Embark on our beautiful 6-passenger water taxi to Holgate Glacier in Aialik Bay, where you'll enjoy a captivating kayaking tour and have extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities

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 several hours actively paddling in a kayak.

This trip has the smallest group size of any glacier kayaking trip that travels to Kenai Fjords out of Seward


Come and join us for a full-day small-group glacier kayaking adventure departing from Seward, Alaska. Experience the excitement as we take a maximum of 6 guests on a captivating journey through the stunning scenery of Kenai Fjords National Park and into the breathtaking Holgate Arm, where we embark on a serene paddle in the presence of the magnificent Holgate Glacier. 

Our experienced guides will lead your small group on a bucket-list kayaking adventure in front of the majestic Holgate glacier. Paddling in the shadow of this massive wall of ice is a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Throughout the day, you'll also have ample opportunities for wildlife viewing. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, bears, seals, eagles, and other fascinating creatures that call this area home. Our guides are quite good at locating wildlife and work very hard to ensure that you have the best possible viewing experience.

This tour is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of Alaska while enjoying two of its most iconic activities: glacier kayaking and wildlife viewing, all while enjoying these experiences with a very small group.

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Essential Details

Price

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 $430

 This is an incredibly competitive price for such a small group experience. ​​​​​​​NO FUEL SURCHARGE THIS SEASON!!

Meeting Time

7:00am

Don't be late! We want you to be able to enjoy the entire day without feeling rushed.


Meeting Place

Trip meets at Liquid Adventures' office at 1013 3rd Ave, Seward Ak 99664

Trip Length

 8.5

Group Size

 6

Groups are never larger than 6 people

Minimum Age

 12

If you booked the whole boat for  a private trip, we will consider younger participants. All paddlers must be at least 90lbs.

Season

Summer 
5/15 to 9/15ish  

Actual start date changes every season, depending on environmental factor.

You Bring

 Warm Socks
 Warm, waterproof layers
 Warm layers
 Water bottle (you can fill this at our shop)
 Camera (phone cameras are ideal)

We Provide

 Paddle shoes and gloves
 Kayak or SUP gear
 Drybag for gear
 Homemade lunch

Difficulty

Private group paddling in the rugged fjords

This trip is great for beginner paddlers, but you do need to be comfortable moving around on the beach and sitting in a kayak for several hours. We do paddle in most weather, so please come prepared for rain!


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. 

Due to Park regulations and consideration of other guests, we do not allow drones to be flown on this trip, unless a private tour is booked.

Other Details

It's important to bring waterproof and warm clothes 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.

The Journey to the Glacial Fjords

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Cruise to the fjords on your private vessel, The Gus Marmot

From our office, we'll take a 2 minute van ride to where the water taxi is moored.

After boarding, it's roughly a 2 hour ride to Holgate Arm. We take our time on the way out, looking constantly for marine life like whales, otters, puffins, porpoises, and much more. The journey out can usually be considered a wildlife tour in and of itself.

When we get to our destination, we unload the kayaks or SUPs and cast off from the vessel, which will hang out and meet us at the end of the day.

This is a private vessel used exclusively for our tours that is comfortable and fast, offering a very exclusive experience.

Book This Trip

Small Water Taxi

Ride in a small, well-appointed water taxi out to the Glacial Fjords.

Please note that this ride, while usually calm, can sometimes get bumpy if weather comes in. We always do our best to make the ride comfortable, but we can't control the weather!

Water Taxi Capacity

 6

It's just your small group on this trip!

Ride Time

 2-3hrs

The ride in the water taxi is roughly 2-3 hours in each direction. The exact time is highly dependant on weather, and wildlife sightings. Usually, one direction takes longer than the other because we're searching for whales.