BEARS OF ALASKA Photo Tour September 1-8, 2026
Pricing Info
Guest Price
$7,750.00
Per person double occupancy
Deposit
$2,000.00 due at booking
Tour Guest Limit
8 Guest Maximum
Registration Deadline
90 Days before departure
There are few sights more awe inspiring than Alaskan brown bears feeding salmon and other treats. These bears are the largest coastal grizzlies in the world will feed on salmon, clams, mussels, sedges, and more. Our private group will enjoy an exclusive opportunity for just six guests to follow and photograph these bears as they fish, forage and amble along the beach shoreline. Our location - remote Lake Clark - is the perfect pristine setting to enjoy this adventure!
About the Tour
M&M Pro Photographer
Mike Gulbraa
Tour Leader
Included
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Internals flights from Anchorage
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All airport transfers
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Lodging
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All bear photography
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Highly experienced local guides
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Twin-shared luxury tent accommodations
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All meals
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Park Fees
Not Included
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Flights to Alaska
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Any weather delay related expenses
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Tips
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Puffin Island or other photo activities
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Meals outside of those specified in the itinerary
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Alcoholic drinks
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Passport and visa fees
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Airport taxes
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Additional drinks and other personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.)
Tour Highlights
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Bear photography
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Other wildlife
Accommodations
Tour Itinerary
September 1 - Fly to Alaska and spend night in Anchorage
September 2 - Fly to lodge and begin bear photography
September 3-6 - enjoy tons of bear photography in lake Clark National Park
September 7 - early morning shoot before flying to Anchorage - fly home depending on flight connections
Helpful Info
What To Take (These are only suggestions; they are NOT required!)
Our list of Recommended Gear for your Photo Tour
· 2 camera bodies—the same manufacturer that will fit all your lenses
· Camera battery charger and cords
· Bring as much memory as possible
· Card Reader for file transfer
· External hard drives for back up (we recommend a minimum of a 1TB drive)
· Black Rapid camera strap
· Extra batteries (lots!)—best packed in checked luggage even when traveling abroad
· Lenses - 24mm to 500mm if possible - zoom lenses work well
· 1.4x or 2x teleconverter for the telephoto—same brand as lens
· Tripod and head
· Photo backpack
· Lens cloth and cleaning fluid
· Blower ball for dust
· Rain sleeve for camera and lens
· Laptop computer
· Sensor cleaning supplies
GUESTS SHOULD PACK LIGHT. YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO CARRY, ROLL, SCHLEP, AND/OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT YOUR OWN BAGS AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES ON THIS TRIP. PACKING LIGHT WILL MAKE YOUR TRIP MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE.
LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE. M&M RULE OF THUMB IS ONE BAG FOR CAMERA GEAR AND ONE 20-22"" ROLLER FOR YOUR CLOTHES AND TOILETRIES.
INVEST IN A TRAVEL TRIPOD - BENRO HAS MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.
MEDICAL DEVICES SUCH AS CPAP MACHINES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECOMMENDATION.
Tour Difficulty = Moderate/Strenuous (because walking in mud/wet/etc.,)
Easy = less than 2 miles walking/day and little climbing; Moderate = up to 5 miles walking per day with some climbing; Strenuous = more than 5 miles/day of walking and several climbing/hills/rough terrain expected. You should know your health and ability to carry your gear in hot, cold, humid, and dry conditions and be able to walk 5 miles or more per day and make climbs in elevation of up to 1000 feet in gain and be OK climbing many steps or steep terrain.
Cancellation Policy
Pursuant to Clause 2 under Enrollment: If you need to cancel within a stated refund period, M&M Photo Tours, Inc. may allow you to apply all monies paid to a future trip, within 12 months. We must receive written notification (E-mail is accepted) of your cancellation and your desire to apply the funds to a future trip.
Travel Insurance
You MUST purchase travel insurance for this trip. It is REQUIRED and this policy is strongly adhered to. The purchase of travel insurance covering baggage, accident/life and trip cancellation is highly recommended. M&M Photo Tours, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any trip/tour/group due to insufficient registration at any time. In the event of such cancellation, those with reservations shall be notified as soon as possible and a full refund of trip payment will be given. It is agreed by registering for any M&M Photo Tours, Inc. tour that M&M Photo Tours, Inc., assumes no responsibility for refund or additional expenses incurred in preparation for a trip. We recommend: www.insuremytrip.com
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