Alaska Ultimate Safaris
Alaska Ultimate Safaris
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Helicopter Tours • Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Air Tours
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Daily tours using float planes and a helicopter for transportation to remote, brown bear rich area's on the Alaska Peninsula. Departing Homer, Alaska. Our Ultimate Safari takes your dreams of seeing bears from ordinary to extraordinary!
Homer, United States
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2022
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Berlin, Germany9 contributions
May 2022
This trip was the highlight of my year. They were spectacular; the guides and the staff were beyond friendly and knowledgeable, and we felt safe and well cared-for every minute of the trip. We chose a helicopter ride in May, which was before the busy season, and it allowed the bears to come so close and we really enjoyed the scenery and the wildlife. The photos I got were spectacular, and the bears were stunning, including the mama bears and their cubs.
The helicopter safari really lets you get to places in Lake Clark you would never be able to reach otherwise, and for a while we sat on a rock outcrop surrounded by mountains and bears, and it felt like we were the only people in the universe. It was beyond description: sublime.
We will definitely come back, and I have raved about this trip every day for the last 6 months.
The helicopter safari really lets you get to places in Lake Clark you would never be able to reach otherwise, and for a while we sat on a rock outcrop surrounded by mountains and bears, and it felt like we were the only people in the universe. It was beyond description: sublime.
We will definitely come back, and I have raved about this trip every day for the last 6 months.
Written 6 January 2023
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David M
3 contributions
Jul 2022
One of the best things we did on our Alaska trip! Fun to ride in the cockpit of the float plane - Kirsten was a great guide and knew a ton about alaska and the surrounding areas! Absolute highlight of our trip
Written 16 October 2022
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AKWildflowers2
20 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Kirsten and Eric where amazing! She helped me plan a special end of the season float plane day trip into Katmai to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday! Not only where they exceptional pilots and guides- they where simply great people. We really enjoyed spending the day with them! We saw SO many bears- up close and personal! They where on the beach, in the trail, in the water, in the falls, just EVERYWHERE! It was an amazing and unique experience that I highly recommend to anyone!! The path to the falls was more like a road plus a short well maintained trail and could be easily accessible to most folks. Even if you never left the viewing platform at Brooks Camp- the trip would be well worth it! Back to the birthday- she made it so special! She had birthday banners, desserts, and a sparkling toast! We can’t wait for our next adventure with them!
Written 5 October 2022
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ReaumeBG
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
Wonderful tour with Kirsten and Eric. Lots of bears and lots of fun! Would leave 6 stars if that was an option. Thanks!
Written 1 October 2022
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Manon B
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
Amazing trip, took the time to point out moose on the way over, very informative about the bears. Saw many close up, absolutely beautiful
Written 1 October 2022
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Kelly B
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
This was an amazing experience. We saw an insane number of bears including a close mom/cub encounter! I’ve been in Alaska for the past 3 months and this was the highlight of my stay!!
Written 23 September 2022
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Joey G
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
So many bears up close and personal. Best guides, smooth flight, and great pictures! 10/10. Thank you!!!
Written 23 September 2022
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Rachel C
4 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
My husband and I flew to Katmai National Park. Kristen and Eric were great! And so friendly! We had a great experience. Saw so many bears, and around 5 cubs! We plan on going back to katmai at a different time of year and also lake Clark and plan to go with Ultimate Alaska Safaris!
Written 22 September 2022
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Billy N
1 contribution
Sep 2022
My wife and I had the best time traveling to Katmai to view bears! Kristen and Eric were very professional and kind, even when “bear jams” made us late returning to the plane. Kristen walked with us as an expert guide, and Eric was a great pilot. We will be using them when re return!
Written 22 September 2022
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Randy
Reno, NV2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
If you want a truly exciting adventure Alaska Ultimate Safaris is highly recommended. Eric and Kerstin were absolutely the best. They made the whole trip exciting with their narrative along the way and experience.
Written 20 September 2022
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Kelly K
10 contributions
Can someone please tell me how in the world you get ahold of this company!??!! SOOO frustrated. Have tried calling and leaving messages, booking online ("no online availability" for any dates in 2020?!) and have sent several emails... these attempts were spread out over the entire month of January 2020. I am trying to ask 2 minor questions (to help decide between two of their trips) and then book the tour.. same call. I am not a tire kicker with a million questions... I WANT to go on their tour. All these great reviews and what must be a wonderful tour seem completely contrary to their business practices. Any suggestions??
KirstenAK
Homer, AK497 contributions
Kelly, good evening. We haven’t started booking for our 2020 season yet.
Please feel free to call or text my cell and hopefully you’ll be able to connect.
Have a great day!
Kirsten
(801)726-9553
No1cruiser
Whakatane, New Zealand2 contributions
We have been trying to book with you for 3rd July but your website booking is unavailable and I have left several emails and messages but have had no reply. Would really like to make the booking for the helicopter bear viewing, can you help me please.
KirstenAK
Homer, AK497 contributions
Good evening, we haven’t opened up booking for our 2020 season. We will open up booking closer to summer of 2020.
onelnsbt
Chippewa Falls, WI186 contributions
We can't find a telephone number or any way to book this trip with you! Please advise - we must be missing something somewhere!
TravelFan95661
Roseville, CA54 contributions
I see a nearby poster (Auburn, CA) got you the information you needed. Special hi to you that live in Wisconsin---we actually live in Appleton in the fall.
Dennis U
20 contributions
We will be in Homer Wed Aug 1-Wed Aug 8. Would you suggest a certain day?
Thanks,
Vicki Underhill
Dennis U
20 contributions
I’m so excited for our trip to Homer!!! I would love to see glaciers and bears! Is there a combo trip?
KirstenAK
Homer, AK497 contributions
We do have our Ultimate Safari that will take you via helicopter across Cook Inlet to Lake Clark National Oark to experience the Coastal Brown Bears in their Natural habitat.
We then fly over and explore Mt Augustine an active volcano, hiking up and getting to see the different levels of volcanic activity. We will have lunch on the Island.
We finish up the day trekking on the Harding Ice Field, it’s an amazing end to the day looking down all the crevasses and bring on top of all that magnificent ice!!
We do see glaciers on the flight over to see the bears, but only land on the Ultimate Safari!
HI
CAN I HAVE THE NAME OF THIS COMPANY?
when is the best time to go
is it safe?
I'm traveling with a very talented experienced photographer.Can anyone please let me know some great wildlife excursions for photographers
KirstenAK
Homer, AK497 contributions
Alaska Ultimate Safaris is the name of the company.
It is very safe, our main goals are safety with an amazing experience combined.
We take many photographers out to capture this amazing beauty. I’m sure you would have a great time!!
Dean P
Arlington2 contributions
what is the cost for the ultimate safari, per person or party of 4
TravelFan95661
Roseville, CA54 contributions
The Ultimate is worth every penny---a trip of a lifetime
lucycat4879
California19 contributions
We will be driving from Anchorage to Homer on Sept 29 and plan on staying 2 nights. Then drive to Seward for a night and then back to Anchorage for a night then catch a flight back to Sacramento on Oct 3. We can add a day if neccessary. Are we allowing enough time to take your tour? Do you still run 2 tours a day at that time of year? I have been told that the bears are in hibernation by then. (?) Will we still see them? We will be celebrating my husbands 71st birthday and I think this safari would be the perfect gift. Thank you
KirstenAK
Homer, AK497 contributions
September is a great time to visit Alaska. Alaska Ultimate Safaris is down to one trip a day to see the Bears toward the end of September. It is toward the end of the season, but the bears aren't hibernating quite yet.
That sounds like an awesome way to celebrate a birthday!!
Alon B
Ra'anana, Israel150 contributions
Hi,
My son and I are arriving to Homer on Aug 30th around noon. We are considering your tour though we understand that our only chance is the afternoon tour (as the day after we need to leave Homer early)
My questions:
1. When is the afternoon tour back in Homer?
2. If the tour is cancelled because of the wheat her, will we get a refund? How likely is cancellation? (I.e. How many do u have each season?)
Thanks!
Alon
KirstenAK
Homer, AK497 contributions
Alon,
August is a great time to visit Alaska.
Our afternoon tour gets back to Homer around 8:30pm.
We offer a full refund if we cancel due to weather. It is unlikely, but has happened. We haven't canceled any bear tours this year for weather yet.
Kirsten