Alaska's parks
Glacier Bay National Park
Kayaking, glaciers and mystic scenery in the coastal mountains
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Kayaking, hiking and tours
Kayakers and hikers are dropped off by charter boats and the park concessionaire's boat, which runs daily between Bartlett Cove and Muir Inlet.
Guided day and overnight kayak trips are available, or kayakers may explore on their own. Rental kayaks are available from several outlets; a reservation far in advance is recommended. Adventurers may fly to Gustavus with a foldable kayak or have a hardshell kayak delivered. (The Federal Aviation Administration won't let pilots carry passengers and a strapped-on boat at the same time.)
Camping is allowed in the backcountry, but a free bear-safety lesson and bear-resistant food canister are required. The Bartlett Cove campground is free with a 14-day limit, but a permit is required from the visitors center. Hiking is good on the beaches, alpine meadows and in valleys where glaciers retreated, but there are no backcountry trails.
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