9 Person group
1,595 / person
5 hours on the ground
Our Iconic Trip
Join our bear viewing tours in Homer, Alaska, and journey to Brooks Falls—also called Brooks Camp—where salmon leap the waterfall only to meet the jaws of coastal brown bears. Peak bear activity hits mid-July, making it the prime time for Alaska bear watching. After a breathtaking float plane flight, Park Rangers at the Visitor Center provide a safety briefing. Then, explore at your own pace! A short 1-mile walk takes you to the falls, where bears gather to fish in full force. Beyond bear viewing, enjoy ranger-led programs, stroll the beach, or savor a hot meal at Brooks Lodge.
some videos taken by our guests
Explore World-Famous
Brooks Falls
Detailed Schedule
*Subject to weather and group delays
7:00am: Check-in
7:30AM: Departure
4:00PM: Return
7:15AM
Check-in at the office, sign paperwork, weigh-in
Briefing from office staff to go over current camp platform conditions and bear etiquette
Load plane and receive safety briefing from pilot
Take off
9:00AM
Land at Brooks Camp
Deplane and head towards visitor center
Ranger Briefing — All camp visitors must do this in order to visit the area
Rangers provide instruction on where to store your lunch
Exploring / Bear viewing / Visiting platforms
7:30AM
9:30AM
7:00AM
Return to plane and embark
Take off
2:30PM
4:00PM
Land in Homer and deplane
4:15PM
Debrief, Q&A, goodbyes
Where is brooks Falls?
Brooks Falls
Preparing for Hibernation
A Salmon-filled river
Arrive at Naknek Lake, a top spot for history, fishing, and brown bear viewing, on our bear viewing tours from Homer, Alaska. Starting in July, coastal brown bears flock to the Brooks River corridor, drawn by 200,000 to 400,000 salmon battling up the falls. Witness these Alaska bears dive, splash, and chase fish in a thrilling display of nature. Spot them along lake shores, the bridge over the Brooks River, crossing paths, or from viewing platforms—where you’ll enjoy prime vantage points for those iconic Brooks Falls photos. Book your Alaska bear watching adventure today!
POLICIES
AGE LIMITATIONS POLICY
Brooks Falls welcomes all ages on our bear viewing tours from Homer, Alaska—no age restrictions apply! This trip is perfect for families and those less suited to the physical demands of our Guided Expedition.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS POLICY
The aircraft has a limited weight capacity. For guests who exceed 260lbs (102kb) including gear, please call our office to complete your booking. We do our utmost to accommodate guests while ensuring that we do not exceed our weight limit.
If a guest has intentionally or unintentionally misrepresented their weight including gear, and as a result the weight capacity of the aircraft is exceeded, that guest will be unable to go on the trip and will not be reimbursed.
PAYMENT POLICY
When booking your bear viewing tour in Homer, Alaska, choose to pay a 50% deposit or the full amount upfront. Online bookings include a 6% convenience fee, but you can skip it by calling our office to reserve your Alaska bear tour directly with our friendly staff. We’re proud to offer a 10% military discount for service members and their dependents—simply contact us to book and claim this special rate. Thank you for your service!
CANCELLATION POLICY
If we cancel your bear viewing tour in Homer, Alaska due to weather or mechanical interruption, we’ll provide a full refund. For cancellations made 30 days or more before your Alaska bear tour, refunds are issued minus a $100-per-person fee. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your adventure with us!
See what others have to say
Cindy W
— Aug 2021 —
The Most Awesome Trip
Most awesome experience with the bears at Brook’s Falls! The bears fishing for salmon was like a scene straight out of a movie and the different interactions between the bears (bears chasing each other away, exchanging spots, momma bear with cubs) were also the best to witness! The flight there and back was also amazing, as it was our first time on a hydroplane. Everyone at Emerald Air Service was super welcoming & nice! Making sure our trip starts with a call the day before, and warm, home-made cookies when we came back. A huge thank you to everyone at Emerald, and especially to our pilot, Dave!
