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Great Alaskan Bear Safari
Lodge-Based Photo Safari
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Homer, AK / Homer, AK
Length
7 Days/6 Nights
Fitness Level
Level 2 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 10 Guests
Highlights
- Privately chartered float-planes & bush planes
- Unparalleled access to unique locations for bear photography
- Experience Alaska's beautiful, remote wilderness
- Decades of experience guiding bear photography trips
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:
Join Backcountry Journeys for the most spectacular Brown Bear Photography Workshop on the planet.
This is a Once-in-a-Lifetime opportunity to experience & photograph Brown Bears in the wild....in Alaska!
Our Great Alaskan Bear Safari offers unparalleled access to the best bear viewing areas across the Alaskan Peninsula, where the wildlife and wilderness are as vast as they are breathtaking.
Travel deep into bear country aboard float planes and specially equipped bush planes outfitted with tundra tires, ensuring we can reach even the most remote locations. Each day, our expert guides will evaluate bear activity, choosing from a handpicked selection of prime viewing spots—scouted over years of guiding bear photography expeditions throughout Alaska.
Our flight coverage spans a vast & wild region, including the iconic Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks, the McNeil River area and the pristine Bristol Bay Watershed, which is home to the largest Sockeye Salmon run in the world. Lots of salmon = lots of bears!
Years of experience, location scouting as well as studying bear behavior & feeding patterns have allowed us to cultivate the ultimate bear photography experience. Few visitors have the privilege of accessing these locations, but at Backcountry Journeys we take you where the bears are - not where they might be.
Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and delicious meals, all while surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska's wilderness. This is your chance to photograph brown bears in their natural habitat—an opportunity not to be missed.
With nearly a decade of experience leading both wilderness and lodge-based bear photo tours, we know how to help you capture world-class images. Your safety and success are our top priorities and our expert guides will ensure you're in the best possible position to photograph these magnificent animals.
This is more than just a bear photo trip—it's a chance to create memories and images that will last a lifetime. Join us for the Great Alaskan Bear Safari and experience Alaska like never before.
This is a Once-in-a-Lifetime opportunity to experience & photograph Brown Bears in the wild....in Alaska!
Our Great Alaskan Bear Safari offers unparalleled access to the best bear viewing areas across the Alaskan Peninsula, where the wildlife and wilderness are as vast as they are breathtaking.
Travel deep into bear country aboard float planes and specially equipped bush planes outfitted with tundra tires, ensuring we can reach even the most remote locations. Each day, our expert guides will evaluate bear activity, choosing from a handpicked selection of prime viewing spots—scouted over years of guiding bear photography expeditions throughout Alaska.
Our flight coverage spans a vast & wild region, including the iconic Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks, the McNeil River area and the pristine Bristol Bay Watershed, which is home to the largest Sockeye Salmon run in the world. Lots of salmon = lots of bears!
Years of experience, location scouting as well as studying bear behavior & feeding patterns have allowed us to cultivate the ultimate bear photography experience. Few visitors have the privilege of accessing these locations, but at Backcountry Journeys we take you where the bears are - not where they might be.
Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and delicious meals, all while surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska's wilderness. This is your chance to photograph brown bears in their natural habitat—an opportunity not to be missed.
With nearly a decade of experience leading both wilderness and lodge-based bear photo tours, we know how to help you capture world-class images. Your safety and success are our top priorities and our expert guides will ensure you're in the best possible position to photograph these magnificent animals.
This is more than just a bear photo trip—it's a chance to create memories and images that will last a lifetime. Join us for the Great Alaskan Bear Safari and experience Alaska like never before.
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
- Chartered Aircraft
- Gratuities for hotel staff and pilots
- Waders and wading boots
What's Not Included
Flights to and from Homer, Alaska (ANC)
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 (required) - see plans here.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (D)
Travel to Homer, Alaska.
You can arrive into Homer at any time during Day 1. We will have an orientation dinner at 5pm at our hotel. We'll cover our planned locations, departure method, and what gear to bring out to see the bears!
Day 2 - 6 (B,L,D)
We will enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then depart to photograph brown bears.
A typical day will consist of utilizing a floatplane or tundra-tire equipped bush plane to access Katmai or Lake Clark National Parks, McNeil Bear Sanctuary, the Bristol Bay Watershed, or any location where bears are active.
We will photograph brown bears non-stop and seek out the best possible photography scenarios, with considerations for light, background, behavior, and location. We build an extra day into this itinerary to account for poor visibility / weather & we will spend that day photographing Bald Eagles, Moose or potential Marine life on the beaches near Homer. There will also be ample time to review images & work on post-processing if we are not able to fly on a given day due to weather conditions.
Depending on our schedule and conditions, we will either eat lunch at the hotel or enjoy packed lunches in the field.
Every evening, we will sit down for a fantastic meal to discuss the plan for the following day.
Day 7 (B)
On our final day, we will venture out to photograph the Kenai Mountains & work on some Alaskan landscape photographs before boarding flights back home. Flights out of Homer can be booked anytime after 8am.
Day 1 (D)
Travel to Homer, Alaska.
You can arrive into Homer at any time during Day 1. We will have an orientation dinner at 5pm at our hotel. We'll cover our planned locations, departure method, and what gear to bring out to see the bears!
Day 2 - 6 (B,L,D)
We will enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then depart to photograph brown bears.
A typical day will consist of utilizing a floatplane or tundra-tire equipped bush plane to access Katmai or Lake Clark National Parks, McNeil Bear Sanctuary, the Bristol Bay Watershed, or any location where bears are active.
We will photograph brown bears non-stop and seek out the best possible photography scenarios, with considerations for light, background, behavior, and location. We build an extra day into this itinerary to account for poor visibility / weather & we will spend that day photographing Bald Eagles, Moose or potential Marine life on the beaches near Homer. There will also be ample time to review images & work on post-processing if we are not able to fly on a given day due to weather conditions.
Depending on our schedule and conditions, we will either eat lunch at the hotel or enjoy packed lunches in the field.
Every evening, we will sit down for a fantastic meal to discuss the plan for the following day.
Day 7 (B)
On our final day, we will venture out to photograph the Kenai Mountains & work on some Alaskan landscape photographs before boarding flights back home. Flights out of Homer can be booked anytime after 8am.
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.
Physical Requirements
You will be taken to various locations where you'll have the opportunity to find bears in their natural habitat. Hiking will involve navigating through uneven, boggy terrain, often crossing streams to reach prime bear viewing spots. Waders are essential for comfortably navigating these conditions.
Why Choose Backcountry Journeys?
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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
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
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