I have lived in Homer, Alaska since 1985, so I've seen more than my fair share of breathtaking…read morescenery and impressive wildlife, however, I have never seen anything like the views and the bears I saw yesterday when I went on the Brooks Falls trip with Emerald Air Service. It started with a jaw-dropping scenic flight in the spacious Otter, with our skilled and knowledgeable pilot, Mark. We flew over Douglas Volcano, saw crater lakes and hanging glaciers and then, after an hour and a half of mountain flying, we landed at Brooks Camp. After bear safety school we hiked to the viewing platforms and had our first close encounter with a grizzly. It lumbered past us, its coat a shiny, healthy merle and its ears fuzzy round like a teddy bear. The look in its eyes, however, was no cuddly gaze. This bear was wild. Under the calm guidance of our capable pilot, we stepped into the woods off-trail, remained safe, and saw this bear close enough to smell him. Fish feasts and sun-drenched fur. Wildness. Grizzly bears were everywhere then--meandering, sniffing, fishing, lounging, caring for their cubs. With Emerald Air, we got five full hours on the ground at Katmai, which is enough time for at least two visits to the platform at Brooks Falls, where the fattest bears dive and snorkel and scoop for salmon, where mother bears usher their tiny cubs up trees to safety, where lean bears steal salmon from fishermen, where the grizzlies are living their best bear lives, and our presence on the platform doesn't disturb them in the least. It is another world out there and the five hours with Emerald Air are more than enough time to be immersed in it, to get to know the demeanors of individual bears--their fishing styles, their parenting styles, what turns them on, what makes them tick. The journey didn't end at the end of the day, however, for once again we were treated to another hour and a half scenic flight back to Homer, where we spotted dozens of grizzlies fishing for the thousands of bright red sockeye salmon that were swimming upriver to spawn. And then we flew through the steam rising from the active volcanos of the Ring of Fire, back to Homer, where the friendly staff at Emerald Air greeted us with fresh-baked cookies. Best day ever. As a Homer local, I'm spoiled to have seen plenty of big wild animals and mountains up close, however I have never in my life had a day that was quite like this. Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime trip if you don't live here, but the Brooks Falls trip with Emerald Air Service is a once-in-a-lifetime trip even for those of us who do.

Very misleading. Imagine that you book a trip with wild bears and you think a guide will be with…read moreyou. Make no mistake, this is not a guided trip. They drop you off and you're on your own. I cannot find anywhere on this page that says I will be on my own. Go ahead and pay that $1300 and be placed in an environment with no defense and no guide. Very very very misleading.

The best personalized wilderness bear tour! Ty was a great guide, we (4 + Ty) walked along the…read morebeach, river & trails. Spoke with Beth & her (bear) research team. Saw a dozen+ bear & 3 cubs! Difficult to describe, you are right there with the bear in their habitat, walking the same trails. In awe of our day! How did we find this great gem? My brother & SIL had been in Homer in 2022. They went on a bear excursion with a company that has retired, but being in police & detective work & a pilot himself, my brother looked up the tail number of the plane & traced it back to Cook Inlet Adventures!! So the business name changed but Ty is there & guiding!! Thank you Ty for an amazing day!

We booked the Alaska Ultimate Safari. It certainly lived up to its name. My husband and I felt…read morelike this was the ultimate day in Alaska, all thanks to Eric and Kirsten. We went to the glacier first thing and saw mountain goats and spectacular glacial views. It was absolutely breath taking! Eric provided excellent commentary throughout - telling us about the natural history, geography and events that shaped the area. When we stopped back in Homer to refuel his wife Kirsten joined us to see bears and she was such a pleasure, adding even more interesting bear facts! She helped us to spot some moose and some super cool bear dens. We got to see a lot of bears in lake Clark national park and had plenty of time to take stunning pictures. Eric went out of his way to accommodate our desires and we were able to skip the volcano (very cloudy today) and go to another spot for more excellent bear viewing! The scenery was breathtaking the whole day but the last spot was truly stunning! It will be something we will remember for the rest of our lives! Also, they provide everything you needed for the trip including waders and a delicious lunch, so all we had to do was enjoy our day! Truly a wonderful experience

Absolutely phenomenal experience with Alaska Ultimate Safaris! If you're looking for the ultimate…read moreway to explore the wild beauty of Alaska, look no further than Kirsten and Eric -- by far the best helicopter pilots you could ever hope to fly with. From the very first moment, their professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge of the region made us feel completely at ease. We embarked on the adventure of a lifetime -- bear viewing, landing on an active volcano, soaring over glaciers -- and every single moment was unforgettable. Kirsten and Eric went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and having the absolute time of our lives. Their attention to detail, calm demeanor, and passion for what they do shines through in everything, from the smooth flight experience to the stunning locations they take you to. Safety was a top priority throughout, and we never once felt anything but completely secure. It's rare to find people who balance excitement and adventure with such a strong sense of responsibility and care. As for value -- it's worth every single penny. This isn't just a flight, it's a full-on bucket list adventure curated by two of the best in the business. If you're thinking about doing anything involving a helicopter in Alaska, stop searching and book with Alaska Ultimate Safaris. You won't find a better team than Kirsten and Eric. Five stars just isn't enough!

This is a great company to go Bear Viewing from Homer, AK…read more In July 2016, Chris, our great pilot, took us to Hallo Bay in Katmai National Park to watch the bears. It was amazing!!! We saw 10 bears, including a mama and her two playful cubs. We were soo impressed with Chris, his bear knowledge and piloting skills, that again July 2017 we arranged for another bear viewing. This time we went to Lake Clark National Park. Again, it was an amazing trip. This time we saw 18 bears. Two sets of mamas and cubs. This is a must do if you are in the Homer area. I strongly recommend Adventure Airways! Kathy O.

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The guys there are really cool, the experience was totally relaxed from start to finish & they will…read moreeven drop you off after you drop your rental back. Relaxed - Efficient - Cool = what you want when you rent on vacation

I've received the best customer service from Adventure Alaska Car Rental on Ocean Drive…read moreconsistently for the past three years. Today was no exception. Thank you, Tara!

I just flew aboard Kenai Aviation's new Tecnam 2012 plane that is regularly flying between…read moreAnchorage, Kenai, and Homer. The plane is new and pretty nice to fly aboard. USB charging ports are available at each seat. I was informed that they will schedule more flights in Spring 2023.

Our friends late arrival in Anchorage was not a problem for Kenai Aviation. There last flight is…read more11:30 pm! Thank you Kenai Aviation!

Nick and Jake were absolutely great to work with!No sooner did our lines sink did the halibut bite…read more And we had a gorgeous day!

It was a great experience to spend a full day salmon fishing. The crew was wonderful and helped my…read morehusband catch a King Salmon. I highly recommend it.