Departs from Homer Alaska

Duration

4 Hours

Offered FRIDAY - MONDAY ONLY

About

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive private helicopter bear viewing tour to Bear Mountain Lodge from Homer, Alaska. This exhilarating journey will take you deep into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, where you'll witness the majestic beauty of bears in their natural habitat. Your tour begins as you board a state-of-the-art helicopter in Homer.
Some of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world are located just across Cook Inlet from Homer where two National Parks are located along the western shores. Our bear viewing tour will take you via helicopter from Homer to Bear Mountain Lodge in Chinitna Bay, at the southern end of Lake Clark National Park. In route to Chinitna Bay your pilot will point out multiple active volcanoes including Mt. Augustine and Mt. Iliamna, possibly even Mt. Redoubt in the distance, as well as other points of interests along the way. After arriving on the beach of this scenic bay, you will meet your expert guide from Bear Mountain Lodge who will escort your group by custom 4WD bus/vehicle to locations where you will get out of the vehicle with your guide to view the brown bears up close in their natural environment and observe them as they feed on the abundant resources offered throughout the summer in Alaska. Whether it is salmon from a stream, sedge grasses, wild berries, or clams they dig up from the beaches, these bears will fatten themselves up with nutrient rich food to make it through the Alaska winter.

Your experienced guides will ensure your safety while offering valuable insights into bear behavior and conservation efforts. Watch in awe as these powerful creatures showcase their strength and agility, providing you with a truly remarkable wildlife encounter. During your visit, you'll also have the chance to explore the lodge's surroundings, scenic viewpoints and serene lakes. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, breathing in the fresh mountain air and capturing breathtaking photos of the stunning landscapes. Availability is limited, so book your tour today to secure your spot on this remarkable Alaskan adventure.

Tour Highlights

• Departs from Homer Airport
• Flight over the majestic Kachemak Bay, View the Kenai Mountains, wonder at the massive glaciers and waterfalls and more
• Birds eye views of Kachemak Bay,Glacier Icefields, glacial rivers and water falls
• Land at Bear Mountain Lodge
• Water/Snacks included
• We often see whales, Moose, marine wildlife and bears, bears, bears!

Summer (May 1 - September 1)

This is a summer season ONLY tour

Total tour time: 4 hours Flight time: approximately 50 minutes

6% ONLINE BOOKING FEE applied to any reservations made online. To avoid this fee please call 907-272-7777 to book directly

TYPES OF HELICOPTERS WE FLY

Alaska Helicopter Tours has 3 passenger Robinson 44s. These helicopters have a per seat limit of 295 lbs and a total combine passenger weight limit of 600 lbs. If a guest exceeds the 295 lb per seat limit we may have additional helicopter options. Please call for assistance in booking groups larger than 3 passengers or for additional helicopter options.

Important Information

CHECK IN IS 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE TIME If you fail to check in on time, your tour may be shortened, rescheduled or cancelled with no refund, so please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to drive to the departure location!

You are going on a Bear viewing tour, so please be well prepared and bring the following items:

RECOMMENDED TO BRING/WEAR

• Sturdy footwear like hiking boots, water boots or athletic shoes, no heels or open toe shoes please
• Wind & waterproof outer layer
• Warm layer like wool or fleece
• Hat that covers your ears
• Thin gloves
• Sunglasses

PROHIBITED ITEMS BEAR SPRAY LIGHTERS BATTERY PACKS FIREARMS LOOSE STRAPS - Purse or camera straps need to be placed around your neck LARGE BACKPACKS/BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE HELICOPTER Please put all items you wish to bring with you into your pockets. Water bottles can be held or placed under the seat while in flight.

PASSENGER WEIGHTS To safely balance the weight distribution of the aircraft, it’s essential that we have accurate weights for all guests. We request your weight at the time of booking so we can plan how to combine parties on the same flight and map out seating. When you check-in at our base for your flight, we confirm all passenger weights by weighing you at that time. If we are unable to fly a guest due to an inaccurate weight provided at the time of booking, no refund will be made.

Weight and balance of helicopters is an important part of our safety program. Seating is assigned based on weight and balance following guidelines which have been approved by the FAA. We cannot guarantee seats as the weight of guests must be balanced within the aircraft.

Please note that each guest weighing 250 lbs. or more must pay a $150 comfort surcharge to block off an additional seat for weight and balance purposes. We fly 3 passenger R44 helicopters that have a per seat weight limit of 295lbs. Please call us if you are over 290lbs for options.

Our pilots will deliver the best viewing experience they can, in the safest manner possible, under the current local weather conditions. We cannot guarantee what you will see on your tour and we must abide by any FAA issued regulations such as temporary flight restrictions that may be in place at the time of flying.

CANCELLATION POLICY If you need to cancel you will receive a full refund on tours cancelled 72 hours or more prior to departure date. Bookings cancelled 72 hours or less are non-refundable but you have the option to reschedule for any future date. If you do not show up or are late for your tour without notifying us 24 hours prior to departure you will forfeit any payments. If we need to cancel due to weather or other safety related matters we will of course refund you 100%. ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO RESERVATIONS@ALASKAHELICOPTERTOURS.COM