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Wilderness Camping Photo Safari
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Brown Bears of Alaska: Katmai Coast

Wilderness Camping Photo Safari
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Kodiak, AK / Kodiak, AK

Length

5 Days/4 Nights

Fitness Level

Level 3 - What's This?

Group Size

Up To 8 Guests

Highlights
  • Exclusive Bear Photography: Capture brown bears up close as they fish for salmon, interact with cubs, and roam the Alaskan wilderness.

  • Private Wilderness Camp: Stay in a remote, fully-equipped camp protected by an electric fence, offering proximity to prime bear viewing areas.

  • Epic Alaskan Landscapes: Photograph bears with stunning coastal mountains and rugged wilderness as a backdrop.

  • Incredible Wildlife Encounters: In addition to brown bears, photograph other species like moose, foxes, wolves, Bald Eagles, sea otters, and harbor seals.

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:

On this workshop and photo safari we will be immersed in brown bear photography from the beginning until the end. Alaska is the best place in the world to photograph brown bears. 98% of brown bears in the United States live in Alaska, and 70% of the total North American population. The western coast of the Cook Inlet in particular is home to the highest densities of brown bears in the world – and that’s exactly where we’re heading on this trip.

This trip offers countless opportunities to photograph bears. Depending on the time of year, bears may be feeding on sedges & clams, fishing for salmon, or just meandering & playing around. Expect opportunities to photograph big male ‘boars’ and tiny cubs too.

We’ll spend three nights at our remote private wilderness camp – equipped with tents, gear, and all the necessities needed for a comfortable camping experience. For the utmost protection, camp is protected by an electric fence. Our wilderness camp not only makes this the ultimate Alaska experience, but also puts us in close proximity to excellent bear viewing areas. This is a one-of-a-kind photo adventure. You’ll not only experience Alaska in its rawest form, but also capture once
in a lifetime photos of Alaska brown bears.

Fantastic, full-frame images are possible, zoom out a little and you can photograph bears with beautiful, rugged mountains in the background, the possibilities are endless! Aside from brown bears we may also have the opportunity to photograph other species such as moose, fox, wolf, Bald Eagles, sea otters and harbor seals.

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us for world-class bear photography on our Brown Bears of Alaska: Katmai Coast departure.

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

  • All transportation and flights during the workshop

  • Camping gear (tent, air mattress, pillow, bear resistant food containers, and safety equipment) *You need to bring your own sleeping bag

  • All permits and park fees

  • Professional photography guiding and instruction

  • Gratuity for pilots and service staff

What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from Kodiak, Alaska

  • Sleeping bag

  • Meals not listed as included on the itinerary

  • Lodging outside workshop dates

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • 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 - see plans here.

 Trip Itinerary 

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

Day 1 (D)
Arrive in Kodiak, Alaska for orientation and welcome dinner.

Day 2 (B,L,D)
Today we will board a bush plane for the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula. After a safety briefing, we will begin photographing brown bears! We’ll spend the entire rest of the day photographing the bears as they run, swim, fight, fish the streams, roam the sedge meadows, and clam along
the tidal flats.

Days 3 - 4 (B,L,D)
Full days of hiking & photography as we photograph countless bears along the coastal habitat of the Cook Inlet.

Day 5 (B,L)
We’ll have a morning session of photography during magic hour lighting and then have a delicious breakfast before we board the bush plane.

Please note: Weather delays are possible, and we highly recommend travel insurance.

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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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
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928-478-1521
adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

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