From heading out on a small ship cruise to a remote lodge in the wilderness, or spending time watching the stunning Salmon Run, there are endless possibilities to see these majestic Bears.
1. Katmai National Park
If you want to see grizzly bears in the wild, Katmai National Park is one of the best places in the world to see them. If watching bears eating and playing in their natural environment is on your bucket list, this has to be the place in the world to tick it off! We love Brooks Falls and it's where bears mass for the salmon run. A platform stretches out above the bears, allowing for close-up views with minimal disturbance to the bears. This incredible accomodation is available on our Ultimate Alaska Safari.
2. Kodiak National Park
Of all the bears in North America, none are as extraordinary as those in Kodiak. The bears of Kodiak are larger than any other brown bear or grizzly! In fact, they’re similar in size to the polar bear! Kodiak now has nearly 3,000 grizzlies and by exploring on a small ship cruise you enable unique encounters with them, along with a chance to enjoy this tranquil landscape. You can experience these amazing bears in a very special way - on a small ship cruise on the aptly named Grizzly Cruiser. Our 8 day Kodiak Bear Tour takes in Kodiak & Katmai National Parks and, with only 4 cabins on the ship, it really is a very intimate once in a lifetime trip!
3. Wrangell St Elias Park
Do you prefer adventures that are off the beaten track? Do you seek remote landscapes that are 100 miles from the nearest road? On our Wrangell St Elias Safari you have 5 days exploring in search of bears, moose and wolves, to name but a few species! This is a truly special place to witness bears and the adventure is as it should be - it may just be the most amazing place you ever visit.
4. Knight Inlet
This remote inlet is home to a huge amount of grizzly bears and is one of the top places in British Columbia for spotting them. It’s not unusual to view 10 bears or more on a single safari, a truly exhilarating experience. You can see the grizzles in the grassland or by the water and, in the late season, you can experience the amazing spectacle that is the Salmon Run. The beautiful Knight Inlet Lodge is a floating lodge with the most spectacular of settings. Our Grizzly Bears & Whales Self Drive Safari gives you 3 nights to spend there and explore the spectacular wildlife and sights.
Combine sheer luxury with true wilderness on this extraordinary getaway to Denali National Park, where you'll spend four nights in a mountaintop chalet indulging in fine wines, sumptuous cuisine and unparalleled vistas, with plenty of time for skiing, snowshoeing, stargazing and helicopter flights thrown in for good measure.
From 10100 per person
A genuine encounter with the Alaskan wilderness often starts with a bush plane. And this adventure begins with a private flight across Cook Inlet, passing active volcanoes and massive glaciers before landing on a pristine beach. The stretch of sand is empty, except for the brown bears that live here - and we often see them ambling along the shore before we even land.
From 5870 per person
Six days of adventure showcasing the wildlife of Alaska's southwest coast. This unique trip offers volcanoes, beachcombing, hiking, wilderness solitude, and world-class wildlife viewing.
From 5900 per person
An exciting adventure into the largest protected landmass on earth, where your journey will be governed by the elements. Paul Claus will provide your adventure options each day dependent on the weather and natural conditions, and you can decide from there, with highly skilled qualified pilots and light aircraft at your disposal. Dine on the largest non-polar glacier in the world, fish for salmon alongside grizzly bears, soar the skies in special bush safari planes, hike through the wilderness watching for wildlife or even visit gold rush historic sites - the options are endless.
From 9160 per person
5. Great Bear Rainforest
The Great Bear Rainforest, located in British Columbia, is sheltered between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains and is home to grizzly, black and the fabled spirit bear. A remote landscape that has remained untouched from mass tourism is home to a handful of stunning lodges. At Spirit Bear Lodge, you can go in search of all 3 types of bears in their natural home, in the only place on the planet where this is possible. On our Grizzlies, Spirit Bears & The Great Bear Rainforest Safari you can enjoy 2 different bear lodges going in search of grizzles and, if you get lucky, you might find the legendary spirit bear!
From heading out on a small ship cruise to a remote lodge in the wilderness, or spending time watching the stunning Salmon Run, there are endless possibilities to see these majestic Bears.
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