Kenai Peninsula

Our Alaska Land And Sea photography tour spans eight days, and the standout feature is spending four full days on various boats capturing a diverse range of subjects in the Kenai Peninsula. Opting for smaller boats allows us to get remarkably close to wildlife and explore more remote locations compared to larger vessels.

Nestled in the heart of Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula is a breathtaking region renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, abundant wildlife, and diverse ecosystems. The peninsula is a nature lover's paradise, offering a perfect blend of rugged coastlines, towering mountains, pristine lakes, and lush forests.

One of the jewels of the Kenai Peninsula is the Kenai Fjords National Park, where immense glaciers flow into the sea, creating a stunning scene of ice and water. The Harding Icefield, a vast expanse of ice and snow, dominates the park's interior, and its meltwater feeds into numerous glaciers that carve through the rugged terrain.

The park gets its name, Kenai Fjords, from the network of fjords that cut into the coastal mountains. Fjords are glacially carved valleys filled with seawater, creating stunning landscapes of towering cliffs and icy waters.

Some of the glaciers in Kenai Fjords actively calve, which means they release large chunks of ice into the ocean. It is incredible to watch.

The coastal areas of the peninsula are teeming with marine life. From orcas and humpback whales to sea lions and puffins, the waters around the Kenai Peninsula offer a front-row seat to the wonders of the ocean. The charming coastal towns, such as Seward and Homer, provide a gateway to the peninsula's natural wonders and offer a taste of Alaska's rich maritime culture.

We dedicate a significant amount of time to capturing images of eagles during this tour. Our photography ventures lead us to areas in Alaska teeming with abundant eagle populations. Within a short drive from our accommodations, we're fortunate to have access to at least four nests. Additionally, our visits to a State Park reveal eagles perched along the beach and within the trees, offering diverse opportunities for observation.

While photographing these majestic birds, I particularly enjoy utilizing a small boat. The eagles are plentiful, accustomed to human presence, and it becomes effortless to obtain multiple eye-level, frame-filling photographs, making it my preferred method of capturing these awe-inspiring moments.