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Bear Glacier, Seward

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Bear Glacier Tours
Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise with Optional Buffet Lunch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $108
Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $88
Full-Day Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $195
Bear Glacier Kayaking Adventure with Jetboat Transport BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $299
Seward Shore Excursion: Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Small-Group Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $88
Gray Whale Watching Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $93
25 Minute Scenic Flight To Bear Glacier BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $317
Full-Day Bear Glacier Kayaking Jetboat and Helicopter from Seward BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $550
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  • September 3, 2017
    This was our favorite place in a 2 week visit to Alaska. We took a helicopter here, then spent a few hours kayaking around these beautiful icebergs than fall off Bear Glacier and float in the lake bel...  more »
  • August 18, 2017
    This glacier is very close to the water. It is beaytiful. We saw it from a bay cruise and it looked spectaculat but they didnt get us close enough for a good picture.  more »
  • August 16, 2017
    Took an early morning heli-kayak trip out there. Highly recommend. Totally surreal paddling amongst giant icebergs and seals. Glacier so huge you can't really get an idea of how big it is. Go with an ...  more »
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Despite its small size, Seward offers a range of affordable rooms, many of which are located in historic downtown boutique hotels. The compact town center provides you with a comfortable urban base, complete with quick and easy access to good dining and shopping. If you prefer to explore the surrounding wilderness areas on your own, consider one of the region's campgrounds. Many of these outdoor sites offer private showers, laundry services, and free Wi-Fi.
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