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Discover the thrill of helicopter scenic flights combined with kayaking in front of Alaska's stunning Bear Glacier. This full-day adventure offers unique access to icy fjords, towering glaciers, and local wildlife, creating memories you'll cherish forever.
Discover the thrill of helicopter scenic flights combined with kayaking in front of Alaska's stunning Bear Glacier. This full-day adventure offers unique access to icy fjords, towering glaciers, and local wildlife, creating memories you'll cherish forever.
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Operated by Adventure Sixty North · Seward, Alaska
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Bear Glacier Heli-Kayak Full Day experience in Seward, Alaska. This guided tour combines the thrill of helicopter flight with the serenity of kayaking in pristine glacial waters. As you step aboard your helicopter, you'll soar over towering ice formations, rugged mountains, and shimmering fjords, gaining breathtaking aerial views of the stunning landscape below. Upon landing near the majestic Bear Glacier, you'll switch to your kayak, gliding across icy-blue waters dotted with floating ice chunks and surrounded by towering glaciers. Throughout the day, you'll have ample opportunities to spot Arctic wildlife, including seals and seabirds, while exploring hidden coves and ice formations inaccessible by foot. The trip provides a perfect mix of adventure and tranquility, making it ideal for adventurous spirits seeking a full-day immersion into Alaska's rugged wilderness. Whether you’re paddling past glaciers or taking in panoramic vistas from the helicopter, this experience showcases the raw beauty of Alaska in an exclusive, personalized setting. Suitable for those with moderate fitness levels, it offers an authentic chance to connect with the natural world in one of the most awe-inspiring locations on earth.
moderate.
8–10 hours.
Participants should be in average physical condition, able to paddle for extended periods and tolerate some altitude changes during helicopter flights.
Yes, this tour is suitable for beginners with a guided safety briefing and life jackets provided.
Bring layered clothing, waterproof gear, sunglasses, camera, snacks, and personal items in a dry bag.
The helicopter flight varies but typically lasts around 20-30 minutes round-trip, providing panoramic views of the glaciers.
Participants generally need to be at least 8 years old; check with Adventure Sixty North for specific age and health requirements.
Groups are small, typically 4-8 people, to ensure a personalized and safe experience.
Tour operators monitor weather conditions closely; in cases of poor weather, trips may be rescheduled for safety reasons.
The area around Bear Glacier has a rich history of early Alaskan exploration and native use dating back centuries.
Adventure Sixty North emphasizes sustainable tourism practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact and preservation of the glaciers.
Adventure Sixty North operates out of Seward Alaska and offers a broad selection of guided and unguided outdoor experiences in Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay. The company runs kayak tours including Aialik Bay single day trips and multi day expeditions, guided salmon shore fishing, and glacier focused activities such as Exit Glacier nature hikes, shuttle services, and heated snowcat rides during winter. Adventure Sixty North also provides specialty offerings like Bear Glacier heli kayak full day adventures, scenic snowmobile tours to Exit Glacier, and gold panning experiences that combine hands on instruction with local history and proven pay dirt. Many tours are available as standalone options or in flexible combinations, for example kayak and hike pairings or hike and gold panning combos, giving families, couples, and independent travelers adaptable itineraries. Pickup and drop off choices include convenient shuttles and van services from Seward accommodations and an unguided shuttle only option for independent exploration. Safety and local knowledge are emphasized through guided formats with experienced guides for kayaking, glacier hikes, fishing, and motorized winter transports, and equipment and trip structure are adjusted seasonally to match conditions. The business follows responsible wildlife viewing and Leave No Trace practices while complying with Kenai Fjords National Park regulations. With offerings from shoulder season van shuttles and summer kayaking to winter snowcat and snowmobile adventures, Adventure Sixty North presents practical options for visitors seeking glaciers, fjords, wildlife, and coastal Alaskan scenery year round for day trips and extended multi day wilderness overnight experiences.
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