BEAR VIEWING
Over the last 20 years, bear viewing has become a very popular visitors activity. In the Southcentral Alaska region, the brown bear viewing season begins in June and continues through early September. Within the area are several locations where bears congregate, usually to feed in nearby streams where spawning salmon are abundant. Departing from Anchorage, most tours travel southwest, across Cook Inlet, towards popular viewing areas such as Lake Clark National Park, Redoubt Bay or Katmai National Park. As bear viewing tours are available to only a small number of travelers daily, advance reservations are required.
LAKE CLARK BROWN BEAR TOUR - Take a scenic flight along Cook Inlet into Lake Clark National Park. Known as the “Alaskan Alps”, this is where the Alaska and Aleutian Ranges meet! This 4 million acre park is home to the Illiamna and Redoubt Volcanoes, which are visible on a clear day.Upon landing, a knowledgeable guide takes visitors to where the bears fish for spawning salmon. Viewing from an open boat (capacity 6 persons) allows for excellent photo opportunities. During the midday break, guests enjoy a hot lunch at the lodge or a shoreside lunch. Kayaking at the lake, soaking in the hot tub, or relaxing in the lodge are also included options. Available August and September. Eleven hour tour. Includes hotel transfer and lunch. KATMAI NATIONAL PARK - BROOKS FALLS BEAR VIEWING - Your full day excursion begins in Anchorage. Take off by seaplane for an all day bear viewing expedition past glaciers and volcanoes to the brown bear country of southwest Alaska.  Visit world famous Katmai National Park, Land of 10,000 smokes and home of the famous Alaska brown bear viewing at Brooks Falls.  National Park rangers are available to provide information and answer questions.  Bear viewing is on foot. The tour includes a box lunch, eaten usually at the beach on arrival at Katmai National Park.  The trip is self guided and National Park Rangers give an initial briefing on arrival and are available for questions. Ten hour tour. Includes hotel/airport transfer. REDOUBT BAY BEAR VIEWING - Enjoy a guided day tour with the opportunity to view Alaska's brown bears in their natural habitat. Fly 70 miles southwest of Anchorage to the entrance of Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve, home of Redoubt bay Lodge and incredible bear viewing. An experienced natural history guide will take you by boat through bear country. Look for bears as they fish for salmon and don't forget to watch for other wildlife along the way. Relax and enjoy a homemade lunch on the lake or in the cozy lodge before your return to Anchorage in the afternoon. Six hour tour. Includes Field Guide booklet and hotel/airport transfer.
POPULAR BEAR VIEWING PACKAGES
Price Tour   Your Price Lake Clark Brown Bear Tour Katmai National Park / Brooks Falls Redoubt Bay Bear Viewing Flights subject to weather conditions and minimum seating. Prices per person, double occupancy. Overnight and multiple day packages available at some destinations. Tax additional $750 $750 $560
RESERVATIONS CALL TOLL FREE: 1-888-655-4020 VISITORS INFORMATION CALL: 1-907-929-2822 E-MAIL TO: avc@alaska.net
Alaska Visitors Center 733 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
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