Things to do in Seward
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Seward Helicopter Dogsled Tour: Drive Sled Dogs on GlacierA 2-hour helicopter and dogsled tour in Seward pairs a glacier flight with hands-on mushing: you stand on the runners and drive an Iditarod team's sled dogs across real snow at high elevation, meet the athletes afterward, then fly back over lower glaciers and Resurrection Bay. Includes helicopter flights (roughly 40 minutes round trip), an hour at the dog camp with about 25 minutes on the sled, and waterproof overboots; local Seward transfers are included. Check in 30 minutes early, and dress in layers with a waterproof shell — the camp sits high and weather can be cold and wet.Is it for me?If you're staying in Seward without a car, the included local transfers mean you don't arrange your own way to the glacier — you're picked up and delivered back. The two helicopter landings and the hands-on mushing pack a full mountain experience into 2 hours, so a short visit to Seward still reaches the glaciers and the dogs.
Seward to Anchorage: Glacier, Wildlife & Coastal ViewsYou ride from Seward to Anchorage with a guide who stops at Exit Glacier for a hike along its edge, takes you to Beluga Point for coastal views and possible whale sightings, and visits the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued bears, moose, and other animals up close. Potter Marsh's boardwalks and birdwatching round out the journey. The vehicle, snacks, water, and all entry fees are included, so you step out of the car ready to walk and look, not to plan.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Alaska's main natural attractions — glacier, wildlife, coast — in one day without renting a car, navigating the highway, or timing the stops yourself. The fixed route and included guide mean you move through the landscape at a pace that lets you absorb it, not rush through it.
Seward to Anchorage: Glacier, Wildlife & Scenic DriveYou travel from Seward to Anchorage with a guide who knows the landscape, stopping at Exit Glacier for a walk along the ice, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued bears and moose, Beluga Point for Cook Inlet views and possible whale sightings, and Potter Marsh for birdwatching. The drive itself is the tour — you're in an air-conditioned vehicle the whole time with water and snacks included, and the guide fills the hours with real information instead of silence.Is it for me?This works best if you're traveling as a group and want to see Alaska's major natural attractions in one day without arranging separate transportation, park entries, and timing — the fixed route and included stops handle all of that, and the long drive becomes the experience instead of something to endure.
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tour: Private Boat, Max 16 GuestsA 4-hour private wildlife tour of Resurrection Bay departing from Seward Boat Harbor on a 53-foot vessel with a maximum of 16 passengers. You'll search for whales, porpoises, otters, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, puffins and other seabirds while passing Bear Glacier, Spire Cove, Cheval Island, Fox Island and Cape Resurrection. The boat has 360-degree walk-around decks and a roomy cabin; coffee and tea are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group—16 people or fewer—instead of the hundreds packed onto other Resurrection Bay boats. The smaller passenger list and walk-around decks mean you're not fighting for a spot when wildlife appears, and the roomy cabin gives you a warm place to rest between sightings.
