Kenai Fjords itinerary

Here is how to spend a day in Kenai Fjords, built from the hikes and activities the National Park Service lists and the time it says each takes. Times are for the activity itself; add time for driving, parking and shuttles between stops, and swap anything that is closed or out of season.

Day 1

Activity times are not listed for these stops.

Start at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center for maps, current trail conditions and ranger advice.

Morning

• Explore the Exit Glacier area in a couple of hours (time not listed). Would you like to visit the Exit Glacier area, but only have a couple of hours? (best in spring, summer, fall)

Afternoon

• Snowmobile in Kenai Fjords National Park (time not listed). Explore Kenai Fjords National Park by snowmobile. (permit or reservation needed; dogs OK)
• Kayak in Kenai Fjords (time not listed). Explore Kenai Fjords by kayak. (best in spring, summer, fall)
• Explore Kenai Fjords by air (time not listed). Overflights also provide dramatic views of the park's glaciers, fjords, and wildlife. (permit or reservation needed)

Make it work

• When to go: June to August. See the best time to visit.
• Where to stay: 1 campground in the park; see camping and lodging.
• Before you go: check today’s alerts and read know before you go. More ideas: all things to do.

Sources

• National Park Service: things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park (Data API, public domain)

Last checked 1 November 2026.