Tonsina Beach Hike with Alaska Guided Hikes
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Gain a deeper understanding of both the Tonsina trail and general Seward history. While taking in views of the forest, mountains and ocean, gain a knowledge of the plants and wildlife you may pass along with a local’s insight on both the past and present of the area. Your guide is a 3rd-generation Sewardite! Your trip will come with hiking poles, snacks, water, and a bear-prepared guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bear Spray and Bear-Safe Guide
- Bottled water
- Hiking Poles
- A Born-and-Raised Local Guide
- Your guide will carry a variety of snacks to help get you through your hike.
- First-Aid Kit and a Wilderness First Aid/CPR Certified Guided
What's not
- Parking Fees
Itinerary
Take a walk through the mossy forest to emerge out onto Tonsina Beach with a stunning view of Resurrection Bay and the many surrounding mountains. Not extremely strenuous, but note that much of the hike is uphill with some steeper downhill sections. Learn about some of the important historical figures of Resurrection Bay, the area’s role in World War II, and an understanding of the beautiful animals and plants that inhabit the trail system.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you don't receive transportation from us, we will meet at the trailhead at Lowell Point State Recreation Site. Drive down Lowell Point Road for approximately two miles. Turn right on Pinnacle View Road and then a right into the Lowell Point State Recreation Site.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Alaska Guided Hikes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour duration can vary per trip, as it is a hike, it can really depend on the speed and ability of the group - so for some it may be a 2.5 hour trip, and others a 3.5 hour.
How it compares in Seward
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 57 experiences we list in Seward.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 50 of 57.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Seward
Seward is a small harbour town at the head of Resurrection Bay in Alaska, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park with its glaciers and sea life.
Seward sits at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Alaskan Kenai Peninsula, backed by steep mountains. It was founded in 1903 as the starting point of a railroad into Alaska's interior and named for William Seward, the US Secretary of State who arranged the purchase of Alaska. The harbour is a base for fishing boats and sightseeing cruises, and a trail runs along the waterfront. The Seward Highway to Anchorage winds through mountains and beside Turnagain Arm.
Top-ranked sights in Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
