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Alaska Lake Kayaking

Looking for a quiet way to explore the Alaskan wilderness? Lake kayaking in Alaska offers calm water, incredible views, and a chance to see wildlife up close. Paddle across pristine lakes like Eklutna, Kenai, or Byers Lake, surrounded by mountains, forests, and even glaciers.

It’s perfect for beginners and families, with kayak rentals and guided tours available in many locations. Whether you’re in Southcentral, Interior, or the Kenai Peninsula, lake kayaking in Alaska is a must-do summer adventure.

Day Tours & Attractions

Season: May 15 – Sep 30 $50+ 2+ hrs

Grab a pad­dle and set off in a kayak across the glac­i­er-fed turquoise waters of Eklut­na Lake with expe­ri­enced tour com­pa­ny Life­time Adven­tures. You’ll have the option of rent­ing a kayak or enjoy­ing a guid­ed tour around the lake in a sin­gle or dou­ble kayak — no expe­ri­ence nec­es­sary! Com­bi­na­tion tours that include bik­ing or hik­ing are also available.

Season: Mid May– Early September $30+ day rentals 1+ day rentals

Embark on an unfor­get­table pad­dling adven­ture in Alas­ka with AK Pad­dle­sports! Nes­tled just out­side Anchor­age, this fam­i­ly-found­ed com­pa­ny offers a vast selec­tion of top-qual­i­ty water­craft, includ­ing pad­dle­boards, kayaks, and canoes, avail­able for rent by the day. Expe­ri­ence the con­ve­nience of equip­ment deliv­ery and pick-up, allow­ing you to spend more time explor­ing Alaska’s scenic lakes.

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