Alaska Autumn Fat Bear Edition- Deposit
$14,817 + Alaska Internal Airfare ($2,346)
Because this trip is remote and requires charter flights/boats, we ask for a 30% deposit of $4,445.10 plus $703.80 for internal airfare at the time of booking, equalling $5,148.90. This secures your spot on the adventure. The remaining balance will be due 180 days before your trip begins—we’ll send you a friendly reminder when it’s time.
Walk among the fattest bears on Earth—at the legendary Brooks Falls and the remote Katmai Coast—without the summer crowds. This exclusive expedition places you in the heart of coastal Alaska just as brown bears reach peak size, feasting on the last salmon runs before winter.
You’ll cruise wild shorelines aboard a repurposed Bering Sea crab boat, explore roadless beaches on foot, float silent rivers through untouched grizzly country, and witness the iconic Fat Bear Week champions like 747 and 435 Holly in their final feast.
Each step of this journey is guided by experts with decades of experience, providing you with deep insights into bear behavior, storytelling, and safety in the field. With crisp air, autumn foliage, and even the possibility of aurora dancing overhead, this is fall on the Bear Coast—raw, rich, and unforgettable.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage
Arrive in Alaska’s vibrant gateway city and meet your expedition team for a welcome dinner in Anchorage. You’ll stay near Lake Hood, the busiest floatplane lake on Earth—a perfect place to photograph bush planes taking off into the crisp autumn air.
Day 2: Brooks Falls
Fly from Anchorage to King Salmon, then transfer by floatplane into the heart of Katmai National Park. Photograph the legendary fat bears of Brooks Falls—icons like 747 and 435 Holly—feasting at the salmon-choked river during peak season.
Day 3: Floating with Fat Bears
Weather permitting, raft a remote river system for eye-level encounters with brown bears in the wild. If not, return to Brooks or nearby bear habitats where the action continues—either way, you’ll be immersed in peak bear viewing.
Day 4: Brooks Falls – Full Day
Spend the day on foot at Brooks, walking the river in waders to photograph fat bears at eye level. This rare, crowd-free experience is Brooks at its most intimate—raw, quiet, and unforgettable. Return to Anchorage in time for a late dinner.
Day 5: Anchorage to Kodiak
Search for rutting bull moose in the Chugach Mountains, framed by golden birch, red tundra and snow-dusted peaks. By evening, fly to Kodiak—an island of rugged coastlines, towering mountains, and old-growth rainforest—where the next chapter of our bear-filled journey begins.
Day 6: Kodiak to the Bear Coast – Board the M/V Ursus
Fly by floatplane across Shelikof Strait and board the Ursus, your floating basecamp. Head out by skiff to begin walking with coastal brown bears in remote Katmai.
Day 7: Bears of the Katmai Coast
Cruise the coast and explore wild bear-viewing zones on foot. Photograph grizzlies fishing for salmon in a timeless, roadless landscape.
Day 8: The Bear Coast
Another day of immersive exploration by skiff and on foot. These bears are massive and focused on the final feast before winter—this is wild Alaska at its peak.
Day 9: Morning in Katmai – Return to Kodiak
Spend a final misty morning with the bears before flying back to Kodiak. Enjoy a farewell dinner and, if time allows, explore the island’s trails, history, or harborside views.
Day 10: Farewell
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight. You leave with full memory cards, full hearts, and the rare story of walking the Bear Coast when the wild returns to itself.
Trip Highlights
🐻 Walk among wild brown bears at their fattest, most active phase of the year
🫎 Rutting bull moose beneath autumn leaves and snowy peaks
🚁 Fly over volcanoes, fjords, and glacial valleys to reach roadless bear habitat
🚤 Explore Katmai by legendary crab boat turned floating basecamp
📸 Photograph vivid red salmon, golden tundra, and coastal bears in autumn light
🌌 Chase the aurora as Alaska’s night skies begin to darken
🎓 Learn from expert naturalist guides with decades in the field
🏞️ Visit Kodiak and Brooks Falls—two of the best bear-viewing regions on Earth
🛶 Float remote rivers with silent access to wild, unpressured bears
Deposit Terms
By reserving your spot, you agree to our Booking Terms & Conditions. Non-refundable deposit: $4,445.10 + $703.80 internal airfare, due at booking. Deposit may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on this trip, with a $100 rebooking fee. Remaining balance is due 180 days before departure—we’ll send a reminder. All payments become non-refundable once within 180 days of departure.
World Untouched Booking Terms & Conditions
If We Reschedule:
If World Untouched must reschedule a trip due to an unavoidable risk to travelers, you’ll receive a 100% credit of all payments made toward any future World Untouched trip. This credit is valid for one year from your original departure date. You’ll be notified directly by email if a reschedule is necessary.
If You Cancel:
Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on that trip, subject to a $100 rebooking fee.
Payments beyond the deposit are refundable if you cancel more than 180 days before the trip start date (some trips have additional specific rules—see the trip webpage).
180 days or fewer before departure: all payments are non-refundable, including deposits.
Deposit credits expire one year after your original trip departure date.
No Exceptions Policy:
There are no refunds or credits for cancellations due to:
Weather, terrorism, strikes, airline issues, medical or family emergencies, travel restrictions, fear of travel, or any other factors beyond our control.
Illness, quarantine, testing positive, or travel warnings.
Any unused portion of a trip due to quarantine, being denied services for health reasons, refusal to follow safety protocols, or inability to complete the itinerary (including being denied boarding, entry, or forced to quarantine).
Travel Insurance Strongly Recommended:
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Guide Authority & Group Conduct:
Your trip will be led by a World Untouched trip guide whose decisions are final on all matters affecting safety or group well-being. Failure to follow guide instructions or behavior that disrupts the group’s experience may result in immediate removal from the trip without refund. We also reserve the right to deny participation in future trips, even if you’ve already booked.
$14,817 + Alaska Internal Airfare ($2,346)
Because this trip is remote and requires charter flights/boats, we ask for a 30% deposit of $4,445.10 plus $703.80 for internal airfare at the time of booking, equalling $5,148.90. This secures your spot on the adventure. The remaining balance will be due 180 days before your trip begins—we’ll send you a friendly reminder when it’s time.
Walk among the fattest bears on Earth—at the legendary Brooks Falls and the remote Katmai Coast—without the summer crowds. This exclusive expedition places you in the heart of coastal Alaska just as brown bears reach peak size, feasting on the last salmon runs before winter.
You’ll cruise wild shorelines aboard a repurposed Bering Sea crab boat, explore roadless beaches on foot, float silent rivers through untouched grizzly country, and witness the iconic Fat Bear Week champions like 747 and 435 Holly in their final feast.
Each step of this journey is guided by experts with decades of experience, providing you with deep insights into bear behavior, storytelling, and safety in the field. With crisp air, autumn foliage, and even the possibility of aurora dancing overhead, this is fall on the Bear Coast—raw, rich, and unforgettable.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage
Arrive in Alaska’s vibrant gateway city and meet your expedition team for a welcome dinner in Anchorage. You’ll stay near Lake Hood, the busiest floatplane lake on Earth—a perfect place to photograph bush planes taking off into the crisp autumn air.
Day 2: Brooks Falls
Fly from Anchorage to King Salmon, then transfer by floatplane into the heart of Katmai National Park. Photograph the legendary fat bears of Brooks Falls—icons like 747 and 435 Holly—feasting at the salmon-choked river during peak season.
Day 3: Floating with Fat Bears
Weather permitting, raft a remote river system for eye-level encounters with brown bears in the wild. If not, return to Brooks or nearby bear habitats where the action continues—either way, you’ll be immersed in peak bear viewing.
Day 4: Brooks Falls – Full Day
Spend the day on foot at Brooks, walking the river in waders to photograph fat bears at eye level. This rare, crowd-free experience is Brooks at its most intimate—raw, quiet, and unforgettable. Return to Anchorage in time for a late dinner.
Day 5: Anchorage to Kodiak
Search for rutting bull moose in the Chugach Mountains, framed by golden birch, red tundra and snow-dusted peaks. By evening, fly to Kodiak—an island of rugged coastlines, towering mountains, and old-growth rainforest—where the next chapter of our bear-filled journey begins.
Day 6: Kodiak to the Bear Coast – Board the M/V Ursus
Fly by floatplane across Shelikof Strait and board the Ursus, your floating basecamp. Head out by skiff to begin walking with coastal brown bears in remote Katmai.
Day 7: Bears of the Katmai Coast
Cruise the coast and explore wild bear-viewing zones on foot. Photograph grizzlies fishing for salmon in a timeless, roadless landscape.
Day 8: The Bear Coast
Another day of immersive exploration by skiff and on foot. These bears are massive and focused on the final feast before winter—this is wild Alaska at its peak.
Day 9: Morning in Katmai – Return to Kodiak
Spend a final misty morning with the bears before flying back to Kodiak. Enjoy a farewell dinner and, if time allows, explore the island’s trails, history, or harborside views.
Day 10: Farewell
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight. You leave with full memory cards, full hearts, and the rare story of walking the Bear Coast when the wild returns to itself.
Trip Highlights
🐻 Walk among wild brown bears at their fattest, most active phase of the year
🫎 Rutting bull moose beneath autumn leaves and snowy peaks
🚁 Fly over volcanoes, fjords, and glacial valleys to reach roadless bear habitat
🚤 Explore Katmai by legendary crab boat turned floating basecamp
📸 Photograph vivid red salmon, golden tundra, and coastal bears in autumn light
🌌 Chase the aurora as Alaska’s night skies begin to darken
🎓 Learn from expert naturalist guides with decades in the field
🏞️ Visit Kodiak and Brooks Falls—two of the best bear-viewing regions on Earth
🛶 Float remote rivers with silent access to wild, unpressured bears
Deposit Terms
By reserving your spot, you agree to our Booking Terms & Conditions. Non-refundable deposit: $4,445.10 + $703.80 internal airfare, due at booking. Deposit may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on this trip, with a $100 rebooking fee. Remaining balance is due 180 days before departure—we’ll send a reminder. All payments become non-refundable once within 180 days of departure.
World Untouched Booking Terms & Conditions
If We Reschedule:
If World Untouched must reschedule a trip due to an unavoidable risk to travelers, you’ll receive a 100% credit of all payments made toward any future World Untouched trip. This credit is valid for one year from your original departure date. You’ll be notified directly by email if a reschedule is necessary.
If You Cancel:
Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on that trip, subject to a $100 rebooking fee.
Payments beyond the deposit are refundable if you cancel more than 180 days before the trip start date (some trips have additional specific rules—see the trip webpage).
180 days or fewer before departure: all payments are non-refundable, including deposits.
Deposit credits expire one year after your original trip departure date.
No Exceptions Policy:
There are no refunds or credits for cancellations due to:
Weather, terrorism, strikes, airline issues, medical or family emergencies, travel restrictions, fear of travel, or any other factors beyond our control.
Illness, quarantine, testing positive, or travel warnings.
Any unused portion of a trip due to quarantine, being denied services for health reasons, refusal to follow safety protocols, or inability to complete the itinerary (including being denied boarding, entry, or forced to quarantine).
Travel Insurance Strongly Recommended:
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Guide Authority & Group Conduct:
Your trip will be led by a World Untouched trip guide whose decisions are final on all matters affecting safety or group well-being. Failure to follow guide instructions or behavior that disrupts the group’s experience may result in immediate removal from the trip without refund. We also reserve the right to deny participation in future trips, even if you’ve already booked.