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

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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: 24 hours

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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…

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…

Location

Kenai Backcountry Adventures

Seward Highway

Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour at Kenai Backcountry Adventures (11724 Seward Highway, Suite A. Seward, AK 99664)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Izabela_h

May 28, 2025

A challenging hike with breathtaking views. - When they describe this excursion as strenuous, they’re not kidding! You definitely have to be fit to do this. I would also add that if you have a fear of heights, you will be even more challenged! I would caution anyone if they have a big fear of heights. Our guide was great and found easier paths for me to follow to help me get down some steep climbs. And if you go in late May, like we did, more than half of the hike is in pretty deep snow. We felt this one for a couple of days.

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Megh719

May 27, 2025

Kenai Hike to Exit Glacier - Nice way to see Exit Glacier and part of the Kenai National Park by land! Emily was a great guide and had lot of fun info to share about plants and glacier.

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Damarys_r

May 26, 2025

Amazing experience!!! - Don't hesitate and book this hike! It was an incredible expererience and the views make it all worth it! Our guide Tate was the BEST!!! She was incredibly patient ( this was our first experience hiking on ice), very skilled, super kind and motivated us the entire ride to keep pushing! By far the best tour we have ever taken! Ps... wear good snow/ thermal shoes to avoid getting your feet super cold like mine!

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Nickypicky2017

Sep 19, 2024

Phenomenal Experience! - 5 STAR! This was by far the best thing we did in Alaska! Our guide Adriana picked us up from the cruise terminal (w/ luggage) as we disembarked from our final day of the cruise and stored it for us during the tour. Following necessary gear & education we were taken by van to the Kenai Fjords National Park where we proceeded to hike straight up for the next 3-4 hours with breaks for rest, water and of course photos!!! You must bring the raingear for the glacier. We had to take an additional suitcase but was worth it. Once we got the the glacier (loved the crampons!) the views were phenomenal and besides having lunch on the glacier (because we could sit with raingear) the water from it was an exciting part. Only took half the time to come back down. We are ages 60 and 52 and not the best of shape but had been working on cardio before this trip and had invested in the best gear down to great hiking boots and poles are provided. It is a strenuous hike but highly recommend if you are able and given the chance to do it with Kenai Backcountry Adventures and Adriana who clearly loves the land and its history as it was worth every sore muscle after!

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An_n

Sep 14, 2024

Once in a lifetime... - Once in a lifetime experience! Brandon and Al we're awesome guides! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Alaska.

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Bethany_r

Sep 11, 2024

The most amazing experience! - Our Exit Glacier hike was the most amazing thing we’ve ever experienced! Our guide Brandon was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we were all safe and comfortable during our hike. The scale and the beauty of the glacier and all its surroundings was just breathtaking. Don’t hesitate if you’re thinking about giving this a go!

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483pages

Sep 5, 2024

Amazing experience - Amazing experience on the glacier hike. Al was our guide and really made the experience memorable and fun. It isn't an easy hike to get there but not high difficulty either. Need to be in decent shape and able to hike on with elevation gains. Highly recommend.

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Annaliese_g

Aug 29, 2024

So much fun! - So much fun! Moved along quickly. Highly recommend this tour. Definitely need to be somewhat active. There are some steep areas. Guides were awesome!

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Chetana_k

Aug 23, 2024

Spectacular glacier hike with Al - Kenai Backcountry was very good about returning our calls and answering all questions/concerns about fitness and equipment for the hike. We had Al as our guide, and her Environmental Science degree was evident in her excellent knowledge of the plants and landscape. Her enthusiasm was infectious. It was an uphill climb and she had several scenic snack stops planned for us. The trail leading to the glacier was a steep downhill. She was a huge help to me there as well as on the glacier. I would not have been able to do the full hike without her help. Thanks Al, for a truly unforgettable experience and lunch on the glacier. We safely explored moulins and waterfalls with helmets, crampons and harness that was provided by them. She taught us how to use all the equipment. They even had poles and backpacks for our use. Highly recommend them for your next adventure.

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Mariusz_o

Aug 23, 2024

The tour guide is good,... - The tour guide is good, the hike also was beautiful. The views from various points of the glacier were great and from the trail. In all it was amazing. I would highly recommend the experience.

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From $230

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult