Katmai Wilderness Bear Viewing Experience 7 days / 6 nights
Trip Overview
This is one of the most unique bear viewing experiences ever! Imagine being able to safely stay in close proximity to grizzly bears, while sleeping at a comfortable lodge, surrounded by a backdrop of magnificent glaciers and mountains. You can do it all at Katmai Wilderness Lodge, which is the only private establishment on the Katmai Coast. The lodge is located at Kukak Bay, within Katmai National Park’s prime brown bear habitat. Daily guided adventures by boat will take you along Kukak Bay in search of bears and other wildlife on this exciting Alaska adventure.Trip Images
Keep your eyes open for plenty of wildlife from bears, moose, caribou and bald eagles...
One of only two ways to get to your wilderness lodge and a great viewing experience!
Trying to snag some of those fish before the bears eat them all up!
Momma bear can't be too far behind this cub, don't get any closer!
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1 night Anchorage
1 night Kodiak
3 nights Katmai Wilderness Lodge
1 night Anchorage
Depart from Anchoraget
Detailed Itinerary
ITINERARYDay 1 - Arrive Anchorage
You will have the remainder of the day to explore Anchorage on own, after arriving at the airport and making your own way to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2 - Anchorage to Kodiak Island You have more free time this morning to explore the city of Anchorage before making your way to the airport this afternoon. You will fly to Kodiak Island where you then have the remainder of the lateafternoon/evening to explore Kodiak on own.
Day 3 - Kodiak Island to Katmai Wilderness Lodge
This morning you will transfer to the float plane dock where you will then board your waiting seaplane that takes you to the Katmai Coast and Katmai Wilderness Lodge. You will spend your days viewing and photographing the largest grizzlies in the world! Overnight at Katmai Wilderness Lodge.
Days 4 & 5 - Katmai Wilderness Lodge You have two full days of activities at the lodge. You may choose guided bear viewing, photography, bird watching, guided hiking, guided sea kayaking, beach combing, or perhaps a visit to view the archaeological sites. A licensed captain will guide you to the best spots in Kukak and the surrounding bays, depending on the time of day and tides. The touring vessel named "Wilderness" was specially designed for the Katmai Wilderness Lodge so it can get close to the remote beaches. The strong tidal fluctuations in the areas produces low tides that expose mudflats and provide a unique opportunity for clam digging and beach combing. There is also the chance to fish for halibut and rock bass. Overnight at Katmai Wilderness Lodge.
Day 6 - Katmai Wilderness Lodge to Anchorage Around mid-day a float plane will bring you back to Kodiak to meet a scheduled flight to Anchorage. Arrive this afternoon into Anchorage where you will spend your last night. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 7 - Depart Anchorage
Upon check out of your hotel in Anchorage and your transfer to the airport your holiday with Fresh Tracks comes to an end.
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2010 DatesDeparts every Friday
May 28 - September 3, 2010
| Dates and Rates | USD $ |
| Double | |
| May 28 - Sep 3 2010 | 4,423 |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
Includes
• 2 nights accommodation in Anchorage
• 1 night accommodation in Kodiak
• Roundtrip scheduled flights from Anchorage to Kodiak
• Roundtrip seaplane flights from Kodiak to Katmai Wilderness Lodge (Note: the lodge is located on the Katmai Coast, not actually on Kodiak Island!)
• 3 nights accommodation in guest cabins
• All meals with nonalcoholic beverages while at Katmai Wilderness lodge and daily guided activities
• All fees and taxes
Not Included
• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Gratuities
• Optional Activities
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
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