Into the Wild: Bear Viewing Adventures with Alaska Bear Adventures

High above the rugged Alaskan wilderness, a woman with a deep love for flying has turned her passion into a remarkable adventure. Dee Perkins fell in love with flying in her early 20s and continued to fly while working as a nurse, raising three daughters, and earning her Ph.D. In 2010, Dee began assisting visitors in experiencing the great Alaska wilderness and grizzly bears through Alaska Bear Adventures. With the help of her daughters, she became one of the few women-owned businesses to offer bear viewing. Combining flying with her love of wildlife, she offers guests an unforgettable experience sharing the raw power, beauty, and awe of the untamed Alaskan wilderness.

Alaska Bear Adventures offers exceptional day tours to premier bear-viewing locations such as Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Brooks Falls, and the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary (only if you were able to secure a slot to the sanctuary during the lottery from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game).

Alaska Bear Adventures also offers air charter services and flightseeing tours that allow guests to soar over glaciers, mountains, and crystal-blue lakes.

Departing daily from Homer, Alaska, these guided adventures provide a personal look into the lives of these animals in their native habitat. Bears are their passion, and they invite guests to come along with them and experience the exhilarating world of Alaska’s famous coastal brown bears.

A Journey into Bear Country

Guests embark on scenic flights aboard Cessna bush planes or DeHavilland Beaver float planes, traversing breathtaking landscapes of volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains before arriving at remote bear-viewing sites. Depending on the destination, tours range from 4 to 8 hours, with ample time to observe bears in the wild.

The Brooks Falls Trip in Katmai National Park is self-guided. The pilot escorts visitors to the ranger station, and then guests walk 1.5 miles to the viewing platforms at Brooks Falls, where one can witness brown bears fishing for salmon, offering unparalleled photographic opportunities.

The Classic Day Trip offers a guided trip to either Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park. The pilot, who is a trained naturalist bear guide, stays with you while you observe bears graze on sedge grass or dig for clams.

Other trips include the Short and Sweet Day Trip, Premium Day Trips, and the Private Classic Day Trip.

Optimal Viewing Seasons

The prime bear-viewing season spans from June through early September and Alaska Bear Adventures understands the peak viewing time frame for the different areas based on habitat and fish runs.

Because Alaska Bear Adventures is based in Homer, they are closer to the premier bear-viewing destinations. This means less traveling and more bear time! Family-friendly, senior-friendly, and perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, their tours prioritize guest safety and wildlife conservation. Journey with Alaska Bear Adventures and see the places where bears roam free.

For more information and reservations, visit alaskabearviewing.com or call 1-877-522-9247.