Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Alaska's Glaciers & Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

From $4,499 - $4,899 /person

+6% Sales tax

Wonders of the Kenai Peninsula from Prince William Sound to Homer

Discover expansive wilderness areas and mesmerizing seascapes as you explore the Last Frontier, a rugged destination that’s home to moose, bald eagles, sea otters and bears!

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Walk/Hike
Biking
Kayak

Highlights

  • Kayak around Yukon Island in Kachemak Bay and picnic mid-paddle on a remote beach
  • Cruise on Prince William Sound, home to 150 tidal glaciers and extraordinary marine life
  • Hike right up to the toe of Exit Glacier and marvel at its age and grandeur
  • Get to know the local charms and characters of the Kenai Peninsula, often called “Alaska's playground”
  • Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions and harbor seals from our waterfront hotel
Alaska Kenai Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Alaska

Start/EndAnchorage

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Welcome to Alaska! Kick off the trip cycling along bike paths with imposing mountains as your backdrop • Enjoy stunning vistas of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach Mountains as we make our way to the little town of Girdwood • Hike along Winner Creek, surrounded by America’s northernmost rain forest • Raise a toast to the beginning of our Alaskan adventure.

Accommodations
Alyeska Resort

(1 night)

Night 1

Alyeska Resort
Girdwood
*Premiere Hotel

This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Search for glaciers and marine mammals while cruising through Prince William Sound • Journey south to the Kenai Peninsula, a wonderland of rugged mountains, glaciers, fjords and lakes • In Kenai Fjords National Park, kids hike to the toe of Exit Glacier, meet some of the famed Iditarod race's canine participants and explore the Alaska SeaLife Center, home to sea lions, puffins and other marine wildlife • Adults embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek with spectacular views of the vast Harding Icefield, where glacial ice extends as far as the eye can see • Look out for mountain goats, moose and marmots!​

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Seward Windsong Lodge
Seward
Casual Hotel

An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Travel to Homer and bike along a route with jaw-dropping views of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes of the Alaska Range • Harbor seals and sea lions make frequent appearances outside our waterfront hotel at the end of the Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land jutting into stunning Kachemak Bay • A water taxi takes us across the bay to circumnavigate Yukon Island by kayak • Watch for harbor seals, porpoises and sea otters • Explore a local homestead, complete with furry animals, herbs, art and views of Kachemak Bay.​

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Land's End Resort
Homer
Casual Hotel

Commune with eagles, otters and seals where land meets sea on Kachemak Bay.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

From $4,499 /person

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Alyeska Resort
Girdwood

*Premiere Hotel

This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Seward Windsong Lodge
Seward

Casual Hotel

An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.

Nights 4-5

Land's End Resort
Homer

Casual Hotel

Commune with eagles, otters and seals where land meets sea on Kachemak Bay.

From $4,499 /person

+6% Sales tax

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Backroads Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

  • For children up to 85 pounds
  • Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
  • Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
  • Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.

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+6% Sales tax

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