Visit Katmai and Lake Clark by floatplane for bear viewing and sightseeing
8-9 Hours
Floatplane flights, bear viewing
Fly from Homer by floatplane to explore both Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks in one day. Your route and landing locations are finalized the morning of your trip based on weather and bear activity.
Ages 7+ only. Plan for an 8–9 hour day, with the itinerary finalized the morning of your trip.
Cancel 90 days or more before your tour: 90% refund. Cancel 15–89 days before your tour: 50% refund. Cancel less than 14 days before your tour: no refund.
Product ID: NKST2R
Arrive at the office 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The plane cannot wait for late passengers.
You finalize the exact itinerary on the morning of your trip to accommodate weather and bear activity. Landing locations in Katmai depend on where bears are.
This is a long trip with lots of flying and sightseeing, with bear viewing in Katmai.
Travelers consistently rave about the bear viewing experience at Brooks Falls, with pilot Trent earning enthusiastic praise throughout the reviews. The flight itself gets high marks for being smooth and scenic, and multiple guests mention this was a trip highlight or even a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Several travelers appreciated that Trent and his team stepped in when other companies cancelled due to weather, helping them salvage their plans and still get to see the incredible bear activity at Katmai. A few practical notes worth knowing: you'll typically have around three hours on the ground, which most found adequate though one traveler wished for more time. The small float planes can get chilly, especially if weather turns or you're seated near the doors, so dress in warm, waterproof layers. One guest mentioned an uncomfortable seating situation in the luggage area, though this seems to be an isolated case. Bring your own water and snacks for the day. The consensus is clear though – seeing dozens of bears fishing for salmon up close makes this an unforgettable Alaskan adventure.
Fantastic!!! We booked another company for bear tour in the morning but it was cancelled. So luckily that we booked the tour from Alaska Bear Safaris for the same day afternoon tour. The staff is very nice for helping booking. Josh is our pilot and he is so professional and experienced. He flew very smooth and even can't feeling landing. He is really nice and helpful. The tour is fantastic for flight viewing and numerous bears on the Falls. Really recommended!! The best tour ever!!
Chris D
August 10, 2026
Fantastic!!! We booked another company for bear tour in the morning but it was cancelled. So luckily that we booked the tour from Alaska Bear Safaris for the same day afternoon tour. The staff is very nice for helping booking. Josh is our pilot and he is so professional and experienced. He flew very smooth and even can't feeling landing. He is really nice and helpful. The tour is fantastic for flight viewing and numerous bears on the Falls. Really recommended!! The best tour ever!!
Chris D
August 10, 2026
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