Kodiak Island
Bear Viewing
from Anchorage
Tour 101CTA
 Bears
are one of the most popular attractions in Alaska today.
For
most people, Kodiak's identity is inexorably linked
with its most famous resident, the Kodiak brown
bear. About 3,000 bears inhabit the archipelago and
many more are living along the Katmai Coast. The
proximity of these two large bear populations make
Kodiak an ideal hub for wildlife trips.
Kodiak
Island lies off the southern coast of Alaska and is
the second largest island in the U.S. In addition to
bears, the island has a rich historical and cultural
heritage with the Alutiiq people who first inhabited
Kodiak Island more than 7,500 years ago. Kodiak
became the first capital of Russian America and was
a major fur trading center for many years.
2
days / 1 night
Day
1: This
morning, transfer on own to the Anchorage airport for the flight
to Kodiak. Upon arrival in Kodiak, transfer is
provided to the hotel (or pick up your rental car -
see options below). After checking in, depart via sea plane
for your bear viewing flight safari. As you search
for the great Alaskan brown bears you will have dramatic views of Kodiak Island's rugged landscape. If the bear sightings
are better on the Alaska Peninsula, the pilot will cross the Shelikof
Straight and fly along the shoreline. If conditions
are right,  your pilot may land to provide the best
viewing and photo opportunities. After returning to
the city of Kodiak, ground transfer is provided back
to the
hotel. Overnight in tourist class hotel.
Day
2: This morning you will either depart on a guided
city tour of Kodiak or tour the
area on your own by rental car. With its Russian
heritage, the city of Kodiak offers visitors
fascinating insight into Alaska's history and
cultural make-up. Sights to see include the Alutiiq
Museum, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Baranof
Museum and the Kodiak Island Wildlife Refuge Center.
Following the sightseeing tour you will return to
Anchorage late in the afternoon. Tour
concludes on arrival in Anchorage.
Round
trip flights between Anchorage and Kodiak, 1 night accommodation in
Kodiak, 4 hour bear viewing flight safari, choice of
a guided 1/2 day sightseeing tour of Kodiak OR 2 day
compact car rental. (Note: rental cars are
restricted to paved roads only).
*This
tour requires a two person minimum for the bear viewing flight safari
as well as for the sightseeing tour (if this option chosen)!
Bear-viewing
flights may be rescheduled due to local weather conditions. Kodiak has a maritime climate (the bears thrive in it)
so we suggest you bring good raingear.
June 1 - September 20, 2008: Daily
Departures
|
2008 Rates |
|
Tour
101/
Room Type |
Double/
Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
Child ** |
|
With
Sightseeing Tour |
$1065 |
$1039 |
$1025 |
$915 |
|
With Rental
Car |
$1098 |
$1030 |
$995 |
$869 |
|
Single rates available upon request only due to 2-person
minimum for bear viewing flight safari and sightseeing tour.
** Children 11 years & under, staying with 2 full paying
adults in 1 room with existing bedding! Max. 2 adults/2
children per room. |
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