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Driving: Our office is located outside city limits at 31872 Herman Leirer Rd, Seward, AK.
Shuttle: If you do not have transportation, we offer a complimentary shuttle service for booked tours. You can select this option when booking online or call us if you need assistance.
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Getting there is half the adventure! We partner with local experts to transport you by helicopter, water taxi, or shuttle van:
Bear Glacier: Access is via a breathtaking 15-minute flight over the terrain with our partners at Seward Helicopter Tours in a Robinson R44 helicopter.
Aialik Glacier & Northwestern Fjord: Access is via a scenic 2-hour marine wildlife cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park aboard Weather Permitting water taxis.
Exit Glacier & Marmot Meadows:
Exit Glacier & Marmot Meadows: Access is via a quick 15-minute ride in our own Adventure Sixty North shuttle vans directly to the Kenai Fjords National Park Nature Center, where your hike begins.
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To secure your preferred activities, we recommend making reservations as early as possible, as our adventures often book several months in advance. However, sometimes we have availability even with only a few days’ notice. Please feel free to book online through our website or call us 907-224-2600 if you have any questions.
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Age requirements vary depending on the specific tour. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have a signed parental consent form. Please review the specific requirements for your preferred tour on our website.
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To ensure your absolute comfort and safety, we must strictly adhere to the manufacturer specifications of our equipment and the strict payload regulations of our aviation partner.
Sea Kayaking Tours: Our tandem sea kayaks feature cockpit dimensions 17.3 inches wide by 35.5 inches long, which comfortably accommodate a maximum waist diameter of 44 inches. Height is generally not a limiting factor for these kayaks.
Helicopter Kayaking Tours: Aircraft safety and weight distribution requirements mandate an individual weight limit of 275 lbs (including all clothing and gear). Additionally, for two passengers traveling together in the same party, the combined weight limit is 400 lbs.
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No previous experience is required for most of our adventures! Our trips are carefully designed to welcome beginners, active explorers, and families alike. Before setting out, your guides will provide a thorough safety briefing and a paddling or trail overview. Along the way, they will also share engaging interpretive information about the local ecology, history, and geology. If any of our tours do require prior experience, it will be clearly highlighted in the trip description.
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We have great options to help seasoned explorers navigate coastal Alaska safely:
- Standard Gear Rentals: Rent high-quality kayaks, essential safety equipment, and gear for fishing, hiking, or camping. Our team is happy to share route insights and weather advice to help you map out a safe, solo trip.
- Guide-Assisted Rentals: Hire a self-sufficient, safety-equipped guide to accompany your group and highlight the best local zones. This premium service is exclusively for experienced wilderness travelers; you remain responsible for providing your own food, camping gear, and activity equipment.
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Your safety, comfort, and enjoyment are our absolute top priorities. Because our tours operate in dynamic, remote wilderness environments, participants must meet a few baseline physical requirements for safety:
Kayaking: All participants must be capable of understanding and performing a standard wet exit technique. This requires the physical and cognitive ability to independently remove the spray skirt and safely surface if the kayak capsizes. Additionally, a baseline of upper body strength is required to assist with re-entering the kayak from the water.
Hiking: Our guided hikes traverse uneven terrain, loose gravel, and variable inclines. Guests should have good mobility and steady balance to safely walk through these trails.
If you have an injury, mobility restriction, medical condition, or are simply uncertain if you can meet these requirements, please reach out to us before booking. We are always happy to discuss the specific physical demands of our routes and work with you to find the safest, most enjoyable adventure possible.
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To ensure your comfort and safety on any of our tours, we recommend dressing in layers to easily adjust to changes in temperature. Avoid wearing cotton or denim, as these materials can become heavy and uncomfortable—or even be dangerous—when wet. We suggest wearing rain gear and active wear made from synthetic, water-wicking materials or wool, which stays breathable and warm even when wet. We also highly recommend bringing waterproof or water-resistant shoes, warm socks, and a fleece jacket.
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We suggest bringing a hat, sunglasses, a reusable water bottle, extra dry socks and any personal items you may need. Binoculars can be useful, especially for the Aialik Glacier or Northwestern Glacier trips.
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Some of our tours include full meals or lunch, others offer optional lunch for purchase, and almost all our trips provide at least a snack to keep your energy up. Please check your specific trip description or booking details for exact inclusions.
We are happy to accommodate dietary needs whenever possible. If you have any allergies, restrictions, or preferences, please let us know in advance during the booking process so we can prepare accordingly.
You are always more than welcome to bring along any extra food or snacks to have during your tour.
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For both our guided trips and rentals, we utilize Looksha T Necky and Looksha T Old Town Tandem Sea kayaks.
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We do not provide drysuits for our trips.
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As kayaking is a water sport and Seward is situated in a temperate rainforest, there is a possibility of getting wet during the tour. However, we take precautions to minimize this as much as possible.
We suggest that guests bring their own rain gear. If you do not have your own, we provide all necessary equipment, including rain pants, rain jackets, and rubber boots.
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Tipping over is very rare. Our tours are designed for maximum stability, comfort, and peace of mind.
We use high-quality, two-person sea kayaks (tandems). These are significantly wider and more stable than single kayaks, making them incredibly difficult to tip over. Capsizing is uncommon and typically only occurs if someone deliberately shifts their weight off-balance.
Your trip begins with a thorough paddling and safety briefing. You are in safe hands. All our guides hold ACA Level 2 certifications, meaning they are rigorously trained in deep-water rescues and wilderness risk management.
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As guiding is part of the service industry, it is customary to show your appreciation through tipping, although it remains completely voluntary. If you feel that your guide, helicopter pilot, or water taxi captain provided exceptional service, a tip in the range of 15% – 20% of the total cost is considered appropriate.
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We are glad to welcome families on our shuttle service! To comply with Alaska State Law and keep your little ones safe, please review our requirements before your trip:
Children under 8 years old, weighing less than 65 pounds, or under 4’9” tall must be secured in a proper car seat or booster seat. This requirement only lifts once a child passes any one of these thresholds. For more details, you can visit Car Seats Alaska.
We do not supply car seats or booster devices on our shuttles. All families traveling with qualifying young children must bring their own. For the protection of your family, we cannot permit boarding or provide transport if a child does not have an approved seat.
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No, our tours run rain or shine! Rain is a regular part of life in coastal Alaska, so trips are only cancelled if conditions become genuinely unsafe. We highly recommend dressing in synthetic layers (avoid cotton) and bringing quality rain gear, so you stay warm and comfortable.
Overcast and rainy days often bring the calmest waters and the absolute best opportunities for wildlife sightings!
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Yes! We rent fishing poles and hip waders perfect for shore fishing and snagging salmon. Please note our gear specifications:
- Fishing Poles: Our setups feature reels with a 25–30 lb test line and include one weighted treble hook. These poles are not suitable for halibut or kayak fishing.
- Hip Waders: Available in adult sizes 4 through 15. We do not carry children’s sizes at this time.
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Yes. If your gear is returned after the originally scheduled return date, you will incur charges for the additional days.
Gear rental policies:
* One-day general gear rental: From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the same day.
* Kayak rental: From 8:30am to 5:30 (unless arranged otherwise).
* Overnight and multi-day gear rental: Payment is necessary at time of booking for the whole period of rental
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Because our team begins logistics preparations and gear staging well in advance, we enforce the following timelines:
- Within 48 Hours: Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure, as well as no-shows, are completely non-refundable.
- Rain or Shine: Our tours run-in all-weather conditions. If Adventure Sixty North cancels a trip due to severe conditions, you will receive a full refund or reschedule option.
- Travel Insurance: Alaska travel can be unpredictable. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment.
For our complete refund rules please visit our Cancellation Policy Page.
