Guided Katmai Bear Viewing Flightseeing Tour
Fly by floatplane to Katmai for guided bear viewing
Duration
Up to 6 hours
Includes
Floatplane flight, Guide, Bear viewing
Highlights
Fly by floatplane to Katmai National Park and Preserve and join your guide for on-the-ground bear viewing at locations chosen for current activity. You’ll also enjoy scenic flightseeing over Alaska’s glaciers, volcanoes, mountains, and coastal beaches.
- Fly over glaciers, volcanoes, rugged mountains, and coastal beaches
- Follow your guide to bear viewing areas selected for current activity
- Learn about bear behavior and safety from your guide throughout the tour
- Look for marine wildlife such as whales, sea otters, and orcas from the air
- Join a small group with experienced Alaskan pilots and guides
Things to know
Expect up to 4–5 miles of walking, and total trip time can run about 4.5–6 hours. Meeting and departure times may shift due to tides and conditions. Bear spray and firearms are not permitted on the aircraft or within the park.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, or you can reschedule (availability permitting). Cancel 60+ days before for a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. Within 60 days, payments/deposits are non-refundable.
FAQs
Yes. Due to weather and tides, your exact meeting and departure time may shift. Expect a confirmation a day or two before your trip with the exact time to arrive.
Plan for up to 4–5 miles of walking during the guided bear viewing, and a total trip time of about 4.5–6 hours on the day.
Bring gloves, a hat, rain gear, extra socks, and clothing layers. Pack water and a light lunch or snacks (easily contained), plus a small backpack. You may also want a camera with extra batteries and memory cards, personal medication, hiking poles, and binoculars.
Meeting details
Homer Floatplane Lodge (1244 Lake Shore Dr, Homer, AK 99603)