Top Alaska Kayaking & Canoeing

Explore the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier on this 5.5-hour adventure tour from Alaska’s capital city, Juneau. Paddle out on the iceberg-covered Mendenhall Lake for about an hour until you reach Mendenhall Glacier. Then, spend about an hour to an hour and a half on the glacier. Afterward, paddle back to your starting point, and warm up with a hot beverage once you reach the shore.

Get ready for breathtaking sightseeing on this full-day Bear Glacier kayaking adventure from Seward. A jet boat speeds you to near Bear Glacier, the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, where you’ll board a kayak. Following a guide, paddle through an icy labyrinth on a calm lagoon. Watch for wildlife such as sea otters and seals, and enjoy a tasty homemade lunch. End on a high note with a thrilling helicopter ride. This small-group tour is limited to just five people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention.

Experience Mendenhall Glacier by land and water on this 6.5-hour combo-adventure tour from Juneau. First, hop into a canoe at Mendenhall Lake and paddle around luminescent blue icebergs and past cliffs and waterfalls toward Mendenhall Glacier. Step onto the glacier and explore the area with trekking poles. No matter what level of paddling or glacial-trekking experience you have, a guide is there to prepare you for each step of the journey. Look for wildlife sightings and expect personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to 14 people.

Paddle Alaska's Inside Passage on a sea kayaking trip from Skagway that explores a dramatic coast lined with towering peaks. Watch for bald eagles, moose, and whales as you paddle a 2-person kayak, then come to shore for a picnic on an Alaskan beach. For even more time on the water, you'll make the round-trip journey between Skagway to Haines aboard a high-speed catamaran, a 17-mile trip that traverses scenic Lynn Fjord.

Hit the Alaskan waters on this 3.5-hour Mendenhall Lake kayak tour in Tongass National Forest. Journey across the lake in a kayak with group members in your same expertise level. Maneuver around glaciers as you take in stunning sights of the lake’s natural beauty, and catch sight of wildlife as you go. Paddle by Nugget Falls and the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier.

See the Mendenhall Glacier up close on a 3.5-hour tour from Juneau. You'll ride across the waters of Mendenhall Lake in a traditional Tlingit-style canoe that permits unobstructed viewing of the glacier, icebergs, Nugget Falls, and perhaps some Alaskan wildlife. Includes all equipment, snacks, and port pickup and drop-off.

Navigate the waterways and islands of Clover Pass on a small-group kayak eco-tour from Ketchikan. Along the way, spot native Alaskan wildlife that inhabit this protected region where the thick foliage of the Tongass National Forest meets the sea, from sea lions and migratory humpback whales to eagles' nests and exposed starfish colonies. Paddle with two guides and a small group of no more than eight people for a more personalized wildlife-watching journey.

Kick off your morning with a pleasant 4-hour kayaking tour along Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Point from Seward. Follow a guide, close along the shore, and see as much wildlife action on land as in water. Watch for otters, eagles, sea lions, bears, and Alaskan salmon during spawning season. Enjoy snacks and warm beverages before paddling back. Hotel transport is included on this family-friendly outing.

The Chilkat Preserve is one of the best places in the world to find American bald eagles—thousands congregate there to feed on salmon during the fall and winter. This tour takes you on a scenic rafting trip along the Chilkat River—where the eagles put up residence during the summer—and provides the wilderness knowhow to spot the birds and other animals while navigating the river’s channels.

Kayak around large chunks of ice floes in a calm lagoon on this 5-hour Bear Glacier adventure from Seward. A jet boat first speeds you near Bear Glacier, the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, where you’ll board a kayak. Admire the stunning winter wonderland as you paddle through the icy labyrinth. Spot wildlife such as sea otters and seals, and enjoy snacks along the way. This small-group tour is limited to just six people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention.

Spend time photographing the spectacular landscape around Haines on a full-day photography tour from Skagway. Your professional photographer guide helps you to get great photo ops of Alaska's stunning landscape and wildlife like bald eagles, brown bears, humpback whales, moose, and other animals (depending on the season). Suitable for all levels of photography experience, this tour can can be tailored to the participants' interests and the best wildlife viewing of the season. Your tour includes a photographer guide, and round-trip transport from the cruise port in Skagway.

Discover the wild landscapes of south Alaska from the water on this full-day canoe safari from Skagway. Set sail along the Lynn Fjord on a catamaran; look out for brown bears, mountain goats, and eagles in the Chilkoot River Valley; then paddle around Chilkoot Lake in a traditional voyageur canoe, before tucking into a delicious picnic lunch by the waterfront.

Explore Chilkoot Lake by sea kayak on this excursion from Skagway. Enjoy a 45-minute catamaran ride along the fjords to Haines. Travel to Chilkoot Lake State Park, an incredible spot with Tlingit cultural sites, a river bursting with salmon, and wildlife including eagles and brown bears. Paddle through the lake, taking in views of waterfalls and rainforest. Tour downtown Haines and Fort Seward before heading back to Skagway.

While in Ketchikan, embark on this 4-hour adrenaline-fueled Super Saver Combo tour. Rumble along the back roads of Tongass National Forest in a 4WD Jeep Wrangler® — and keep your eyes open for bald eagles, moose, deer, and the occasional bear. Along with your group, paddle across a lake in a Native American–style canoe, and enjoy delicious snacks at a remote camp. Learn about the forest's wildlife and vegetation on a short walk through the woods. Save money and embrace the beauty of Ketchikan on this quintessential Alaskan tour.

Discover the tranquil beauty of Tongass National Forest on this 3.5-hour guided tour from Ketchikan. Paddle with a group of up to 20 passengers in a Native American–style canoe across a secluded lake, and then enjoy a nature walk through a rain forest. Gain insight into local Native American history, as well as the wildlife and plants you see along the way. A riverside snack and hotel transport are included.

Escape Skagway with a visit to Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines. Board a high-speed catamaran in Skagway and fly through the water to Haines, admiring steep fjord walls and unnamed waterfalls along the way. Meet your naturalist guide at the park entrance, and discover a lake rimmed by snowy mountains, a river bursting with salmon, Tlingit cultural sites, and wildlife including bald eagles, brown bears, and harbor seals.

When your cruise ship docks in Haines, discover the wildlife of Chilkoot Lake on a half-day kayak tour. Your guide provides instruction and all necessary equipment for this tour, which uses stable double kayaks and affords a memorable experience of Alaska's pristine wilderness. Suitable for beginning and experienced kayakers, your tour allows for great photo ops of forested mountains and waterfalls, and the chance to spot brown bears, bald eagles, and more. Includes lunch, guide, round-trip transportation from the Haines cruise port.

Kayak along the coast of Resurrection Bay and enjoy scenic hikes on this full-day tour from Seward. Dock at a cove and follow a knowledgeable guide through a forest to a waterfall and North Beach. Time permitting, discover underground passages in an abandoned WWII bunker. Refuel with a country-style gourmet lunch and snacks, and throughout your day, admire alpine glaciers and watch for seabirds, puffins, Steller sea lions and jumping salmon. This small-group tour is limited to just 12 paddlers to ensure a more memorable experience.

Experience Sitka’s natural beauty and animal life on a 3-hour adventure at sea that starts with a sightseeing cruise to a floating base camp, from where you’ll take off on a 1.5-hour kayak tour through the waters of the Gulf of Alaska. With the help of a guide, spot wildlife in and above the water, such as harbor seals and bald eagles, and keep your eyes open for land mammals like brown bears and deer, too. Then warm up with chowder and a hot drink.

Kayak in the waters around Mendenhall Glacier on this guided tour from Juneau. Get a paddling primer, then follow your guide through Fritz Cove and the protected Mendenhall Wetlands for possible views of bald eagles and humpback whales. All equipment, instruction, snack, and round-trip transportation from the Juneau cruise port included.

Want to experience the Alaskan outdoors in an exciting but safe adventure? On this full-day guided canoe tour from Fairbanks, paddle along the gentle currents of the Chena River. Pass forests of spruce and catch sight of bald eagles, moose and foxes. Make stops along the sandbanks to capture more views of the beautiful landscapes, and enjoy coffee and a lunch break along the way. This small-group outing ideal for families and beginners includes hotel transport.

Kayak the waters of southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage without worrying about equipment. Let your guide provide you with all the gear you need and offer a safety-briefing orientation suitable for all skill levels. Photograph and take in the scenery of the Inside Passage as you paddle in your 2-person kayak. After several hours on the water, finish this tour with a beach-side lunch.

Experience the wildlife of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a half-day tour from Haines that features a 1.5-hour float trip aboard a sturdy raft. The preserve is known to have the world's largest concentration of bald eagles, and other native animals such as moose, otters, and bears. Learn about Alaska's pristine wilderness from your guide, and stop for lunch at a scenic spot before returning to Haines. Your tour includes lunch, guide, raft tour, and port pickup and drop-off.

Go in search of Alaskan wildlife in Chilkoot Lake State Park on a 3-hour tour from Haines. With the help of your guide's expertise and spotting scope, you might see bald eagles, brown bears, harbor seals, and a profusion of wildflowers (seasonal). Includes lunch, and port pickup and drop-off.