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Kenai Fjords & Denali National Parks

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Wildlife to wilderness, Denali to Kenai Fjords, Alaska is made for exploring.

Kenai Fjords and Denali National Parks are best experienced by doing. Hike craggy mountains, kayak pristine waters, and cruise next to a calving glacier, waiting for the sharp glacial “crack!” that will echo in your memories for years to come. An ideal destination for families or adults, these parks are America’s last great frontier and are primed for exploration and discovery.

Kenai Fjords & Denali National Parks Adventures & Tours

North America

Kenai Fjords Adventure

4.9

  • Duration 6 days
  • Activity Level Level 2 
    • Activity Level 2

      Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.

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 ADULT ONLY

Experience the wonders of Alaska’s wilderness. Hike to Exit Glacier, kayak the coves of Peterson Bay, float-raft the Kenai River, relax on a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, and enjoy plenty of fresh, local food. 

Trip Start: Anchorage Trip End: Anchorage

North America

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

4.9

  • Duration 8 days
  • Activity Level Level 3 
    • Activity Level 3

      Those who take on our Level 3 tours are looking for more challenging hikes that will raise their heart rate.

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 ADULT ONLY

Seek out epic scenery, thriving wildlife, and untamed beauty on this true Alaskan adventure. Cruise the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park, raft the Kenai River Canyon, hike to Exit Glacier, and explore the Denali wilderness.

Trip Start: Anchorage Trip End: Anchorage

North America

Kenai Fjords Family Vacation

4.9

  • Duration 6 days
  • Activity Level Level 2 
    • Activity Level 2

      Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.

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 FAMILY VACATION

Spend six days exploring the Kenai Peninsula at a comfortable pace. Embark on your dream Alaska family vacation where you’ll enjoy a scenic train ride, kayak Peterson Bay, hike Harding Icefield, cruise Kenai Fjords, and more! 

Trip Start: Anchorage Trip End: Anchorage

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Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Sandra Davis, Ms.

"This is a wonderful trip for active travelers who like a variety of activities and great food. If you get good weather the scenery is epic. Don't miss the flight to Denali if it is a sunny day! Even if you don't have perfect weather, the activities are great -- especially the water based ones. If this part of Alaska interests you this is the way to go.

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This is a wonderful trip for active travelers who like a variety of activities and…

"This is a wonderful trip for active travelers who like a variety of activities and great food. If you get good weather the scenery is epic. Don't miss the flight to Denali if it is a sunny day! Even if you don't have perfect weather, the activities are great -- especially the water based ones. If this part of Alaska interests you this is the way to go. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

S | January 1970

Kenai Fjords Adventure

Natalie V

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

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Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime! read less

4.9 Stars (125 reviews)

N | January 1970

Kenai Fjords Adventure

Cathy S

"Good, really enjoyed it

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Good, really enjoyed it

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4.9 Stars (125 reviews)

C | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Tamara H

"What a beautiful and amazing adventure to Alaska's National Parks! We had the best time exploring Resurrection Bay, rafting, hiking, kayaking and flightseeing over Denali (Mount McKinley) and landing on a glacier! Oh and those grizzlies and caribou and killer whales and puffin were really cool, not to mention the red sockeye salmon. We learned a lot by exploring a lot. Great guides and smooth following itinerary!

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What a beautiful and amazing adventure to Alaska's National Parks! We had the best time…

"What a beautiful and amazing adventure to Alaska's National Parks! We had the best time exploring Resurrection Bay, rafting, hiking, kayaking and flightseeing over Denali (Mount McKinley) and landing on a glacier! Oh and those grizzlies and caribou and killer whales and puffin were really cool, not to mention the red sockeye salmon. We learned a lot by exploring a lot. Great guides and smooth following itinerary! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

T | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Millicent W

"Liz and Jessi were terrific, competent, knowledgeable guides that made my trip to Alaska unforgettable. The itinerary was perfect - the strenuous hikes were sprinkled among more chill days, so nothing felt overwhelming or unsafe. The kayaking and rafting were a nice contrast to the spectacular hikes. We were fortunate to see a lot of wildlife - eagles, bears, caribou, a moose, ground squirrels, ptarmigans, and more. I highly recommend this trip with Austin Adventures!

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Liz and Jessi were terrific, competent, knowledgeable guides that made my trip to Alaska unforgettable.…

"Liz and Jessi were terrific, competent, knowledgeable guides that made my trip to Alaska unforgettable. The itinerary was perfect - the strenuous hikes were sprinkled among more chill days, so nothing felt overwhelming or unsafe. The kayaking and rafting were a nice contrast to the spectacular hikes. We were fortunate to see a lot of wildlife - eagles, bears, caribou, a moose, ground squirrels, ptarmigans, and more. I highly recommend this trip with Austin Adventures! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

M | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Muriel S

"Amazing trip in Alaska in the summer 2023! Our guides Jessi and Liz were great, super attentive to all our needs.
Right balance between activities, stretching us outside of our comfort zone while maintaining a vacation spirit.
We were extremely lucky with the weather and able to see a lot of wildlife. The dynamic of the group was perfect and we had a lot of fun.
Really recommend it!!

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Amazing trip in Alaska in the summer 2023! Our guides Jessi and Liz were great,…

"Amazing trip in Alaska in the summer 2023! Our guides Jessi and Liz were great, super attentive to all our needs.
Right balance between activities, stretching us outside of our comfort zone while maintaining a vacation spirit.
We were extremely lucky with the weather and able to see a lot of wildlife. The dynamic of the group was perfect and we had a lot of fun.
Really recommend it!! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

M | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Virginia K

"This was an amazing trip from beginning to end! The weather was good, the guides the best ever, schedule couldn't be better and all guests were amazing!!!!

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This was an amazing trip from beginning to end! The weather was good, the…

"This was an amazing trip from beginning to end! The weather was good, the guides the best ever, schedule couldn't be better and all guests were amazing!!!! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

V | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Jennifer K

"The Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure has an excellent mix of activities (hiking, rafting, kayaking, wildlife viewing). Our friendly and knowledgeable guides Jessi and Liz took care of all the planning, logistics, toting luggage, and other headachy parts of travel so our small group (initially strangers, now friends) just could focus on enjoying the day.

Being able to unplug from my computer and get into the great wilds of Alaska was so refreshing. The wildlife was amazing - we saw caribou, bears, ptarmigan, eagles, spawning salmon, and more (including a super pod of 100 orcas!). We tasted wild blueberries and salmon berries and saw the beautiful subarctic climates - marshes to black spruce forests to glacial fields.

Our guides were excellent planners and cheerfully answered the many questions from the group about all things Alaska. They were able to provide meal options to those of us with dietary issues, and the food was all plentiful and tasty.

The smaller group format was very comfortable. It was a personalized experience instead of the cruise ship tourists I saw in a couple locations who always traveled in huge busses and just seemed like names on a spreadsheet to…

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The Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure has an excellent mix of activities (hiking, rafting, kayaking,…

"The Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure has an excellent mix of activities (hiking, rafting, kayaking, wildlife viewing). Our friendly and knowledgeable guides Jessi and Liz took care of all the planning, logistics, toting luggage, and other headachy parts of travel so our small group (initially strangers, now friends) just could focus on enjoying the day.

Being able to unplug from my computer and get into the great wilds of Alaska was so refreshing. The wildlife was amazing - we saw caribou, bears, ptarmigan, eagles, spawning salmon, and more (including a super pod of 100 orcas!). We tasted wild blueberries and salmon berries and saw the beautiful subarctic climates - marshes to black spruce forests to glacial fields.

Our guides were excellent planners and cheerfully answered the many questions from the group about all things Alaska. They were able to provide meal options to those of us with dietary issues, and the food was all plentiful and tasty.

The smaller group format was very comfortable. It was a personalized experience instead of the cruise ship tourists I saw in a couple locations who always traveled in huge busses and just seemed like names on a spreadsheet to their organizers.

I've recommended this trip and tour company to many friends and family. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

J | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Thomas S

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

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Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

T | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Carey sullivan, N

"My husband and I are both in our 60’s, and we just had an amazing trip with Olivia and Justin. They each took turns with leading, driving, and guiding us on numerous adventures. We took 4 hikes—approximately 9, 7, 3.5, and 3 miles long. Three of the four hikes included rain, but we still had a great time! We kayaked across a beautiful lake that was mostly empty, except for the salmon, and a few other kayakers. We went on a raft trip and shared the space with countless salmon and 25 eagles! We took a ship out into the ocean near Kenai Fjords and saw puffins, sea otters, Stellar sea lions, kittiwakes, a mountain goat, cormorants, orcas, and humpback whales. There were also amazing glaciers calving, and lots of mini icebergs. Yes, it was hard work at times, but the feeling of completing hard things is worth it! And we took breaks to catch our breath and take photos. They kept us fed and there were snacks available at all times in the car. It was an amazing trip!

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My husband and I are both in our 60’s, and we just had an amazing…

"My husband and I are both in our 60’s, and we just had an amazing trip with Olivia and Justin. They each took turns with leading, driving, and guiding us on numerous adventures. We took 4 hikes—approximately 9, 7, 3.5, and 3 miles long. Three of the four hikes included rain, but we still had a great time! We kayaked across a beautiful lake that was mostly empty, except for the salmon, and a few other kayakers. We went on a raft trip and shared the space with countless salmon and 25 eagles! We took a ship out into the ocean near Kenai Fjords and saw puffins, sea otters, Stellar sea lions, kittiwakes, a mountain goat, cormorants, orcas, and humpback whales. There were also amazing glaciers calving, and lots of mini icebergs. Yes, it was hard work at times, but the feeling of completing hard things is worth it! And we took breaks to catch our breath and take photos. They kept us fed and there were snacks available at all times in the car. It was an amazing trip! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

C | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Brenda U

"What a beautiful trip- Alaska has been on my bucket list for years. The variety of activities we enjoyed along our journey was truly amazing. The hiking challenged me on a personal level, but that was what my goal was. I loved kayaking so much, and the rafting trip was exceptional. Liz and Jessi truly went out of their way to make us feel safe at all times as well as encouraged us through our journey. I can honestly say I would not have encountered a polar plunge on my own, let alone 3 polar plunges. Liz and Jessi had a gentle persuasion in challenging ourselves both on the hiking trails and our extra-curricular activities. Their personalities were so fun and they worked well together. Both of them were so professional. I appreciate all that they did to make this a trip of a lifetime for me!!

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What a beautiful trip- Alaska has been on my bucket list for years. The…

"What a beautiful trip- Alaska has been on my bucket list for years. The variety of activities we enjoyed along our journey was truly amazing. The hiking challenged me on a personal level, but that was what my goal was. I loved kayaking so much, and the rafting trip was exceptional. Liz and Jessi truly went out of their way to make us feel safe at all times as well as encouraged us through our journey. I can honestly say I would not have encountered a polar plunge on my own, let alone 3 polar plunges. Liz and Jessi had a gentle persuasion in challenging ourselves both on the hiking trails and our extra-curricular activities. Their personalities were so fun and they worked well together. Both of them were so professional. I appreciate all that they did to make this a trip of a lifetime for me!! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

B | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Nancy R

"The Kenai Peninsula and Denali trip was extraordinary! The weather was great, all of the activities - Resurrection Bay Cruise where we saw humpback whales bubble feeding, puffins and sea lions and came right up to a glacier calving with lots of sea otters floating on their backs, the rafting down the Kenai River, the strenuous but fantastic hike to the Harding Icefield and then up to Denali Park, kayaking, saw the salmon running, multiple hikes with fantastic views! It couldn't have been more perfect or fun! The guides, Liz and Jessi , were professional, knowledgeable, always attentive and so much fun to hang out with.

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The Kenai Peninsula and Denali trip was extraordinary! The weather was great, all of the…

"The Kenai Peninsula and Denali trip was extraordinary! The weather was great, all of the activities - Resurrection Bay Cruise where we saw humpback whales bubble feeding, puffins and sea lions and came right up to a glacier calving with lots of sea otters floating on their backs, the rafting down the Kenai River, the strenuous but fantastic hike to the Harding Icefield and then up to Denali Park, kayaking, saw the salmon running, multiple hikes with fantastic views! It couldn't have been more perfect or fun! The guides, Liz and Jessi , were professional, knowledgeable, always attentive and so much fun to hang out with. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

N | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Dawn C

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

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Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

D | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Tracey J

"Just back from an amazing trip to Alaska organized by Austin Adventures. I cannot fault the amazing team for the journey that they took me on and it was my best holiday ever! Austin Adventures are definitely a slick operation.

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Just back from an amazing trip to Alaska organized by Austin Adventures. I…

"Just back from an amazing trip to Alaska organized by Austin Adventures. I cannot fault the amazing team for the journey that they took me on and it was my best holiday ever! Austin Adventures are definitely a slick operation. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

T | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Bernadine M

"The Kenai Fjords and Denali Adventure exceeded my expectations. The guides: Jessia and Liz catered for and covered all aspects of our needs to ensure maximum enjoyment. The highlight was the plane trip to Denali and walking on Ruth Glacier - surreal.

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The Kenai Fjords and Denali Adventure exceeded my expectations. The guides: Jessia and Liz…

"The Kenai Fjords and Denali Adventure exceeded my expectations. The guides: Jessia and Liz catered for and covered all aspects of our needs to ensure maximum enjoyment. The highlight was the plane trip to Denali and walking on Ruth Glacier - surreal. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

B | January 1970

Kenai Fjords Family Vacation

Ralph S

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

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Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime! read less

4.9 Stars (117 reviews)

R | January 1970

Kenai Fjords Family Vacation

Katherine S

"Good, really enjoyed it

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Good, really enjoyed it

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4.9 Stars (117 reviews)

K | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Peter L

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

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Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!

"Excellent, the trip of a lifetime! read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

P | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Leslie L

"A company with years of experience and commitment in designing and delivering an adventure with lots of variety in activities.
- whale watching (the likes of which we and the captain had never seen before), rafting down a beautiful river with many eagle sightings, hiking through beautiful forests with amazing views, serene kayaking on a beautiful lake, a safe view of a grizzly mama bear with her three cubs, and an awe inspiring flight around Denali.
Two exceptional guides who "deliver the goods" for the group of travelers. Justin and David left little to chance in making sure that we enjoyed sights, challenged ourselves with hikes and other adventures, learning much about the region, wildlife, and history of Alaska and most of all - had a great experience. Their choice of restaurants and provisioners allowed us to interact with locals and appreciate what it was like to live in a region so different from our own. Our guides looked out for our safety and even had back up plans when a power outage threatened to close our dinner choice. They were creative in making sure that our experience resonated with each…

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A company with years of experience and commitment in designing and delivering an adventure with…

"A company with years of experience and commitment in designing and delivering an adventure with lots of variety in activities.
- whale watching (the likes of which we and the captain had never seen before), rafting down a beautiful river with many eagle sightings, hiking through beautiful forests with amazing views, serene kayaking on a beautiful lake, a safe view of a grizzly mama bear with her three cubs, and an awe inspiring flight around Denali.
Two exceptional guides who "deliver the goods" for the group of travelers. Justin and David left little to chance in making sure that we enjoyed sights, challenged ourselves with hikes and other adventures, learning much about the region, wildlife, and history of Alaska and most of all - had a great experience. Their choice of restaurants and provisioners allowed us to interact with locals and appreciate what it was like to live in a region so different from our own. Our guides looked out for our safety and even had back up plans when a power outage threatened to close our dinner choice. They were creative in making sure that our experience resonated with each of us in our own ways with reflective and meditative perspectives. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

L | January 1970

Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Edward D

"Great trip led by 2 fantastic guides! Thank-you Justin and David for making this a very memorable trip! My one disappointment was not being able to complete the Harding Icefield hike because I was the only one wanting to reach the top and the guides having to return with the group.

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Great trip led by 2 fantastic guides! Thank-you Justin and David for making this…

"Great trip led by 2 fantastic guides! Thank-you Justin and David for making this a very memorable trip! My one disappointment was not being able to complete the Harding Icefield hike because I was the only one wanting to reach the top and the guides having to return with the group. read less

4.9 Stars (30 reviews)

E | January 1970

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Just-right group sizes allow you to get off the beaten path

With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience.

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Award-winning guides lead the way

It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!

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When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. All you need to do is show up!

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Enjoy freedom to push your boundaries – safely

Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted partners and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides.

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Decades of expertise mean you’ll experience only the best

Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.

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For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience.