KODIAK ISLAND SIDE-TRIP

Optional Ship and Plane Trip to Kodiak Island

Alaska Marine Highway

A trip to Alaska would not be complete without traveling a part of Alaska’s “other” highway. The only “thoroughfare” with the designated title “The All American Road”, the Alaska Marine Highway offers a unique method of transport, linking communities otherwise cut off from the mainland.

Starting from Homer, we will cruise west toward the Aleutian chain with Kodiak Island as our destination. We will have countless opportunities to view wildlife both on the ferry, the island and within Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Birds often seen from the ferry include Northern Fulmar, Mottled Petrel, Sooty Shearwater, Short-tailed Shearwater, Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel, Red-faced Cormorant, Harlequin Duck, Black Oystercatcher, all three jaegers, Thick-billed Murre, Parakeet Auklet, puffins and many others.

Kodiak Island

Turning a splendid green during the summer months, Kodiak is called Alaska’s Emerald Isle.  It has one of the world’s largest commercial fishing ports and boasts a population of nearly 14 000. You will have plenty to do here and can choose from visiting the historic Russian Orthodox Church, the Native Alutiiq museum, the WWII Military History Museum, or just take a walking tour of the historic city. We can also drive to the top of 1400-ft. Pillar Mountain or visit Fort Abercromie State Historical Park.

The highlight of our trip just may not be the history, nor the birds, but the bears. We have hired a float plane to take us to the protected area of the famous Kodiak bears where we will observe them for 1.5 to 2 hours in their natural habitat. From hiking to wildlife viewing, Kodiak’s natural setting will certainly be an experience to remember.

Schedule

• Day 1 - Ferry leaves Homer in morning, arrives in Kodiak in early evening, a day of sightseeing from the ship.
• Day 2 - Morning birding on the island.  Afternoon air flight to bears, watch bears on ground, air flight back.
• Day 3 - Full day touring the island, visiting museums, and birding.  Ferry leaves Kodiak in early evening.  Cabin accommodations.
• Day 4 - Ferry arrives in Homer at 7 AM.

Package includes

• Daytime ferry from Homer to Kodiak
• Hotel accommodations (2 nights)
• Van/car rental on island (2 days)
• Floatplane airfare and bear watching
• Museum entrance fees
• Evening ferry from Kodiak to Homer (including cabins for sleeping)
• Services of naturalist and caravan guides

Price

    $990.00 per person (double occupancy)

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