Things to Do in Seward

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

NEW for 2025! This incredible tour is for those who want to have a day full of adventure. Enjoy a fully guided, interpretive cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. With more time on the water, you’ll see tidewater glaciers and rugged shoreside scenery while increasing your opportunities to spot whales, puffins, otters, sea lions and more.

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) with this admission ticket. Discover various animals in a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, and animal care.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the wonders of Resurrection Bay on this captain-narrated, half-day adventure. Depart from Seward to marvel at massive glaciers, cruise beside rugged cliffs, spot soaring seabirds and share the waters with iconic marine wildlife. Perfect for families and travelers short on time.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Surround yourself with the mountainous scenery and diverse wildlife of Seward on a guided hike. Enjoy a hotel transfer and receive recommendations on the best local spots to customize your adventure.

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.

Explore the Harding Icefield Trail in the Kenai Fjords National Park on a hiking trip from Seward. Marvel at the Exit Glacier, then look out for moose, bears, and other wildlife in the wilderness.

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…

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!

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.

Paddle through Resurrection Bay to the stunning Bridal Veil Falls. Enjoy a guided hike, wildlife sightings, and a beachside lunch.

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.

Paddle through wildlife-rich Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Point. Hike the scenic Exit Glacier Overlook Loop Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park.

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.

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.

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 a scenic helicopter ride over the beautiful landscapes of Seward on a guided hike through the alpine meadows and enjoy a picnic.

The Best Way to Discover Seward’s Hidden Wilderness... On the water is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you come up to a spirited rapid, the fresh mountain air that fills your lungs, or the sense of wonder gazing up at the towering mountains all around you. With a friendly, local guide and four hours to immerse yourself in unrivaled natural beauty, you’ll smell the earthy evergreens of our boreal rainforests, feel the mist on your face from the glacial river, and have plenty of time to soak it all in…