Alaska Bear Viewing Flight Safari
Bear Watching Tours from Anchorage to the Katmai or Lake Clark Coast

These one day bear viewing excursions depart from Lake Hood in Anchorage Tour 18
(exact destination subject to pilot's choice for best bear viewing opportunities)

Bear Viewing Adventure - Katmai
Tour typically takes place from July 1 - 31.

This morning, transfer to the Lake Hood seaplane base for a scenic flight to prime bear viewing habitat. Fly over glaciers, volcanoes and the vast coastal region where the giant bears roam. With several hours of flight time allocated to the safari, you will be inspired by Alaska's vast and rugged wilderness. Flying over lower Cook Inlet, the tour route will take you along the shores of Katmai National Park & Preserve to Brooks Falls. About 6 hours will be spent exploring the park and watching bears. This bear watching flight safari offers a great adventure for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.

Bear Viewing Adventure - Lake Clark
Tour typically takes place from August 1 - September 15.

A Lake Clark National Park bear viewing tour provides an Alaska experience of a lifetime. Depart from Lake Hood Sea Plane Harbor in Anchorage and fly southwest over Cook Inlet and the tundra-covered hills of the western Alaska interior.  During your 1 hour and 10 minute flight watch for the Chigmit Mountains, where Alaska and Aleutian Ranges meet, and two active volcanoes – Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna – before landing in Crescent Lake, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.  At Crescent Lake, we will land at Redoubt Mountain Lodge. From here knowledgeable guides escort you by boat to lakeside areas where bears feed on spawning, wild Alaska salmon.

Roundtrip floatplane flight from Anchorage with pilot/guide. Picnic style lunch. Transfers from / to Lake Hood from Anchorage hotels. All taxes and park fees.

Bear Viewing: While bears are typically seen in the area all summer long, sightings are NOT guaranteed. Prime viewing is typically from the end of June through July and late August, when the salmon are running.

Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours, including flight time and transfers.

This is NOT a private tour. A maximum of 10 people may be on the plane with you.