Brooks Falls and a Visit to Dick Proenneke’s Cabin – Self Guided Tour
Description
About This Trip
(expect to spend 3 – 4 hours on the ground)
Alaska bear viewing at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is the crown jewel of bear viewing, provides some of the highest densities of foraging brown bear populations for public viewing on the planet. Brooks Camp provides excellent and accessible viewing opportunities, with the popular Brooks Falls bear viewing platforms and wheelchair-friendly trails. Spanning over 4 million acres, Katmai National Park is the world’s top bear viewing destinations, hosting more than 2,200 majestic brown bears. Experience premier Alaska bear watching in this vast wilderness, perfect for unforgettable Homer bear tours.
After exploring Brooks Falls, we’ll board the aircraft and fly to a remote homestead in Lake Clark National Park. Dick Proenneke’s Cabin is an amazing gem tucked away on Upper Twin Lake, made famous by his writings and the film “Alone in the Wilderness”.
You can learn more about Dick Proenneke and his life on upper twin lake at the website Alone in the Wilderness
This opportunity allows you to explore both Katmai National Park and Lake Clark National Park from the air and on land.
$1999 + taxes and fees per person, (Max 5 persons based on weight)
The Quick Details
- Meet at our office at time listed on reservation. Trip returns approximately 6 – 8 hours later (times vary depending on weather conditions). Please be advised Check-in times are subject to change. Please check your confirmation for your check-in time.
- Scenic flight from Homer to Brooks Falls takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Spend an average of 5 hours at Brooks Falls to explore
- Walking distance of 1 mile from Visitor’s Center to viewing platforms
What to Bring and Wear
- Footwear – Rubber or waterproof boots. If you do not have any boots, BearFoot Tours will provide you with a pair.
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Layered Clothing – Always be ready for any temperature range, bring a rain shell in case of rain
Lake Clark National Park Bear Viewing Peak Times
May 25th – September 15th
From: $1,999.00 USD






