Brooks Falls Bear Viewing
Description
At Alaskan Adventure Guides and Outfitters we will begin your trip on Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska. We will travel on a float plane across the inlet to your unforgettable adventure. Once in the park Choose if you would like to be guided up to Brooks Falls viewing platform or go explore Katmai National Park. Bear tours offer a chance to observe grizzly bears in their natural habitats. Each experience is designed to provide a taste of Alaska's stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. These adventures promise to create lasting memories.
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Itinerary
Get a guided tour to see alaskan bears in there natural habitat
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 670 lbs max combined weight per flight and a max of 200lbs per person
- Bring a light rain jacket
- Do NOT bring bear spray it can't be inside the plane
- Bring camera, rain gear, water and a light lunch or snacks. Do NOT bring Fish products of any kind
- 4 guests max. 3 adults and 1 child (in rear seat)
Reviews(9)
Due to the weather, the trip didn't go as we had planned or hoped for, but that was no fault of Brianna or Cory at Alaska Adventure Guides and Outfitters. We took off from the lake knowing there was a chance we might not be able to land at Brook Falls. One hour into the hour and a half flight the pilot determined it would be unsafe to continue due to the weather. No planes were getting in on that day. He then took us on a flight down the coast for a nice scenic ride on the way back to the lake. We were leaving the next day so we couldn't try another day. I thought we should get a partial refund, but Brianna, very graciously issued us a full refund. I highly recommend them!
A reputable whale watch captain cannot guarantee you will see a whale while on his tour, but he also won't let you book a tour when he knows the whales aren't going to be in the area. Well, this outfit sold me and 2 other people a plane ride out to Brooks Falls on June 17. The salmon weren't running up stream that early and therefore, the bears weren't at the falls to feed. The river was empty and the park was essentially dead; only fisherman in the river and a few unaccompanied stragglers on the trails. The only wildlife we saw was some trout and a few birds. When I called the evening before the flight to confirm the meeting location, the pilot told me he hadn't been out to the falls yet and the bear cameras hadn't been set up. That's all he said, other than we didn't need to meet at the normal meeting time as it would be foggy in the park. The ticket was unrefundable when I booked, so cancelling on my end would have been absurd. He never offered to take me anywhere else (he claims he offered that to the other couple, but I was never told this). I was in the back seat of an uncomfortable plane for a 2.5-hr ride to see volcanos and snow. My relatives who lived in Homer for years told me the pilot knew there wouldn't be bears out there and took our money anyway. There's plenty of bear-watching tours in Homer; do your research and find one who will take you somewhere where it's likely the bears will actually be there.
We were sorry this happened. As we told you the night before were didn’t know how it would be because it was still early. Last year bears were around at that time. This year everything was late. We asked if you still wanted to go and you said yes, if you didn’t want to go after us explaining everything to you we would have refunded your trip that is why we told you to give you the option.
Saw three bears but the salmon had not started their migration yet. But we did see bears. I should have done more research to see when they will start running this year. Longer winter later start😔
It was a very late year for the salmon coming up the river. I’m sorry it’s hard to control nature. This is also not a zoo, there have been times in July when we have only see a few bears on a trip.
NO BEARS!!! This was a total waste of money! This tour should NOT be offered in June since the entire bear viewing is dependent on a salmon run that does not occur this early in the summer. It was a total rip off and completely unfair to even offer this tour in June. We could have booked a different tour to Lake Clark. Absolute scam!!! Also, the plane was very old and had extremely dirty windows which took away from the views. The pilot/owner did do a good job flying.
We called you the day before to tell you this was our first trip of the year to brooks falls, that the cameras were not up at brooks yet to be able to check for bears and we didn’t know how the bear viewing would be yet. We gave you the option to go to another spot that we knew bears were at but you wanted to go to brooks falls! Last year the bears were at brooks at this time. We were upfront and honest with you.
Great experience! We are a big group to Homer, even the weather are not very good but one of the group we finally be there the kingdom of the beer!
I would choose this operator again gladly. Corey is a great pilot, well versed in the area, and took care of us the whole flight. Brooks Camp is a once in a lifetime experience and should not be missed.
Cory, gave us the experience of a lifetime!! Flying over glaciers, lakes, mouse and landing on the lake. I was not totally prepared for the "John boat" and the close encounters with Bears feeding cubs. But now back on land- it was incredible!!! Dona
Our pilot was very professional and We felt safe throughout the flight. Much more reasonable price than other agencies. Will be back to use them again!
Thank you
This is a MUST while in Homer! Brianna and Cory were awesome to work with. Our original flight was rained out. We were issued a full refund through Trip Advisor, since that was how we initially paid. They rebooked us for the next day they had and we paid directly through them. The flight over and back were beautiful. Cory is very knowledgeable about the terrain features. He flew us over caribou on the flight home. Brooks Falls did not disappoint! Even before getting off the plane, we were treated to a bear fishing near the plane. Cory was very cautious and safe near the bears. We were advised that sometimes, bears fish or nap near the plane, delaying the return flight. The walk to the Falls was .6 miles each way for a combined 1.2 mile walk. The terrain was flat and an easy walk, mostly on a boardwalk. Alaskan Adventure Guides were great to work with! I would definitely recommend them.
Thank you Gretchen
