Seward, AK
Ididaride Dog Mushing Tour Chosen as one of Alaska's top 20 attractions, a must do for all Alaska visitors.
Your Seward Dog Mushing adventure begins with a two-mile dog sled ride. Feel the power, excitement, and energy of sled dogs as they are harnessed to the comfortable wheeled dog sled. Upon returning to the kennel you'll tour the Seavey's family kennel facilities, laugh as a guest is dressed up as an Iditarod musher, and cuddle adorable husky puppies. Your guides are all Iditarod racers, and offer a delightfully humorous, behind-the-scenes look at the Seavey family's training for the most demanding dog mushing race on earth, the Iditarod.
The Real Alaska Tour
Seward, Alaska This Seward tour package features all the attractions that truly make Alaska the Greatland. First, your guide shows you the sights of Seward. Learn why Seward was known as "the Gateway to Alaska" and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake. Then, head out to Exit Glacier and enjoy a short walk along the nature trail that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose and bears. A hearty lunch will be served before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience IdidaRide's Sled Dog tour. At the end your driver will return you to your hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska Railroad depot. All local transportation and lunch are included in this package.
Explore Aialik Bay in Kenai Fjords National Park or Resurrection Bay and see why others are saying it is the greatest sea kayaking location in Alaska.
All-inclusive, Compare!
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Includes DRY SUITS for your comfort. Dry suits can help protect you from hypothermia and help keep you warm and dry.
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If you choose we have single sea kayaks for more personal freedom.
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We furnish you with all the specialized gear, tents, rain gear, rubber boots. No additional expenses.
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Includes transportation to and from Anchorage. No added transportatin cost getting to Seward.
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Includes lodging in Seward before and after the trip. Also special discounted lodging rates for our guest in Anchorage.
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Includes a private after-hours behind the scene tour of the Alaska Sea Life Center.
** Private custom family and group sea kayaking adventures are also available.
Seward Cabins Abode Well Located in Exit Glacier river valley and just minutes from Seward
7 beautifully handcrafted Alaska river valley cabins. Enjoy a peace of Alaskan wilderness among stately 250 year-old Sitka Spruce. Have your camera ready for the variety of Alaska wildlife that frequents this area. These Seward cabin rentals are perfect for the independent Alaska traveler seeking to experience all the wonders of Seward in true comfort.
Seward Cabin Amenities:
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Queen or two twin sized beds
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Spacious bedroom with adjacent sitting room
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Full private bath with custom tile work
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Fresh linens and towels
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Mini fridge
For larger families or groups, we offer a large 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps up to 8. This cabin has a queen and a twin bed in each bedroom, as well as a sleeper sofa. With a gigantic living room and a fully equipped kitchen, this cabin offers all the comforts of home.
Alaska
Bear Viewing 1, 2,3 and 7 day Trips Photograph Alaska's World famous Brown Bears
Our 1 to 3 day adventures takes you to a private wilderness fly-in bear viewing camp in Lake Clark National Park. Few locations in Alaska can match the grandeur of this pristine bear viewing location.
If you're wanting the ultimate bear viewing experience our 7-day includes a Katmai National Park wilderness river trip to see bears along the Savonoski river and ends at the world famous Brooks Falls. Brooks Falls is one of the locations where all the famous bear photos are taking with bears standing on a waterfall fishing for salmon.
Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train
Coastal Classic Train
GoldStar Train
Transportation and tours to popular Alaska destinations
Alaska Railroad Passenger Service You'll know from the very moment you climb aboard the Alaska Railroad you're riding on the best train in the world.The alaska train offers panoramic windows and historical narratives from lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides.
Visitors traveling on the Alaska Train can also choose to upgrade to the Gold Star service featuring upper-level dome car seating and a outdoor viewing deck - the only one of its kind.
Whale Watching Glacicer Cruises Kenai Fjords National Park
Seward, Alaska
SMALL BOAT Small Group Whale Watching, Wildlife, Glacier, and Natural History Tour If you want the best Alaska whale watching and glacier cruise experience our small boat tour is the ultimate. We limit our group size to 15 and can poition the boat so everyone gets a perfect view. Also private custom tours with as few as 2 people is possible. We take extra effort so you will never miss that photo opportunity of a lifetime. Trips depart for Seward at 8:00 am.
Kenai Fjords Tours Alaska's No 1 Wildlife and Glacier Cruises Alaska’s most popular wildlife and glacier cruise! Kenai Fjords National Park offers alpine and tidewater glaciers and is home to a large variety of whales, sea lions, sea otters and more. Tours are fully narrated by an accredited wildlife interpreter.
Departure options from Anchorage or Seward are available.
Kenai Fjords Tours offers 6 different of day cruise options with number of departure times. Also there are overnight Fox Island stay options available.
Denali National
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Denali Park Lodging
Backcountry Safaris has a working relationship with many Denali Park resorts, hotels, cabins and lodges. With years of experience at Denali we can take the hassle out of trying to arrange lodging at Denali National Park.We offer this service at no additional cost to you.
Transportation to
Denali National Park Denali Park transportation options include motor coach and the Alaska Railroad. One more option if your time is very limited, is by air charter to or from Denali Park. This option is not for someone on a tight budget and best suited for a small group.
Denali National Park
Tours and Packages To make your Alaska adventure vacation complete, a visit to Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley is a must add to your Alaska adventure tour or Alaska cruise. Give us a call to arrange a custom Denali Park Mt. McKinley tour package. Some options you might want consider is a Bus tour into Denali Park, Rafting, Dog Mushing, or a Denali (Mt. McKinley) flightseeing trip.
Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Backcountry Safaris is a member of the following trade and travel organizations:
Three national parks, Denali, Katmai and Kenai Fjords. Brown bears, whales, wildlife, calving tidewater glaciers, Mt. McKinley, fall colors, hot springs and much more. (more…)
Alaska- just the name conjures up visions of the wild, wonderful creatures of the North Country, brown bears… wolves… Dall sheep… caribou… moose… (more…)
Winter Adventure It's all about fun!
Drive your own snowmobile
Alaska Snowmobiling Snowmobile in the best possible place. The Chugach Mountains will surround you as you navigate your own snowmachine through trails, open fields of powder, beaver ponds, frozen waterfalls.
Alaska
Rafting
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Kongakut River – 10-day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge rafting safari.
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Denali Park Nenana RIver – 2-4 hour rafting trips.
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Chulitna River – 4-day denali raft adventure.
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Lake Creek – 7-day whitewater rafting and fishing adventure.
Kenai Fjords National Park Small Boat Whale Watching Glacier Cruise
Our full day Wildlife, Natural History, and Glacier Cruise ventures deep into Kenai Fjords National Park. With over 25 years experience we will show you the Fjords best kept secrets. This is a photographer's paradise where you will see the Harding Icefield, calving glaciers, seals, Steller sea lions, porpoises, and sea otters. We will stop for lunch in front of a calving glacier, giving us ample time to witness and photograph the face of the glacier as mammoth pieces of ice thunder into the sea. A majority of the time we see whales on these tours.
During spring we are likely to spot grey whales on their annual migration to the arctic. In the summer we often encounter humpback, minke, and fin whales which have traveled thousands of miles to feed in the rich waters of the fjords. Orcas, also known as "killer whales", are present in our waters throughout the year.
You don't have to be a birder to appreciate the incredible number and variety of bird life along this coast. There are several bald eagle nests along our route, and with their white heads the adults are very easy to spot. We will see hundreds of puffins, both horned and tufted, along with great numbers of other sea birds such as parakeet auklets, marbled murrelets, shearwaters, common murres, and many more.
We are often asked, "What is the difference between our tour and the tours offered by the other companies?" One of the main differences between our tours and those of the other tour companies is that we only do small group tours with seldom more than 15 people. Nearly all of the other tour operators have 150+ people on their tours. With our small group, everyone gets an excellent view that is nearly impossible on the vessels where more than 100 people are attempting to see what is going on. The following testimonial probably explains this better than I can.
"Just got back from Alaska and wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our all day tour on Saturday, August 26. Bruce was great about showing us the Kenai Fjords area (and spotting wildlife – including a swimming bear. We knew we made the right choice when we saw all the other tour boats with over a hundred people leaning over the side and we had a grand total of six. We can't thank you enough. Please feel free to use us as references if anyone wants to know about the quality of your tours."
Steve and Lynne Alterman
We depart Seward at 8 a.m. and plan on returning between 4:30 and 5 p.m. but on numerous occasions haven't gotten in until later: usually because we have encountered an unusual wildlife sighting late in the afternoon such as orcas chasing a humpback whale or a mountain goat giving birth and everyone on board is more interested in the sighting than getting back on time. We have the advantage of flexibility that is impossible with all of the large group tours that must adhere to strict schedules. We also enjoy flexibility in choosing our viewing route and therefore seldom take the exact same route two days in a row.
Repeatedly guests tell us that the Kenai Fjords Wildlife, Natural History, and Glacier Cruise was the highlight of their trip to Alaska.
Getting To Seward Seward, Alaska is 125 miles south of Anchorage. You can reach Seward by road or Backcountry Safaris would be happy to package bus and or Alaska Railroad transportation to and from Seward as well as overnight lodging in Seward with your Small Boat Whale Watching Glacier Cruise.
2008 Tour Dates And Rates
One Day Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Glacier Cruise
Seward Departure, daily at 8 a.m.– Cost $159 plus tax and fees
Tax 7%, Fees $3.5 user harbor fee and $15 fuel surcharge each Prices are subject to change without notice.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list. Reservation and Payment Terms)
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
Limitations of liability:
Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins.
We highly recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness.
We use independent contractors to supply Backcountry Safaris with various services on many of our adventures. Some trips require us to use independent tour guides, drivers, lodges and hotels, air and water taxis, and other suppliers. Because we do not own, operate, manage, control, or supervise these suppliers, we cannot be liable for any acts or omissions on their part, including any negligence, gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts. Backcountry Safaris assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or death to person or property arising from the negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person who is to or does provide goods or services for this trip or for the action or inaction of any other third party. Without limitation, Backcountry Safaris is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle or vessel accidents, illness from food or otherwise, annoyance, delays, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, and changes in transit or hotel and lodge services over which it has no control. We make occasional changes in trip itineraries for the comfort and well being of our guests. We will keep you informed of any necessary changes in a timely fashion.
On payment of your deposit to Backcountry Safaris, you agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
Alaska Adventure Travel Specialist Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
larger families or groups, we offer a large 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps up to 8. This cabin has a queen and a twin bed in each bedroom, as well as a sleeper sofa. With a gigantic living room and a fully equipped kitchen, this cabin offers all the comforts of home
