Day Trips
If time in Gustavus and Glacier Bay is limited, you can still experience world-class sea kayaking and whale-watching with fantastic day trips. These trips leave from Gustavus and we provide the gear, guides, and lunch.
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Locally owned and operated since 1987, Spirit Walker Expeditions has the experience to ensure your guided kayaking adventure in Southeast Alaska is safe, fun, and memorable.
Book NowIf you’ve dreamed of kayaking among towering glaciers and humpback whales, Spirit Walker Expeditions can make that dream a reality. We’ll take you to places off the beaten track where we’ve pioneered routes for over thirty years—all within a 2 ½ hour flight from Seattle. We offer a wide selection of guided kayaking trips for all skill levels and ages.
Let our knowledgeable guides handle the safety, logistics, and delicious meals, so that you can focus on having an intimate experience with the wonders of Southeast Alaska’s coastal wilderness.
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Glacier Trips
Glacier Bay National Park is one of Alaska's most breathtaking landscapes - and there's no better way to experience its grandeur than by embarking on a guided, multi-day sea kayaking expedition into its stunning backcountry.
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Whales Trips
Our Whales trips are our most popular and longest-running — we pioneered these adventures over 35 years ago and know every inch of shoreline, the best places to view humpback whales, and superb hikes through old growth forest.
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Glacier Bay West Arm Trip
Experience the glaciers of Glacier Bay National Park!
Whales Day Trip
Kayak for the day at Point Adolphus, world-famous for observing humpback whales!
Whales Classic 3 Day Trip
Spirit Walker's longest-running and most popular whale watching adventure is a three-day classic kayaking trip to world famous Point Adolphus.
Myriad Islands Expedition
A classic wilderness expedition to a kayaker's paradise of tiny islands, migrating salmon, and Alaskan brown bears.
My trip with Spirit Walker Expeditions was amazing. My experience kayaking among the whales is something I will never forget! Go! You will love it.
Mandy L, visited Sept. 2015
We had a wonderful experience on a Spirit Walker trip this summer. Six nights, seven days in the Myriad Islands Wilderness. The trip was well organized, the gear was top quality and the guides were great! ... an experience I'll always remember.
Walt G, visited July 2016
This experience was absolute perfection, from the initial call through the flawless execution. I can't say enough good things about this operation and I've personally worked in adventure travel. Thank you, Stephen and crew!
Robert B, visited August 2024
We booked the Whales tour to Point Adolphus for our family which includes a 6 year old and 9 year old... Great safety orientation for our boys who don't have a lot of experience kayaking. Thanks for an unforgettable experience.
Jonathan R, visited July 2016
It doesn't get any better than this. If you want to experience the real Alaska you must get out on the water... If we return to Alaska, we will make this expedition again.
Ernie B, visited August 2013
"Magic Family Holiday" I can't say enough about the wonderful trips that Spirit Walker puts together. The safety and equipment is great. The guides are great fun and knowledgeable about the areas we went. The food is incredible.
NIcondit, Visited August 2015
The trip had it all: calving glaciers, breaching humpback whales, grizzlies, moose, bald eagles, harbor seals, and much more. I cannot recommend the Spirit Walker crew and the grandeur of Glacier Bay highly enough. Already thinking about my next return trip to the park.
Mike D, Visited June 2021
