Sea Kayaking

IWLS sea kayaking courses explore some of the most remote and scenic waterways in the world! Based in Southeast Alaska, students will enjoy the pristine waters of our glacially carved fjord. From passing humpback whales to paddling below stunning mountains and glaciers that rise straight off the ocean, IWLS sea kayaking courses capture the essence of these wild and remote places.

Our sea kayaking expedition lesson plans incorporate American Canoe Association and International Wilderness Leadership School curriculum. Upon completion of our sea kayaking courses, participants will have a solid skills foundation and be eligible to receive certifications. Sea kayaking expeditions can be combined with any of our other leadership and guide training courses for a semester of university credit!

  • Guide paddles on a calm day towards the Grand Pacific Glacier Guide paddles on a calm day towards the Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Paddling back into the town of Haines in the Lynn Canal Paddling back into the town of Haines in the Lynn Canal
  • Ice bergs in Glacier Bay Ice bergs in Glacier Bay
  • Paddle with us in Haines on a Fjords of the Inside Passage kayaking trip Paddle with us in Haines on a Fjords of the Inside Passage kayaking trip
  • Glassy calm day south of Haines Glassy calm day south of Haines
  • Early Season trip in Alaska Early Season trip in Alaska
  • Puffins taking flight Puffins taking flight
  • Paddling towards the East Arm of Glacier Bay Paddling towards the East Arm of Glacier Bay
  • Paddling in the Chilkat Inlet, Haines AK Paddling in the Chilkat Inlet, Haines AK
  • Misty morning in Glacier Bay Misty morning in Glacier Bay
  • Cloudy day in the lower wildlife rich Glacier Bay Cloudy day in the lower wildlife rich Glacier Bay
     

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Alaska Sea Kayaking

Price: $1850*

Explore the incredible land and seascapes of Southeast Alaska and develop leadership and technical skills to lead kayaking expeditions. Learn kayak rescue skills, navigation, paddling techniques, and group management all while experiencing the rich marine wildlife and spectacular wilderness setting of Alaska.
  • Destination: Chilkat Inlet / Upper Lynn Canal
  • Activity: Kayaking
  • Difficulty: 3 out of 5
  • Duration: 7, 12 days
  • Meeting Point: Haines, AK

Professional Sea Kayak Rescue

Price: $950*

Gain competency as a sea kayak leader- by learning critical rescue and risk management skills. Our instructors will make use of one of the largest fjords in N. America as a classroom.
  • Destination: Alaska
  • Activity: Kayaking
  • Difficulty: 3 out of 5
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Meeting Point: Haines, AK

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