Things to Do in Seward

Discover whales, wildlife, and glaciers on an cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park. Experience the beauty of the pristine Alaskan waters onboard a stable, high-speed catamaran, with lunch.

Go behind the scenes of a Top 10 Iditarod Kennel and learn about dog sledding from expert mushers. Watch first hand as your dog team takes a series of commands that will leave you spellbound. Learn what “Gee” and “Haw” mean, see an active eagle’s nest nearby, enjoy a presentation on dog mushing, and cuddle some adorable husky puppies. This hands-on tour is a must do for Alaskan visitors.

Experience the beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park on a cruise from Seward. Sail past towering glaciers, spot whales, sea lions, and seabirds, and enjoy a delicious lunch aboard a cozy vessel.

Experience the beauty of Resurrection Bay, its abundant marine life and beautiful glacial vistas on this Seward kayaking excursion from Lowell Point. On this trip we paddle the shoreline of Resurrection Bay, where encounters with sea otters, sea birds, bald eagles and leaping salmon are common. Our day will include a paddle along the coastline and walking through a temperate rain forest. We’ll explore Tonsina Point with its ghost forest, late season salmon stream and beautiful mountain views from its beach. Enjoy a picnic lunch and possibly a visit to a waterfall.

Cruise through Resurrection Bay on a half-day narrated tour, spotting glaciers, cliffs, seabirds, and marine wildlife, with a hot lunch on board. Perfect for families and those short on time!

Our 45 minute scenic flight visits both Bear Glacier and Aialik Glacier. Bear Glacier is the largest glacier descending from the Harding Icefield in Kenai Fjords National Park at over 11 miles long and 3 miles wide. Bear Glacier lagoon features impressive icebergs. Continue on to Aialik Glacier which boasts an impressive ice wall that is over 500 feet high! Watch for calving on this immense glacier and truly appreciate the grandeur of Alaska's environments by getting up close to them!

Watch for whales, puffins, sea otters, and more on a half-day wildlife cruise through Resurrection Bay. Travel to the best whale and wildlife viewing areas in the region.

NEW for 2025! Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based on current conditions, wildlife reports and expert insights. More time on the water and more freedom means more opportunities for costal Alaska magic, from breaching whale sightings to moments spent marveling at calving tidewater glaciers.

Enjoy a cruise in Seward and visit Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords during peak orca season. Learn all about orcas from your captain as you marvel at the stunning views and other local marine life.

Once you’ve experienced our Harding Icefield Trail Hiking tour, you’ll finally understand the rave reviews… Though to be honest, our backyard does most of the heavy lifting. After a quick safety briefing and tutorial by your professional guide, head out into the wilderness in one of the most serene places to hike. The Kenai Fjords National Park wilderness offers breathtaking landscapes, and an array of wildlife. But don’t let all this serenity fool you… Want to see an amazing view or two? Stand on top of a glacial erratic for epic photo? The choice is yours. With eight hours and a fun, knowledgeable guide to take you directly to the best views and hidden gems, you simply can’t go wrong with this best-selling hiking tour from Seward.

Experience the best wildlife viewing in the area on a Kenai Fjords National Park cruise in Seward. Spot sea lion colonies and seabird rookeries and spend time in front of 2 tidewater glaciers.

We call it the ‘Snowmobile Classic’ for a reason… After a quick orientation at our headquarters in Seward, you’ll set off into Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the most protected land units in all of Seward! Marvel at the stunning landscape, beautiful viewpoints, and towering mountains as you glide smoothly through the snow. With a friendly, local guide to lead the way, share stories and point out the views, there’s nothing to do except take a deep breath, hang on, and soak it all in. The gentle whisking of snow… The playful sunlight that dances around the sky… The simple serenity of getting away from roads… Join us for a tour in the wintry backcountry and you’ll quickly see why this is our best-selling snowmobile tour!

Experience the thrill of a dog sled ride in the Alaskan wilderness. Visit the home of Iditarod musher Travis Beals and meet his 50 sled dogs.

Enjoy a grand tour of the incredible scenery surrounding Seward, Alaska on this 1-hour helicopter trip. This is the most extensive flight seeing tour that we offer as a standard departure (call our office to customize a longer private tour). This tour really gives you time to see all Alaska has to offer including the possibility to visit Bear Glacier with its giant icebergs floating in the lagoon, the Harding Icefield, wildlife like bears, moose and mountain goats. Our route will change depending on what the weather conditions are that day, we try to accommodate guest preference on what they are looking to see whenever nature allows. Our typical route involves viewing Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park and many of its glaciers, the Harding Icefield and searching for wildlife.

Cruise deep into Kenai Fjords National Park on a small-vessel adventure cruise. Witness abundant wildlife and incredible glaciers in the Northwestern Fjords of Alaska.

Snowmobile to the next level high on Godwin Glacier near Kenai Fjords National Park.  Riding in winter is Alaska’s favorite pastime, snowmobiling in summer is unique the world over. Helicopter from Seward over Resurrection Bay past glacial crevasses toward alpine snowfields.  Ride snowmobiles with your guide on varying terrain around Godwin Glacier between the tops of the Kenai Mountains.

Set sail on a thrilling 7-hour adventure through Kenai Fjords! Glide to tidewater glaciers, spot whales, puffins and sea lions, and take in breathtaking scenery; expert guides and hot lunch included.

Enjoy a 4 hour tour from the Seward Cruise Terminal to Anchorage. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Turnagain Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass from the Indigenous people who first lived there, to Russian fur traders to the discovery of gold, coal, and oil. This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center. The tour ends in Anchorage dropping at the Anchorage Airport, downtown, and midtown Anchorage.

Discover the home of Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey and the kennels where the sled dogs are kept. Enjoy a transfer from your Seward hotel and go mushing on a beautiful trail in the summer.

Our private transfer from Seward to Anchorage is a great option for groups looking to avoid large crowds on buses and trains, request any stop along the way, and have your own private tour guide! Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of Alaska worry-free! Our experienced guide will pick you up from the cruise terminal or hotel, handle all luggage and provide a comfortable, informative, and seamless trip to Anchorage. Along your ride up the scenic Seward Highway and Kenai Peninsula you can request to make any stop for scenic photos, activities, food, or shop. If a customer would like to book an excursion or additional activity along the route entry fees are not included. Our private transfers are flexible to accommodate our customer’s needs, and we strive to offer the best customer support from booking to drop off.

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) with this admission ticket. Explore this non-profit sanctuary, home to bears, bison, moose, reindeer, muskox, wolves, lynx, porcupines, and more.

An iconic full-day Alaskan snowmobile and snowshoe tour that ventures into Kenai Fjords National Park. In the backcountry is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you come up speed on our late-model snowmobiles, the fresh mountain air that fills your lungs, or the sense of wonder gazing up at the towering Exit Glacier. With a friendly, local guide and six hours to immerse yourself in unrivaled natural beauty, you’ll smell the fresh mountain air, feel the breeze on your face from a towering icefield, and have plenty of time to slow down and soak it all in…

Sail deep into Kenai Fjords National Park on an 8-hour cruise to the remote Northwestern Fjord, home to towering tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.

You will enjoying traveling between the beautiful mountains of the Kenai peninsula and the Chugach state park along the Seward highway and the Turnagain arm in the comfort of our vehicles from the Seward Cruise Port to Anchorage down town hotel or to the Anchorage International airport.

Sail through Resurrection Bay to Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour evening cruise, spotting whales, glaciers, and wildlife, while enjoying an on-board multi-course meal aboard a modern catamaran.

Drive your own sled-dog team with 6 time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey's team of mushers, handlers and champion dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Take the dog team for a ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush a dog team or just sit on the sled and the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes, and take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the tour the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses. A perfect per/post cruise option with multiple departure times and flexibility!

Explore the forest and cross 8 ziplines on a canopy trip in Stoney Creek, departing from Seward. Walk over 3 bridges, experience 2 rappels, and gaze down at the glacial valley below.

Gain a deeper understanding of both the Tonsina trail and general Seward history. While taking in views of the forest, mountains and ocean, gain a knowledge of the plants and wildlife you may pass along with a local’s insight on both the past and present of the area. Your guide is a 3rd-generation Sewardite! Your trip will come with hiking poles, snacks, water, and a bear-prepared guide.

Experience the rush of SIX MILE CREEK 2-CANYON! Navigate through Class IV rapids for 3 hours, surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Chugach National Forest. A must-do adventure for thrill-seekers!

Want to get out in Seward and see the beautiful nature it has to offer while learning about the area’s history and present from a lifelong local? Book with Seward Guided Hikes! Climb up the steep but rewarding Mount Marathon Jeep Trail to emerge into a bowl immersed in lush greenery and steep peaks. While challenging, you will earn an outstanding view of Seward and Resurrection Bay. Along the hike, learn the history of the famous Mount Marathon Race (one of the oldest races in the U.S.!), the history of the town of Seward and information on the animals and plants you may spot along the way. After enjoying the views of the bowl, carry on up the skyline ridge trail to reach the summit of the famous Mount Marathon Race, ran every Fourth of July.

Discover glaciers, wildlife, and spectacular mountain vistas on a full-day tour of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet along the Turnagain Arm. Stop off at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and cruise the Portage Glacier.

The team at Saltwater Safari Tours will guide you on your Kenai Fjords National Park adventure! We offer both full and half day tours of the Kenai Fjords National Park on our fast and stable 53' vessels Legend and Legacy. Unlike other tour companies that pack their vessels with several hundred guests, we limit our groups to a maximum of 16 passengers, offering a comfortable and more personalized experience! Our 360° walk-around decks, roomy cabin and short passenger list all adds up to a comfortable and enjoyable trip into the Kenai Fjords National Park!

Embark on a sea kayaking trip to Tonsina Point in Seward. With a local guide, enjoy a guided tour of the coastline and Tonsina Point and look for wildlife along the way.

Paddle & Hike in Caines Head!  8 hour Paddle & Hike This fantastic World War II defensive structure is located at the top of Caines Head, as part of the Caines Head State Park Recreation area. We paddle out and land at the original Fort McGilvray dock. From there, we begin our Alaskan hike, complete with an exhilarating 650′ of elevation gain in two miles. Atop you find a gorgeous view of the Gulf of Alaska, Harding Gateway, and the Barrier Islands of Resurrection Bay! Bring a headlamp or flashlight to explore Fort McGilvray and have a snack at the gunning embedment before heading back down the trail for a fun kayaking adventure to Millers Landing.

Take a guided trip from Anchorage with a glacier-viewing cruise and a tour of Alaskan wildlife. Admire views of Turnagain Arm, cruise by glaciers at Portage Valley, and tour the Wildlife Center.

Go on a beautiful 15-minute helicopter tour to view a glacier before landing at a magnificent location. Weather depending your skilled pilot can take you to one of several amazing places, including the front nearby glacier where you may be able to touch glacier ice (landing on the ice is not possible), mountain with magnificent glacier views or at the edge of incredible alpine lakes. Our pilots know the best spots to go in order to see something amazing, and will always try to accommodate showing guests what they would like to see. This is a perfect introduction flight to Alaska's beauty.

Paddle through the serene waters of Bear Lake. Spot wildlife like eagles, loons, and river otters, and witness the sockeye salmon run.

Journey into the exquisite canopy of the Northern Pacific coastal temperate rainforest. Explore within the old growth forest and take in views of the Kenai Mountains on aerial platforms. The beautifully designed course and eco-friendly tour are just small parts in experiencing this amazing piece of Alaska.

Hike through Kenai Fjords National Park on a 2.2-mile loop trail. Spot wildlife, explore glaciated forests, and enjoy breathtaking glacier views.

In the wilderness is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you look over the edge of a bottomless crevasse, the fresh mountain air that fills your lungs, or the sense of wonder gazing across the glaciated landscape. With a friendly, local guide and eight hours to immerse yourself in unrivaled natural beauty, you’ll smell the earthy alder of our boreal forests, feel the cool breeze on your face from the Harding Icefield, and have plenty of time to slow down to soak it all in…

With a friendly guide and eight hours to immerse yourself in unrivaled natural beauty, you’ll smell the earthy alder of our boreal forests, feel the cool breeze on your face from Exit Glacier.

Travel to remote areas in Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day adventure cruise. Ideal for photographers, birders, and whale-watching enthusiasts, this 8.5 hour cruise explores the untouched area of Northwestern Fjord in Kenai Fjords National Park. This cruise travels with a smaller group for a more intimate cruising experience, providing the best opportunity for up-close views of wildlife and glaciers. A full day on the water allows the captain plenty of time to seek out the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, home to humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and many types of seabirds. You will spend time in front of the impressive Northwestern Glacier, an actively-calving tidewater glacier. A deli lunch is included.

Embark on a scenic journey from Seward to Anchorage with a knowledgeable guide. See breathtaking scenery, including glaciers, mountains, and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Seward Helicopters is the oldest operating Helicopter company is Seward. We know the Seward area and Godwin Glacier better than anyone else. We are locally owned and operated by long time residents of the Seward community. This small family business flys out of Seward exclusively so we make it our priority to experts in flying around this beautiful Alaskan coast. Experience the beauty of winter during the summer on this helicopter and sledding tour. Helicopter into a professional dog camp on top of the Godwin Glacier and meet great athletes, the Alaskan huskies and mushers while learning the ins and outs of Alaska’s state sport. Ride along on an easy, 2-mile dog sled ride, learn more about how these beautiful dogs are raised, then play in the snow and cuddle with the puppies.

One of the best things to do for sightseeing from Anchorage; look for wildlife and take in the spectacular views. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued wild animals.

This is your opportunity for us to show you first-hand the beauty of Seward, Lowell Point, and Resurrection Bay. While making our way to our kayaking location, learn about life in Seward, both past and present, from your driver-guide, who will narrate as we make our way through town. As we leave the paved streets of Seward, we’ll travel along the shoreline of Resurrection Bay on the gravel surface of Lowell Road. We’ll view turquoise blue waters and beautiful mountain vistas while we travel comfortably by van to our private beach. Upon reaching our launch location, you’ll meet your kayaking guides for a quick briefing before heading out onto the water. It’s common to encounter sea otters, harbor seals, bald eagles and leaping salmon as we kayak. We may stop to take a short walk on the beach along Tonsina Creek to view a salmon spawning stream (active mid-July to early-September). This the perfect trip for those experiencing kayaking for the first time or for those short on time.

Fly over the stunning Kenai Fjords, spotting wildlife before landing on a glacier. Meet Iditarod champion sled dogs and enjoy an exhilarating dogsled ride on real snow for a true Alaskan adventure!

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!

Enjoy this Cruise Ship Transfer/Shuttle into Anchorage, with an experienced guide. Sit back & relax, enjoy the many stops along the way to Anchorage.

Our shuttle to Anchorage starts with a trip to Exit Glacier located in Kenai National Park. Then on to an amazing journey through the Chugach Mountains & along Turnagain Arm, where the beauty of Alaska will not disappoint! Look for Beluga Whales, Dall Sheep as we wind our way into Anchorage. Our first stop will be the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife, you'll see native Alaskan animals and many other species. As we arrive into Anchorage we'll stop at Earthquake Park to see where the massive earthquake in 1964, swallowed a housing community, then off to Lake Hood, the largest Sea Plane base in the US, to watch amazing pilots take off & land. Finally we'll stop by a Chocolate Factory & Gift shop to enjoy some sweet samples, & view the worlds tallest chocolate waterfall. This is truly an amazing tour that you will thoroughly enjoy! At the end of your tour, we will drop you off anywhere in Anchorage, at your request