Homer
Package
Tours, Day Trips, Halibut Fishing and Excursions
About
Homer Alaska
 Homer is positioned at the tip of Kachemak Bay - as
far west as you can drive on the North American
continent. Founded in 1896 by gold seekers, Homer is
a thriving art community and regional sport fishing
center.
Popular with Alaskan fishing enthusiasts, Homer is a
busy town during the summer months. Kachemak Bay,
recognized as one of richest marine ecosystems in
the world attracts prolific sea life to these waters
and 100 pound halibut catches are not uncommon. Both
scheduled and charter boats make regular trips
across the bay from Homer to Seldovia. The
magnificent location of Homer and the appeal of its
lifestyle set it apart from other small communities.
Prices listed
include all taxes and fees.
Homer
Vacation Package
Tour 317
2 Days / 1 Night
Day 1: Anchorage to Homer
This morning your
Era Aviation flight
departs from the Anchorage airport.
On arrival, you will pick-up a
rental car for exploration. At
noon, cruise across Kachemak Bay
aboard a comfortable water taxi to
Gull Island, and the to the
picturesque wilderness beach of
Otter Cove. Enjoy a gourmet
lunch in the hand crafted lodge and
some time to relax before returning
to Homer later in the afternoon.
Hotel arrangements at the Best
Western Bidarka Inn or similar.
Day 2: Homer to Anchorage
Today, tour the
Homer area on your own. You may
want to stop at the Pratt Museum and
spend sometime on the famous Homer
Spit.
Return to Anchorage later in the
afternoon on
Era Aviation.
Tour Note: If you prefer a
longer stay in Homer, please
contact us
and we will be happy to customize this
tour for you.
Round trip flight from Anchorage to
Homer on
Era Aviation, 1 night
accommodation, two days car rental
(included are 100 free miles per
day) and Gull Island Wildlife Cruise
to Otter Cove, including lunch. All
taxes.
NOTE: All rental car
agencies require every driver to
present a valid drivers license.
A valid credit card will also be
required on check in a security
damage deposit.
Tour operates daily May 30 -
September 2, 2010.
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2009 Rates |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Child ** |
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Program with Midsize Car |
on request |
on request |
on request |
on request |
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Per
Extra Day Car & Hotel |
on request |
on request |
on request |
on request |
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**Children 11 years and under,
staying with 2 full paying
adults in room with existing
bedding! |
Homer
Bear Viewing Tours, Day Excursions and
Fishing Charters
HALIBUT FISHING
Homer is known as the Halibut Capital
of the World and offers some of Alaska's
best halibut fishing from mid-May to
September. The boat
trip itself is a treat - cruising
the beautiful shore line
you regularly see sea otters,
whales, puffins, and other marine
wildlife. The ship captains are
friendly, experienced fishermen who
know where the fish are. During the
trip, you will be given instruction on
the proper halibut fishing technique,
your hook will be baited, and the
halibut will be handled for you. All listed
prices are subject to change and to
fuel surcharge. Private boat charter also available
for groups of up to 12 people. Rates
available upon request.
Half Day Halibut Fishing Charter
Tour 310
$113 adult, $91 child
(2-12 years)
All fishing gear included.
Fishing license (approx. $20.00 per person),
meals and gratuity are NOT included.
Fishing limit:
2
halibut per person.
Departure times:
6am and
12:30pm. Daily departures:
May 25 - September 7, 2010.
Full Day Halibut Fishing Charter
Tour 311
All fishing gear
and fish filleting is included. Fishing license (approx.
$20 per person), meals and
gratuity are NOT included.
Fishing limit:
2 halibut per person.
Duration: 6 - 8 hours.
Please note that, in order to
provide the best halibut fishing
possible, the ride to the fishing
grounds may take anywhere from 45
minutes to a couple of hours.
Departure time:
7am with
check-in at 6:30am.
Daily departures:
May
31 - September 7, 2010.
Bear Viewing AT
HALLO BAY
Tour 315
$550 per person
Hallo Bay is a private
camp located on the Pacific Coast of
Katmai National Park specializing only
in guided bear viewing and photography
trips. The trip begins
with an early morning departure from
Homer by charter airplane, flying across
the Cook Inlet and past Mount Augustine
Volcano. The flight is about 1
hour long and the route follows the lush
green coastline of the Alaska Peninsula
which is capped with active volcanoes
and massive glaciers terminating in
iceberg filled lakes. This is the
habitat of one of the largest natural
concentrations of Brown Bears in the
world. Upon arrival you will be met by
your naturalist guide for an
orientation, and then your guide will
lead you to the best bear viewing
location for the day. The walk can
vary with the season and while not
strenuous, it requires guests have good
mobility. The grassy terrain is
natural and fairly level with only
wildlife trails. The walk could be
up to approximately 1 to 1.5 mile. Tour
includes airfare and guided bear
viewing. Meals and gratuity are NOT
included.
Duration: 5 hours including
flight time.
Departure time:
between 7am -
10am depending on tides & weather.
Daily departures:
May 15 - September
25, 2010.
BEAR VIEWING ADVENTURE AT LAKE
CLARK / ALASKA HOMESTEAD LODGE
Tour 316
$693 per person
(2 person minimum required to operate
this tour)
Depart from Homer on a 45 minute scenic flight across
Cook Inlet to Alaska Homestead Lodge, located in the foothills
of the Aleutian Range in Lake Clark National Park. After landing
on a remote beach in front of the lodge, you will have 6 to 7
hours of guided bear viewing. Your experienced guide will drive
you (in a wagon pulled by an ATV) to the best viewing spots. You
will be able to get out of the wagon to photograph the bears
from safe areas. Lunch and roundtrip flights from Homer are
included. The most reliable times for bear viewing are July
through mid-August.
Duration: approx. 8.5 hours, including flight time.
Departure time: 9am. Daily departures:
May 15 - September 15, 2010.
Refund Policy: Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the date of
arrival will result in forfeiture of the full payment. All
cancellations, including weather cancellations, are subject to a
10% administrative fee.
BEAR & WILDLIFE
VIEWING FLIGHT SEEING Tour 319
$525 per person
Enjoy a scenic 1 to 1 ¾ hours flight over active
volcanoes and glaciers to the east coast of Katmai
National Park (this tour does NOT go to Brooks Falls).
After landing on the beach, you and your guide will
spend approx. 3 hours walking along the beaches and
meadows to view brown bears in their natural habitat.
From a safe distance, you may observe the bears
fishing, digging for clams, grubbing for roots and
grasses, socializing and raising their young. It is
possible also to see foxes, bald eagles, and various
sea life.
Departure time: between 7am and 9am, depending
on tides and weather.
Arrival back in Homer: between 2pm and 3pm.
Daily departures: May 25 - September 20, 2009.
Gull
Island Cruise
Tour 313
$70 adult, $38 child (2-10
years)
Enjoy a narrated cruise to the famous bird rookery at
Gull Island. This is a great way to see puffins,
cormorants, kittiwakes, and other migratory seabirds
while you learn about their diets, habits and
migratory patterns. Also visit 60 Foot Rock to see
the sea otters which are often found there carrying
their newborn pups on their stomachs. Truly a great trip for the whole family!
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 1pm. Daily departures:
May 31 - September 7, 2010.
*** we are happy to sell this
excursion in conjunction with one of our tour packages or at
least 3 other excursions.
Important: Please note that lunch is no longer included /
offered on this tour.
KACHEMAK BAY
GUIDED SEA KAYAKING
Tour 314
$155 per person (ages 6 and up)
Surrounded by picturesque mountain peaks, remote
fjords and abundant wildlife makes
Homer's Kachemak Bay a premier destination for sea
kayaking. Begin with a water taxi ride
across scenic Kachemak Bay to the protected waters
of Otter Cove. Here, your experienced guide
will provide an orientation before you begin paddling past spectacular
scenery and watching sea otters, porpoises and
possibly even
whales. The guide will provide information on the
local area as well. At the end of the tour you will
be transported via water taxi back to Homer.
The kayaks are single and double Necky kayaks
which are very stable for beginners yet still
provide the experienced paddler with a fun boat.
Tour includes guide services, kayak,
spray skirt, paddle and round trip water taxi. Meals and
gratuity NOT included.
Duration: 5 - 6 hours.
Departure time:
10am. Daily departures:
May 31 - September 7, 2010.
RING OF FIRE - VOLCANO FLIGHT
SEEING
Tour 309S (without
landing): $427 per person
Tour 309L
(WITH
beach landing): $500 per person
(2 person minimum required to operate
this tour in the summer, 3 person
minimum in the winter)
See an active volcano from the air! From Homer, you
will fly in a bush plane across Cook Inlet to the
active volcanoes in the Aleutian and Alaskan Ranges.
Not only will you fly around the craters of these
magnificent volcanoes, but you will also have views of
giant glaciers and the rugged coastline of Katmai and
Lake Clark National Parks. The route will depend on
volcanic activity, and may include Augustine Volcano,
Douglas Volcano, Illiamna Volcano or the famous
Redoubt Volcano. A landing on the beach at the foot of
one of these volcanoes is definitely worth it!
Duration: 2 hours without landing. 3
hours with beach landing.
Departure time:
varies. Daily departures: Year round in 2010.
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