Top Alaska Kayaking & Canoeing

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a day outdoors on this guided kayaking tour along Resurrection Bay to Caine’s Head from Seward. Spot sea lions, otters and birds as you paddle along close to shore, take breaks along the way and soak up views of alpine glaciers. Stop to enjoy lunch at Caine’s Head, the former site of Fort McGilvray, built during World War II. Hike up to the fort for incredible views of Cape Resurrection. Bonus: Hotel transport included.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 3.5-4 hour adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier. Canoe across Mendenhall Lake to be face to face with the most visited glacier in North America. This adventure starts off at the cruise ship docks as an expert guide will transfer the guaranteed, small group on a narrated 30 minute journey to the West Glacier boat launch in the Tongass National Forest. Guests gear up in top quality waterproof gear and after a quick paddle lesson, will launch the native-style canoe onto the Mendenhall Lake to start the journey. Surrounded by steep cliffs filled with Arctic terns, mountain goats, porcupines, and other wildlife; enjoy the serenity of this adventure deep into Alaska. Feel the cool brisk air coming off the glacier as the guide safely navigates the canoe to the best viewpoints of the blue crevasses and seracs on the toe of the Mendenhall Glacier. Be one of the few to step away from the crowds and get face to face with glacier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alaska on Peddle / Paddle / Sail Kayaks.Makes for an amazing trip.We will try and get you some whale watching and get an amazing view of this beautiful place.

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.

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.