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Visit Alaska

  • Bears

    Alaska, the USA’s largest state, has to be some of the best bear watching territory anywhere in the world. Black and brown bears (sometimes known as grizzly bears) can be found, when they want to be, nearly everywhere in the state.

    Bears

  • Cruises

    Alaska offers some truly spectacular cruising opportunities on a wide variety of ships. Some of the country’s most awe-inspiring scenery lies around its magnificent coastline; places such as Glacier Bay, Admiralty Island and Tracy Arm.

    Cruises

  • Fishing

    Famous for its salmon, fishing is a popular pastime in Alaska and there are many places in which to partake in the sport. If you are in Homer don’t miss the opportunity to land a prize-winning halibut in this self-proclaimed Halibut Fishing Capital of the World!

    Fishing

  • Glaciers

    Along the coast of Alaska, some of North America’s highest mountains feed more than half the world’s glaciers, an epic sight as they carve icebergs into chill waters. Expedition cruises operate in these waters using zodiacs to discover breathtaking coastlines and a plethora of wildlife.

    Glaciers

  • Landscape & scenery

    Home to magnificent glaciers, endless tundra and pristine fjords, as well as being the home of North America’s highest mountain, Mount Mckinley, Alaska’s scenery rivals that of New Zealand, except everything can be seen here on a larger scale.

    Landscape & scenery

  • Wilderness

    In a state where moose outnumber humans, it’s no wonder Alaska is considered one of the world’s last true wildernesses. Here you can find entire ecosystems still intact and vast areas of land untouched by human hands.

    Wilderness

  • Wildlife

    One Alaskan animal you are likely to see a lot of are the delightful sea otters. These enchanting animals spend most of their lives floating on their backs, furry faces and paws in the air.

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Visit Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Highlights of the Kenai Peninsula include whale watching, outstanding fishing, tidewater glaciers and character small towns. There is also plenty of local wildlife such seals, sea otters and sealions.

Halibut Cove, Homer

Kenai Peninsula

Alaska

The huge Kenai Peninsula, stretches out into the sea immediately south of Anchorage.

Small by Alaska standards, it encompasses a taste of all the state has to offer including whale watching, outstanding fishing, tidewater glaciers and character small towns.

Towns of the Kenai Peninsula

Homer is a bustling community known for its halibut fishing and the stunning views from the 'spit' that juts into Kachemak Bay, whilst Girdwood, set on Turnagain Arm, is famed for its tidal bore and its proximity to the Portage Glacier. Soldotna is renowned for its king salmon fishing. Nearby Kenai has a tangible sense of history exemplified by its Russian Orthodox church.

Other highlights include the lovely town of Seldovia, just a short ferry trip away from Homer and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Halibut Fishing

No visit to Homer is complete without trying your hand at halibut fishing and the fish in these waters are often enormous and make for hugely exciting sport. Your guides are very experienced to ensure you have a safe and comfortable day on the water while they teach you the techniques of bottom fishing, baiting your hooks and landing your fish. The average halibut brought in to Homer weighs around 28 pounds.

Along with great fishing and beautiful scenery you are likely to spot seals, sea otters, sealions, puffins and whales.

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