The Real Alaska Day Tour

The Real Alaska Tour starts at the Seward Alaska train station at 11:30 a.m. It includes the Alaska Dog Sled Ride and Tour, then continues to lunch at the Resurrection Roadhouse. After lunch, we'll explore Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park where you go for a short walk right to the face of the glacier, then to Bear Creek Weir to see the salmon spawning and jumping up a little waterfall. Next we'll head into town for a short Seward tour before returning to your hotel/train/ship. Tour includes all meals, transportation, entrance fees, etc.

We pick up at most Seward hotels and attractions by reservation. We have a two person minimum for pick-ups and we generally pick up about half an hour before the start of your tour time.

The train gets to town at 11:05, and we try to get everyone aboard and start by 11:30.

The tour ends at 5:15-5:30 at the train station, or we’ll drop you off at any area hotel or the cruise ship terminal.

Yes. Most passengers on this tour will be on the same train, and we’ve never missed the train. Even if we were late, we’re one of the train’s official tours so they won’t leave without us.

If you are getting off the train and going on a cruise ship we recommend checking it at the cruise ship. If you’re getting off a cruise ship and taking the train, we recommend checking your luggage at the train station. Exit Glacier Guides (across the street from the train station) also has a luggage locker you can use.

The train station lets you check in starting at 10:00am, so we recommend taking a cab or shuttle there with your luggage in the morning, check your baggage, get your boarding pass, and meet our bus there. That way you won’t have to deal with your luggage throughout the day.

Come directly to our kennel on Exit Glacier Road; just be here by 11:30am. We have plenty of parking for motor homes, and a drive through parking lot so you won’t have to turn around.

We pick up at the Seward Windsong Lodge, between 11:20-11:40, but that’s it. All other hotel guests must meet at the railroad depot.

The dog sledding portion of the tours is the same, the Real Alaska tour continues on from there by coach.

There will be several options of hardy Alaska fare available, so you’ll be sure to find something that you’ll like.

The walk to Exit Glacier takes about an hour over moderate terrain. If, for any reason, you do not want to do the hike you may stay in the Kenai Fjords National Park Nature Center. You will still be afforded excellent views of Exit Glacier on the drive in.

No. You will not be walking on the glacier. We will, however, be walking up to the glacier.

We often see wildlife such as bears and moose, especially while out at Exit Glacier. Wildlife, however, is wild. We cannot control when we will see it nor can we guarantee that it will be seen.

No. If you have your own vehicle we recommend parking it at IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours for the day.

We recommend dressing in layers and a raincoat (if you bring it you won’t need it!) as it allows the most flexibility.