Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure from Seward
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
In the wilderness is where memories are made… Whether it’s the exhilarating rush as you look over the edge of a bottomless crevasse, the fresh mountain air that fills your lungs, or the sense of wonder gazing across the glaciated landscape. With a friendly, local guide and eight hours to immerse yourself in unrivaled natural beauty, you’ll smell the earthy alder of our boreal forests, feel the cool breeze on your face from the Harding Icefield, and have plenty of time to slow down to soak it all in…
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Participants under 18 must be with an adult – Minors must be accompanied.
What To Expect
This tour is available with pick up in Seward or meet-on-location at our office. Pick-ups in Seward begin as early as 8:00am, possibly earlier depending on your location. If you have your own transportation, please meet us at our office. We will transport you to the National Park where your tour begins, or you're welcome to follow us in your own vehicle.
Kenai Fjords National Park
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords’ crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Native Alutiiq relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea.
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Exit Glacier Ice Hiking Adventure
Deli-style lunch Pickup included
What‘s Included
Deli lunch - turkey wrap, granola bar, piece of fruit
Glacier hiking equipment - small backpack, helmet, harness, crampons, trekking poles.
Courtesy round-trip ground transportation from Seward to Kenai Fjords NP
Professional Glacier Guides
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities for guides
Rain Gear
Footwear (Wear sturdy, well-broken-in hiking boots or hiking shoes)
Gloves
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Can’t stop thinking about it
Jennifer S,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I’m writing this review years later since I am in the app and I just want to say that my husband and I still talk about this tour. This was one of the best experiences on a trip we’ve ever had and we are always trying to top this epic experience and it is difficult! Our guide was so awesome and the views and hike were incredible.
Excellent Experience! A Must Do
Shaena K,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Derek was awesome, you could tell he enjoyed his job and was excited for people to experience this hike! The lunch he made was yummy and he was very kind and accommodating to when people wanted to stop for a breather too. He even dropped us off at our bnb instead of the drop off point (which was only a few blocks away). Overall amazing experience! Very happy to have done it.
Extraordinary experience....
Carolyn Z,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Extraordinary experience. Guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and most helpful. We had a great time! Thank you!
Amazing views and awesome guide!
J4451CPmeganb,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Any trip up to and through the glacier would be amazing, but Mary really took the time to show how dynamic the biome really is by looking for and showing us new features that had not been there before and offering us choices for which aspects we wanted to see, we got fun facts and great conversation the whole way, we cannot recommend this enough.
First time adventurous glacier hike with familyr
Kishore K,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our hiking guides Jack and Natalie were absolutely fantastic! They were incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information along the way, making the hike not only beautiful but educational too. Their friendly nature made everyone feel welcome, and their patience ensured that no one felt rushed. They kept the group safe at all times, while also making the experience fun and engaging with great stories and humor. Truly the perfect combination of professionalism and personality — highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
Great 2 hour excursion
sarahh490,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely 2 hour hike into Exit Glacier area with Lochlan . He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The moderate hike was refreshing. We also had a lovely warm evening that made things perfect. I highly recommend this hike
Best experience ever! Love glacier!
Jiaqi J,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The most fun experience in Alaska! Got a chance to walk on the real glacier, find so many fun spot and take great pictures. So blue, so worth it. (hard hiking
Feels like a different planet!!
Mary Kate G,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ice climbing on a glacier will remain as one of the top activities I've ever done in my life. It was one of the most adventurous, scenic & adrenaline junky activities I've ever done! The views were insane the entire time. It was a steep hike but totally worth it. The equipment was in good condition and our guides were phenomenal. Both Rachel & Gina had so much knowledge and experience to share. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with each of them. We learned so much and felt so safe during the activity.Safety was definitely a top priority. I HIGHLY recommend ice climbing with exit glaciers and pairing it with kayaking at bear glacier with their sister company, liquid adventures. Thank you Gina & Rachel, and all the staff who made it such an incredible trip!
Fantastic!
Eric F,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything went supremely well for this ski-plane ice field excursion: the organization of it, all logistics, gear, guide, pilot, and the activity itself. My wife and I loved it! It was beautiful and so much fun! Our guide, Gina, was fantastic, as was our pilot Joe. We also did the Jet Boat in to kayak around icebergs in the Bear Glacier lagoon, with helicopter ride back, with Liquid Adventured. That was equally fantastic and very well coordinated. Exit Glacier Guide and Liquid Adventures are both top-notch in my book. I highly recommend them!
Natalie was the best,...
Maureen M,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Natalie was the best, incredible day hiking and the glacier was AWESOME!! She showed us the best parts of the glacier.
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