Our boat, The Alaskan Gamefisher, is undergoing extensive renovations.
The cabin is being expanded to add an enclosed bathroom and provide a little extra space for seating.
We are also adding custom-built ladders on both the bow and the stern, giving us three options for getting on and off the boat when exploring the beaches and tide flats of the remote western Cook Inlet in Lake Clark National Park.
We strive to make our trips as comfortable as possible while offering the best experience. These upgrades will allow us to access the entire coastline of Lake Clark National Park at any stage of the tide!
We look forward to the 2025 season and putting you on plenty of bears!
Captain Mel Erickson
Bear Viewing in Alaska, your trusted gateway to unforgettable wildlife adventures. Our expertise lies in crafting captivating tours that present an unparalleled chance to observe the majestic Alaskan brown bears in their native habitat. Whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, we will get you amazing images. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a devotee of nature, or an individual in pursuit of a singular, unforgettable encounter, our expeditions pledge an adventure filled with amazement and marvel amidst the untouched splendor of Alaska’s wild expanses.
Interested in Bear Viewing tours in Alaska? Captain Mel Erickson is a renowned Bear Viewing Guide with a commercial operator permit from the National Park Service, that offers you the best bear watching trips. When you plan a once in a lifetime trip to Alaska. Chinitna Bay Bear Tours will take you by boat, or plane to the remote pristine wilderness of Lake Clark National Park.
We are the first and only bear viewing charter service that accesses Chinitna Bay and Silver Salmon Creek via boat 7 days a week departing daily at 7:30 am. Our boat specifically designed to get into very shallow water and can access the bear coast at any stage of Cook Inlet’s extreme tides. The boat experience and skills of the captain allows us to access locations along the coast at any stage of tide in any weather conditions that no other boats can get into.
Another extremely important feature which allows you to walk out on the tide flats so you can see bears dig clams is we provide our guests with waders, & hiking pole’s. Many other bear watching tours dont provide these so you either get your feet wet or dont see the bears up close digging clams.
Your experienced Bear viewing guides will get you Close to Alaskan Brown (Grizzly bears) safely. This is an awesome adventure whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, naturalist, or photographer.
At Bear Viewing in Alaska, we strongly believe that each wildlife expedition should be as distinctive as those participating in it. This is why we meticulously organize every aspect of our Alaskan brown bear tours, guaranteeing that your adventure aligns with your interests, expectations, and comfort level.
Your brown bear viewing tour begins in Anchor Point, Alaska which is close to Homer. After departing Anchor Point, you cross the beautiful Cook Inlet to Chinitna Bay in Lake Clark National Park. Once we arrive we get out of the boat and walk a short distance to watch the bears.
We provide a broad range of tour choices, each tailored to meet varied tastes and adventure thresholds. Whether you opt to partake in the thrill of bear viewing by boat in Alaska, or venture on a spectacular voyage to Chinitna Bay for a unique bear viewing experience, we pledge to provide a wildlife encounter that will be etched in your memory for years to come. Our rates are designed to offer exceptional value, making these unforgettable adventures accessible to all.
At Bear Viewing in Alaska, we offer an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Our commitment to delivering authentic, safe, and informative wildlife encounters is what sets us apart. Here’s why you should choose us for your bear watching tours :
Binoculars, bug repellent, , sunglasses and hat are also recommended. Bring whatever you want to eat & drink , we do not bring any food into the field and food will remain on the boat.
We provide Waders, & hiking pole’s for all our guests to keep your feet dry getting off, & on the boat. Plus this allows us to walk across the tide flats and cross creeks to get closer to some bears in different locations other than the main viewing spots. Many other bear viewing companies dont provide waders or allow their clients to walk out on flats to see the bears clam digging.
You also have a bonus of digging some clams, or fishing trips for salmon. Really, what makes your Alaska bear watching trip with us so special is that we love showing people the real Alaska!
And this is not it. A total of five snow-capped volcanoes rise up 10,000 feet from sea level in an exquisite American national park just for you. Also, available from us is bear viewing with an Alaska bush plane to explore the other beautiful locations.
