Alaska’s Grizzlies: Kodiak to Katmai
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- Chance to see wolves, whales, sea lions, otters and bald eagles - and of course, grizzly bears! Very small group size and a remote setting allows for exclusive and personal wildlife encounters Boat-based exploration ensures flexibility to maximize bear viewing opportunities
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- Return flights from Kodiak to Kukak Bay
- 3 nights accommodation at Kodiak Inn
- 4 nights accommodation aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus
- All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- Drinking water
- Services of Expedition Leader, boat crew and local staff
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure, Kodiak Island
- Hip waders for shore excursions (please advise shoe size)
- Permits and entrance fees
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Itinerary
Arrive in Kodiak, gateway to Kodiak Island. Time permitting you may wish to explore independently, before meeting your fellow travellers this evening for an informal orientation dinner.
Today you will explore Kodiak Island's coastal waters and rocky shorelines on a private boat trip. A cruise to Kodiak's protected inner islands, past tidal pools and offshore kittiwake rookeries, may reveal sea lions, otters, puffins, bald eagles and occasionally whal...
Take a floatplane (weather permitting) from Kodiak to Kukak Bay. The plane will pull up right alongside 'the grizzly ship' – the Natural Habitat Ursus, your floating home for the next few days. Cruise slowly along the coast towards Hallo Bay, where coastal grizzlies, ...
Over the next couple of days you will explore the wild coastline of Katmai National Park, in search of close encounters with Alaska's grizzlies. These are North America's largest land predators, with adult males weighing up to 900 pounds. As you cruise just off the co...
After an unforgettable cruise you will return to Kodiak by floatplane for a final overnight stay at Kodiak Inn.
Your wildlife adventure ends after breakfast today.
Notes:
Please note that this itinerary is subject to change; floatplane flights between Kodiak Island and the Katmai Coast are dependent on weather conditions. A degree of flexibility is essential in Alaska's remote wilderness!
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Dates & Availability
The price below is a guideline only. This tour uses a dynamic pricing policy which means that the price may change according to the time of booking and popularity of the tour - early booking is therefore recommended to secure the best possible price. Please contact our team for current prices.
Due to space limitations single occupancy is not available onboard the ship.
Special Photo Tour: For departures marked with an asterisk (*) the primary mission is to safely capture close-up images of Alaska's enormous brown bears. These departures will have a bigger focus on photograpghy and guests will have the opportunity to learn and practice new techniques. The pace of these itineraries will be unhurried, allowing guest time to capture the perfect shot.
We strongly recommend allowing additional nights in Anchorage pre and post your adventure, as flights can be susceptible to weather delays. Our team of Alaska specialists will be happy to advise on extension options in and around Anchorage.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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- Return flights to Kodiak, & associated taxes
- Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
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If you fail to pay the full cost of the holiday within the specified time or if you cancel your holiday, you will be liable as a minimum, to pay the charges detailed below up to the point of cancellation. Or in the case of failure to pay, at the date that we deem your booking to have been cancelled. Should you wish to cancel your booking after it has been accepted you must send us written notice signed by the person who made and confirmed the booking. The cancellation charge will be calculated according to the date when we receive written notice of cancellation, or the date upon which your cancellation is treated as occurring because of nonpayment.
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60-22 days: 50% of holiday cost
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14-8 days: 90% of holiday cost
7-0 days: 100% of holiday cost
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