4-day Kenai Alpine Traverse from Seward, Alaska

Highlights

  • Epic 4-day mountain backpacking experience deep into the Kenai Mountains

  • Experience the finest tundra and mountain hiking on the Kenai Peninsula

  • Discover interesting stories, local history and wildlife facts from your friendly guide

  • Stunning wildlife, crusher routes, and fresh mountain air

Summary

Join us on a backpacking adventure in the beautiful Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
We designed this 4-day backpacking experience to hit the highlights and fully immerse you into the natural rhythm of the backcountry. 

Tour info

Duration
4 days
Group Size
12
Pricing (From)
Participant: (12 years +)
$2,131.90
Commentary
Meeting Point

11724 Seward Highway, Suite A., Seward, Alaska, 99664, US

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

You haven’t truly experienced living until you’ve ventured into the backcountry of the Kenai Mountains! This place is truly magical. Stare in wonder at the beautiful vista that go on for hundreds of miles. Check. Feel the fresh mountain breeze in your hair as you stand on top of the highest peak. Check. A friendly, local guide to share stories, point out amazing views, and guide you through your backcountry journey. Check, check, and check. With a fully immersive backcountry experience and an unbeatable price – it’s time you knocked this iconic Alaskan experience off your bucket list.

Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly guide will share stories, local history, wildlife facts, and answer any questions you have throughout the tour.

Whether you’re here for the first time, hosting visitors, or looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, our backcountry adventures offer unforgettable experiences of our beautiful backyard.

What’s included?

  • Accommodations – 3 nights tent accommodations

  • Professional Backpacking Guides

  • Round-trip ground transportation from Seward

  • Round-trip boat transportation

  • Expedition-grade tents, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow

  • Gathering tent

  • All meals

  • Cooking equipment, eating utensils, food bowl, and hot drink mug

  • Water filtration equipment and storage

  • Beverages – water, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider, lemonade

  • Guides prepare and cook all meals

  • Packing list

  • Gratuities for your guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • You must be able to walk on uneven, soft, steep, and slippery terrain for up to 5+ miles per day

  • Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult

  • Minimum age requirement of 12 years old

  • This tour is rated as Strenuous (to Extreme)

Before you go

  • Please arrive 60 minutes early to check-in and get set up

  • There are no bathrooms in the backcountry, so bathroom breaks are done nature-style

  • Bring snacks, and a water bottle (water can be refilled at camp)

  • Bring a backpack 60-80 liters, along with clothes for dressing in layers and any personal items

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

    Free Cancellation up to 30 days in advance

About operator:

Kenai Backcountry Adventures' professionally guided wilderness adventure tours will take you into the most breathtaking backcountry areas Alaska has to offer. From national parks to wildlife refuges, mountain peaks to majestic rivers, our groups are small, but our adventures are BIG! Purveying family-friendly day adventures to all-inclusive, multi-day expeditions with flexible itineraries at a comfortable pace. Purveyors of Adventure in Alaska's Backcountry! Guided backpacking, packrafting, hiking, rafting, skiing & splitboarding in Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Clark National Park, Katmai National Park, & throughout Alaska.

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