Glaciers & Grizzlies Adventure
Season
June - August
Price
$9995+
Start & End Cities
Start: Anchorage
End: Anchorage
Land Package Type
Adventure Tours
Majestic bears in the wild and massive rivers of ancient glacial ice are two things many people envision when they think “Alaska.” And this 9-day trip takes you through southern Alaska to see both, including a helicopter ride to experience dog sledding on a glacier, and a to flight prime bear-viewing country in Katmai National Park. You’ll also enjoy other iconic Alaskan adventures like a wildlife cruise and exploring the charming town of Homer.
About Gondwana Ecotours
Explore bucket-list destinations with just 16 to 20 fellow travelers and knowledgeable local guides. Committed to sustainability, Gondwana Ecotours is proud to be entirely carbon-neutral.
On ever trip, Gondwana connects travelers with local families and individuals, offering an insider’s perspective on Alaska and its people while supporting local communities.
Throughout your adventure, you'll stay in locally owned boutique lodgings whenever possible. Included meals range from dining at excellent local restaurants to savoring gourmet picnics during outdoor excursions.
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Itinerary
Check in at your Anchorage hotela and spend the afternoon exploring the shops of Alaska’s largest city before an evening orientation and dinner.
Dinner included
Drive along the spectacular Turnagain Arm to Seward, where you’ll enjoy lunch in town. Then board a helicopter for an unforgettable scenic flight on your way to a remote glacier, where you’ll set down. Meet professional mushers and their excited huskies, then experience the thrill of sledding across the snow with stunning mountain views. Fly back and end the day with dinner at your lodge.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Take a spectacular wildlife cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park, with optional kayaking near glaciers and icebergs. Your evening is free to relax or explore, with dinner at a local restaurant in Seward.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hike to Exit Glacier at the edge of Harding Icefield, taking in the gorgeous views as you learn about glacial retreat. Your evening is free to relax or explore, with dinner at a local restaurant in Seward.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drive to the charming waterside town of Homer, stopping to soak in the scenic views and look for wildlife along the way. Then see the area from the air, as you board a (weather-dependent) flight to a remote lake for a picnic dinner surrounded by stunning wilderness.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Today is the day to witness bears in the wild! Take a scenic flight into Katmai National Park and land at one of the prime bear-viewing destinations, such as Hallo Bay, Brooks Falls, or Moraine Creek (depending on the season and weather). Watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, then return to Homer for a BBQ dinner.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Cruise the wildlife-filled waters of Kachemak Bay State Park, keeping an eye out for sea otters, seals, whales, and birds like puffins and bald eagles. During this full day on the water, you’ll visit sites like Gull Island, known for its nesting shorebirds. Overnight in Homer.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Spend your morning on the famous Homer Spit, exploring its quirky shops and restaurants. After lunch on your own, take a guided nature walk or use this as a backup bear-viewing day. Your final dinner will be a memorable one—a traditional Alaskan seafood boil.
Breakfast and dinner included
Get your last look at Alaska on a scenic drive back to Anchorage, stopping for photo ops as you go.
Breakfast and lunch included
Departures
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2025 Departures
June: 27 July: 01, 07, 27, 31 August: 06, 11 -
2026 Departures
June: 20, 26, 30 July: 06, 10, 16, 20, 26, 30 August: 05, 09
Prices & Dates
| Season | June - August |
| Rate | $9995 per person (double occupancy) |
| $1595 single supplement for solo travelers |
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