Katmai
Park
7-Day Bear Viewing
Adventure Having appeared in magazines and films around the
world, Katmai's brown bears are renowned Alaskan icons. The world's largest
run of sockeye salmon up the Naknek River creates an ideal feast for brown
bears - attracting more than 2,000 of the bruins to the lands of Katmai
National Park and Preserve. This is one of the world's premier brown bear
viewing trips.
YEAR ROUND! World Class Snowmobile Tours Just South of Anchorage, Alaska
Your adventure starts when you board a helicopter and fly over some of the most glaciated areas in all of North America. Watch as giant mountains, glaciers, icebergs, oceans and wildlife jump to life all around you as you fly up to base camp.
Once at base camp our guides will provide you with proper handling techniques and instructions. Then….with you at the controls,experience the only summer snowmobiling in all of North America, possibly the world. These giant snowfields that you will tour are truly one of a kind and not to be missed. Words cannot describe how beautiful this place really is! Absolutely a photographer’s nirvana.
This one of a kind experience begins June 1st and runs through August 31st. Maximum capacity is five people per tour. Tours depart Girdwood Airport daily. All tours are weather dependent. Total tour time is approximately 4 hours.
"The safety of our riders is our number one priority, and their absolute enjoyment our personal challenge"
Our guides are not only highly trained, but possess a wealth of information concerning animal tracks, wildlife and the surrounding Chugach Mountains. Throughout the years they have guided thousands of people of all ages and abilities out to these incredible areas only accessible by snowmobile or aircraft. All guides continually upgrade themselves in avalanche and first aid training.
WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
Total tour time is approximately 4 hours
Snowmobiles
Heated handle bars
Boots, Wind pants & Jacket
Helmet
Experienced Guide
Snacks and Hot Beverage
2007 Tour Dates And Rates
Summer Snowmobile Helicopter Adventure – Cost $389 Prices are subject to change without notice.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list. (Reservation and Payment Terms)
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
Limitations of liability:
Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. We highly recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness.
We use independent contractors to supply Backcountry Safaris with various services on many of our adventures. Some trips require us to use independent tour guides, drivers, lodges and hotels, air and water taxis, and other suppliers. Because we do not own, operate, manage, control, or supervise these suppliers, we cannot be liable for any acts or omissions on their part, including any negligence, gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts. Backcountry Safaris assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or death to person or property arising from the negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person who is to or does provide goods or services for this trip or for the action or inaction of any other third party. Without limitation, Backcountry Safaris is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle or vessel accidents, illness from food or otherwise, annoyance, delays, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, and changes in transit or hotel and lodge services over which it has no control. We make occasional changes in trip itineraries for the comfort and well being of our guests. We will keep you informed of any necessary changes in a timely fashion.
On payment of your deposit to Backcountry Safaris, you agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
Alaska Adventure Travel Specialist Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Experience: Locally owned and operated since 1986.
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Service: You are the most important part of our business. From airport logistics to pre-trip shopping, we customize your trip to remove the hassles and increase your enjoyment.
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Customization: We've guided adventure trips in Alaska for more than 20 years. This experience helps us plan a trip that best meets your desires. We work with you to create an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime.
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Credibility: We are members in good standing with major adventure and travel trade associations. Click here. References are available on request.
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Insurance and Permits: We are fully insured and have special use permits from the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Alaska State Parks
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Guides: Our Alaska guides have the right mix of camaraderie, experience and leadership to make your trip memorable. All are professionally trained experts and have current advanced first aid certification.
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Safety: Your welfare is our highest priority and is reflected in everything we do. We are vigilant about your safety. We exercise judgment to prevent accidents, are trained to respond to situations, and carry a satellite phone, marine or VHF radio or other communication equipment that allow us to make emergency contact should any needs arise.
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Environmental Commitment: All of our Alaska adventure tours are run in matter to minimize environmental impact. We also support the voluntary dollar a day for conservation program and the National River Cleanup Week just to mention a few.
Once at base camp our guides will provide you with proper handling techniques and instructions. Then….with you at the controls,experience the only summer snowmobiling in all of North America, possibly the world. These giant snowfields that you will tour are truly one of a kind and not to be missed. Words cannot describe how beautiful this place really is! Absolutely a photographer’s nirvana.
WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
