Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
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Casual & Luxury Hotels
Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Casual & Luxury Hotels
2026: Jul-Aug 2027: May-Aug
Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer
Share the adventure of Alaska’s wild and beautiful landscapes with the whole family. Paddle, hike, and explore the Last Frontier, where vast wilderness, dramatic seascapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters await.
Highlights
- Kayak around Yukon Island in Kachemak Bay and stop for a picnic on a secluded beach along the way
- Hike to glaciers and ice fields to see the sheer scale of these ancient rivers of ice
- Cruise through Prince William Sound, where towering tidal glaciers and marine life like otters and seals take center stage
- Immerse yourself in the local charm, colorful characters, and outdoor spirit of the Kenai Peninsula, known as “Alaska’s playground”
- Keep watch for sea lions, harbor seals and other marine life just steps from our waterfront hotel
Start/End Anchorage
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Alaska! Kick off the trip pedaling along bike paths with giant mountains as your backdrop • Soak up vistas of the Knik Arm as we bike on the outskirts of Anchorage • Hike along Winner Creek, surrounded by America’s northernmost temperate rain forest • Gather for a welcome dinner to celebrate the start of our Alaskan adventure.
Night 1
Set at the base of Mount Alyeska in Girdwood, Alyeska Resort pairs contemporary mountain style with expansive views of the surrounding Chugach Mountains. An aerial tram climbs from the resort to the upper slopes, offering views of the surrounding wilderness. Recognized in Travel + Leisure's World's Best awards, the chateau-inspired resort is known for its Nordic spa and saltwater pool. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 2-3
Search for glaciers and marine mammals while cruising through Prince William Sound • Journey south to the Kenai Peninsula, a wonderland of rugged mountains, glaciers, fjords and lakes • In Kenai Fjords National Park, kids hike to the toe of Exit Glacier, meet some of the famed Iditarod race’s canine participants and explore the Alaska SeaLife Center, home to sea lions, puffins and other marine wildlife • Adults embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek with spectacular views of the vast Harding Icefield, where glacial ice extends as far as the eye can see • Keep an eye out for mountain goats, moose and marmots along the way.
Nights 2-3
Surrounded by spruce forests on the banks of the Resurrection River, Seward Windsong Lodge offers a lodge-style retreat a few minutes' drive from downtown Seward. Guest rooms and common areas emphasize comfort and quiet, with easy access to the surrounding landscape.
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Days 4-6
Travel to Homer on a journey with views of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes of the Alaska Range • Bike along the water and into Homer’s Old Town before pedaling down Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land jutting into Kachemak Bay • Harbor seals and sea lions make frequent appearances outside our waterfront hotel at the end of the spit • A water taxi takes us across the bay, where we’ll circumnavigate Yukon Island by kayak • As you paddle, watch for harbor seals, porpoises and sea otters • Explore a local homestead, complete with furry animals, art and views of Kachemak Bay.
Nights 4-5
Perched at the end of Homer Spit on Kachemak Bay, Land's End Resort makes the most of its quiet, maritime setting. Guest rooms and public spaces emphasize comfort and simplicity, with large windows and private balconies in many rooms. The spa, indoor pool and hot tubs provide an easy place to unwind while watching boats and wildlife pass by.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
The biking terrain ranges from level to rolling, with a few longer steep climbs and descents. Family routes avoid the biggest climbs and descents for kids. Kid-friendly options are shorter with minimal elevation gain, and alternate kids’ activities are available on days with longer bike routes.
Routes follow roads with bike lanes or shared-use bike paths, some with bumpy surfaces from frost heaves. Shuttle options are limited due to restricted bike path access. Kids should be comfortable riding around other path users.
The hike to Harding Icefield is very demanding due to its steep, rocky terrain and the likelihood of encountering snow. Unpredictable mountain weather can make hiking and biking conditions more challenging.
Backroads is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.
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What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Alaska is a land of rustic and rugged beauty, and the hotels on this trip are much simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Properties are built to withstand the harsh Alaska weather and have minimal seasonal renovations. Service standards at the hotels and restaurants on this trip can seem slow and casual when compared with the more refined hospitality found on other Backroads trips.
Alaska’s cuisine is characterized by an emphasis on simple, hearty dishes ideal for Alaska’s cool climate and adventurous lifestyle. Meals often reflect the state’s limited growing season and rely primarily on local ingredients like fresh seafood, unique offerings such as bison and game meats, and berry-driven summer desserts and jams. This means less variety as compared to most other regions, and please note that options for vegetarian, vegan and low-carb meals may be limited and substitutions may not be available.
Alaska’s variable winters make it a unique and special place to visit. For that reason, our itinerary may change based on the prior winter and road and trail status. The upper portion of the Harding Icefield Trail is often covered with snow through early July. Hiking even a short distance up the trail provides views of Exit Glacier and the valley.
Dates & Prices
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