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Homer
Tours,
Day Trips 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.
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Homer
ERA Vacation Package
Two
days/one night -
Tour 317
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, 2008.
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2008 Rates |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Child
** |
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Program with Midsize Car |
$793 |
$551 |
$472 |
$275 |
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Per Extra
Day Car & Hotel |
$326 |
$164 |
$111 |
$0 |
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**Children 11 years and under,
staying with 2 full paying
adults in room with existing
bedding! |
HALIBUT
OR SALMON FISHING
The Homer area offers some of Alaska's
best halibut fishing from mid-May to
September. You can also find great
saltwater salmon fishing. 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. 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
$101 adult, $80 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 -
September 2008.
Full Day Halibut Fishing Charter
Tour 311
All
fishing gear included.
Fishing license
(approx. $20.00 per person), meals
and gratuity are NOT included.
Fishing limit: 2 halibut per
person.
Departure time: 7am. Daily departures:
May 1 -
September 5, 2008.
Full Day Halibut & Salmon Fishing
Charter Tour 312
All
fishing gear included.
Fishing license
(approx. $20.00 per person), meals
and gratuity are NOT included.
Fishing limit: 2 halibut per
person.
Departure time: 7am. Daily departures:
May 1 - September
5, 2008.
Bear Viewing AT
HALLO BAY
Tour 315
Half Day (5hr) Tour
$525 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 25 -
September 25, 2008.
BEAR VIEWING ADVENTURE AT LAKE
CLARK / ALASKA HOMESTEAD LODGE
Tour 316
$685 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, 2008.
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.
WHALE WATCHING
CRUISE
Tour 318
$133 adult, $91 child
(1-10 years)
Enjoy a full day of cruising Kachemak Bay and Kennedy
Entrance (entrance to Cook Inlet). Begin with a short
scenic cruise through Kachemak Bay past the Gull
Island seabird rookery to the small village of
Seldovia. From here, you will depart for approx. 6
hours of whale watching. Keep watch for Humpback,
Orca, Finback, Minke or Gray Whales. You may also see
Stellar sea lions, sea otters, harbor or Dall
porpoise, puffins and cormorants. Weather permitting,
the cruise will venture to the Barren Islands, a
National Maritime Refuge. A deli-lunch is included.
Whale sightings are NOT guaranteed.
Duration: 9 hours
Departure time: 9am. Daily departures:
May 26 - September 1, 2008.
Gull
Island Lunch &
Wildlife Cruise
Tour 313
$65 adult, $33 child
(1-10 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. Lunch at the new
Rookery Restaurant is also included in the cruise.
Truly a great trip for the whole family!
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departure time: 12pm. Daily departures:
May 30 - September 2, 2008.
KACHEMAK BAY
GUIDED SEA KAYAKING
Tour 314
Full Day Kayaking Trip $145
adult, $129 child (10 - 12 years)
Half Day Kayaking Trip
$108 per person
(4 person minimum required to operate these tours)
Homer's Kachemak Bay is a premier destination for sea
kayaking. Surrounded by picturesque mountain peaks,
remote fjords and abundant wildlife this is as good
as it gets.
This trip begins with a water taxi ride across scenic
Kachemak Bay to the protected waters in Kachemak Bay
State Park. An experienced guide will provide an orientation
and assistance during the day. Spend the day
paddling past spectacular scenery and watching sea otters,
porpoises and even whales. The guide will provide
information on the local area as well. At the end of
your day 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.
Kayaking gear included. Meals and
gratuity NOT included.
Duration: 5 hours for 1/2 day tour and 7
hours for full day tour.
Departure time: 10am for both
trips. Daily departures:
May 10 - September 2, 2008.
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