Excursion Kodiak scenic flight tour (1 hour) tour at Kodiak

Explore the diverse wildlife and rugged natural beauty of Alaska during this panoramic, half-day, bear-viewing excursion via floatplane.

Kodiak Island, Flight-Seeing Tour, Bear- and Wildlife-Viewing

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the floatplane base. Upon arrival, receive your safety and flight instructions, and get outfitted with hip-boots. Afterward, board your floatplane and fly to the bear-viewing location. Bear-viewing is one of the most popular activities on Kodiak Island. The best time to see a Kodiak bear is during July, August and September, but they can be spotted as early as May/June, depending on the season and weather. Your bear-viewing experience lasts approximately four hours, including a scenic, approximately 50-minute floatplane ride in search of coastal brown bears on either Kodiak Island or the Katmai Coast.

Native Villages, Commercial Fishing Operations, Bears, Elks, Goats, Deer, Wildlife, Marine Life

During the flight, you are fitted with voice-activated headsets to enable communication with your experienced Alaskan bush pilot. Along the way, see native villages, commercial fishing operations, a variety of wildlife and marine life, and the ruggedly beautiful scenery for which Alaska is renowned. A professional wilderness guide accompanies you along the way. In addition to bears, other commonly-seen wildlife in this vicinity includes elks, goats and deer. Snacks and beverages are provided. Following your bear-viewing experience, re-board your floatplane and head back to the floatplane base. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kodiak, Flight-Seeing Tour, Bear-, Wildlife-, and Marine Life-Viewing, Native Villages, Commercial Fishing Operations, Bears, Elks, Goats, Deer

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 100 yards-200 yards (about 91.4 metres-183 metres), at times over uneven, grassy and wet surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, three steps to access the office for check-in and three steps to board/de-board the floatplane. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with a hat, gloves, scarf and flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship; hip-boots are provided to keep feet dry whilst boarding/de-boarding the floatplane, and are worn for the duration of the tour. Guests must be at least five years old to participate on this tour. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.