Overview & Highlights

The Kenai: Alaska’s Ultimate Playground
This vacation is perfect for travelers who want to explore the places Alaskans go to play. With stops in Homer, Seward, and Girdwood, you’ll experience the best of the Kenai Peninsula — a region where mountains, glaciers, and ocean come together in unforgettable ways.

Highlights include a Kenai Fjords National Park dayboat tour, where you’ll cruise past tidewater glaciers and spot marine wildlife, an exciting Ididaride Sled Dog Tour in Seward with real Iditarod huskies, and a scenic Spencer Glacier float trip through stunning backcountry accessible only by rail.

With time to explore charming coastal towns, hike, relax, and soak in the natural beauty, this is the perfect way to discover Alaska’s favorite playground — at your own pace.

# of Days: 7 Days
Leaving From: Anchorage
Starting Price: $2,199 plus $249 tax per person
Destinations: Anchorage, Homer, Seward
Includes:
  • Self – Drive: travel at your own pace
  • Full size car for six days
  • Kenai Fjords Dayboat Tour
  • Ididaride Sled Dog Tour
  • Spencer Glacier Float Trip
  • Anchorage, Homer, Seward, Alyeska, Anchorage

Every Vacation Can Be Customized

Itinerary

  • 1

    Day 1 - Anchorage

    Upon arrival in Anchorage, pick up your full-size rental car with unlimited mileage and overnight. (We use full-size cars because they are very stable and can handle your luggage.).

  • 2

    Day 2 - Anchorage to Homer

    You have the full day to enjoy the 225-mile drive to the picturesque town of Homer, at the “end of the road”. Enjoy the day as there is a lot to see on these scenic highways.

  • 3

    Day 3 - Homer

    Today enjoy one of the many optional tours, like a half day halibut fishing excursion. For the non-fishermen you may choose from fly-out bear viewing, a day-cruise across Kachemak Bay, or strolling the beaches and shops.

  • 4

    Day 4 - Homer to Seward

    Today you will drive 175 miles to Seward. The drive will give you time to revisit some of the places you missed on your drive to Homer. Today you can visit the Alaska SeaLife Center (included) and learn about the unique eco-systems of the area.

  • 5

    Day 5 - Seward Sightseeing

    This morning depart on an exciting cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park. This tour will visit the glaciers and give you an opportunity to see the area's wildlife. Lunch is included. This afternoon you enjoy a visit to dog kennels and a ride on a training sled.

  • 6

    Day 6 - Spencer Glacier Float Trip & Alyeska Resort

    Depart Seward this morning for a short 65 mile to the Portage Train Depot. Here you board the Alaska Railroad and rail to Spencer Lake. Disembark and enjoy a day floating amongst icebergs before floating the Spencer River. You return to Portage and then drive 10 miles to Alyeska for the night.

  • 7

    Day 7 - Return to Anchorage and Depart

    Today you drive back to Anchorage, returning your rental car and departing for home.

Pricing

Kenai Explorer

Departure Dates (2026)

Double

3rd/4th

Single

May

$2,149

$779

$3,849

June - August

$2,199

$779

$3,899

September

$2,099

$779

$3,949

TAXES

$329

$69

$599

* Prices are per person based on the occupancy shown.
* 3rd and 4th person rates are based on sharing with two full-fare guests.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all rates shown are per person in U.S. Dollars, sharing double occupancy. All rates are subject to change.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all tours are available for daily departure within the effective date range.

2026 Brochure Cover

Next Steps

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