Guided Backcountry Trips

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Adventure Bus Sightseeing Tour

Our guests will be transported to the most picturesque places around the city of Kodiak. The Adventure Bus will stop for a few minutes at each location, allowing guests to view wildlife and take photos. Depending on the time of year Bald Eagles, Puffins, Sea Otters, Blacktail Deer, and an occasional Kodiak Brown Bear can be seen along the way. The tour will last approximately 2 hours and return to a central location in town or the ship. Guests may be picked up at Discover Kodiak's visitor center. Guest with disabilities may be picked up from the ship by special request. 

Difficulty: Easy

5 Person Minimum 14 Max Per Tour

Price: $99 Per Person

Whale Watching Adventure

Experience the thrill of seeing magnificent Humpback, Fin whales or Orca up close and personal on one of our guided tours. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to the best spots around Whale Island for an unforgettable experience. Along with whales our guests may also sea puffins, sea otters, bald eagles, waterfalls and more!

Difficulty: Easy  

3 Person Minimum

 Price: $300 Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Up to Six Guests 

Please Note: Transportation to Anton Larson Dock to meet the boat is included on non-cruise ship days only.

Please note: Proper clothing and rainwear is required before beginning this adventure. Don't forget your camera!

June-July-August-September

Our WW2 History Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience. You will board our charter vessel to Fort Tidball on what is today known as Long Island off the coast of Kodiak. Our guide will spend the day with you hiking, explaining the island's history. You will see beautiful coastlines, military ruins, and wildlife along the way. This Hike will take approx. 6-8 Hours, including transit time. A small boat transfer will be required to go ashore

Difficulty: Moderate

4 Person Minimum

Price: $350 Per Person 

Included:

Knowledgeable Guide

Lunch

Water & Snacks Onboard

KSS Sticker

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Kodiak Big Timber!

We are now offering our services from our new headquarters on Raspberry Island! 

If you are interested in a lodge package Please visit us at the link below:

Get up close and personal with the natural world. Our guides will help you find the right spot on for an amazing Alaskan camp. You may see everything from bald eagles to grizzly bears. Hike in to an amazing setting and spend the night around a campfire. 

Bring Your Own Gear Price w/ a KSS Guide: $250 per person 

3 Person Minimum

Don't want the hassle of bringing all that gear? No worries! We have it. 

Price with KSS Gear: $375 Per person

Included:

Osprey Backpack

Sleeping Bag 

Nemo Ground Pad 

Water Bottles 

Jet Boil or Similar camp stove 

Stove Fuel   

Water Purifier 

Mountain House Meals

Snacks for the trail 

Tent

Bear Spray 

Bear Fence 

KSS Sticker

Transportation to the trailhead is included to and from the hotel / airport. 

Please note: Proper clothing and rainwear is required before beginning this adventure.

 Highly recommended for adventure seekers. We will traverse some of Kodiak's high mountain peaks spending the night in the Alpine. Depending on conditions you may be able to put your feet in the snow in July! The views from these elevations are unbelievable! This package is an amazing opportunity to see the places most only dream about.

Difficulty: Moderate to Very Difficult. Must be able to hike and carry 40 Lbs. pack uphill 

3 Person Minimum

BYOG Price: $350 per person

Price with KSS Gear Included:$400

Osprey Backpack

1 Tent (shared w/ someone from your group)

3 Mountain House Meals 

Snacks for the trail

2 Water Bottles 

1 Nemo ground pad 

1 Sleeping Bag

Jet Boil or Similar (Shared)

Water at the trailhead

Water purifier (Shared w/ Guide)

Bear spray

Crampons

Kodiak Survival School Sticker

Transportation to the trailhead is included to and from the hotel / airport. 

Please note: Proper clothing and rainwear is required before beginning this adventure.