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Homer

Package Tours, Day Trips, Halibut Fishing and Excursions

 

About Homer Alaska

Fly with Era Aviation to visit Homer, the Halibut Capital of the World!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

Kachemak Bay provides a scenic setting

 

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.

 

Price Per Person


2009 Rates

Single

Double

Triple

Child **

Program with Midsize Car on request on request on request on request
Per Extra Day Car & Hotel on request on request on request on request

**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 Take a full-day halibut charter for your chance to catch "the big one"!
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

$269 per person

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 315Bears feed on salmon in Katmai National Park Recommended for active travelers
$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 Recommended for families
$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 Recommended for active travelers

$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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