Alaska Brown Bear photography tour
Alaska Brown Bear Photography Tour
Arctic Wildlife Tours are partnering up for a few trips to Alaska photographing Brown Bears there. Join one of the best Brown Bear guides in Alaska on a tour tailored for Arctic Wildlife Tours.
From our camp we walk out with the bears every day, trying to blend in lots of bear behaviour and interactions. You will leave the camp with a great mix of experiences and images from different situations and environments.
We start our days early leaving camp between 7:30 and 8 am. Typically we will stay out all day until dark. We can have the option to return to camp and rest mid-day going back out in the evenings to use the amazing light.
We hike anywhere from 4-12 km a day but it’s also slow and steady so it’s spread out fairly easy walking/hiking, but it pays to be in good shape as you’ll be packing your camera gear, we recommend everyone walk at least 4-6 km a day the month leading up to the trip with your packs on to get your muscles good and ready.
We are always right there to help anyone with questions on anything from shooting styles and settings to bear and wildlife or Park questions
Wondering what to expect? Please get in touch for more information and to talk about what you can expect on email: contact@arcticwildlifetours.com
Details
Dates: 19 - 24 June, 2026
Duration: 4 nights/5 days
Available: 6 SPOTS
Arrive: to ANCHORAGE June 18, 2026. (please arrive one day early to allow room for flight delays). On the 18th please continue your journey and fly from ANCHORAGE to KODIAK. Overnighting on Kodiak.
Practical information
You will be camping out in Katmai in safe and comfortable Brown Bear camps. Bear fences are surrounding the camp.
June camps shift from breeding season with lots of age mixes and interaction between sows, boars and sub-adults with some yearlings and two and half year olds as well.
By mid-June the first baby spring cubs are in!At any of our camps you have a chance to see wolves, fox, porcupine and moose as well.
We focus on enjoying all nature including the landscapes and work to get you the best shots always, we don’t always just us perfect light on the subject but also try to mix in back and rim-lit opportunities.
A covered bathroom tent will be accessible.
We start our days early and try to get of camp between 7:30 and 8 am and usually stay out all day until dark unless it’s too hot. We return to camp and rest mid-day going back out in the evenings to use the amazing light.
Hikes anywhere from 4-12 km a day at moderate tempo. It pays of to be in good shape.
Itinerary
ISLAND AIR on KODIAK: All guests will meet at 500 TRIDENT WAY, KODIAK on June 19, 2026.
Please arrive one hour early for the charter flight into camp to the bear camp. Approximate flight time is 17:30, based on low tide.
LEAVE CAMP: CHARTER FLIGHT TO KODIAK: June 24, 2026 at 10:30am from Bear camp to KODIAK. Flight time is based on low tide that day.
DEPART FROM KODIAK TO ANCHORAGE: Flight from KODIAK to ANCHORAGE Alaska, June 24 or 25, 2026 ( you can schedule your flight time for either day, it is recommended to fly out on the 25th overnighting on Kodiak. (The last flight of the day is at 15:49). Allow 2 hours for check in and security. VIA ALASKA AIRLINES.
Accommodations in Camp:
Private tent for each guest or 3 person tent for couples if desired. All tents are gaurded by bear fencing.
Available spots might not be updated at all times. Please ask for update on how many spots that still are available
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