Join us on a Alaskan wildlife photo safari. We will be starting from Anchorage to Homer for bald eagle action and puffins, ocean wildlife and landscapes. We then jump back on a float plane to photograph Kodiak bears and Katmai for some incredible grizzly bear action. If you are looking for a wide variety photo and video opportunities then join us on this incredible Alaskan wildlife adventure!

ALASKA KODIAK BEARS, GRIZZLY BEARS, EAGLES AND MORE

Homer- Kodiak Island, Katmai and Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

No single supplement available. max 8 photographers

Price:   $7995 USD USD per person . Deposit $2000.USD Balance is due March 01. All flights from Anchorage-Homer-Kodiak-return back to Anchorage included. 

August 12th-18th 2024 arrival Anchorage 12th and depart 19th afternoon

Looking for more time with bears? Join us for both workshops Kodiak Bears & Alaska Fishing Bears  info@hemmingsphototours.com

If you are looking for grizzly bear action only then click here to our Alaska Fishing Bears Photo Workshop 

Now booking Aug 2025 - Note the itinerary has changed to add Bison photography 

Aug 13, Arrival Kodiak Island , Alaska, Overnight Kodiak

Aug 14- Puffins, Whales, Ocean Wildlife. Afternoon Kodiak Bears by land. Overnight Kodiak

Aug 15 Day - Float plane to grizzlies in Katmai - Overnight Kodiak

Aug 16 Day 2: Kodiak wildlife and landscapes by land- Overnight Kodiak
Aug 17 Day 3: Kodiak Island ocean wildlife - boat photography whales, puffins, eagles and more Overnight Kodiak Island 
Aug 18 Day 4: Kodiak wildlife and more Overnight Kodiak
Aug 19 Day 5: Fly from Kodiak Island to home
Want more bears? Alaska Charging Fishing Grizzlies? Check into hotel after lunch -  Anchorage - Start of Alaska Fishing Bears N6  

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2024 Itinerary Homer Puffins Kodiak Bears and Grizzlies

Aug 12- Arrival in Anchorage Overnight Anchorage

Aug 13-Flight from Anchorage to Homer  Ravn Airlines- 9:40am. We fly to Homer in the morning and take a boat to photograph Horned Puffins, Tufted Puffins, whales and other ocean wildlife and birds. Learning bird-in-flight photo action. Overnight Homer. 

Aug 14- Photographing seabirds and ocean wildlife with a private boat and by land. Overnight Homer

Aug 15- Flight from Homer to Kodiak Island at 11:05am arrival 2:29pm. Kodiak Bears and landscapes. Photography Kodiak Island. Overnight Kodiak Islands (B.R)

Aug 16-Float plane to photograph Kodiak Bears- F.L.

Aug. 17-Float plane to photograph Kodiak Bears. G. H. 

Aug. 18. Float plane to photograph Alaskan grizzlies G.H. 

Aug 19. 9:00am back to Anchorage to Anchorage in the morning.

Highlights:

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• Expert level photography instruction in a small group setting 

• Wild grizzly bear action photography. Bears fishing for salmon

• Alaskan landscapes. 

• Meet other photographers and wildlife lovers and improve your photographic skills and take home great photographs and memories. 

All meals are included once at the bear lodge. 

Some hiking is required at some destinations but it is seldom more than half a mile. Should be fit enough to carry your own gear for those distances wearing waders and traversing some small hills and knee depth rivers.

 

Included in the price: 

•    Accommodations first night in Anchorage and at the lodge.
•    All local flights from and back to the lodge every day . 
•    All meals while at the lodge as well as a welcome dinner or lunch in Anchorage
•    Guides while at camp
•    Expert photo instruction and guidance in the field
Not Included: 
•    International airfare to place of tour origin. (Anchorage, Alaska)
•    Meals outside of the lodge dates.  Alcoholic beverages or personal gifts or items. 
•    Additional tips for staff such as guides and camp staff. 
•    Note: Tipping for the guides and kitchen staff is expected. Usual tip amount is $150-$200 from each participant.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON QUESTIONS? info@hemmingsphototours.com

Surrounded by Katmai National Park, McNeil River Bear Sanctuary and Lake Clark National Park we have daily access to the premier destinations to observe and photograph the giant coastal grizzlies (brown bears) in their natural environment fishing and fighting for salmon. Everyone has seen the spectacular pictures of bears catching fish at Brooks or McNeil Falls. What many people don't realize is that no single location consistently offers an abundance of bears. The reason is that bears follow the salmon runs which peak in different locations at different times. 

Equipment requirements: A digital SLR and a back up camera if you have one.
Lenses: 300mm / 400mm /500mm / wide angle / 100-400 / these lenses will all be good for this trip. If you are using a 300mm you might want to be sure to bring along a teleconverter preferably a 1.4. Tripod. Clothing requirements: The weather in Alaska can be quite unpredictable at this time of year. Dressing in layers is best. We recommend the following outerwear. Long Sleeved Shirt, Jeans/Slacks, Warm Hat & Gloves, Insulated Boots, Long Underwear, Windbreaker or Jacket, Wool Sweater or Fiberfill Vest, Winter Coat, Raingear and waterproof knee-high boots.
Please read our Refund Policy. Do not book your flights until we confirm.

Looking for even more bears? We have another trip you can go on BC Bears . Read More!