Alaska Land & Sea (Bears, Eagles, Glaciers, and More)
July 20-27, 2025 (4 spaces left)
Embark on an unforgettable photo tour and workshop through wild Alaska by land and sea. Alaska is perfect for wildlife and landscape photographers. This tour captures bears, glaciers, mountains, eagles, whales, sea lions, seals, sea otters, puffins, and more. This tour offers four separate boat excursions, all on smaller vessels that allow for close encounters with wildlife. Unlike larger boats, these smaller ones can access secluded coves inaccessible to larger vessels due to their size limitations. This is a dream trip for bald eagle lovers as we usually have over 100 sightings and several full-frame opportunities.
New for 2025: We will travel by boat and spend an entire day at Lake Clark, where you'll have the unique opportunity to photograph bears in their natural habitat.
$9495
Deposit: $2000
Day 1: Take a shuttle from the airport to Anchorage Hotel by 4 p.m. We will begin with introductions and a brief group meeting to discuss plans for the week. After the meeting, we'll head out to photograph landscapes and local wildlife.
Day 2: We will photograph our way to our next location: Homer, Alaska. Along the journey, we will visit several stunning spots for moose, bald eagles, and other wildlife.
Day 3: We will spend the day aboard a small boat visiting remarkable locations for landscape and wildlife photography. Opportunities abound to photograph large groups of sea otters, whales, puffins, eagles, and other wildlife. Capture full-frame eagles in flight, and perched on scenic trees and sea cliffs. There is an abundance of full-frame eagle opportunities on this trip.
Day 4: We will board a private chartered boat to Lake Clark National Park where we will photograph mostly bears and any other wildlife we encounter.
Day 5: Check out of the hotel and drive to Seward, enjoying several scenic stops along the way.
Day 6: Embark on a boat excursion to explore Kenai Fjords National Park. The full-day ride will feature breathtaking views of glaciers, seabird colonies, sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, sea otters, and multiple whales. Lunch provided on board, with dinner options available upon return.
Day 7: Another full-day boat journey to explore different parts of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy provided lunch onboard, followed by dinner and photography amidst the park's awe-inspiring beauty.
Day 8: Check out early and return to Anchorage, with scenic stops along the route. We will aim to be back in Anchorage by 3 p.m.
Itinerary
The objective of the photo tour is to provide participants with instructional guidance while capturing the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Alaska. Using land and private boats, the tour aims to access remote locations for photographing coastal fjords, glaciers, mountains, forests, and wildlife, including numerous bald eagle sightings. Emphasizing close proximity to wildlife, smaller boats enable access to secluded coves inaccessible to larger vessels, offering unique photographic opportunities in Alaska's stunning scenery.
Objective
Included in Price:
Seven nights lodging. If you prefer a single room (single occupancy), there is an additional $300 fee. Simply select the Single Room option on the shopping cart if you desire your own room.
Four separate private boat to different locations.
Professional Instruction on photography, wildlife identification and behavior
Entrance fees
Transportation from the hotel to field locations is included. We use private vans and boats to ensure easier access to wildlife without the hassle of parking or multiple cars following each other. No need to rent a car.
Not Included in Price:
Food and drinks will not be included. We will eat at local restaurants. Each participant will be responsible for their own food tab.
Air travel
Tips to boat operators and their assistants
GROUP SIZE
8 Photographers
Plus 2 Tour Leaders
FITNESS LEVEL
This trip may include some hikes from
1 to 3 miles. Participants must be
comfortable climbing in and out of boats
with photo gear in slippery conditions
and riding in changing sea conditions.
Not recommended for those
prone to seasickness.
SKILL LEVEL
Open to all photography enthusiasts,
from beginners to professionals,
who appreciate nature and enjoy
small group settings.
GETTING THERE
Airport: Anchorage AK (ANC).
Pickup and drop-off at airport
will be provided. There is no
need to rent a car.
QUESTIONS
Email john@sphotography.com