July ~ August (TBA), Group size: 4-5
Alaska Brown Bears & Glacier Expedition
- Katmai National Park is the largest brown bear sanctuary in the world
- During the annual salmon migration, watch brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls
- 4 full days watching and photographing brown bears at different bear viewing spots
- Prince William Sound special boat trip to photograph wildlife and glaciers
COST & DETAILS
Group size: 4 to 6 people, $10,200 USD per person
- Starting from Seattle
- Price based on double occupancy,
- Room allocation: Seattle and Anchorage hotels are for two people per room, King Salmon cabins are for 2 to 4 people per Unit.
- If there are only three people, each person will be charged an additional $950 USD
- Prices may be slightly adjusted due to various factors, including itinerary changes, hotel accommodation and room allocation, etc.
Deposit: $4,500 USD
Single Supplement: $1,540 USD
Price include:
- All economy class flights starting from Seattle
- All accommodation including Seattle, Anchorage and King Salmon
- All meals
- All listed activities in the complete itinerary
- Professional photography guide all time
Price not include:
- Alcoholic drinks, non-meal time drinks or snacks
- Gratuities for tour guide (not required but recommended $20-25USD per day)
Extended activities:
A. Helicopter Knik Glacier Hiking Tour (Add 1 day to the trip)
- $1,900 USD per person includes one extra night of accommodation and meals.
- Single supplement：$225 USD
- Scenic Lake George with a bird's eye view of the massive Knik Glacier below.
- The helicopter flew over the blue glaciers and landed on the vast hills. The endless glaciers were stunning! The hiking route is very suitable for landscape photography. You can see up to three glaciers in most high mountain locations!
B. Denali Grand Flightseeing Tour (weather permits)
- $780 USD per person
- The plane soars over Denali Peak, exploring the Alaska Range from a high perspective, overlooking peaks over 20,000 feet, and landing on the top of the glacier. This will be a unique experience for adventurous travelers.
C. Add an extra day to photograph brown bears
- $1,650 USD per person includes one additional night's accommodation and meals.
- Single supplement：$225 USD
- The landing location will be determined according to the weather
*If there are less than 4 people, the price will be slightly increased! A: +$200, B: +$40, C: +$150
Activity Level: Active
- Several walking time per day totally an estimated 6‐8 kilometers.
- We will need to walk in the river, and the water is up to your waist.
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend trip cancellation and medical evacuation insurance.
Because many advance logistical arrangements have been made prior to the operation of these trips, we must strictly adhere to the above cancellation policy. In addition, you should be aware that some medical insurance policies do not cover your expenses, including medical evacuation while travelling in a foreign country. We will not be held responsible for missed connections, incorrect check-in times, improper documentation, and/or lost, stolen or damaged luggage. Any additional expenses caused by late or cancelled transportation carriers will be borne by the traveler.
Clothing and carrying supplies suggestions
- The temperature in Katmai National Park is between 15℃ and 20℃.
- North America is located at a relatively high latitude with high ultraviolet intensity, so please carry sunscreen, moisturizing skin lotion and lip balm with you.
- Hotels do not provide toothbrushes and toothpaste, so please remember to prepare the relevant items.
- Clothing: Chest waders w/boots, water-proof hiking shoes, tuque, water-proof jacket, thin down jacket, long pants, and thin gloves.
- Mosquito repellent spray/mosquito repellent patch, topical insect repellent
- In addition to the required changes of underwear/socks, please do not bring too many duplicate or similar outerwear.
Photography equipment recommendations
- Camera, equivalent focal length lens of 200mm~600mm and 14-24mm , lots memory cards, and spare batteries .
- We will be walking along the river bank and in the forest. Please try to use a small and lightweight monopod or tripod. It will be most convenient and quick if you can hand held your camera.
** Carry important photography equipment as much as possible. Remember that the carry-on luggage should not exceed seven kilograms, and tripods cannot be placed in carry-on luggage.
Accommodation
Anchorage and King Salmon
- Anchorage Premium Hotels and King Salmon Inns
- Anchorage Hotel based on double occupancy
- Accommodations at King Salmon based on the numbers of guest. and the earlier you plan, the more options will have.
