– Arrive at Miller’s Landing between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
– Have lunch at our café, meet your guide, and go over gear, packing, and trip preparation
– Your guide reviews paddle plans, safety, weather, and what to expect in the fjords
• 2:00 p.m. – Standard Water Taxi Departure
– Depart on our comfortable USCG-inspected water taxi for a scenic wildlife cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park
– Watch for Steller sea lions, puffins, Dall’s porpoises, humpback whales, orcas, bald eagles, sea otters, and more as you travel toward Aialik Bay
• Land & Begin Paddling
– Arrive at a pristine beach to unload gear and review kayaking technique
– Paddle among tidewater glaciers, icebergs, harbor seals, and dramatic fjord walls
– Enjoy breaks for snacks, short hikes, and exploring the coastline
• Set Up Camp
– Camp is chosen based on tides, weather, and wildlife—either on the beach or in a sheltered forest location
– Build a basecamp or move between sites depending on your guide’s float plan
– After dinner, fall asleep to waves and the sound of glacier calving
• Final Afternoon – Water Taxi Pickup
– Your guide stages gear for pickup in the late afternoon at 4pm
– Return to Seward while wildlife viewing along the way, getting back around 6pm
Optional Early Departure (6:00 a.m.)
(Available for an additional fee)
– Required pre-trip meeting the evening before
– 5:30 a.m. arrival on the day of departure for gear loading and early launch
– Early departure gives you extra paddling hours in Aialik Bay
- A $10 cancellation fee is imposed for all reservations canceled.
- Cancellations must be received by email only to [email protected]. The cancellation notice date is the date the email was received at [email protected]. Phone cancellations will not be accepted.
- Cancellations received by email 30 days prior to the first day of the reservation are charged a $10 cancellation fee and you will receive a refund of 90% of the total amount of the reservation.
- Cancellations received by email 15 to 29 days prior to the first day of the reservation are charged a $10 cancellation charge and you will receive a 75% refund of the total amount of the reservation.
- Cancellations received by email 14 days to zero days prior to arrival are charged a $10 cancellation fee and you will receive a 50% refund only if we are able to rebook your camping, cabin, fishing, kayaking, water taxi, shuttle, lunch, or activity. If we are not able to rebook your reservation, then no refunds will be issued and you will also be charged a $10 cancellation fee to your credit card.
- In some situations, a raincheck worth 75% of your reservation may be issued at the discretion of Miller’s Landing management instead of the applicable cancellation charge. If this option appeals to you, please suggest this at the time of cancellation. Rainchecks are good for one year and may be used for activities, camping, or lodging owned by Miller’s Landing or towards the cost of hats, T-shirts, gifts, etc. sold in the Miller’s Landing store or items sold online. For items purchased online, the customer is expected to pay for the cost of postage. Rainchecks may NOT be transferred to another person.
- A 100% refund will be issued for any activity that was canceled due to weather by Miller’s Landing. Miller’s Landing reserves the right to determine weather cancellations. Rain does not constitute a cancellation.
Please note: Miller’s Landing encourages only guaranteed prepaid reservations. Unlike many other states, Alaska has a very short tourist season, which can make it difficult for us to rebook when we have cancellations without ample notice.
If you are booking a charter and lodging and your charter, water taxi, or kayaking is canceled due to weather, you are still responsible for the lodging or camping reservations and the normal cancellation policy applies. All of our activities are possible during rain, so rain does not constitute a cancellation. Miller’s Landing is not responsible for vehicle break downs, personal emergencies, flight delays, health issues or other unforeseen hardships. We will try very hard to work with you, but the cancellation policy will need to be applied if we cannot issue a raincheck or find an alternative solution that appeals to both parties.
Please understand that Miller’s Landing also incurs a hefty financial merchant fee from our bank for the cost of charging your credit card and again for the cost of refunding it, and there is also a cost involved for the time involved in processing and refunding your reservation in employee costs. Our goal when taking your reservation is to have a solid, guaranteed prepaid reservation. We strongly discourage the practice of making reservations without having an airline ticket or making tentative reservations. Thank you for your understanding.
Gratuities are not included in the original sale price. A suggested 20% guide tip is greatly appreciated! (Suggested tip $50 to $100/person) Our guides work hard on building their knowledge and creating a memorable experience for you.
If you have any questions, would like to make a special request for your trip, or have questions about hosting a private or large party please contact [email protected].
