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After spending time exploring the coastal city of Seward, take a relaxing train ride to your next destination, Anchorage. This evening train ride travels through rugged mountain landscapes and scenic coastline on a spacious train car. Easily take in the views with large, panoramic windows and open vestibules. The Alaska Railroad is only open during the summer months, providing plenty of sunlight to enjoy your ride.

Pan for gold near a water wheel and salmon stream in Seward. You’ll learn the art of panning, discover your own Gold Rush experience and keep everything you find! Popular with families with children, this 1-hour experience is offered at various times throughout the day to easily fit your schedule.

Bardy’s Trail Rides offers a one‑of‑a‑kind horseback experience in Seward, Alaska, just minutes from the harbor, train depot, and cruise ship terminal. We’re easy to find—only two miles from the waterfront—yet our trails feel a world away, winding through lush rainforest, open grasslands, and along the shores of Resurrection Bay. Our goal is to keep rides small, personal, and story‑driven. With a maximum of six riders per tour, everyone can hear the guide’s stories about local wildlife, Alaska’s history, and the 1964 earthquake that reshaped Seward. No prior horse experience is needed; we welcome all levels and carefully match each rider with a suitable horse, including considerations for riders up to 275 lb.

This transportation service is uniquely designed for cruise passengers seeking a seamless and stress‑free transfer on embarkation day. With direct service between the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal and Anchorage, the schedule is carefully coordinated to align with cruise departure times, eliminating guesswork and unnecessary delays. Guests travel comfortably along the scenic Seward Highway, enjoying Alaska’s iconic landscapes during the approximately 2.5‑ to 3‑hour journey. Convenient pickup options from select Anchorage hotels or Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport make this a reliable, prearranged solution that simplifies logistics and allows travelers to focus on enjoying the start of their cruise experience.

Enjoy aerial views of Alaska's natural beauty on a 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Seward. Fly over the massive Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay, and cross the mountains to Aialik Bay. You might see bears, whales, calving ice sheets, giant icebergs, and more as you explore the area around Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest by air.

In Alaska, you can track inland or head out to sea but deciding whether to traverse the rugged terrain or take on the icy waters can be a difficult choice. This Caines Head Kayak and Hike to Historic WWII Army Fort combines both under the supervision of a guide who will keep you safe along the way. First, hike your way to Fort McGilvray and then kayak to Miller's Landing.

Drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers, handlers and dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. You can stand on the runners and mush a dog team or just sit on the sled and the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes, and take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the mushing experience the helicopter whisks you off to a remote shoreline landing to view stunning glaciers and icebergs.

Enjoy a unique perspective on the mountains and glaciers near Seward with this small-group helicopter flight and tour. Touch down near Godwin Glacier as part of a scenic 15-minute helicopter tour from Seward. You'll have 15 minutes to admire the glacier, take some photos, and enjoy sweeping aerial views of Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay, and more.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska’s backcountry on this 4-hour heli-hiking adventure from Seward with our partner Kenai Backcountry Adventures. Your journey begins with an exhilarating scenic helicopter flight, soaring over towering glaciers, rugged mountain peaks, and lush alpine meadows. As you take in the stunning aerial views, keep an eye out for wildlife such as mountain goats, moose, and even bears. Your helicopter will land in a remote and pristine wilderness area, where your expert guide will lead you on an unforgettable hike tailored to your group’s skill level. This small-group experience ensures an intimate and personalized adventure, perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely exploration or a more challenging trek, this heli-hiking tour offers an unparalleled way to immerse yourself in Alaska’s wild beauty.

A one-of-a-kind Alaskan experience that should not be missed, this 45-minute helicopter flight from Seward takes you to Bear and Aialik glaciers. Nestled among snow-covered peaks, Bear Glacier rests above a remote lagoon studded with massive icebergs the size of houses. See the walls of Aialik Glacier dropping into the ocean. Take photos of cascading waterfalls, old-growth forests and turquoise-blue water that surround a frozen landscape carved by millennia of advancing and retreating ice. Enjoy aerial views of Kenai Fjords National Park.