Highly recommend this kayak outfit. Ryan took my family of 5 on an amazing private kayak tour of…read moreBlackstone Bay. his equipment- kayaks, rain gear, boots, spray skirts, hand mitts- were all very high quality. He was incredibly patient and accommodating with all my questions and concerns in the weeks leading up to it. he coordinated with Lazy Otter tours for "taxi service" to the boat launch, as well as extended touring time on their heated boat. Even though the weather was cold and rainy, Ryan made the trip incredibly memorable - truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Ryan and Adam were extremely organized and exceptional guides. They answered our MANY questions…read morebefore we booked and then help alleviate fears of cold and water before we got in the boats. We had a beautiful day out on the water, saw otters, seals, and many different waterfowl. The Kittiwake rookery was one of my wife's favorite things. The glaciers we're amazing with many books and a few impressive calvings. Lunch was provided and delicious. They took special care to make sure we got up in time for the 6 pm tunnel (and unusual feature of getting in and out of Whittier)

I would not recommend this tour company. Our guide was impatient and provided very little safety…read moreinstruction. During the trip, my companion fell into the snow, and the guide showed little concern or compassion. What made the experience worse was what happened afterward. After I posted a negative review on Google, the business owner falsely claimed that I had never toured with them and even resorted to personal insults. I later noticed that the company responds to every negative review across platforms in a similarly confrontational way. They frequently justify their behavior by saying they are a "small family business," but that does not excuse dismissing legitimate safety concerns or attacking customers. If anything goes wrong during your trip, be prepared for this company to deny responsibility as if they are not grown-ups.

Amazing experience! The owner and guides were awesome. Very personable, knowledgeable and upbeat. I…read morewas disappointed that the glacier tour was unavailable but the mountain tour did not disappoint. The views were beautiful. I enjoyed being able to go at my own pace and speed up when I felt comfortable. It wasn't the best conditions but the crew ensured we still had a good time. Highly recommended.

We did the Jet Ski Tour. It was absolutely worth it! A little over 3 hours or riding along the…read morecoast with incredible views of waterfalls and glaciers. Our tour guide, Mark, was super chill and knowledgeable. Was super lucky and got to see whales too!

This was an amazing jet ski experience! I was apprehensive, but my friends had done this last year…read moreand had a great time. Jade was an amazing and experienced guide, making sure we were all doing ok and saw all the sites. I felt safe even while going through some rough waters. Dress in layers, the dry suit can still get wet. Be sure and tip your guide!

Thanks to their help, my group had an unforgettable adventure to Blackstone glacier! They were…read moreincredibly helpful and instructive. Could not have asked for a better experince ​

If you are in Whittier you must see this museum; detailing the history of how this place came to…read morebe. It's not a long museum as it's technically one room. But the memorabilia, photos, and diagrams is certainly worth the visit.

We went on a fishing charter this past week. It was a bit early in the season, so the king salmon…read moreweren't biting yet. But we caught a ton of halibut and rock fish over a 3 day charter. As a fishing boat, the boat is downright luxurious. It fit 4 full grown men and a crew of 2 just fine without feeling cramped. There was plenty of space to sleep for up to 6 people. Captain John has lots of stories and knows all the places where the fish hang out. His first mate, Harrison also had lots of stories and was very chill. I would definitely go back again next year!

What an EPIC day! Tundra Adventure Charters is easily the best choice for visiting Prince William…read moreSound by boat. Our group of 7 had such a great day with John that it's hard to put into words. The boat is bigger and nicer than we expected, the crew was fantastic, and every minute on board was a first class experience. We're already planning our next trip and brainstorming all of the occasions we would like to go out with John again. Whether it's for sight-seeing, fishing, hunting, kayaking or maybe just to carry us and our inflatable boat to somewhere we couldn't get to on our own - we will think of Tundra Adventure Charters first. Thanks for an awesome day!

Portage Pass Trail is a fantastic hike in Whittier, Alaska!…read more I didn't even know this trail existed until the Ship Captain on my 26 Glacier Tour Cruise mentioned it was his favorite activity. So...being only about 6pm in the summertime and still looking for more worthwhile areas of Whittier to explore...I thought...why not come over here to Portage Pass to hike for a few hours! From the parking lot where I had left my car for the cruise, the trailhead was only 1-mile away near the tunnel area getting in and out of Whittier. When turning onto the road leading towards the trailhead, be careful of all the potholes along the way. I parked on the side of the road. Portage Pass Trail is a 4-mile roundtrip hike. Well...let me just back up a little... It's a 1-mile hike to Portage Pass which overlooks Portage Lake and Glacier in the background. Then, it is 1 more mile to trek from Portage Pass down to the shores of Portage Lake. Then...obviously, it is a 2-mile hike back to the trailhead. The 1st mile hiking to Portage Pass was virtually all uphill. I gained 800 feet in elevation. This part was moderately strenuous. I believe, since you work hard to make it to Portage Pass, you might as well go all the way to Portage Lake/Glacier. The 2nd half of the hike from Portage Pass was mostly downhill where I winded my way through bushy areas but all on a defined, dirt trail. And it was sort of fun to maneuver on down to the shore. And just to back up one moment, at Portage Pass in late afternoon, the sun was shining brightly onto Portage Glacier and the surrounding landscape offering beautiful views worthy of pausing for photos. Finally, at "The Toe" of Portage Lake and Glacier...the setting was calm and quiet. There weren't many hikers around with me at 7pm. I took some time to admire Portage Glacier but found that my pictures weren't nearly as colorful being at eye-level with a fading sun in comparison to the perspectives looking down on the landscape while hiking lower from Portage Pass. For me being a picky photo person, the dwindling sun started facing me which created shadows rather where I would have preferred the sun positioned at my back. So...to give a suggestion...I believe visiting Portage Lake and Glacier; you'd be better served coming in the morning time. I also noticed that you could hike around the lake to possibly even step on Portage Glacier! That was intriguing to me, but I knew I still had the return hike to complete along with taking the tunnel to depart Whittier. Those factors were on my mind. And...I didn't have any micro spikes or crampons with me so the best I could do was maybe just stand in front of the glacier. But I feel that would maybe lose the photogenic aspect whereas being at the shoreline, I could capture the glacier in its entirety. This just me being particular...lol, that's all. I spent 25 minutes wandering along the shore, even to just breathe in the fresh air. Had I known about Portage Pass Trail ahead of time, I certainly would have afforded myself an extended stay to marvel at how cool untouched glaciers can appear in the distance. The hike back to Portage Pass was uphill, but not nearly as difficult as the initial trek from the trailhead. Then, of course, once back at Portage Pass, it's downhill back to the dirt road where I parked. I'd say the 4 total miles hiked plus time at the lake took me 3.5 hours...just enough time to complete my 26 Glacier Cruise Tour plus this afternoon hiking adventure making for an absolutely wonderful summer day experience here in Whittier, Alaska.

Wanting to see a glacier but with our previous honeymoon glacier adventure being canceled due to…read moreinclement weather, we had to get creative. My husband and I found the trail head for Portage Pass and decided to give it a shot! The trail head is located down a gravel road, on your right hand side immediately after you exit the Whittier tunnel. There is no parking lot. The trail was extremely easy to follow and as most reviews state, the 1st mile is all incline until you reach the peak. Once you reach the summit, the wind picks up but then it is all downhill until you reach the glacier. During our adventure, the trail was quite slippery and frozen over with ice but we managed to find a few foot holds. Seeing a glacier up close and personal is absolutely breathtaking and a once in a lifetime experience. We had the entire trail to ourselves since it was the off-season and not too many people wanted to brave the whipping windchill. Definitely worth the short drive from Anchorage if you want to see this glacier before it is gone!

This is the perfect trail for a family! People of all ages can come. It's super short with an easy,…read moreflat dirt path. We saw senior citizens, kids, dogs, etc. all comfortably share this path. I took my husband and parents who are in their 60s to this trail. My parents aren't too fond of when I take them on what they call "too crazy of an adventure," but this trail they handled just fine. It only took 55 minutes to drive from Anchorage to the trail head. And you get to drive the beautiful scenic Seward Highway. That itself already made the trip worth it. The trail is only 1.4 miles one way. There are no river crossings or switch backs. It's just out and back. It's a pretty sunny walk, so bring a hat/sunscreen. At the endpoint, you get a nice view of the Byron Glacier. Apparently you can even sometimes visit ice tunnels. Those weren't available when we went because an avalanche reportedly happened the week prior. But it was still definitely worth the trip. If you take your time to enjoy the walk and glacier, the "hike" takes about 3-4 hours.

Absolutely stunning trail! Very friendly to all ages and all levels of athleticism. I've hiked out…read morethere with people as young as 3 and as old as 70-something! It takes about 10 or 15 minutes to walk out there if you're going at a relaxed/moderate pace. PLEASE be careful around the snow and be VERY aware that the ice above the river is often very thin! You'll see other footprints over it, but you are NOT supposed to walk on it, especially on the parts above the river! The water is eroding it from the inside out and one wrong footstep could send you falling 20ft into an ice cavern :( You can have just as much fun here without risking your life!! I always wear bug spray here, but I've seen only a few bugs. Don't drink the water unless you have a filter with you. If you're driving in from Anchorage, the Alaska Wildfire Conservation Center is directly on the route and definitely worth stopping at!

As far as I know, 20 Mile River is the only place in Seward Highway that is officially equipped to…read morelaunch a boat from. That being said... the boat launch is pretty tore up. The asphalt ramp is essentially washed out and all that remains is our famously dangerous quicksand. So make sure you check the tide charts. I definitely wouldn't try to launch anything too large from here. This location is famous as a hooligan spawning ground, so if you like those greasy little fish, hooligan fishing here is hot when they're in season. Always check the regs, but silver and red salmon also have a bag window in 20 Mile as well. The parking lot here is adequately sized for boat trailers and RV's, however you don't get much warning on the approach. If you miss it, good luck finding a place to turn around.....