Ocean Kayaking in Alaska
Written by: cj apelo
For those who are looking for the thrill of Kayaking in Alaska but are worried about how to go about it, don’t despair because Alaska offers excellent guided Sea and Ocean Kayaking trips.
Some of the most popular Kayaking sites in Alaska which offer special tours and packages are listed below.
Prince William Sound
This offers the best Kayaking trips in Alaska. The site is sheltered from adverse weather and open ocean swells by large barrier islands. Prince William Sound has the highest concentration of calving tidewater glaciers in Alaska. It extends to over 3500 miles of coastline and offers exceptional Alaska Sea Kayaking tours. Experienced and professional guides are included in every tour.
Kenai Fjords National Park
If you are more adventurous, this site is for you. Kenai Fjords National Park offers tremendous open Ocean Kayaking opportunities. It is more exposed to the open ocean and has very diverse wildlife. Ocean currents and towering cliffs create an environment that attracts large numbers of nesting sea birds while the ocean provides a rich food source for a wide range of marine mammals including the endangered stellar sea lion, sea otters, and harbor seals.
Wrangell St. Elias National Park
For a unique Ocean Kayaking trip, you could try the Wrangell St. Elias National Park. It offers trips to the remote fjord of Icy Bay, located at the North Gulf Coast of Alaska.
Arctic National Wildlife
For biologist-guided tours plus the experience of Ocean Kayaking in the Arctic ocean, you could try this one out. You will see the amazing shoreline that has waterfowl and seals.
Every Kayaking trip is different and unique, but whatever kind of tour you decide to take, one thing is certain - you are in for an adventure of a lifetime. For your next Kayaking expedition, don’t forget Alaska.
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