ALASKA BROWN BEARS (5 nights):

The Alaska Photo Tour takes you to Lake Clark National Park, situated on the Alaska Peninsula southwest of Anchorage. Lake Clark has been called “the essence of Alaska” as the park includes so many of Alaska’s amazing landscape features in the one area; a convergence of three mountain ranges, two active volcanoes, the coastline to the East boasts stunning rainforest, the Western plateau with its tundra and wildlife, and the Turquoise Lake – the heart and soul of Lake Clark National Park.

It is within this conservation reserve that we will follow and photograph Alaska’s amazing grizzly bears – as well as other varied wildlife in the park, and of course; all against the stunning backdrop of Alaska’s remote beauty.

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Photo Tour

This bear viewing Photo Tour is based from Silver Salmon Creek Lodge, a 40 acre private wilderness property situated in Lake Clark National Park on the western shores of Cook Inlet. Access is by small plane only, accommodation is on a twin share basis in the very comfortable wilderness lodge and may also include a night/s in the adjacent, fully furnished wilderness camp site.

Chris will be available at all times to offer camera tips, photographic advice and hands-on assistance in both group and one-on-one situations throughout the tour.

Chris will present a digital slide show on the last evening, highlighting some of the favourite images captured on the tour, and allowing everyone the opportunity to discuss and share their experiences.

** Please advise us of your memory card type so that we can ensure we have the correct card reader to download your images if you wish to have them included in the slide show. All photos remain the copyrighted property of the photographer who took them.

Recommended Equipment:

• Digital Camera
• At least one wide angle lens and one long lens
• Tripod
• Suitable back pack for safely carrying your camera gear during the day’s activities.
• Sufficient memory cards for a ton of photos!!

The above is a list of minimum recommended equipment only.

FULL ITINERARY:

DAY ONE
(Lunch, Dinner)

Fly Anchorage to Silver Salmon Creek Lodge, 9am. Upon arrival at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge you will be met by lodge staff and our guide/s, followed by a safety briefing on viewing and photographing the bears. After lunch, we will have our first opportunity to head out and explore the surrounding area, and our first chance to see and photograph Alaska’s amazing grizzly (brown) bears.

DAY TWO, THREE AND FOUR
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Each day will be spent exploring different areas within Lake Clark National Park as we follow and photograph the grizzly bears. Access is by foot or private boat and we will have an experienced bear guide to help us find and locate the best opportunities to see and photograph the bears each day. We will be photographing wild bears in their natural habitat, as they feed and build up their reserves in preparation for their winter hibernation.

Depending on the weather and bear activity each day, we will also have at least one opportunity (possibly two) to visit the nearby pelagic bird populations, including the horned and tufted puffins, black-legged kittiwakes and murras. Bald eagles, trumpeter swans and harbor seals can also be seen in this area.

If weather permits, there is also the opportunity to sea kayak the idyllic salt water bays and varied coastline areas for additional scenic photo opportunities of this stunning yet relatively undiscovered national park.

Evenings are spent enjoying a communal meal, and sharing stories and images from the day’s activities. Chris will present a slide show on the final evening so everyone can view and appreciate the best shots captured by the group during the tour.

DAY FIVE
(Breakfast)

After breakfast we make our final farewells and take a late morning flight back to Anchorage.

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RATES:

US$4,950 per person based on Twin Share. (Single Supplement may not be available on this tour, contact us for further info).

Includes small plane transfers to and from Silver Salmon Creek Lodge ex Anchorage. Includes accommodation and all meals, including non-alcoholic beverages. Includes all guiding and activities at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge.
Excludes international flights, airport taxes and travel visas (if required). Excludes personal travel insurance. Excludes alcoholic beverages – please advise us of your preference as the lodge will bring in some wine and beers to have with our evening meals, if we advise them ahead of time.