FLY-OUT EDITION: FISHING BROWN BEARS of Katmai
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR 2024
Comfort & World-Class Bears
an exclusive Katmai Lodge in remote alaska with daily bush flights to world-class bear behavior.
DATES
11 Aug. - 17 Aug., 2024
DURATION
7 Days
GROUP SIZE
5 Guests
GUIDE
Sean Sharp
FITNESS LEVEL
High Impact
COST
$6,900 pp
DATES
11 Aug. - 17 Aug., 2024
DURATION
7 Days
GROUP SIZE
5 Guests
FITNESS LEVEL
High Impact
GUIDE
Sean Sharp
COST
$6,900 pp
FLY-OUT EDITION: FISHING BROWN BEARS of Katmai
Embark on an extraordinary wildlife photography expedition led by Sean Sharp from Sharp Wildlife Photography and Adam Rice of KAR Photography, combining over 30 years of expertise. In collaboration with our trusted Alaskan partners, we’ve curated an exclusive experience within Katmai National Park & Wilderness, providing unrivaled access to prime brown bear photography spots via daily fly-outs.
Your dedicated guide, Sean Sharp, guarantees an immersive journey into the heart of remote Alaskan wilderness, capturing intimate brown bear behaviors. Join us to witness awe-inspiring moments, from mother bears with cubs to skillful bear maneuvers in pursuit of brilliantly red sockeye salmon. Our lodge, strategically designed in collaboration with Sean and Adam, offers a unique off-the-grid experience on a bluff overlooking a wild Alaskan river.
Benefit from solar-powered cabins with the comforts of home — hot showers, electricity, plumbing, and cozy beds — ensuring a restful night after exhilarating days of wildlife photography. A dedicated chef prepares warm, delicious meals and packs lunches for daily excursions. Our privileged location minimizes flight times, providing maximum opportunities to capture these colossal creatures in action as they chase, splash, and dive for salmon.
If you crave a genuine Alaskan adventure tailored for wildlife enthusiasts and photography aficionados, this is your ultimate trip! Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Alaska, capturing moments that will become the highlight of your wildlife photography portfolio.
Join our “Fly-Out Edition: Fishing Brown Bears of Katmai” tour for an enthralling 7-day / 6-night, all-inclusive expedition deep within the heart of Katmai National Park & Wilderness. Bid farewell to remote camping and immerse yourself in the comforts of our exclusive lodge. Indulge in freshly prepared meals by our dedicated hosts and unwind in cozy accommodations crafted with photographers in mind.
Our thoughtful approach ensures an intimate group setting, with a maximum of five guests under Sean’s expert guidance and another five under Adam’s. Divided into two groups of five, this arrangement enhances efficiency, keeps our lodging footprint small, and resonates with our eco-friendly values. Each leader personally guides his group of five guests when out in the field to photograph bears, ensuring a personalized experience as you capture extraordinary moments for your bear portfolio. Brace yourself for an unparalleled adventure in the heart of Alaska!
What's Included
- Daily Backcountry flights to/from our lodge & to our remote bear locations
- Lodging in our comfortable eco-friendly cabins
- All snacks, packed lunches, hot fresh prepared meals, and beverages
- Generous solar power for charging batteries
- Park permits
- Photography & Bear Guide (Sean)
What's Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Travel to/from Anchorage
- Lodging in Anchorage before/after our tour
- Roundtrip flight to/from our meet-up location (a remote Alaskan village where we will greet you and start our tour). That said, this flight is already reserved and your seat will be booked for you. Your only responsibility for this flight will be to pay the airline at the time of check-in on the morning of Day 1 of our tour. (Cost is roughly $550).
- Gratuities for lodge staff
Fitness Level: High Impact
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Prepare for a realistic wildlife photography tour, where daily hikes range from 5-8 miles, broken up over short distances. The chosen bear focus dictates varied terrain, including soft tundra and stream crossings. Despite the effort, each step leads to an appreciation of our comfortable lodge accommodations every night.HIGH
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Anticipate Alaskan weather, with potential cool, windy, and rainy days. Embrace the possibility of capturing bears in the rain, and consider bringing rain protection for your camera equipment to ensure optimal shooting conditions.MOD
ITINERARY
Arrive in Anchorage at least one day before the commencement of our extraordinary wildlife photography tour. Settle into your local accommodation, ensuring you’re well-rested for the exciting journey ahead. By arriving a day early, you won’t risk missing our early morning flight to the lodge on Day 1 of our tour.
Additionally, personal trip insurance is highly recommended for your adventure. Start your research here with our recommended provider, World Nomads.
Join us at Merrill Field in Anchorage between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM for our meet-up. Sign in for our 8:00 AM chartered flight to our outfitter’s location in coastal Alaska. Upon landing, change into fishing waders and gather your photography gear for our first shoot. Lunch, provided by our lodge and outfitting partners, awaits. Weather permitting, board small bush planes for our inaugural bear photography session while non-photography luggage is shuttled to the lodge. Spend the afternoon and evening capturing awe-inspiring moments with the region’s majestic bears.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of brown bears during the heart of our adventure. Our focus is on capturing amazing brown bear behaviors, from cute cubs learning to fish from their mothers to big boars running down bright red sockeye salmon. Daily fly-outs take us to various locations for extended photography sessions, providing a unique opportunity to witness and document these incredible creatures in diverse settings. Expect an immersive and rich wildlife photography experience, capturing moments that tell the story of the fascinating lives of Alaska’s brown bears.
Departure day marks the conclusion of our unforgettable journey. Enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast at the usual times. After breakfast, pack your belongings for our bush flight back to the outfitter’s location. Change out of waders and relax in the waiting room at our small village airport as we await our flight back to Anchorage. Upon return, bid farewell, cherishing the memories, and look forward to our next adventure together.
