Alaskan Glacier & Bay Adventures with 49North in Homer

Homer, Alaska, perched on the edge of Kachemak Bay, offers access to some of Alaska’s most striking natural features, and 49North Alaskan Adventures delivers trips that highlight its rugged character. With a range of guided offerings from scenic bay tours to glacier hikes, this company punctuates the outdoor experience with local knowledge and hands-on adventure.

The hallmark of the 49North experience lies in journeys surrounding Grewingk Glacier. The 4- and 8-hour guided glacier hikes provide immersive encounters with ancient ice, crevasse fields, and jagged blue seracs. Hiking here demands sturdy boots, steady footing, and an eagerness to witness geologic forces firsthand as you traverse the moraine and ice tongues flanked by spruce and alder forests. The longer hike ventures deeper into the glacier’s heart, offering an intimate view of ice formations few see.

For those drawn toward the water, the Scenic Bay Tours and Premium Bay Tours reveal the expansive Kachemak Bay marine landscape, where tidal currents shape coves and shorebird migrations create constant motion. The Shorebird Festival Bay Tour timed with seasonal migrations enhances birdwatching opportunities, while water taxi services provide both relaxed transit and transportation to trailheads. On these trips, expect to see bald eagles, sea otters, and possibly harbor seals against a backdrop of snow-dusted peaks.

49North’s expertise grounds their trips in safety and education. Their guides share insights on local ecology, geological history, and seasonal wildlife shifts, enriching the journey with context. Whether hiking glacier ice or cruising the bay, 49North Alaskan Adventures positions itself as a gateway to Homer’s wild frontiers. Adventurers here don’t just visit—they engage with Alaska’s untamed landscapes in a way few operators offer, balancing thrill with respect for the environment and the region’s delicate ecosystems.