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Keep an eye out for humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, and many seabirds in the water. Keep your eyes on the shoreline, too, for an opportunity to spot bears meandering the rocky beaches. You might even be lucky enough to see a mystical “blue bear” or “glacier bear,” a rare, silver-blue or gray-furred subspecies of the black bear. Your Bear Quest photo expedition comes to a close today as your local guide transfers everyone to the Homer airport for individual homeward flights. Your Bear Quest photo expedition comes to a close today as your local guide transfers everyone to the Kodiak airport for individual homeward flights. Embark 36-guest Safari Explorer for the wildlife-rich Kodiak Island and Katmai wilderness, the glaciers of the Kenai and Prince William Sound, and the volcanic Aleutian Islands.
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Your low-impact presence ensures that you never disturb the bears, and they in turn grant comfortable access to photograph them going about their daily routines. After each exhilarating day, gather in the dining tent for dinner—you’ll be surprised at the outstanding meals the resident chef is able to prepare in such a remote location. Fresh local fare is always on the menu, including abundant Alaskan seafood. Your departure time will depend upon the weather, but hope to have time this morning to explore a bit more around Homer.
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All are centrally located in the compact town surrounding the picturesque boat harbor. Call us now - we're here to help you find the perfect cabin rental for your next trip to the Smoky Mountains. For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. There's also the adults-only lunch spot where I always enjoy a beachside barbecue. One thing I love about Disney Cruise Line and Castaway Cay is that there are plenty of adults-only spaces where kids are strictly not allowed.
Day 7 & 8: Gulf of Alaska to Whittier or Seward
For safety reasons, it is not possible to divide the group or for individuals to stay in one place while the rest of the group moves. Once at the bear-viewing site, physical activity is quite limited; you may spend several hours in essentially one spot with little movement. In order to maximize bear-viewing opportunities, be prepared to spend long days ashore, returning late to the ship for dinner. Travelers must be of sound health and able to maintain a positive attitude in a wild and remote setting.
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The 73-foot Ursus was built as a deep-sea fishing boat called Time Bandit, which navigated the stormy Bering Sea in pursuit of the lucrative king crab catch. Its successor, the second Time Bandit, gained fame in the Discovery Channel TV series “Deadliest Catch.” The original boat was later transitioned for research use by the National Park Service and Alaska Department of Fish and Game. At every turn, explore the area in the careful company of your expedition leader who offers thorough coaching in respectful “bear etiquette” to ensure your safety.
Day 9: Anchorage & Katmai National Park and Preserve
Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Due to the extremely remote nature of this adventure, you will be required to submit a medical form before departure. Good health and overall fitness are a must, as you will be far from medical facilities in this roadless region—it may take several hours or potentially a full day or more to evacuate to a medical facility should health problems arise.
Alaska’s “First City,” the first port of call on many cruise itineraries, is Ketchikan. A former timber town rich in Alaska Native culture and arts, Ketchikan offers plenty to do whether you’re there for a day or a week. During your day in port, plan to spend at least four hours on a bear viewing tour to see black bears, and sometimes brown bears, feeding on salmon in nearby streams and creeks. Popular destinations for bear viewing include Neets Bay and Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory, both of which are accessible via short flights in a floatplane. Once the tour is over, don’t miss a chance to see the dozens of totem poles standing in Ketchikan and its nearby parks, including Totem Bight State Historical Park. Exciting aerial photo opportunities await on your floatplane transit from Kodiak to Katmai where you’ll meet your privately chartered small ship, the Ursus.
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Consult this month-by-month guide for help planning your Alaska travel with tips on everything from weather, wildlife, daylight and the benefits of each month. Nestled in an inholding of the Kenai's Lake Clark National Park, Bear Camp Alaska invites guests to safely live amongst the bears. Enjoy delicious food, hot showers, passionate guides and a bush plane ride in and out of this remote, off-the-grid outpost.
Kodiak is home to Alaska’s largest fishing fleet, bringing in a great haul of salmon, halibut and herring to St. Paul Harbor each season. Inhabited by Alutiiq natives for more than 7,000 years, Kodiak was colonized by Russian fur traders in 1792, whose harvest of sea otter pelts drove the species to near-extinction by the mid-19th century. As the first permanent Russian settlement in what would become Alaska, it served as the capital of Russian America until it was moved to Sitka in 1804. The bear activity you witness varies according to seasonal patterns and weather conditions, but there’s always something exciting to photograph.
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Scenic alpine lakes, waterfalls, and hiking trails are right around the corner! With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this modern amenity cabin is the perfect retreat for your memorable getaway for any occasion with family and friends. While bears are unpredictable and sighting them can never be guaranteed, groups on this tour have never missed seeing them. They are wild animals, and all travelers must heed the rules set by staff and understand that this trip can potentially present harmful situations.
Deep ash covered the region after the massive 1912 eruption of Mount Katmai and adjacent Novarupta, and revegetation in the century since has come mostly as a thick blanket of willow and alder bushes, though some stands of spruce thrive as well. Keep an eye out for bald eagles in the treetops and seabirds like kittiwakes, terns, mergansers, pigeon guillemots and black oystercatchers. On shore, walk across the tidal flats and gravel bars, possibly fording a few streams to find the best vantage point for a last sojourn with the bears. This dreamy cabin is nestled on the ridge of Wilson Mountain with picturesque panorama views of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Blue Ridge mountain range. This elegant vacation getaway features multi-level outdoor decks, cozy living area with wood burning fireplace, game room loft with pool table and darts, kids entertainment area with arcade and games, and fully equipped kitchen. During your stay at "Bear-A-Dise Escape", enjoy leaf peeping adventures, nearby trout fishing, antiquing, or tour the many of the nearby vacation hotspots such as Helen, Ga. and Blue Ridge, Ga.
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