June Guided Bear Viewing-
Hiking Adventure in Hallo Bay, Katmai National Park
Adventure Details
Timeframe: June (exact dates vary season-to-season).
Tour Duration: 7-8 hours
Age Requirement: 11 years or older. For groups with children 8-10 years old, inquire about our private charter options.
Weight Restrictions: We have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. per person. We want everyone to enjoy bear viewing, so we do require that you wear a PFD and be able to safely enter/exit the aircraft.
Difficulty Level/ Guests: Moderate, up to 7 guests
Walking Distance: 4-5 Miles over the 4 hour time. Physical agility is required for this trip since we will crossing creeks, walking in mud, slippery rocks, and crossing uneven meadows.
Departure/Return: approx. 8:30-10am / approx. 3:30-5pm
Price: $1,550.00 per person. This all-inclusive rate covers all taxes, park permits, there are no additional fees or fuel surcharges.
Our cancellation policy:
We offer full refunds on all payments up to 30 days before your tour date. Within 30 days of your scheduled trip, deposits are non-refundable, and cancellations by the guest for any reason will not be eligible for a refund. However, should a mechanical issue, weather cancellation, or any service disruption occur on our end, deposits will be refunded in full. We will do our best to rebook your group on an alternative day if availability allows. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any unforeseen events that may prevent you from taking your trip within 30 days of departure.
What’s Included
Confirmation includes packing list- what to bring & wear
Flight in a De Havilland Beaver floatplane- take off & land on water
Flight safety and bear safety presentation by the Pilot
Flight time of 1-1.5 hours each way
Guests will have headsets
Great views from every seat in the plane
Hip waders provided
Guided bear tour by a Naturalist Guide
4 hours on the ground for walking tour in a small group
This is a remote wilderness setting, and an immersive backcountry experience. There are no facilities, no restrooms, and no covered areas. Expect to be out in the elements all day viewing bears in their natural environment, walking on uneven wilderness terrain wearing hip waders.
Memories beyond compare!
Safety is our number one priority. We take immense pride in upholding rigorous standards and embrace the distinction of being the most cautious company on the lake. This commitment to safety may result in delays or trip cancellations if our pilot feels uncomfortable with the conditions. There is nothing we want more than to see you fulfill your dream of seeing the bears - that objective is only surpassed by our dedication to ensuring your safety above all else.
Visit our FAQ’s page for more information as well as Beluga Air policies and conditions of tours.
Alaska offers a multitude of wildlife viewing opportunities, but for many visitors the main attraction is the iconic Alaska coastal brown bear (the grizzly bear). Summer populations of brown bear thrive in coastal Alaska due to abundant food sources such as sedge grass, intertidal shellfish, and salmon returning to spawn.
Bear viewing from Homer, Alaska is an excellent addition to your Alaskan adventure. We offer guided hikes in Katmai National Park during the month of June. We specialize in offering small-group, professional-naturalist guided tours and firmly believe this is the optimal way to experience the bears!
Our guides not only offer valuable insights and information but also ensure a safe and enriching experience, providing unparalleled up-close access to bears for optimal viewing and photography opportunities. Guests will appreciate the nuances of bear interactions, ecological roles, and conservation considerations while getting incredible up-close access to bears for viewing and photography.
Hallo Bay in June
In June, we head to the coastal meadows of Hallo Bay. This tour is led by a professional naturalist in a small group setting. Guests are required to have the physical ability to walk 4-5 miles in hip wader boots (which we provide) on uneven wilderness terrain. Hallo Bay provides a gorgeous backdrop of Hallo Glacier as the backdrop in this remote and wild area - there are no services or amenities. In this area you may see bears grazing on sedge grass, clamming, or mating. We will spend 4 hours on the ground and the flight time is just over 1 hour in each direction, so be prepared to enjoy a full day of adventure! We take off and land on floats, everyone has their own headset, and you will experience amazing views on your flightsee to and from this bear viewing location. During flight, in our iconic De Havilland Beaver floatplane, each person will be given a headset! By air you will get a better understanding of how vast and beautiful Katmai National Park truly is!
Experience Hallo Bay
Join us in June for a Katmai Coastline expedition! View bears as they wake up from hibernation and begin their summer on the beach clamming and in the sedge meadows grazing. Opportunities to see small spring cubs, the occasional wolf, and bear mating behaviors.
