NATIONAL PARKS BEAR VIEWING

Grand Slam

Is it possible to see too many bears? This adventure package will take you deep into  Katmai National Park and Lake Clark National Park for the multi-day bear viewing excursion of a lifetime.

Overnight Boats, Scenic Flights, Brooks Falls, Floatplanes, Wheel Planes

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Brooks Falls

Visit Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park! Starting in July, we offer daily trips to watch bears feasting on salmon jumping up the falls.  Keep your eyes peeled. Bears are all around!

Floatplane, Scenic Flight, Bears Fishing in the River.

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Tuxedni Bay (Private)

Tuxedni Bay Bear Viewing offers an up-close, private experience with Alaska’s coastal brown bears in Lake Clark National Park. Our expert-guided tours provide a safe and unforgettable wildlife adventure. Witness these majestic animals in their stunning natural habitat.

Private Experience, Wheelplane, Bears roaming tidal flats

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Chinitna Bay

Chinitna Bay sits directly across Cook Inlet from Homer. Travel to Lake Clark National Park by wheel bushplane to Chinitna beach where bears are digging for clams in the tidal flats and eating sedge grass in the marshes.  Walk amongst the bears!

Wheelplane, Beach Landing, Scenic Flight

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Hallo Bay

Hallo Bay lies at the base of the Mt. Douglas volcano in Katmai National Park. Travel by wheel bushplane to Hallo Beach where bears are digging for clams in the tidal flats and eating sedge grass in the marshes.

Wheelplane, Beach Landing, Scenic Flight

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McNeil River

Enter the McNeil River Lottery and win a permit for this unbelievable 4 day trip! This exclusive refuge is one of the most prized bear-viewing experiences in Alaska. 

Floatplane, Scenic Flight, Bears Fishing In the River, Permit Only Access

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Alaska Bear Viewing

By sea or by air, we will take you to the bears!

Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like to wake up from a good night’s sleep right in the heart of Bear Country!  Grab a cup of coffee or tea and walk out onto the observation deck of our 100’ vessel anchored a few hundred yards from the beach.  Watch a momma bear teach her cubs how to forage the kelp along the shore or see big boars battle it out in a quest for dominance.  This is not just a daydream!  Destination Alaska owns multiple turboprop floatplanes and the M/V Peregrine that makes these adventures a reality. Bright and early, you’ll check in at our Beluga Lake office and prepare for a floatplane ride down the spectacular coastline of Katmai National Park where you’ll land in one of its secluded bays or coves.  Your captain, crew, and guides will be anchored and anxiously awaiting your arrival.  Once you settle into your stateroom, we’ll assemble the group up in galley for safety brief and a review of your itinerary for the next 4 nights and 5 days.

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Our Planes

N906JS

de Havilland / Viking Aircraft

Model: DHC-2T MKIII Beaver

Year: 1962

Length: 30 ft

Wingspan: 48 ft

Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney PT6-34

Horsepower: 685

Payload: up to 1250 lbs Includes pilot and fuel

# Pax: 7

Speed: 125 Knots

N603DA

de Havilland / Viking Aircraft

Model: DHC-2T MKIII Beaver

Year: 1957

Length: 41 ft

Wingspan: 58 ft

Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney PT6-34

Horsepower: 685

Payload: up to 1250 lbs Includes pilot and fuel

# Pax: 7

Speed: 125 Knots

N5755G

Cessna Aircraft Company

Model: C-206G

Year: 1976

Length: 28 ft

Wingspan: 36 ft

Powerplant: Continental IO-550

Horsepower: 300

Payload: up to 850 lbs Includes pilot and fuel

# Pax: 5

Speed: 120 Knots

N254AW

de Havilland / Viking Aircraft

Model: DHC-3T Otter

Year: 1956

Length: 41 ft

Wingspan: 58 ft

Powerplant: Garrett PPE-331-10

Horsepower: 900

Payload: up to 2000 lbs Includes pilot and fuel

# Pax: 9

Speed: 115 Knots

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"Great experience and great people I have flown with a lot of air carriers and I would rate Northwind as the best. Very safety conscious and professional service. Very experienced pilots and crew. If flying in Homer, they will provide a 5 star service. If traveling to Alaska, you can trust them to ensure your one in a lifetime experience is in great hands!"

-Gary V (Trip Advisor)

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