Safety Check!
Drysuits are Provided and Required for all Liquid Adventures trips in Bear Glacier
We provide drysuits for all of our clients as part of our Bear Glacier trips. We very rarely have clients in the water, but if it happens we want to be prepared. The water in Bear Glacier's lagoon is fed by glacier runoff, and it is kept colder than the ocean all summer long by giant icebergs. Even if the air temperature is warm, the water is still cold, so our drysuits provide the necessary safety buffer to make sure that getting wet is no big deal.
Even if you choose not to visit a glacier lagoon with us at Liquid Adventures, make sure that wearing a drysuit is part of your plan! It should be considered essential safety gear for any adventure in very cold water. (Note: we only have up to XXL drysuits. As a general rule, if you are close to or over 6'6" tall or 260lbs, you may not fit into our drysuits and cannot go on the trip. For suit dimensions, click here)
Spend an entire day
amongst giants
This is only a request for a trip. Actual availability depends on guide availability and helicopter logistics. Once we have your request, we'll be in touch with a confirmation or to discuss other options!
Difficulty Level
This is an adventurous trip in Seward Alaska.
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.
*Note due to a huge abundance of ice in the lagoon, for 2023, this trip is running as a normal helicopter Bear Glacier Kayaking trip. Call for details!*
If you would like all day to kayak or paddleboard in stunning Bear Glacier Lagoon outside of Seward Alaska, this is your fully outfitted opportunity
Enjoy a tasty homemade lunch, stable sit in kayaks and spectacular iceberg exploring at an affordable cost.
Arrive by a thrilling jet boat ride up a glacial river, and return home flying with ridiculously scenic views aboard a helicopter. Both modes of transportation is a true Alaskan adventure and proves that the journey is just as amazing as the destination. This destination will leave you awestruck however as the lagoon's icebergs are ever changing. The massive ice is released from the toe of the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park where they float inside a fresh water lagoon separated from the ocean by a picturesque beach.
Having all day to explore the lagoon will leave you with lasting memories of how large and rugged Bear Glacier Lagoon is. This is a must do trip for avid wilderness seekers, kayakers, paddleboarders, photographers and anyone else wanting to have their mind blown in the Alaskan backcountry.
Explore
Use the numbered steps below to navigate the map and learn more about this kayaking trip and where it operates
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Meet at the shop
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Board our jetboat
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Jetboat ride to Bear Glacier
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Full day Kayaking
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Helicopter Ride Home
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Essential Details
Price
Per Person
Meeting Time
7:30am
Meeting Place
Trip meets at Liquid Adventures' office at 1013 3rd Ave, Seward Ak 99664
Trip Length
Total trip time is about 9hrs from start to finish (approximately). Roughly 5.5 hours are spent paddling.
Group Size
Groups are never larger than 6 people
Minimum Age
Season
Summer
5/20ish to 9/30
Actual start date changes every season, depending on environmental factor.
You Bring
We Provide
Difficulty
Some experience kayaking is adviseable on this trip
This is an adventurous trip. It is very fun, but it is definitely a trip where you are exposed to the elements and can get dirty, sweaty and, tired.
Paddlers should be comfortable spending most of the day actively paddling in a kayak.
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.
Remember; you are on water! You are ultimately responsible for keeping your awesome camera gear dry!
Due to Park regulations, occasional helicopter traffic, and consideration of other guests, we do not allow drones to be flown on this trip.
Essential Details
It's important to bring comfortable and warm clothes to wear under your drysuit to ensure that your experience is as pleasant as possible.
We highly recommend that you avoid wearing cotton or denim layers.
The Journey to Bear Glacier
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.