kayaking through its calm waters – whatever your vibe, we’ve got a trip with all the Kenai Fjords has to offer. Hike to the tongue of Exit Glacier, walk through Tonsina Point’s rainforest, and look out for wildlife like sea otters, puffins and whales on a glacier cruise. If you hear a rumble in the distance, don’t worry, it’s just a glacier putting on a show as chunks of ice tumble into the sea.

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Kenai Fjords National Park highlights

A group of travellers walking up to the blue ice of Exit Glacier in Alaska.

Explore Exit Glacier

This epic icy blue cascade is one of the only accessible glaciers in the world, and we’ll bring you up close and personal – so close you can hear the noises it makes as it creaks and cracks. Exit Glacier is only a fraction of Harding Icefield’s 1000 sq km of thick ice formations that once covered the majority of Alaska – and you’ll get to hike to it.

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Cruise around the Fjords

Sea caves, granite cliffs and snow-capped mountains rest along this coastline, and you can take it all in from the comfort of a boat cruise or by paddling the waters. Look out for sea otters, puffins, seals and, if you’re lucky, maybe even an orca or humpback whale. Grab your camera and a pair of binoculars and bask in the glory of Kenai’s 360-degree views.

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