Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure from Seward: Immerse in Natural Beauty for Eight Hours

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 8:00am, 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 45 minutes prior to tour start. 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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Natalia_m
Aug 20, 2024
Highly recommend - My family (including two boys - 16 and 13) cannot say enough of great things about our experience! Exit glacier is such a unique place that is changing rapidly that our trip would not be complete without experiencing it. Brandon was a fantastic guide with a true passion for this beautiful place and has made our hike simply unforgettable. I am afraid of heights and was a bit nervous initially but Brandon's simple instructions have given me confidence and helped to really enjoy our hike. Thank you!
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H69t9brkt5
Aug 14, 2024
Unforgettable experience with the best and knowledgeable glacier guides - The stunning views, the experience to walk on top a glacier and understand it, its evolution and who knows how much is going to last. All exceptionally well explained by Adriana, very knowledgable and you can tell she loves to do her job.
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Brixton_a
Aug 11, 2024
Exit glacier tour was epic! - If you are lucky enough to get Al as your tour guide, you will have an incredible time exploring Exit Glacier. We automatically felt so calm and trusting of Al to show us the ropes on how to safely tour the glacier. We learned so much from Al about the terrain, and the history of the area and even the future of how things are evolving. This was an awesome activity!!
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Tama_s
Aug 11, 2024
Amazing!! - Adrianna and Brandon were amazing guides. Such a once in a lifetime experience and they made it so memorable. Loved every second of if
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Ann_m
Jul 4, 2024
Worth every step - Fun day! Worth every step! Do it! Our guide picked us up at our motel in Seward. All ice equipment was provided. Felt safe the entire time. The hike is strenuous but worth it.
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Kara_w
Jul 2, 2024
Exit Glacier Hike - Brendan and Al did a great job leading both the hike and the time on the ice. It was a really unique experience and absolutely worth it!
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Loan_t
Jun 25, 2024
Great hike to see glacier in beautiful weather - Chance to see close up the glacier before it gone, about 7 hours moderate hike on ice and land with an experience and friendly tour guide, Adrian! It helps if warn about mosquitoes pray or net.
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Mchaji_c
Jun 23, 2024
Bad*ss! - This was so awesome. The views were outstanding, and the staff were helpful and patient with the clients. Being able to hike on the ice was an experience of a lifetime, especially knowing you were witnessing history. NOTE: This is not an outing for the faint of heart. It is very physically demanding. The guides were flexible and strong. Make sure you are conditioned to make this excursion!
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Michael_c
Jun 22, 2024
Truly fantastic - The best adventure - highly recommend. We had a great small group for this hike and got to spend a ton of time on the glacier. One of the coolest things I’ve ever done. Loved the hospitality and engagement of the entire team.
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Lynn_s
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing hike, but not for the weak! - This was definitely a very difficult hike. It’s the only reason I gave it 4 stars, because I was not prepared for exactly how hard this was going to be. It’s 2.5 hours of uphill hiking with treacherous rocks, then it was 2 hours of hiking on the glacier, which requires stamping and adjusting your gait so your crampons catch the ice properly, then it was 2.5 hours back down the same treacherous rocky landscape. My knees were killing. But We did it! it was tough! Exhilarating and exhausting all wrapped up in one. We do feel super accomplished after completing it and it was worth it.
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