Day 1-Sun- Courtesy van pick up in king salmon at airport or hotel around noon, a 10 minute van ride to the vessel boarding area near King Salmon after getting your gear stowed vessel heads up river 2 hours to its secluded harbor near Rapids Camp.  Trip starts with a breathtaking  cruise up the Naknek river heading to the boundaries of Katmai Park. After enjoying a  delicious lunch and an orientation with your guide head off to view the bears of Naknek river and lake. This will introduce you to Katmai National Park and the worlds famous Naknek Lake. Look for wildlife along the shore during the 4 hour trip.  Local Photography opportunities of Eagles, Bears and lake and Mountain Scenery.

Day 2- Mon - Spend the day at Brooks River Falls photographing Brown bears catching salmon at the falls. There is no better place on Earth to watch bears interact with one another as they fight for fish and teach their cubs to survive. Watch safely from a raised platforms.

Day 3-Tues- We'll get away from the crowds and Photograph and view bears in a much more intimate setting at another small near bye creek . If you are interested in fishing with the bears, this is a great opportunity!

Day 4 - Wed - Some guest will be departing the lodge after breakfast approx 10 a.m. the guests that are staying on for the enture week will have the option of Fishing - Kayaking or Photographing local wildlife on the Naknek river and near by Big Creek..

Day 5 -Wed- The Valley of 10,000 Smokes is not to be missed. We'll board a van on the only road in all of Katmai National Park. After a scenic 23 mile drive, we'll explore a landscape of deep gorges and accumulated ash- you'll feel like you've stepped onto the moon. For those die hard bear viewers or fisherman- the option is available to stay at Brooks River this day. .



Days 6 -Friday -explore other remote parts of Naknek Lake in search of wolves, watch bears fish  and visit Fuhres cabin and the bay of islands go fishing or kayaking or more wildlife photography at Idavain Creek., go for a nice remote hike to Grovsener lake or just relax, cruise around and sightsee. The choice is yours.

Day - 7 Saturday- wake up at 7am  have breakfast cruise back to King Salmon and depart by noon, say goodbye and board your flight back to Anchorage Anchorage.