Join Christopher Dodds and some of the more than 2,000 Coastal Brown Bears at the best place in the world to photograph Coastal Brown Bears. Claiming the world’s highest concentration of Coastal Brown Bears, Katmai National Park in Alaska also has to be the most beautiful setting on the planet to photograph them. Truly the adventure of a lifetime, we’ll have plenty of opportunities to see, study and photograph Coastal Brown Bears in their undisturbed, natural environment without the influence or pressure that large groups and camps often cause. With a limit of only six participants, there will be plenty of time for instruction and personal attention from Chris. Other possible species may include Bald Eagles, Tufted and Horned Puffins, Seals, Shore Birds and Sea Lions to name just a few.
The adventure begins around noon on July 12 (you should avoid weather headaches by arriving in Kodiak on the 11th) with a short 45 minute flight on a de Havilland Beaver from Kodiak to the 70 foot Coastal Explorer we will call home for the balance of the trip. After stowing our gear and a light lunch, we’ll head out and start photographing bears immediately. From the 13th, to the 17th, we’ll be spending at least a morning and an evening session with the bears. On our last day, July 18th, we’ll be photographing the bears in the morning, before our floatplane returns for us around noon. Schedule is, of course, subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. Spare time aboard the Coastal Explorer can be fun and entertaining, with the activities of choice being fishing, editing and resting. The cuisine is "fit a ship's Captain" and features fresh seafood, of course (alternate diets are accommodated).
Read my 2009 trip reports here:
Coastal Brown Bears - A Trip Report Part I
Coastal Brown Bears; Cute & Cuddly Trip Report - Part II
Coastal Brown Bears - and Eagles Too Trip Report - Part III
Be sure to read Testimonials from clients (many repeats).
Included in the price are six nights accommodation (double) on the 70 foot Coastal Explorer, seven days expert bear guide services (from the best in the business: Chuck Keim), seven days photographic instruction and meals while on board. Not included is your transportation to Kodiak, AK, your floatplane from Kodiak to Katmai (approx. US$475.00 per person), alcoholic beverages or snacks, etc.
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