Guided Kayaking Trips With Miller's Landing
No Experience Or Athletic Ability Necessary!
Guided Kayaking Trips are for Ages 7 to 70!

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• Call us toll free at 1-866-541-5739 or locally at 907-224-5739
  
  Miller's Landing specializes  in exploring the beautiful pristine shores of Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Whether it's kayak rentals, kayak lessons, or guided sea kayaking adventures you are looking for, we have it all! Don't forget to check out the kayak rental and kayak lesson pages of the website for more information on those options.

Why should you choose Miller's Landing?

• *Unlike any other kayaking company, Miller’s Landing owns and operates three water taxi vessels making it possible to transport you to the most beautiful, pristine kayaking spots… filled with wildlife and beautiful scenery!
•  Because we own our own water taxi, our guided kayak paddle prices INCLUDE the cost of the water taxi. There are no hidden “add ons” for extra charges for water taxi costs.
• As a result, we are able to offer our guests better prices, passing the savings on to you. We will also guarantee the best prices for any comparable tour. And, we will offer custom tours if you ask, and discounted group rates.
• We offer a free shuttle bus to pick up our clients in the Seward downtown and harbor area, saving you even more money in taxi costs. (advance notice needed). Also, there are no parking fees for parking at Miller’s Landing.
• We know your time is valuable when you are on vacation. Miller’s Landing is located right on the oceanfront on beautiful Lowell Point. This is where the best paddling begins… Our water taxi departs right from our beach and so do our kayaks. There are no time consuming transports of kayaks to get from town to the beach. We leave right from here!
• Unfortunately, transporting kayaks by vehicle from Seward to Lowell Point (where all kayaking paddles begin) causes the kayak you will be paddling in to become dusty and dirty. Add water, and you have “mud”… Our kayaks have never transported by vehicle.. And they are cleaned each time they are used.
• We are a family run business, and Alaskan homesteaders. We have been in business far longer than any other company, since 1983.
• Almost all of our paddles involve a water taxi because we like to increase your chances of seeing wildlife, and we like to show off the most beautiful, scenic areas for paddling. The water taxi makes all that possible!

Listed below, are our most popular sea kayaking trips, ranging from a three hour paddle to multi day adventures in the heart of the Kenai Fjords National Park!  But these are not all of our trips! We will be happy to put together that perfect custom guided trip just for your party! Let us know what you are looking for and we can make it happen for you!

                 Calendar                             

To give our customers a better idea on when we are going out to LaTouche Island, Aialik Bay and Northwestern Fjord  here our is our calendar.

Guided Kayaking Day Trips

*Please note, we do offer discount rates for group reservations

 Three Alpine Glacier Kayak Paddle: (3 Hour Tour)  

• *7 AM to 10 AM (*Minimum of 4 people needed for this time frame.)
• 9 AM to Noon
• 11 AM to 2 PM
• 1 PM to 4 PM
• Price Includes approximately 45 minutes of water taxi time watching for wildlife
• See Salmon Stream and Waterfalls
• 3 Breathtaking Alpine Glaciers
• Calm Serene Pristine Emerald Green Cove… protected from the wind…
• Short Hike to A Hidden Waterfall
• Paddle Past Driftwood Ghost Forest from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake
• Fantastic Blueberry Picking in season while waiting for the water taxi
• Watch for whales, sea otters, sea lions, eagles, black bear, mountain goats
• Free shuttle if you need it from town (call in advance).
• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided.

If you want to do a world class shorter kayaking trip, this is one of the very best guided kayak paddles in all of Alaska! The Alpine Glacier paddle is an exceptional half day paddle offered in beautiful calm waters. It is exclusive to Miller’s Landing. Our 3 hour Alpine paddle includes taking our custom built comfortable water taxi across Resurrection Bay to the remote waters of beautiful Thumb Cove located on the eastern side of Resurrection Bay. This is an area often referred to by locals as the "Little Switzerland" with it's 3 alpine glaciers, beautiful waterfalls, a salmon stream with leaping salmon and bald eagles lurching overhead, and delicious blueberries (in season). It is common to see sea otters, sea lions and sometimes beautiful orcas or humpbacks or black bears while paddling. There are beautiful ghost forests near the salmon stream (a result of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake). About twenty five minutes (each way) of this tour is a water taxi ride where we try to find wildlife (sea otters, sea lions, orca whales, humpback, eagles and more). The other two hours are spent circumventing the beautiful emerald green cove, paddling in a calm, serene waters, ideal for any athletic level, old or young alike. (There is no experience needed for this paddle). The water taxi is a very comfortable landing craft and is so much fun!

• Mention the special rate for this trip of $20 off the regular rate for $69 per person (normally $89). This trip includes kayaks, guides, all gear, and the water taxi!

Puffin Paddle- With Optional 3 Mile Hike (4 Hours)  

• 8 AM to Noon
• 11 AM to 4 PM
• Paddle One Way and Take Water Taxi Back (included in cost)
• Look for Puffin Nesting areas on beautiful sea cliffs
• See Beautiful Cascading Waterfall
• Optional 3 mile (easy) hike to Historical Fort McGilvary at Caines Head State Park With A Panoramic View of the Gulf of Alaska
• Watch for Whales, Eagles, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, mountain goats!
• Paddle Past Driftwood Ghost Forests from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake
•  Free Shuttle if you need transportation from town (call in advance)
• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided.

The Puffin Paddle/Hike is a unique paddle only offered by Miller's Landing. It is very popular with birders and naturalists. Kayakers paddle from beautiful Miller's Landing area of Lowell Point to Caines Head State park on the western side of Resurrection Bay and enjoy a one way water taxi back watching for wildlife both ways. Paddlers will paddle past Bridal Veil Falls, a beautiful cascading waterfall. Traversing further, we paddle past Tonsina Creek where Salmon are spawning in season and a beautiful driftwood ghost forest remains from the ruins of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake. Paddlers usually see eagles, sea otters, sea lions, and sometimes mountains goats, black bears, orcas and humpback whales. The highlight of the trip is searching for the beautiful comical puffins which are normally nesting around the point of Caine's Head. (We generally see the puffins approximately 80% of the time). This paddle offers a choice continuing to paddle around the comical beautiful puffins that nest at the point of Caine's Head State park or exploring the historical Fort McGilvary and it's army bunkers and gun emplacements left from World War II. The optional hike is an easy 3 mile hike and there is a beautiful panoramic view of the Gulf of Alaska at the Fort. No experience is necessary. Note: On morning run we normally paddle out and take the water taxi back. On the afternoon run we normally take the water taxi first and paddle back. This is to take advantage of the calmest water times for paddling. The afternoon run may sometimes have a longer water taxi ride and may return about 4:30 or later as a result.

• Mention the special rate for this trip of $20 off the regular rate for $69 per person (normally $89). This trip includes kayaks, guides, all gear, and the water taxi!

Bridal Veil Waterfall Paddle and Short Hike (3 ˝ to 4 Hours)

• 7 AM to 11 AM

• 11 AM to 3 PM *For Stronger paddlers due to afternoon winds

• Midnight Sun Paddle: 6 PM to 10 PM (*not offered after August 20th)

• Beautiful Cascading Waterfalls

• Choice of Short Hike at Waterfall or Viewing Nearby Salmon Stream (in season)

• Paddle Past Driftwood Ghost Forests from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake

• Watch for whales, eagles, sea lions, black bear, sea otters!

• Free Shuttle if you need transportation from town (call in advance)

• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided

The Bridal Veils Waterfall (with a choice of a short waterfall hike or viewing salmon stream (in season) is a unique paddle offered by Miller's Landing. This paddle leaves from beautiful Miller's Landing area of Lowell Point. Paddlers have the option of going to either Tonsina Creek, with it's beautiful ghost forest (remains of the 1964 Alaskan Earthquake) and colorful salmon spawning in the stream (in season) and eagles lurching nearby... or... continuing on to beautiful Bridal Veil Waterfall to take the short hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall. Paddlers usually see eagles, sea otters, sea lions, and sometimes mountain goats, black bears, orcas and humpback whales. The highlights of the trip would be the choice of viewing the salmon stream and ghost forest or the beautiful cascading waterfall. This paddle is a very flexible paddle offered in the morning or evening and also in the afternoon. The afternoon paddle is recommended only for the more athletic paddler. The morning and evening paddle are appropriate for any athletic ability. No experience is necessary.

• Mention the special rate for this trip of $10 off the regular rate for $59 per person (normally $69). This trip includes kayaks, guides, and all gear.

Kayaking Mystical Orca Island to Kayaker's Cove: (4 hours)

• *7 AM to 10 AM (*minimum of 4 people needed for this time frame)

• 9 AM to Noon

• 11 AM to 2 PM

• 1 PM to 4 PM

• Price Includes approximately 1 hour of water taxi time watching for wildlife!

• See Salmon Stream and Waterfalls

• See Beautiful Pillow Basalt Rock Formations and magical rock gardens… very unusual!

• View driftwood Ghost Forests left from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake

• Calm Serene Pristine Emerald Green Cove… protected from the wind…

• Watch for whales, sea otters, sea lions, eagles, black bear, mountain goats

• Free shuttle if you need it from town (call in advance)

• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided.

This paddle is one of our Kayak Guides Favorite half day paddles. The water taxi takes you to the eastern remote side of Resurrection Bay and lands in Humpy Cove. There, you will paddle around Orca Island area, and into magical rock gardens teaming with marine wildlife in them... lots of starfish... and other wildlife too! Kayakers will paddle to a salmon stream area, where there is a beautiful waterfall area cascading down pillow basalt formations that are absolutely gorgeous.... Starfish are everywhere... this calm cove is a beautiful emerald green and Puffins are commonly seen here as well as sea lions, sea otters, mountain goats, and sometimes orca and humpback whales. Bald Eagles are common. From Orca Island and Humpy Cove we travel south to Kayaker's Cove, where we wait in a comfortable wilderness lodge/hostel for the water taxi to take us back to beautiful Lowell Point.

• This paddle is appropriate for any athletic ability. No experience is necessary. (Normally $89); Mention our special for $69
   

Fox Island and 3 Alpine Glacier Paddle: Full Day Paddle (approx. 6 to 7 hours)

• *7 AM to 1 PM *(need minimum of four to go out at 7 AM departure)

• 11 AM to 5 PM

• Price Includes approximately 1 hour of water taxi time

• watching for wildlife!

• View 3 Alpine Glaciers, 2 Salmon Streams and Waterfalls

• See Beautiful Pillow Basalt Rock Formations and magical rock gardens… very unusual!

• View driftwood Ghost Forests left from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake

• Short hike to waterfall if time allows..

• Calm Serene Pristine Emerald Green Coves… protected from the wind…

• Watch for whales, sea otters, sea lions, eagles, black bear, mountain goats

• Great Blueberry picking (in season) while waiting for the water taxi!

• Free shuttle if you need it from town (call in advance)

• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided.

This is our best Resurrection Bay full day paddle, and combines our two favorite half day paddles into one dynamite paddle! Take the Miller's Landing water taxi (about 30 minutes) to beautiful Fox Island on the East side of Resurrection Bay where we start our paddle in a mystical beautiful driftwood ghost forest created by the 1964 Alaskan earthquake. From there we paddle into the mystical emerald green calm waters of Humpy Cove exploring the pillow basalt rock formations with waterfalls, starfish and a quaint secluded salmon stream area. We will paddle around beautiful Orca Island and all the mysterious rock gardens teaming with starfish and marine wildlife. Mountains goats, black bears, puffins, sea birds, sea otters, sea lions and bald eagles are commonly seen from this cove. We journey on to beautiful Thumb Cove where there is another salmon stream with countless eagles lurching over it from tall spruce trees, beautiful waterfalls, 3 alpine glaciers, and great blueberry picking (in season). If time allows we will take a short hike to a hidden waterfall while awaiting the water taxi. When on the water taxi, we will look for orcas, humpback whales, dall porpoise, sea otters, and comical puffins, and majestic sea lions to name just some of the wildlife seen..This is about a 6 to 7 hour paddle and includes all gear, kayaks, guide, and round trip water taxi transportation. This paddle is appropriate for any athletic ability and no experience is necessary.

• The paddle is done at a leisurely pace and stops are taken for lunch, etc. (bring your own lunch or we can provide one for $10). This paddle is normally $179. Mention our sale for only $134.
   

Sea Lions Haulout, Puffins, Sea Birds and Sea Otter Paddle: For Athletic paddlers only, Full Day Paddle (approx. 7 hours)

•  *7 AM to 1 PM (Need minimum of 4 to go out on 7 AM departure)

• 11 AM to 5 PM

• Price Includes approximately 1 hour of water taxi time watching for wildlife

• Paddle to a majestic sea lion haulout where you can view sea lions up close

• Admire unusual pillow basalt rock formations in scenic El Dorado Narrows..

• Experience bird nesting colonies, with many different types of sea birds!

• View mystical driftwood Ghost Forests left from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake

• Watch for whales, sea otters, sea lions, eagles, black bear, mountain goats

• Free shuttle if you need it from town (call in advance)

• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided.

This paddle starts with a water taxi to beautiful Fox Island on the Eastern side of Resurrection Bay where we will see a beautiful mysterious driftwood Ghost forest resulting from the 1964 Alaskan earthquake. From there we will paddle into El Dorado Narrows to a large Sea Lion Haulout and view the enormous sea lions towering on the rocks. There are also lots of puffins nesting, sea birds and usually sea otters there. This is a birders paradise... Mountain goats and black bears are often seen on the cliffs nearby. There are breathtakingly beautiful pillow basalt rock formations and an oyster farming area with brightly colored buoys surrounding it. Once in the kayak there are no areas to get out of the kayak for stops. It is also a little more adventurous with a little more ocean swells involved than our other paddles.

This paddle is approximately 7 hours long and ends back at Kayaker's Cove Wilderness Hostel where we will wait in comfort for the water taxi to pick us up

• Bring your own lunch or we can provide one for $10. This paddle is normally $179. Mention our sale for only $139.

Puffin Paddle, With 3 Mile Hike to Fort McGilvary and Bridal Veil Cascading Waterfall Paddle: Full Day (approx. 7 hours)

• 8 AM to 3 PM

• Look for Puffin Nesting areas on beautiful sea cliffs

• See Beautiful Cascading Waterfall at Bridal Veil Falls

• Hike 3 miles (easy hike) to Historical Fort McGilvary at Caines Head State Park and View A Panoramic View of the Gulf of Alaska

• Watch for Whales, Eagles, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, mountain goats, Black Bears, Dall Porpoise!

• Paddle Past Mystical Driftwood Ghost Forests from 1964 Alaskan Earthquake

• Approx. 4 ˝ hours of paddling and 2 ˝ hours of hiking

• Free Shuttle if you need transportation from town (call in advance)

• No experience needed, all gear and instruction provided.

This paddle is a full day paddle leaving from Miller's Landing. It is unique to Miller's Landing. We paddle to beautiful Bridal Veil Falls, where we will take a short hike to a giant cascading waterfall. From there we continue on to Caines Head State Park, and paddle around the nesting puffin area by the reefs at Caine's Head Point. After that we take a 1 1/2 mile hike to the top of Fort McGilvary where we view the historical ruins of World War II and take in a panoramic view of the Gulf of Alaska and historically spooky gun emplacements and army bunkers. Then we hike 1 1/2 miles back down to the beach and paddle back to Miller's Landing, watching for bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, black bear, mountain goats, and sometimes orcas or humpback whales...

• This paddle is for the more athletic paddlers and hiker. No experience is necessary. All gear is provided. Bring a lunch or we can provide one for $10. Normally $159. Mention our sale for $119.00.

Ultimate Aialik Bay Kayaking Quality Adventure

• 6 AM to 6 PM *Full Day, Includes Meals & Round Trip Water Taxi Cruise to the heart of the Kenai Fjords National Park

• $350 per person (on sale from $450 per person)

• *includes continental breakfast, hearty lunch, hot and cold drinks, snacks, all water taxi transportation, gear, guides, instruction. No experience necessary

• Average day includes approx. 4 hours of boat cruising *watching for whales, wildlife, and calving glaciers

• Also approx. 6 hours of paddling time with stops to rest and enjoy, snack, and have lunch…

Join up with us for an early morning departure on a comfortable, first class heated water taxi for a 2 hour wildlife tour to the Kenai Fjords National Park. Breakfast will be served either prior to departure or on the boat. We will stop by a large Stellar Sea Lion haul out and bird rookery, will stop to watch Dall porpoise play with the bow of our water taxi boat, and will stop to take pictures of orcas and humpback whales. We should see sea otters and puffins….. and hopefully black bear and mountain goats, bald eagles and more…. We will land in the heart of the Kenai Fjords National park on a beautiful pristine beach. Your guide will take you paddling to beautiful enormous calving glaciers… up close and personal but within a safe viewing distance ….; you will paddle around magnificent icebergs; you will watch curious seals pop up all around you, and enjoy black bear viewing, all at a leisurely pace, stopping along the way for a hearty lunch, snacks, and small hikes. The water taxi boat will pick you up in the late afternoon, and will take you to another calving glacier for more photographs. Then you will explore the Kenai Fjords all the way back to Seward, (on the water taxi) passing by the Harding Ice field, Bear Glacier, and stopping for whales and wildlife photo shots. No experience is necessary and all instruction and gear and meals are provided. This is a full day trip from 6 AM to about 5: 30 PM. It includes 4 hours of sightseeing on the boat (glacier and wildlife viewing) and about 7 to 8 hours of leisurely paddling with breaks for lunch, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, or optional hiking. Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and all gear included. Round trip water taxi of 100 to 150 miles included in cost. No experience necessary.

• READER: PLEASE NOTE: This tour is sometimes sold at a higher cost with just an hour or two of paddling time by other companies which makes it appear less expensive. It is also often sold by other companies at a lower price but there are extra hidden costs of a water taxi of $275 to $295 per person in addition to the base cost. Our guided paddle price is a set price, easy to understand, and includes the water taxi in it. It is a longer, fuller day, for less. You will find that all of our kayak paddles are less. The reason is because we own our own water taxi, our own kayaks, and we don’t have as much overhead.
  
  Please take the time to compare the options offered…. To really appreciate this beautiful area, and to have time to paddle amongst the icebergs and calving glacier areas, you really need the extra paddling time. Our paddle is less expensive because we own our own water taxi vessels, and our tour provides quality time for experiencing this amazing area. This has been listed by the paddle magazines as the 2nd best place in the entire world to paddle! If you want a quality, worthwhile experience, please compare the differences and choose Miller’s Landing for your best price, best experience, and best overall value.
  
  This area is better explored by kayak than by tour boat because we can take you into areas in a kayak that the tour boats cannot get into, such as Pederson Lagoon with it’s beautiful icebergs, seals, black bears, calving glacier and so much more….. This is the day trip of a lifetime and we like to make sure you have adequate time to really appreciate it… plan for a long day of 10 to 12 hours with about 4 hours of it being comfortable boat cruising time and wildlife viewing for your best overall experience. We have never had a client who did not love this paddle…! This is world class paddling at it’s finest!

• Mention the Special Rate of just $350 per person. Normal Rate is $450 per person per day (water taxi cost of $295 per person is INCLUDED in this cost as are all meals and gear, and guide, kayaks).

• REMEMBER that Miller’s Landing will offer group rates for larger groups. Please ask us for a quote.

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