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A Premiere ExpeditionThis trip is absolutely in a class of its own -
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Backcountry GourmetEvery delicious meal is hand-made and served by your experienced guide -
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Enjoy the RideWe use small capacity, well-appointed water taxis to reach Northwestern for this trip -
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Explore a remote area of Alaska with our premiere multi-day expedition
Difficulty Level
This is an adventurous trip. It is very fun, but it is definitely a trip where you are exposed to the elements.
Paddlers should be comfortable spending most of the day actively paddling in a kayak.
If kayaking in a true “wild” seascape is on your agenda, a trip to Northwestern Lagoon and Harris Bay may be the best choice
This remote kayak camping tour offers 8-15 miles of paddling per day, with a possibility of moving camps, or, more time to linger and travel. This area offers one the best chances in Kenai Fjords to paddle with Orcas and also get a feel for how the earliest native peoples saw this raw and rugged fjord.
Day Prior
We invite you to a pre-trip evening meeting at the Liquid Adventures barn. You’ll meet your trip leader and fellow paddlers and we will briefly discuss logistics and answer any last minute questions.
Day One
We board our water taxi and set out around Cape Aialik and head for Northwestern Lagoon. We’ll keep an eye out for Stellar sea lions, puffins, whales and sea otters on this scenic 3-hour charter. After setting camp in Otter Bay, your guide will give an introductory kayak lesson and go over essential safety procedures before we push off to explore the glacial moraine that marks the entrance to our new home.
Day Two
Wake up on day two and take in the magnificent glacier views just outside your tent. Breakfast is waiting. We’ll discuss our paddling options for the day, which might include a circumnavigation of Striation Island or perhaps a trip to Cataract Cove; one of the quiet bays that was unknown just two generations ago, buried in ice.
Days Three and Four
Seven glaciers, numerous offshore sea stacks, natural arches, and more. Where do we start? Two days for us to lose all sense of scale in the face of massive ice walls and spectacular granite cliffs.
Day Five
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll break camp and go for a short kayak trip or just relax on the beach and take time to capture photographs of the awe inspiring place where the mountains fall into the sea. Our water taxi will return mid-day to take us back to the place where it all began; the coastal town of Seward.
Included in Price: Kayaking Equipment, Tents, Meals, Water Taxi Transfers, Guide Services, Permits and Park User Fees. Taxes and gratuity are additional.
(For savvy travelers looking for a more affordable multi-day trip, we also offer a guided rental option. Please contact us for more information and pricing)
**Please keep in mind that this is a sample itinerary and may change depending on the weather, tides and individual paddling ability, but the highlights will remain the same**
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Use the numbered steps below to navigate the map and learn more about this overnight trip and where it operates
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Wildlife Cruise to Northwestern
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Paddle, Camp, Eat, Sleep… repeat
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Essential Details
Price
Per Person (based on 4-6 paddlers)
3ppl in group: $2199/pp
2ppl in group: $2399/pp
If requested, we will try to combine groups when possible in order to extend discounted prices to all guests!
Extra days: Add $200/pp/per day
Meeting Time
7am
We also meet the night before for a short pre-trip meeting to make sure clients have everything they need.
Meeting Place
Trip meets at Liquid Adventures' office at 1013 3rd Ave, Seward Ak 99664
Trip Length
Total trip time is 3 days and 2 nights from start to finish.
Group Size
Groups are never larger than 6 people
Minimum Age
All paddlers must be at least 90lbs
Season
Summer
5/20ish to 9/8
Actual start date changes every season, depending on environmental factor.
You Bring
We Provide
Difficulty
Great Camping in a Rugged Landscape
This trip is great for new and experienced campers alike.
We make the meals and provide the expertise so that you can enjoy the environment around you.
Photography
We use sit-in kayaks for this trip. You can have your camera around your neck or in a dry bag — we do have water-tight compartments in all of our sit-in kayaks for you to store your gear, but it can be hard to access these compartments while on the water.
Other Details
It's important to bring warm and waterproof layers to ensure that your experience is as pleasant as possible.
Be sure to ask us for recommendations on specific clothing and gear. Good rain gear is a must
Watch
This is a short film we produced about what we do to get ready for a season.
We pride ourselves in having the best-trained guides in Seward, so that you can have the safest, most professional trip possible.
Adventure Packages
Package a tour with our partners and save some serious cash!
We've worked over the last several years to set up partnerships with locally owned adventure companies Exit Glacier Guides and Major Marine Tours. These companies are leaders in their fields, and we're proud to offer discounts on select trips.
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