Glacier Trekking at Tutka Bay Lodge
Take a helicopter ride to Grewingk Glacier in Kachemak Bay State Park for wonderful views of the glacier and the chance to hike to a small lake located at the foot of the glacier.
Area
Alaska
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Once-in-a-lifetime
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Challenging
Duration
Full Day
Although not an included activity, guests at Tutka Bay Lodge can tick of a bucket list ambition, with a walk on a glacier. This helicopter excursion over the magical Alaskan landscape is a memorable experience. After landing on the Grewingk Glacier, there is the opportunity to walk across the ice to view a small deep turquoise lake, for a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourAlaskan Wilderness Retreat
Secluded and intimate, a stay in an Alaskan wilderness lodge provides a fabulous balance of adventure and comfort. Experienced hosts and expert guides provide escorted tours of the northernmost part of the USA, helping you explore this magnificent landscape and indulge in outdoor and wildlife activities. This three-lodge itinerary, travelling by floatplane, provides the ideal opportunity for an exciting, authentic, and comprehensive Alaskan experience.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationAlyeska Resort
Surrounded by untouched Alaskan wilderness, The Hotel Alyeska sits within a family-friendly mountain resort where outdoor adventures can be found in abundance. Enjoy hiking, biking, flight-seeing, kayaking and fishing within this pristine environment.
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View AccommodationThe Lodge at Whale Pass
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View AccommodationKenai Fjords Glacier Lodge
On the shores of a protected lagoon with glorious views of the Pederson Glacier, the hotel is the only lodge within Kenai Fjords National Park and makes a superb base for jaw-dropping scenery, abundant wildlife viewing and memorable adventure activities.
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View AccommodationHotel Captain Cook
Located in downtown Anchorage within easy reach of the city's top museums and attractions, Hotel Captain Cook is a comfortable base from which to begin your Alaskan adventure and boasts spectacular views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet.
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View AccommodationHarbor 360 Hotel Seward
Seward’s premier waterfront hotel, the Harbor 360 offers modern accommodation with fabulous views across Small Boat Harbor, Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Mountains and is the ideal base for exploring the spectacular scenery of Kenai Fjords National Park.
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View AccommodationTutka Bay Lodge
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View AccommodationRedoubt Bay Lodge
Meet the bears in their natural habitat with a stay at Redoubt Bay Lodge, home to one of Alaska’s most viewable bear populations. Overlooking scenic Big River Lakes, the three log cabins provide a traditional and memorable Alaskan experience.
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View AccommodationStillpoint Lodge Alaska
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View AccommodationWinterlake Lodge
Perched above Finger Lake in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, Winterlake Lodge is built up on a historic Alaska hunting camp-site. Wild landscapes surround the lodge and provide an idyllic playground for adventures and a fantastic escape from reality.
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View ExperienceLodge at Whale Pass Outdoor Activities
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View ExperienceRedoubt Bay Lodge Included Activities and Excursions
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View ExperienceSaltwater Fishing at Still point Lodge
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View ExperienceHiking at Stillpoint Lodge
With endless miles of scenic hiking trails offering forest and coastal views, guided hiking is a wonderful way to appreciate the Alaskan landscape. Choose from two full day boat and mountain hikes or a half day glacier lake hike.
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View ExperienceBear Viewing Excursions at Stillpoint Lodge
Sit back and enjoy a scenic flight across the Cook Inlet to the Alaskan Peninsula for some of the best bear viewing on the planet. Along with the ‘grizzlies,’ this is a fabulous way to see wildlife, such as wolves and salmon in their natural habitat.
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View ExperienceHelicopter Excursions at Stillpoint Lodge
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Floatplane Excursions at Redoubt Bay Lodge
A flightseeing floatplane tour over the lakes and the Chigmit Mountains is a wonderful way to experience and appreciate the magnificence and magnitude of this glorious landscape.
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