Alaska Bear Viewing

Visitors to Alaska who travel to Alaska's Kodiak Island Resort are surprised to find the mulitude of exciting wilderness options that are available. From the moment you touch down in Larsen Bay you are surrounded by wilderness Alaska. Kodiak is most noted for the large population of Kodiak Brown Bears, the world's largest land carnivore. Polar bears are considered marine animals and only they are bigger. If you visit Kodiak you will not only have a great opportunity for Brown Bear viewing in the wild but also several different speices of whales including humbacks and orcas. The Island also has an enormous population of Sitka Blacktail Deer, Foxes, Bald Eagles, Otters and many more, too numerous to mention.

Bear Viewing in Remote Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Of all Alaska's wonders, perhaps none will affect you more deeply than photographing and viewing the magnificent Kodiak Brown Bears. Our Remote Bear Viewing areas, situated on the west side of Kodiak Island will quite simply take your breath away.

In addition to the nearly unlimited time viewing bears, other readily available activities include hiking, clamming, whale watching and beachcombing. Most of our guests, however, seem happy to spend most of their time in the presence of the incredible bears while in one of Alaska's most private Bear-viewing areas.No long lines or viewing platforms, just you and as up close as you want to the world's largest land carnivore.

Upon arrival at Kodiak Island Resort, you will given an an orientation on proper conduct in bear country. Whether walking on the beach or sitting at the spotting scopes on your camouflaged viewing platform, your guide will be by your side, explaining all that you see.

Alaska, with its endless acres of untamed wilderness, is truly America's last frontier. If you've dreamed of an Alaskan vacation, come experience the excitement and breathtaking beauty with Kodiak Island Resort. Surrounded by pristine mountains, ancient woodlands on the shore of Larsen Bay with abundant wildlife, there's no better place for an Alaska Adventure. Salmon, Trout and Halibut fishing, bear viewing, sea kayaking, crabbing and whale watching are just some of the activities our guests can enjoy. With Kodiak Island Resort, you will experience a true Alaska wilderness adventure!