Exploring Kenai Fjords & Alyeska, Alaska: Best Things To Do 🇺🇸

Notable moments

1. 01:38 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Visit

   Visitors tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to observe rescued native wildlife in large natural habitats. The sanctuary features animals such as brown bears, muskoxen, and wood bison roaming behind secure perimeter fencing.

   Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Girdwood, Alaska
2. 03:38 Kenai Fjords Wildlife Boat Cruise

   Passengers board a tour boat departing from Seward to cruise through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. During the journey, passengers spot wild sea otters swimming near the vessel and Steller sea lions hauled out on rocky islands.

   Seward, Alaska
3. 05:38 Aialik Glacier Calving Viewpoint

   The cruise boat approaches the impressive face of Aialik Glacier, bringing passengers close to the massive wall of blue ice. Guests gather on the open deck to listen to the ice rumble and watch large chunks calve into the water.

   Aialik Glacier, Alaska
4. 07:44 Glacier Ice Cocktails Onboard

   Crew members chip ice harvested directly from the glacier to craft signature bright blue Glacier-rita cocktails for passengers inside the boat cabin. Guests toast with the drinks made using 400-year-old glacial ice while surrounded by frozen scenery.

   Aialik Glacier, Alaska
5. 12:08 Alaskan Seafood Dinner at Basecamp

   The travelers dine at Basecamp Food + Drinks in Girdwood, enjoying a hearty meal after a chilly day on the water. They share bowls of clam and smoked salmon chowder, steamed mussels, bison bolognese, and steamed Alaskan king crab legs.

   Girdwood, Alaska
6. 13:33 Alyeska Aerial Tram Mountain Ride

   Visitors scan their tickets and board the Alyeska Aerial Tram to ride up the mountainside from Alyeska Resort. The cable car ascends through mountain fog, offering panoramic aerial views of the forest valley, snowfields, and surrounding peaks.

   Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Alaska