Price from:
275 USD
*Caines Head 3/4 Day with Water Taxi*
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Rates
**Person:** $189
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About
The "Adventure" Paddle/Hike/Water Taxi is a unique paddle only offered by Miller's Landing. It is very popular with birders and naturalists. Kayakers paddle from beautiful Miller's Landing area of Lowell Point to Caines Head State park on the western side of Resurrection Bay and enjoy a one way water taxi back watching for wildlife both ways. It's a great way to save a few hours, and a bit of energy after an exciting day exploring Alaska!
Adventurers will paddle by Tonsina Creek where salmon are spawning (when in season) and a beautiful "ghost forest" remains from the ruins of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake. Traversing further we pass Bridal Veil Falls, a beautiful cascading waterfall. Paddlers often see eagles, sea otters, sea lions, and sometimes mountains goats, black bears, orcas and humpback whales.
This paddle offers a 4 mile hike to explore the historical Fort McGilvray and it's army bunkers and gun embedments left from World War II. The hike is a fairly easy (650' vertical gain over the 2mi ascent to the fort) and awaiting you at the top, a beautiful panoramic view of the Gulf of Alaska. No experience is necessary, but be prepared for an exciting, physically stimulating day.
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Itinerary
A. 7:45A check in to office for parking pass and to sign necessary forms
B. 8:00A meet guide, get outfitted for paddle
C. 8:15A warm up exercises, safety briefing
D. 8:25A depart for paddle
E. Paddle to Caines Head and hike four miles round trip to Fort McGilvray
F. 1:00P WATER TAXI PICK UP: Depart for Miller’s Landing, only 15 minutes away!
Booking Notes
Thank you for booking with **Miller's Landing.** If you have questions before your trip, please call 907-331-3113 or email reservations@millerslandingak.com.
* **Please arrive 30 minutes early for your trip to complete waiver paperwork, park, use the restroom, etc!**
* **If you want to eat or grab food to go at the café before your trip, please arrive an hour early**
* **We offer the following fou
l weather gear** please plan ahead!
Let your guide know if you need any of the following
Pogies for your hands
Rain gear sizes S through XL
15 & 20L Dry bags
Hand warmers
* **NO BANANAS OR ANY BANANA RELATED PRODUCTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE BOAT!** Banana’s are bad luck. The crew **will** throw them overboard, we take this seriously.
* **Alcohol is not permitted on board** Remember, it's a boat, not a bar! Drinking whilst on the tour is strictly prohibited!
* **Please medicate for sea sickness in advance if necessary** if it is known to ail you ahead of time, go to bed early the night before and follow the instructions on your motion sickness treatment meds! Alcohol and antihistamines will have you sleeping all day, so don't plan a big night out before your trip!
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# What you should bring
* **Lunch or Snacks for the hike:** Be sure to have food for partway through the tour. We also offer a meal plan, or you can grab something from the café beforehand, arrive an hour early for this.
- **There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad equipment** - *Old Norwegian saying*
- **Assume it's going to rain** and be happy when it doesn't. The majority of the time it's gorgeous out there, but there's nothing like being prepared.
* **Layer, Layer, and Layer:** Synthetics or wool are best with a rain proof top and bottom if possible. We do have dry bags for a full change of clothes if you'd like to bring that, as well as any favorite snacks you choose to bring.
* **Rain Gear:** We have some extra rain gear, but recommend if you have some, to bring your own. Ask your guide if you are unsure about your setup.
* **Gloves:** Bulky gloves can be more trouble than they're worth, absorb water and keep it there, doing more harm than good! Light duty polypropylene gloves or featherweight neoprene can get wet, are cheap, pack easy, etc. We also have pogies available for our National Park trips.
* **Comfortable Shoes for Hiking:** Be sure to wear shoes you can hike in. You should never have to step into water when your guide launches or brings in your kayak.
* **A good hat:**
* Sunscreen & any medication you may need
* **Sea sickness meds:** - if you know you suffer from sea sickness, ask your doctor if [Promethazine](https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8895/promethazine-oral/details) is appropriate for you. If it's good enough for astronauts, it'll probably work on our boats. Transderm Scopalamine patches are also very effective and don't result in drowsiness.
* **Camera:** If you have a waterproof housing or bag, definitely bring it! On kayaking trips, cameras of course have an increased risk of falling into the ocean. Phones work great, we have water resistant phone cases for sale in the office.
* **Water Bottle:** We have extra water, but please bring a water bottle so we can refill it. Let your guide know if you dont have one.
#Location and Directions
Miller’s Landing is located at 13890 Beach Drive, Seward Alaska 99664. Which is about 1 ½ mile south of the city of Seward along Resurrection Bay at Lowell Point. If you are coming into Seward from the Anchorage area (North of us) then you should be on Highway 9 (the Seward Highway) which turns into 3rd Ave once you hit the Seward city limits. Stay on this road until it ends and you can either turn left (towards Alaska Sealife Center) or right towards Lowell Point Road. Turn right onto Lowell Point Road. Just past the waterfall the road will turn from pavement to dirt. Continue to follow this road for another 1 ½ miles until you see the Miller’s Landing Welcome sign. For further directions see our website at [www.millerslandingak.com](www.millerslandingak.com).
