2027 · Alaska, USA · 7 days · From US$ 9,800

Bears of the Salmon Run

Next departure

21 Aug 2027

Duration

7 days

Best season

Jul – Sep

Group

Up to 6 guests

From, per person

US$ 9,800

Waitlist

itinerary

When the salmon run, the coastal brown bears come down to the rivers to fish. From a small fly-in camp, with experienced bear guides, this journey spends whole days on the riverbanks, watching the bears work the shallows.

Day 1 · Anchorage

Arrival in Anchorage and an evening briefing.

Day 2 · Fly in

A floatplane flight over the mountains to camp, and a first walk to the river.

Days 3 to 6 · On the river

Guided days at the fishing spots, photographing bears as they chase salmon, and mothers teaching their cubs. Evenings reviewing photographs in camp.

Day 7 · Return to Anchorage

A last morning on the river, then the flight back to Anchorage.

Included

  • Five nights in camp and one in Anchorage
  • All meals in camp
  • Floatplane flights
  • Bear guides and permits
  • Guidance from Dilan throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Plan this journey

Dates and details are planned with you

Tell Dilan when you would like to travel, who is coming and what you hope to photograph. There is no obligation in asking.

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