Great Alaskan Bear Safari

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.