This trip combines two of Alaska's prime wildlife locations for seeing grizzly bears - Kodiak Island and Katmai National Park, both areas of outstanding natural beauty.
On the mainland, at Katmai National Park, you’ll also see the tempestuous volcanoes of the Avenue of 1,000 Smokes – a fine natural spectacle!
Out in the Gulf of Alaska, Kodiak Island’s brown bears are among the largest carnivores on earth, but there is also a wealth of smaller wildlife to see too.
On arrival in Anchorage, make your way to your hotel. .
Accommodation: Copper Whale Inn, 2-nights.
Today is free to explore Anchorage, the northernmost city of the United States. Look out for moose as you walk around the streets, as they are commonly seen here.
Over the next two days you will have plenty of opportunities to see grizzly bears fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park. Viewing platforms offer fantastic photography opportunities.
You will also spend a full day on a guided tour of the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, known for its dramatic landscape, where the turbulent Ukak River and its tributaries cut deep gorges in the accumulated ash.
Accommodation: Brooks Lodge, 2-nights.
Today, you'll take a floatplane from the lodge to King Salmon, then fly back to Anchorage for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Copper Whale Inn, 1-night
Early morning, you board a scheduled flight from Anchorage to Kodiak island, and the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Accommodation: Kodiak Inn, 1-night
This morning you will take a scenic 40-minute floatplane over the island to Zachar Bay Lodge where you spend the next three nights. During your time at the lodge guided activities will be offered such as hiking, wildlife observation, and an optional “flightseeing” trip to Frazer Lake for bear viewing.
Guided activities are available during your stay such as hiking, wildlife observation, and an optional 'flightseeing' trip to Frazer Lake for bear viewing (extra cost).
Accommodation: Zachar Bay Lodge, 3-nights.
Return to Anchorage for your last night in Alaska.
Accommodation: Copper Whale Inn, 1-night
Katmai has two spectacular attractions: brown bears and volcanoes. Bears can be seen in huge numbers during the Sockeye salmon run in July, late August and September, whilst in August they can be spotted feeding on the shorelines. The park is home to the impressive Valley of 10,000 Smokes, lined with active volcanoes. Find Out More about {acc:title}
The largest island in the Gulf of Alaska is rich in wildlife. The Kodiak bear has lived here for 12,000 years, and 3,000 live in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which is also an important staging post for seabirds and wintering wildfowl. Summer attracts migrant birds to nest and feed on the plentiful food supply. Find Out More about {acc:title}
This major port and rail terminus lies in the coastal lowland beside a fjord, but extends up the Chugach Mountains. Birdwatching, whale watching, wilderness adventures, panoramic mountain ranges, majestic glacier and over 200 kiometres of trails can be found within easy reach of the city. Find Out More about {acc:title}
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