Kenai Peninsula Travel Guide

Kenai: Where the Locals Go to Play

Even in a state renowned for outdoor recreation, the Kenai Peninsula is special. Known locally as “Alaska’s Playground,” the region boasts stellar salmon fishing on the turquoise-blue Kenai River, miles of awe-inspiring hiking trails, and glacier tours within Kenai Fjords National Park. In an area this large, diverse, and yet accessible, there’s always something new to discover for locals and visitors alike. Read through our Kenai Peninsula travel guide for more points of interests to tour. 

Points of Interest

  • Alaska Sea Life Center
  • Cooper Landing
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Kenai River
  • Resurrection Bay
  • Russian River Falls

Activities

  • Dog sledding
  • Fishing
  • Glacier / Scenic cruising
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting

Photo Gallery

Small, rocky islands in Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park features stunning coastline and nearly 40 glaciers.

Tern Lake with fireweed in the foreground

Fireweed blooms on the shores of Tern Lake on the Kenai Peninsula.

Black bear on a hill in the grass

An estimated 4,000 black bears reside on the Kenai Peninsula.

The turquoise waters of the Kenai River

The Kenai River is known for its bright turquoise waters.

Aialik Bay full of floating glacial ice

Aialik Bay is home to Aialik Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

Destination Map

map displaying the tour area

Tours That Feature Kenai Peninsula

Escorted Alaska - 6AN 7 Days / 6 Nights - View Itinerary
Save $600 per couple: $2,499.00 Peak Rate: $2,799.00
Alaska By Car - 1CC 8 Days / 7 Nights - View Itinerary
Save $600 per couple: $1,699.00 Value Rate: $1,999.00 Save $600 per couple: $1,999.00 Peak Rate: $2,299.00
Escorted Parks and Glaciers - 6NP 8 Days / 7 Nights - View Itinerary
Save $600 per couple: $3,099.00 Peak Rate: $3,399.00
Alaska National Parks Self-Drive - 1CA 9 Days / 8 Nights - View Itinerary
Save $600 per couple: $1,699.00 Value Rate: $1,999.00 Save $600 per couple: $1,899.00 Peak Rate: $2,199.00

Featured Sightseeing Excursions

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise

Spend a day cruising the unspoiled wonders of Kenai Fjords National Park. The narrated tour begins when your vessel ventures out from Seward to Resurrection Bay. Then, you’ll head out to the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska around Cape Aialik to the face of a tidewater glacier. As…
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Whale watching in Kenai Fjords and Anchorage

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