4-day Alaska Bears Base Camp from Kenai, Alaska

Highlights

  • Amazing 4-day experience living with brown bears in their natural habitat

  • Experience the finest base camp accommodations

  • Discover interesting stories, local history and wildlife facts from your friendly guide

  • Stunning wildlife, serene landscapes, and fresh seaside air

Summary

You haven’t truly experienced living until you’ve lived with the majestic brown bears of Alaska. We designed this 4-day base camp experience to hit the highlights and fully immerse you into the natural rhythm of the backcountry. 

Tour info

Duration
4 days
Group Size
6
Pricing (From)
Participant: (12 years +)
$4,919.39
Commentary
Meeting Point

45495 Citabria Street, 45495 Citabria St, Nikiski, Alaska, 99611, US

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Stare in wonder at the beautiful bears that walk amongst as if we’re one of them. Check. Feel the fresh sea breeze in your hair as you bask in the sun on the sandy beach. Check. A friendly, local guide to share stories, point out the curious bears, and cozy up to an evening bonfire in the backcountry. Check, check, and check. With a fully immersive backcountry experience and an unbeatable price – it’s time you knocked this iconic Alaskan experience off your bucket list.

Small Groups & Cozy Camps
In contrast to crowded lodges and other bear tours in Alaska, our camps are comfortable, and limited to 6 guests. Bottom line? A more intimate experience with everything from bears to amazing vistas.

Award-Winning Guides
Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly guide will share stories, local history, wildlife facts, and answer any questions you have throughout the tour.

What’s included?

  • Accommodations – 3 nights tent accommodations

  • Professional Bear Guides

  • Round-trip bush flights during the trip (Kenai<>Backcountry)

  • Expedition base camp tents

  • Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow

  • Large gathering tent

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Cooking equipment, eating utensils, food bowl/plate, and hot drink mug

  • Beverages – water, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider, lemonade

  • Water filtration equipment and storage

  • Guides prepare and cook all meals

  • Packing list

  • Gratuities for your guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • There are no bathrooms in the backcountry, so bathroom breaks are done nature-style

  • You must be able to walk on uneven, soft, and slippery terrain for up to 3+ miles per day

  • Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult

  • Minimum age requirement of 12 years old

Before you go

  • Please arrive 60 minutes early to check-in and get set up

  • Bring snacks, and a water bottle (water can be filled at our camp)

  • Bring any personal items, waterproof rain jacket & rain pants and clothes for dressing in layers

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 180 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 180 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Kenai Backcountry Adventures' professionally guided wilderness adventure tours will take you into the most breathtaking backcountry areas Alaska has to offer. From national parks to wildlife refuges, mountain peaks to majestic rivers, our groups are small, but our adventures are BIG! Purveying family-friendly day adventures to all-inclusive, multi-day expeditions with flexible itineraries at a comfortable pace. Purveyors of Adventure in Alaska's Backcountry! Guided backpacking, packrafting, hiking, rafting, skiing & splitboarding in Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Clark National Park, Katmai National Park, & throughout Alaska.

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