The 9 Best Day Trips from in Seward, Alaska (AK)

Enjoy a rigorous hike in the beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park. Starting on the valley floor, the trail winds through cottonwood and alder forests, passes though heather filled meadows and ultimately climbs well above tree line to a breath-taking view of the Harding Icefield.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Seward, Lunch (deli wrap, granola bar, piece of fruit), Professional backcountry wilderness guide, Interpretive guided hiking, Pick-up and drop-off near cruise ship dock and train depot, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Discover the beauty of Alaska’s unspoiled waters during your port stop at Seward on this cruise through Alaska’s Northwestern Fjord and Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore pristine glaciers and enchanting marine life and learn about the fascinating natural processes that created this outdoor wonderland, including one of the largest icefields in North America.

Inclusions: Wildlife guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drink, unless specified

This tour includes glacier hiking on Exit Glacier located within the Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the fascinating features of the glacier including blue ice and large crevasses. Add a little excitement as we (safely) explore many features of this ancient ice. All the while enjoying the amazing views around us! **Private tours are available - please contact us if you're interested in this option.

Inclusions: Professional Glacier Guides, Glacier hiking equipment - helmet, harness, crampons, trekking poles., Deli lunch - wrap, granola bar, piece of fruit, Ground transportation from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities for guides

Swap Seward’s cruise terminal for the raw beauty of Resurrection Bay on this 5-hour shore excursion. From your comfortable spot aboard a small cruise boat, gaze out over the icy waters as you glide past snowy mountains, colossal glaciers and jagged cliffs. With an expert wildlife guide, learn about the area’s native fauna and look out for whales, otters, puffins and other wildlife. Then enjoy a delicious lunch served in our exclusive dining lodge.

Inclusions: Expert wildlife guide, Lunch, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Food and drink, unless specified, Gratuities

Make the most of your time in Seward with a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a six-hour voyage on Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise, coasting past alpine and tidewater glaciers amid the fjords of Harding Icefield. You’ll view migratory seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and keep your eyes out for whales and other wildlife viewing while aboard the boat. Enjoy complimentary lunch and onboard commentary from the captain as you take in the magnificent sights!

Inclusions: 6-hour sightseeing cruise, Lunch, Onboard wildlife guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This is a great way to see Seward and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Visit all the best attractions of the beautiful city of Seward on a guided tour with transportation included. See Exit Glacier and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail and experience a Dog Sledge Ride. View the wildlife that roams the mountainside and enjoy an included full lunch menu with 13 options to choose.

Inclusions: Dog Sled Ride Tour, Longtime Alaskan Guide, Full Lunch Menu - 13 Options, Works with the train schedule, Hotel/port drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

The Kenai Fjords National Park Tour with a stop on Fox Island will take you to Kenai Fjords National Park, home to abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers and breathtaking scenery.  On this 8.5-hour cruise we also visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of whales, seabirds, stellar sea lions, sea otters and more. Lunch is included and will be served on board. For dinner, you’ll stop at our private lodge on Fox Island for seated dinner in our exclusive dining lodge.

Inclusions: 8.5 hour sightseeing cruise, Lunch, Buffet dinner, On-board wildlife guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks, unless specified

Hop aboard one of Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruises, and take an extraordinary six-hour journey through Kenai Fjords National Park. This must-do tour from Seward offers the chance to view whales, birds and other wildlife as you cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. You’ll visit seabird rookeries in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy lunch as you listen to onboard commentary from the captain!

Inclusions: 6-hour sightseeing cruise, Lunch, On-board wildlife guide

Exclusions: Additional Food and drinks, unless specified

Soak up the serene beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 5-hour cruise into the Kenai Fjords across Resurrection Bay. Glide past majestic mountains, craggy cliffs and mammoth glaciers as your cruise boat cuts through the open waters. With the help of an expert wildlife guide, look out for whales, sea lions and other native wildlife. Then, indulge in a delicious lunch on Fox Island. End your tour with free time at a pebble beach, where you can skip stones and revel in the out-of-this-world scenery.

Inclusions: Expert wildlife guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drink, unless specified, Gratuities