Kenai Fjords National Park in 2 Days by Land & Sea

In this episode, we embark on our unforgettable 2-day journey through Kenai Fjords National Park, one of Alaska’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. After spending the first night in Anchorage and arriving in Seward to kick off Day 1 with scenic stops and a glacier hike, Day 2 dives even deeper into the heart of the park’s raw, untouched wilderness by boat.

Today’s adventure takes you beyond the land trails and onto the water with a breathtaking fjord cruise into the Northwestern Fjord. You'll glide past towering sea cliffs, drift among icebergs, and witness up-close calving glacier experiences that truly showcase why this park is a gem of the Alaskan coast. Expect to see puffins, sea otters, harbor seals, porpoises, & whales in their natural habitat. We also give you the inside scoop on where to eat in Seward, tips on timing your cruise to avoid crowds, and advice on how to wrap up your Kenai Fjords trip on a high note. With just two days to explore, we’ve packed this itinerary with the best the park has to offer without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

Highlights We Covered:

• How to get to Kenai Fjords National Park from Anchorage

• Where to eat & drink in Seward: Tidewater Taphouse & Stoney Creek BrewHouse, 

• Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center

• Harding Icefield Trail

• Northwestern Fjord Cruise with Major Marine Tours including wildlife sightings and landscapes like Spire’s Cove, Cataract Cove, and 3 Tidewater Glaciers 

Our top recommendations for hotels in Seward:

• Harbor 360 Hotel 

• Breeze Inn

• Seward Hotels Trailhead Lodging
  

What to Bring:

• Packable backpack 

• Crampons 

• Hiking Poles

• Dramamine

• Power Bank

Explore our Kenai Fjords Viator Experiences for tours, excursions, and even those we wished we had time for!

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Kenai Fjords 2 day itinerary for travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every activity we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.

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