Kenai Fjords National Park Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By Jeremy Pataky

  • The mile-deep fjords of the Kenai Peninsula are like cathedrals of rock and ice where mankind can worship the sea. Kayakers, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts will find themselves in a state of aquatic Zen as they behold the powerful grace of orca, humpback, gray, and fin-tail whales.
  • Aailik Bay is a premier wilderness destination perfect for kayaking, whale-watching, and glacier viewing. Book a two- to seven-day kayaking expedition with Backcountry Safaris to paddle among icebergs, mountains, and whales.
  • A public use cabin is located on the eastern shore of upper Aialik Bay, just north of Coleman Bay. Pink Salmon spawn in the lagoon behind the cabin in late August and early September and can sometimes be caught from the beach in late July.
  • Deep-sea fishing trips in the park begin in Seward and take you to some of the most scenic fishing waters in the world. Among rugged, uninhabited islands, snowy mountains, mammoth glaciers, and abundant wildlife, you can tackle “barn door” halibut and feisty salmon.

Kenai Fjords National Park Overview

The mile-deep fjords of the Kenai Peninsula are like cathedrals of rock and ice where mankind can worship the sea—kayakers, fishermen, and wildlife enthusiasts will find themselves in a state of aquatic Zen as they behold the powerful grace of orca, humpback, gray, and fin-tail whales. The antics of smaller marine mammals such as sea otters, harbor seals, and sea lions provide comic relief. The surrounding land is a raw and frozen desert of glaciers and ice caps that invites the adventurous hiker to explore the limits of the Alaskan wilderness as well as the wilderness within. Read More

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Hotels

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Van Gilder Hotel

308 Adams Street
Seward, AK 99664-0609 Map

Distance: 22.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Hotel Seward

221 5th Avenue
Seward, AK 99664 Map

Distance: 22.3 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Harborview Inn

804 Third Avenue
Seward, AK 99664 Map

Distance: 22.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Kenai Fjords Tours

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Seward, Alaska

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Alaska SeaLife Center

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301 Railway Ave
Seward, Alaska 99664

Distance: 22.2 mi. (from destination center)

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The center's role as an important research institution makes it an especially vibrant and... Read More

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Major Marine Tours

411 W. 4th Ave
Anchorage, Alaska

Distance: 90.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Kenai Fjords National Park

Distance (mi.)
Anchorage International Airport 86.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kenai Fjords National Park

Distance (mi.)
Valdez Municipal Airport 152.4 map
Cordova Mudhole Smith Airport 159.1 map
Ouzinkie SPB 164.9 map

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