Katmai National Park Sightseeing

Sightseeing Tours & Duration

KMS#01 Full Day Bear Viewing
Morning flight departure from Anchorage via King Salmon to Brooks River. Approximately six hours for brown bear viewing at the Brooks River Falls were up to 30 brown bears are fishing seasonally for salmon. Late afternoon return flight to Anchorage. A park ranger provides a brief orientation on how to conduct your-self while exploring in bear country. The day tour includes national park fees, taxes and concession fees. Departures: 7:45 am or 9:30 am, Return 9:00 pm

KMS#02 Valley of the 10.000 Smokes / 8 Hours
The June 1912 eruption of Novarupta Volcano altered the Katmai area dramatically. Severe earthquakes rocked the area for a week before Novarupta exploded with cataclysmic force. Enormous quantities of hot, glowing pumice and ash were ejected from Novarupta and nearby fissures. This material flowed over the terrain, destroying all life in its path. Trees upslope were snapped off and carbonized by the blasts of hot wind and gas. For several days ash, pumice, and gas were ejected and a haze darkened the sky over most of the Northern Hemisphere. When it was over, more than 65 square kilometers (40 square miles) of lush green land lay buried beneath volcanic deposits as much as 200 meters (700 feet) deep. "The whole valley as far as the eye could reach was full of hundreds, no thousands -- literally, tens of thousands -- of smokes curling up from its fissured floor," Griggs would write. One thousand steam vents reached 150 meters (500 feet) in the air, some more than 300 meters (1,000 feet). Such marvels inspired explorers on the next year's expedition. The 23-Mile drive to Overlook Cabin is broken up with stops for scenic views and wildlife viewing. Those interested may hike down with the tour guide to examine the ash and pumice "Valley" floor. Lunch box included. Departure 08:30 am / Return 4:30 pm

KMS#03 Katmai Flightseeing Tours / 1 Hour
Get a glimpse of Katmai National Park from the air: tour highlights are including the Valley of the 10.000 Smokes, active volcanoes and Katmai Crater Lake. Watch for wildlife from the air.

KMS#04 Sportfishing / Full Day
Sport fishing in Katmai is world-renowned. Brooks River - restricted to fly fishing - and Naknek Lake are offering an excellent rainbow and lake trout population, seasonal sockeye salmon runs, and arctic grayling fishing. Including: Boat & Guide Service. Fly out fishing option: add $110.00 p.p.