Bear Viewing at Redoubt Bay Lodge

After a beautiful 50-minute flight from Anchorage by floatplane, you will land at Redoubt Bay Lodge. The lodge offers the only accommodations on a 171,000 acre critical habitat area that's home to resident bears. This small, rustic lodge sits on a knoll overlooking Big River Lakes, a chain of lakes whose waters are host to sockeye and Coho salmon runs.

The emphasis at Redoubt Bay Lodge during the summer months is the spectacular natural terrain surrounding the lodge, the local wildlife residents, and what we can learn from this fragile and special environment. While at the lodge, and in the company of trained guides, you may observe brown (grizzly) bears fishing for salmon and exploring their natural habitat. The cozy wilderness lodge and each of the 3 cabins offer rustic comfort amidst spectacular scenery.

There are other activities at the lodge, including canoeing or kayaking on the lake, animal tracking, hiking with trained guides, and relaxing at the lodge.

Redoubt Bay Lodge Ovenight Package
Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Shuttle (provided from major Anchorage hotels) by van to Lake Hood for check in with flight company. Scenic 50-minute flight in a floatplane to Redoubt Bay Lodge. Land on the lake, then meet the lodge manager(s) who will show you to your cabin so you can settle in. Relax, stroll the nature walk, view bears in their natural habitat from the lodge boats or from your cabin window, paddle a canoe or kayak on the lake, fish, take photographs. Dinner in the main lodge (all schedules vary and depend on arrival time and bear activity).

Day 2: Following breakfast, enjoy the 50 minute scenic floatplane flight back to Anchorage. Van shuttle provided to major Anchorage hotels.

Trip Price*:
1 Day / 1 Night (24 hour stay) $1263

*Prices are in U.S. dollars, per adult. For children 4-12 years old, pay 2/3 of adult rate. Trip price includes ground transportation from hotel to Lake Hood and return, roundtrip air from Lake Hood to Redoubt Bay Lodge, cabin accommodations, meals, guide service, linens & daily housekeeping service, & use of lodge equipment (canoes, kayaks, fishing gear). Trip price does not include taxes, dock fees, beer or wine, or gratuities to staff.

Departures: Late June - Mid August are best for bear viewing (lodge operates May-Oct): Typical lodge departure times are 8 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5 p.m., but alternate departure times can sometimes be arranged.

Redoubt Bay Lodge Day Trips

6-Hour Redoubt Bay Lodge Bear Viewing & Natural History Tour - A six-hour excursion from Anchorage. Two departures daily at 8:00 a.m. (return at 2:30 p.m.) and 12:30 p.m. (return at 7:00 p.m.). This is a great opportunity to view bears. Trip price: $599.00 per person (2-person minimum); trip price includes flight, guide service, use of lodge equipment, and picnic lunch at the lodge.

Full-Day Redoubt Bay Lodge Bear Viewing & Natural History Tour - An all day excursion from Anchorage. Departs daily at 8:00 a.m. and returns to Anchorage at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to view bears. Trip price: $750.00 per person (2-person minimum); trip price includes flight, guide service, use of lodge equipment, and picnic lunch at the lodge.

These trips are recommended but not operated by Alaska Wildland Adventures. Prices and dates are subject to change without notice.