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Alaska Wildlife Safari: Katmai, Lake Clark & Kenai Fjords

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Alaska Wildlife Safari: Katmai, Lake Clark & Kenai Fjords

Lodge-Based Photo Safari
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Start/End

Anchorage, AK / Homer, AK

Length

7 Days/6 Nights

Fitness Level

Level 2 - What's This?

Group Size

Up To 10 Guests

Highlights
  • Best Bear Photography on Earth: Access to hundreds of prime bear locations within Katmai & Lake Clark National Parks

  • Superb Marine Wildlife Encounters: Venture into Kenai Fjords in search of whales, seals, otters, eagles, and thousands of coastal birds.

  • Three US National Parks: Combine three of Alaska's most beautiful and wildlife-rich parks in Katmai, Lake Clark, and Kenai Fjords National Parks.

If you have any questions about a trip, itinerary, or gear, our Photo Experience Coordinators are available for a personalized one-on-one consultation to provide all the details you need.
Trip Description:

Embark on the Ultimate Alaskan Wildlife Photo Safari with Backcountry Journeys!

Get ready for the photo safari of a lifetime as we take you deep into the wild heart of Alaska to photograph some of the most iconic wildlife species of The Last Frontier.

Explore Three of Alaska's Most Remote National Parks

This handcrafted safari is designed for photographers who crave adventure and unparalleled access to Alaska's most pristine and remote locations. Over the course of this all-inclusive journey, you'll visit three of Alaska's most iconic and wild national parks: Katmai, Lake Clark, and Kenai Fjords. Each park offers its own unique set of photographic opportunities, from capturing Alaskan brown bears to the breathtaking marine wildlife of Kenai Fjords.

Exclusive Access to the Best Bear Photography on the Planet

With Backcountry Journeys, you won't just visit these remote parks—you'll experience them like never before. Our private charter flights and boat rides will whisk you away to exclusive locations, allowing you to photograph Alaska's Coastal Brown Bears in Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks, where few others can go. Two full days will be dedicated solely to photographing these magnificent creatures in areas like Chinitna Bay and Hallo Bay, places known for their high concentration of bears and beautiful backgrounds. You'll be at the right place at the right time, with expert guides who know exactly where to find the action. You can shoot eye-level, capture interactions, get tight portraits, or wider wildlife-on-the-landscape images - everything is possible.

Experience the Marine Wonders of Kenai Fjords

Beyond the bears, this trip takes you to the rugged beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park. Imagine photographing orcas slicing through the icy waters, humpback whales breaching against a backdrop of towering glaciers, and sea otters floating in serene coves. The deep, blue-green waters of the bay are teeming with life, and our full-day boat tours will bring you up close to the action. You'll also have the chance to explore the surrounding landscapes, where massive tidewater glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic mountain peaks offer endless possibilities for photography.

Capture Unforgettable Moments

This isn’t just a photo safari; it’s an immersive photographic experience, meticulously crafted by Backcountry Journeys' team of expert guides and photographers. With nearly a decade of experience leading wilderness photography trips in Alaska, we ensure every moment is an opportunity to create world-class images and lasting memories. Whether you're an experienced wildlife photographer or an adventurous beginner, this trip offers a rare chance to hone your skills in one of the world's most captivating landscapes.

Join Us for the Alaskan Adventure of a Lifetime

Don’t miss your chance to experience the ultimate Alaskan wildlife photo safari. Experience three of Alaska's best national parks, capture a diverse array of wildlife, and bring back stories that will last a lifetime. What are you waiting for?! 

What's Included
  • All group meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop

  • All transportation during the workshop

  • All lodging during the workshop

  • Professional photography guiding and instruction

  • Planes, boats, and any other method of transportation used to photograph bears

  • Gratuities for lodge staff and pilots

  • Waders and wading boots

What's Not Included
  • Flights to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC)

  • Flights from Homer, Alaska (HOM) 

  • Meals and lodging outside the workshop dates

  • Alcoholic beverages (must bring your own)

  • Souvenirs and personal items

  • Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities.

  • Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance (recommended) - see plans here.

 Trip Itinerary 

Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 (Travel Day)

Your adventure begins in Anchorage at our arrival hotel. You can arrive in Anchorage at any time before our orientation at 5 pm.

Days 2 - 3 (B,L,D)

We will meet bright & early this morning to travel south to Seward, while photographing mountain landscapes and wildlife along the way. The drive down to the Turnagain Arm offers fantastic Dall sheep photography. Once in Seward, we have full day boat tours into Kenai Fjords National Park, a gorgeous coastal National Park featuring abundant wildlife, tidewater glaciers, and towering mountains.

These two days will be all about whales, sea lions, otters, bald eagles & thousands of sea birds! Note that we will be in a very remote area that is purposefully FAR from where other operators go – this allows for a more tranquil wilderness experience & also far superior wildlife encounters.

After the day's shoots, we'll share a gourmet dinner, and discuss the plan for tomorrow. We'll go over our options for locations, departure method, and what gear to bring.

Days 4 – 6 (B,L,D)

We'll depart Seward and head for our next location: Homer. We'll enjoy some bald eagle photography at Anchor Point and then the next few days will be spent at our beautiful wilderness lodge overlooking Kachemak Bay. Each day will consist of heading out in our privately chartered seaplanes to access Katmai or Lake Clark National Parks, the Bristol Bay Watershed, or any location where bears are active. We have hundreds of available locations, which includes some of the best bear photography locales in Alaska.

We will photograph brown bears non-stop and seek out the best possible photography scenarios, with considerations for light, background, behavior, and location.

Every evening we’ll head back to the lodge to sit down for a multi-course meal and discuss the plan for the following day!

Day 7 (B,L)

On our final day, we will venture out one more time for a morning session to photograph the Kenai Mountains & hopefully a few moose! Everyone will be dropped off at the Homer Airport and we'll bid farewell to all the new friends we made on this unbelievable Alaskan safari!

Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
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Testimonials From Our Customers
Julie K.
"I have traveled with Backcountry Journeys (BCJ) several times over the last 4 years to Glacier NP, Costa Rica (2x), Smoky Mountains NP, Joshua Tree, Zion and Bryce NPs, and most recently to Alaska.

Every trip with BCJ has been an outstanding experience. The guides are professional photographers who put the experience of the guests first. They are willing to provide as much hands on help as you need/want. The guides are also extremely knowledgeable and well trained in wilderness safety as well as the areas they guide.

BCJ trips are well run from the time of reservation through the entire trip. They will take you to great places and find great photographic opportunities."
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Scott S.
"BCJ provides an outstanding experience for photographers of all levels of experience/expertise. Each day's excursion is well planned-out and the guides always have a back-up plan if the weather is less than cooperative.

I have now been on 5 trips and each one seems better than the last. I find the guides to be very helpful and personable. The guides provide the level of hands-on assistance each participant wants.

The accommodations are always good, taking into consideration what each particular destination has to offer. I plan to continue doing these trips with BCJ and can't recommend them highly enough."
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Katherine P.
"I have now been on 8 trips with Backcountry Journeys. I love traveling with this company, as I am a woman traveling alone, and all I have to do is show up and they take care of everything else.

They have wonderful, caring, helpful, FUN, and knowledgeable guides who make the days fly by. They get us to the best photography sites possible and are always willing to help with anything and answer all questions.

We stay in great places and there is always too much wonderful food! I have met other travelers on their trips who will be friends for life, plus the guides are more than guides--they become friends too. I know I will be doing more traveling with them in the future."
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We’re so confident that the Photography Trips we offer will not only meet but exceed the lofty expectations set forth on our website – if your trip experience does not 100% match the promises laid forth on our website we will gladly give you a credit toward a future trip.

Natural events such as wildlife & weather are certainly out of our control but every aspect of the trip including logistics, accommodations, vehicles, itinerary & your expert trip leaders will match the lofty promises we’ve
made on the site – we guarantee it!
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"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS
"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.

- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
CONTACT US
Monday-Friday
8am to 4pm Mountain Time
928-478-1521
adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

TRIP CATALOG

Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.

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