Kenai Fjords National Park tours & holidays

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

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.  

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. 

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.  

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.