You haven’t truly experienced living until you’ve backpacked with the brown bears of Alaska! We designed this 5-day backpacking experience to hit the highlights and fully immerse you into the natural rhythm of the backcountry in dense brown bear habitat. Stare in wonder at the magnificent brown bear. Check. Feel the ocean breeze in your hair as you hike miles through pristine brown bear habitat. Check. A friendly, local bear guide to share stories, point out curious animals, and guide you through the backcountry. Check, check, and check. With a fully immersive backcountry experience and truly an adventure of a lifetime – it’s time you knocked this iconic Alaskan experience off your bucket list.

Small Groups & Cozy Camps

In contrast to crowded lodges and other backpacking tours in Alaska, our camps are comfortable, well-appointed, safe, and limited to 6 guests. Bottom line? A more intimate experience with everything from bears, beaches, and amazing views.

See What Most Are Missing

While the majority of visitors stay on the pavement and pathways, you’ll get to experience the picturesque backcountry, an array of wildlife, and stunning views completely inaccessible by car.

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.

For Visitors & Locals Alike

Whether you’re here for the first time, hosting visitors, or looking for a family-friendly adventure, our backcountry adventures are fun, exhilarating, and offer unforgettable experiences of our beautiful backyard.

DAY 1:

• 7:00am check-in and get set up at our Kenai flight office
• 10:00am approx 45-60 minute bush plane flight to the coastline of Lake Clark National Park
• Hiking to our first camp location (4-5 miles), lunch on the beach
• Set up camp and get situated
• Dinner and revelry
• After dinner bear viewing

DAY 2:

• Coffee is up at 6:15am
• Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
• Hiking to our next camp location (5+ miles), lunch on the beach
• Daily activities – bear viewing, exploring, and hiking
• Set up camp and get situated
• Dinner and revelry
• After dinner bear viewing and beach games

DAY 3:

• Coffee is up at 6:15am
• Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
• Hiking to our next camp location (5+ miles), lunch on the beach
• Daily activities – bear viewing, exploring, and hiking
• Set up camp and get situated
• Dinner and revelry
• After dinner bear viewing and beach games

DAY 4:

• Coffee is up at 6:15am
• Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
• Hiking to our next camp location (5+ miles), lunch on the beach
• Daily activities – bear viewing, exploring, and hiking
• Set up camp and get situated
• Dinner and revelry
• After dinner bear viewing and beach games

DAY 5:

• Coffee is up at 6:15am
• Breakfast in the gathering tent 7-8am
• Morning and early afternoon bear viewing with lunch at camp
• Take down camp, and pack up gear
• 3pm bush plane flight back to the mainland

*The accompanying itinerary is the schedule we intend to follow. However, this is Alaska, and our trips may deviate as written on this page or in any documentation we publish. This can be as a result of weather conditions, group preference, safety considerations, or unforeseeable circumstances. Therefore expect the unexpected, and prepare to be flexible.