Tours & Workshops

Tour Description: Alaska is abundant with beautiful scenic areas that are outstanding locations for nature photographers. Photographers can get exceptionally close to the eagles and bears in a great photographic situation for an extended period of time. This year we are going in August specifically to target Brown Bears catching and eating Salmon. In addition, our week should provide us with ample opportunities to photograph the majestic eagles of Alaska, bears clamming along the beautiful harbor and coastline complete with spectacular wild flowers in bloom. Other photographic opportunities include capturing images of several different Bald Eagle nests, Sea Otters, and Stellar Sea Lions.

Note: Guests should be reasonably fit and able to hike to the photo shoot location while carrying their camera gear, preferably stored in a photo backpack.

View our 2011 or 2009 Coastal Alaska Eagles and Bears Photo Galleries

Our Itinerary: Arrive in Anchorage on August 17th, fly to Kodiak Island on the 18th with an overnight stay. On the morning of August 19th, fly to the Katmai Coast to catch our excursion boat, Coastal Explorer I. The next 6 days will be spent cruising the beautiful coast with several daily excursions to land to photograph nesting Eagles and Bears. There will also be a chance to fish for Halibut and Salmon. On August 25th, we fly back to Kodiak, Anchorage, and onward to connections home.

Trip includes a hotel stay in Anchorage on August 17th and Kodiak Island on August 18th (dinner is not included), Float plane flight R/T from Kodiak to the Katmai coast, 6 days meals, and daily excursions on the Coastal Explorer I.

Trip does NOT include round-trip flight to Anchorage from home city, round-trip flight to Kodiak from Anchorage, dinner on August 17th, and all meals on August 18th.

Recent_Trip_2011_Eagles-Bears - Images by Roy Toft Photo Safaris

Tour Price: $5,495.00 per person

Toft Photo Safaris & Gallery
16655 Falcon Heights Road
Ramona, CA 92065
Phone/Fax: (760) 788-6003
Questions? Send us an Email

Previous Eagle & Bears Participant Comments:

Our second trip with Toft Photo Safaris. Non-stop photography the whole way, the best sites. Absolutely first-rate arrangements and accommodations. We watched bears every day with every form of bear behavior except nursing. Close-up bears, sometimes closer than we expected. Eagles galore! Roy even got my wife interested in photography! I would highly recommended this Katmai photo tour to anyone with an interest in wildlife photography.

Richard Starrett
Bears of Katmai gallery
www.starrettimages.com

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I am an intermediate level photographer recently returning from Roy Toft's Katmai peninsula, Alaska trip photographing bears and other wildlife. I have attended several photo workshops in the past but this one was far superior to anything I could have imagined. It was perfect from start to finish. My friends could not believe my images were real - this was a trip of a lifetime! With Roy's expertise, I learned a lot about my camera, vision and composition. I highly recommend this trip to anyone at any level.

Ellie Nichols
Annapolis, MD

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I have been photographing brown bears for over 16 years now. I've been on countless trips and have been to almost every well-known location for brown bears in North America. Without a doubt, your Eagles and Bears of Katmai Coast Photo Tour offers the BEST opportunity for brown bear photography in North America, possibly the world. In addition to the bears, the day we spent with the huge raft of sea otters was absolutely unparalleled and certainly is one of the highlights of my photographic experiences. Not to mention the seals, whales, porpoise, Steller sea lions, bald eagles (both in flight and chicks in the nest), countless seabirds and spectacular scenery. I believe that Geographic Harbor is one of the most beautiful and stunning spots in North America. The experience on the boat was fantastic with a top-notch Captain, Crew and a most amazing cook. I didn't think it was possible to eat too much fresh Alaskan crab and halibut, but we came close on this trip...

Having done quite a few trips with Toft Photo Tours, it is amazing how you always seem to have such a great mix of wonderful people. And this trip was no exception. The camaraderie and friendships that develop among your groups never ceases to amaze me and on every Toft Photo Tour I go on, I meet the nicest people and always end up developing new, long-term friendships.

Your easy manner, leadership and instruction in the field and during breaks is what sets you apart from any other Photography Tour Company. I am looking forward to many future trips with you.

Steve Freno

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This was a fantastic trip! I have been on quite a few organized photo tours and workshops - this was by far the best photographic experience I have ever had in terms of access to the incredible wildlife of the beautiful Katmai coast. Our expert local guide put us right on the numerous coastal brown bears, sea otters, harbor seals, red fox, and bald eagles as well as numerous other arctic birds. Roy's passion for photography and willingness to share his expertise made this a truly unforgettable experience

Tom Frazer
Portland, OR

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Roy, I just want to let you know that I had a fantastic time with you and everyone else in Alaska. What a truly outstanding trip in which I know I will do once again. This being my 5th trip with you and can honestly say that you have an enormous amount of passion for what you do and this shows daily when you are around wildlife and your clients as well. You have a way of bringing out that love of nature and life in those around you. Thanks for making these trips fun and I always enjoy the many laughs. Oh, I almost forgot, the fishing was incredible as well!!

Cheryl Wood