The Original Bear Viewing Day Trip
Emerald Air Service proudly stands as Homer, Alaska’s oldest guided bear viewing company. For over 30 years, we’ve offered unforgettable bear watching tours, sharing our deep respect, understanding, and passion for Alaska’s Coastal Brown Bears with thousands of guests. Based in Homer, our expertly guided bear viewing adventures maintain a flawless safety record, ensuring you experience the wonder of these magnificent creatures with peace of mind.
Bear Viewing Paradise
Katmai National Park
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.
Time-Tested Aircraft
De Havilland Aircraft
Soar above Alaska’s wilderness in one of our four classic bush planes—two turbine Otters and two Beavers, all equipped with floats. Enjoy a scenic flight spanning over 100 miles of awe-inspiring landscapes, the ideal launch to your Homer, Alaska bear viewing experience.
The Most Complete Trip in the Industry
5 hours on the ground
Delivering one of the most exceptional bear viewing experiences, our Homer, Alaska bear tours make the most of Katmai National Park’s long summer days. Witness brown bears thriving in their natural habitat during this prime Alaska bear watching season.
Safety is our Top Priority
30 Years of Safety
At the core of our Homer, Alaska bear tours is a dedication to excellence, safety, and expert judgment, navigating the unique forces of Alaska’s wilderness. Trust us to deliver a safe and exceptional Alaska bear watching experience.
Dedicated Expertise
naturalist guides
Expert naturalist guides are at the heart of what we do, providing not only a safe bear viewing experience, but insight into brown bears and the places they call home.
Learn to Share Their World
Education-Focused
We hope to bring awareness, dispel myths, engage explorers of all kinds, inspire environmental guardians, and instill a love for all things that grow.
Guided EXPEDITION
Katmai National Park
WORLD-FAMOUS
Brooks Falls
some videos taken by our guests
Experience Emerald Air Service’s signature Homer, Alaska bear viewing trip—an unforgettable day in the remote Katmai National Park and Preserve. Escape crowds, trails, and platforms with a scenic flight into the authentic Alaskan bush. Join a small group led by a naturalist guide who introduces you to Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears and their stunning habitat. Locations shift with the summer season, following the bears’ food sources for the ultimate Alaska bear watching adventure.
Witness the unforgettable sight of salmon battling upstream and leaping waterfalls, only to meet the jaws of Coastal Brown Bears on our Brooks Falls self-guided bear tours from Homer, Alaska. After a brief safety briefing from Katmai National Park Rangers, explore at your own pace. A short 1-mile walk from the Visitor’s Center leads to the falls, where bears gather to fish in stunning numbers. Beyond prime Alaska bear watching at the falls, join ranger-led programs, stroll the beach, or savor a hot meal or coffee at Brooks Lodge.
See What It's Like
to join a guided expedition.
See What It's Like
to venture to Brooks Falls.
Christi R
Amazing Flight to See Bears!
We picked Emerald Air based on their website and reviews and we were so happy! Our family of four flew with Emerald over to Katmai and had the most amazing day. Our pilot Dave was experienced and made us feel comfortable right away. And he was a great whale spotter. Our guide Lance also was a wealth of knowledge and we trusted him completely while watching the bears. We kept our distance but some of them walked near us and we always felt Lance was giving us the right instructions. We saw two sets of triplet cubs, whale carcass, and tons of beautiful bears. Do yourself a favor and go on a trip with them. It was a magical day.
cnieszel
Once in a Lifetime Experience!
What an incredible day! We were a bit anxious when booking, but Melissa did a fabulous job answering all of our questions and putting our fears to rest. Our guide Lance was amazing and made us feel extremely safe during the entire trip. We saw over 30 bears and at NO TIME did we feel uncomfortable or threatened. We've traveled the world and this was one of the most amazing experiences we've ever had. Do not hesitate to book this trip, you won't be sorry. Thank you Emerald Air for such an incredible day!
smudgepot
Amazing Trip!
Our bear viewing trip with Emerald Air Service was absolutely the highlight of our family trip to Alaska! They took great care of us! We went to Hallo Bay. The flight out was very scenic. Then we landed and saw the bears! It was amazing! We never were afraid. It was just Great!
Yes, this is not inexpensive, but it is an experience like nothing else we have done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Do it if you can and Emerald Air is the best.
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More Than Just a Trip
Education for Life
Learn to Share their World
Education-Focused Approach
More than just a sensationalized bear viewing trip, we always strive to provide an educational experience that dispels Hollywood-encouraged myths that surround bears. Whether through the written word or personal experience, we hope to instill a knowledge, confidence, and love for things that grow.
Exploring the Unknown
Exploration through Knowledge
Knowledge compliments experience to fully equip the explorer for adventure. We believe our articles continue the work of exploration by helping others to understand unknown wildernesses before they set foot into them. We have articles on aviation, Katmai National Park, bear viewing safety, weather, and many other topics to cover hiking and adventure in Alaska.
