Kodiak Island Sightseeing & Bear Viewing

Tour 101

2 days / 1 night

Day 1:  This morning, transfer on own to the Anchorage airport for the flight to Kodiak. Upon arrival in Kodiak, transfer is provided to the hotel (or pick up your rental car - see options below). After checking in, depart via sea plane for your bear viewing flight safari. As you search for the great Alaskan brown bears you will have dramatic views of Kodiak Island's rugged landscape. If the bear sightings are better on the Alaska Peninsula, the pilot will cross the Shelikof Straight and fly along the Katmai shoreline. If conditions are right, your pilot may land to provide the best viewing and photo opportunities. After returning to the city of Kodiak, ground transfer is provided back to the hotel. Overnight in tourist class hotel.

Day 2:  This morning you will either depart on a guided city tour of Kodiak or tour the area on your own by rental car. With its Russian heritage, the city of Kodiak offers visitors fascinating insight into Alaska's history and cultural make-up. Sights to see include the Alutiiq Museum, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Baranov Museum, and the Kodiak Island Wildlife Refuge Center. Following the sightseeing tour you will return to Anchorage late in the afternoon. Tour concludes upon arrival in Anchorage.

Round trip flights between Anchorage and Kodiak, 1 night accommodation in Kodiak, 4 hour bear viewing flight safari, choice of a guided 1/2 day sightseeing tour of Kodiak OR 2 day compact car rental. (Note: rental cars are restricted to paved roads only).

*This tour requires a two person minimum for the bear viewing flight safari as well as for the sightseeing tour (if this option chosen)! 
Bear-viewing flights may be rescheduled due to local weather conditions. Kodiak has a maritime climate (the bears thrive in it) so we suggest you bring good raingear.

June 1 - September 20, 2010: Daily Departures