Glacier Access
Did you know...
North America's LONGEST & LARGEST glacier is the Bering Glacier in Alaska?
We're often asked about the number of glaciers found in Alaska...
Surprisingly, there is no certain answer. There are over 600 officially named glaciers and many more unnamed. It's estimated that Alaska has approximately 100,000 glaciers!
Ice activities abound year round and vary from glacier hiking or ice climbing to aerial flightseeing, kayaking and airboat excursions. Jump in a helicopter and land on a glacier for a dog mushing experience unlike any other! Guided tours are offered in most glaciated areas.
Insider Tip: Why are glaciers blue?
Because the red part of light is absorbed by the ice and blue is transmitted and scattered. Glacier ice often appears more blue when dense. Years of compression force out air pockets between crystals. When glacier ice is white, that usually means there are tiny air bubbles still in the ice which disrupts the path of light traveling within.
| Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge | Departure | Days | Starting At |
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Wilderness eco lodge situated inside Kenai Fjords National Park. Learn More » |
Seward | 2 | $675 |
| Kennicott Glacier Lodge | Departure | Days | Starting At |
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Replica of a historic mining building situated in America’s largest National Park overlooking 25 miles of glacier. Learn More » |
Kennicott | 1 | $206 |
| Knik River Lodge | Departure | Days | Starting At |
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Featuring the National Landmark view of Knik Glacier in the setting of the majestic Mat-Su Valley. Learn More » |
Knik River Area | 2 | $102 |
