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Reasons To
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.

    Wildlife
 
 

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Excursions in Alaska: The Bears of Hallo Bay

Hallo Bay offers a variety of bear viewing areas with many different opportunities to observe Alaska's coastal grizzly bears in their natural habitat. This remote location boasts the highest natural concentration of grizzly bears in Alaska.

Grizzly Bear in Katmai National Park
Grizzly Bear in Katmai National Park

The Bears of Hallo Bay

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  • Wildlife & Nature

Hallo Bay offers a variety of bear viewing areas with many different opportunities to observe Alaska's coastal grizzly bears in their natural habitat. This remote location boasts the highest natural concentration of grizzly bears in Alaska.

Anytime from May to October, Hallo Bay provides excellent opportunities to observe the bears. The area is a food-rich natural habitat where bears find all foods and do not leave the area, whether it be fish, berries, clams, or sweet grasses.

Guest board the morning flight from Homer to Hallo Bay which generally takes one to one-and-a-half hours in a light aircraft. Marvel at the sensational views of the coastal area of Kachemak Bay and the Alaska Peninsula, also known as "The Ring of Fire", an active chain of spectacular volcanoes.

On arrival you meet your interpretive guide for a thrilling guided walk to prime coastal bear viewing areas on remote Katmai National Park wilderness beaches. Bear viewing is by foot and there are usually four to five guests per guide.

It is important to note that guests walk through wilderness including grass, meadows and along the beach, and you would need a reasonable level of fitness with an ability to walk approximately four miles.

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