Private Glacier Lake Kayak Tour – Kennicott Glacier Adventure
per person
Discover the serene beauty of Alaska on our exclusive Glacier Lake Kayak tour, where you’ll paddle through the pristine waters of the Kennicott Glacier Lake. This private inflatable kayak tour takes you through one of the newest and most stunning landscapes in the Kennicott Valley, where icebergs drift against a backdrop of giant glaciers and rugged mountain peaks. As you glide over the frigid waters, the subtle crackling of ice fills the air, and the cool alpine breeze carries the scent of untouched wilderness, pulling you into the quiet majesty of this wild terrain.
Kayak Among Icebergs in a Glacial Wonderland: Explore One of Alaska’s Newest Lakes
Led by an expert guide, you’ll receive personalized paddling instruction while learning about the fascinating geological history and glacial ecology of the valley. Explore labyrinthine glacier channels, take a walk on the glacier’s rocky surface, where the sound of shifting ice echoes in the distance—a rare and awe-inspiring experience. Wildlife is always close, and you might spot a bear wandering the shoreline or crossing the ice itself, adding to the thrill of the adventure.
Tailored to Your Group: Travel at Your Pace, Go Where your Group Wants to Go!
This custom Glacier Lake Kayak tour is completely tailored to your group. Paddle with your guide for a hands-on experience, or relax and let the scenery unfold around you. With its intimate access to Alaska’s natural wonders, this private kayak journey promises an unforgettable exploration of one of the most dynamic landscapes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Book Your Unforgettable Kennicott Glacier Kayak Tour Today
Difficulty Level: Relaxed
The Kennicott Glacier Lake Kayak Tour is considered the only Relaxed Day Trip offered by McCarthy River Tours. This Lake Kayak Trip involves paddling in an inflatable kayak among icebergs and through the ice-lined channels of the terminal end of the Kennicott Glacier.
- Paddle through icy, silt-filled waters surrounded by glacier ice
- Get up close to the massive glacier face for a rare, awe-inspiring perspective
- Step onto the glacier’s rugged surface for a hike across this dynamic landscape
- Savor the peaceful stillness of Alaska’s wild frontier, far from the crowds
- Capture breathtaking views of the glacier, mountains, and untouched wilderness
- Jump into the freezing glacial waters from an iceberg or just relax and float at your own pace
Private Glacier Lake Kayak Tour – 4 Hours Total Tour Length
Experience Alaska’s raw wilderness on a private Glacial Lake Kayak adventure. Paddle through ice-filled waters at the foot of Kennicott Glacier, led by expert local guides who share deep insights into this evolving glacial landscape. Unlike any other, this intimate, fully customizable tour lets you connect with nature in a way that larger groups can’t, offering both hands-on exploration and tranquil moments in one of the world’s most pristine environments. Your adventure, your pace—no crowds, just you and the untamed Alaskan wilderness.
- Tours Launch the last weekend of May through the first weekend of September
- Guest to Guide Ratio/price person
- 1:1/$420
- 2:1/$225
- 3:1/$165
- 4+:1/$125
June 6 to August 31st: 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, & 2 pm
- Drysuit
- Floatation device
- Helmet
- Paddle
- River shoes
- Expert guide
- Warm base layers
- Warm socks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Snacks/sack lunch
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide (10-20% of the trip cost is recommended)
Choose your own Launch time between 8 am and 2 pm daily
- Make it a Kayak & Hike Package
- Accommodation package
- Fly-in/fly-out from Glennallen 1-day package
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Take an exciting 4 hour Alaska glacial kayak tour on the Kennicott Glacier Lake paddle among icebergs, hike on the rocky surface of the ancient ice and watch as geology happens before your eyes.
Meet up 15 minutes prior to scheduled trip time
Time Frame
- 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm or 2pm
- Drysuit care and wear instruction
- PFD fitting
- Hike to the lake
3 hours - explore lake
- Short walk from our office to lake
- Safety equipment check & flat water boating safety talk
- Explore the glacier face
- Jump into an ice cold glacier lake in a drysuit
- Explore the rocky surface of a 25 mile long valley glacier
Final 30 minutes
- Walk back to office
- De-suit
- Enjoy some ice cream
Comments:
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Nicole A.
We had a truly wonderful day kayaking the glacier with our guide. They were amazing at reading our ability levels, asking about our interests and comfort on the water, and customizing a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Diane D.
You have the most friendly, capable, informative guides! We loved our kayak tour! We thoroughly enjoyed working with MRTo from start to finish, great communication all the way!
Joel M.
Our guides were great! Very friendly, informative, fun, and accommodating of our large group. Especially with my elderly grandparents! Hands down 10 out of 10 would recommend again to any/everyone I know.
Jason W.
We had a great time, our guide was excellent! Definitely recommend for your Alaskan adventure!