I have lived in Homer, Alaska since 1985, so I've seen more than my fair share of breathtaking…read morescenery and impressive wildlife, however, I have never seen anything like the views and the bears I saw yesterday when I went on the Brooks Falls trip with Emerald Air Service. It started with a jaw-dropping scenic flight in the spacious Otter, with our skilled and knowledgeable pilot, Mark. We flew over Douglas Volcano, saw crater lakes and hanging glaciers and then, after an hour and a half of mountain flying, we landed at Brooks Camp. After bear safety school we hiked to the viewing platforms and had our first close encounter with a grizzly. It lumbered past us, its coat a shiny, healthy merle and its ears fuzzy round like a teddy bear. The look in its eyes, however, was no cuddly gaze. This bear was wild. Under the calm guidance of our capable pilot, we stepped into the woods off-trail, remained safe, and saw this bear close enough to smell him. Fish feasts and sun-drenched fur. Wildness. Grizzly bears were everywhere then--meandering, sniffing, fishing, lounging, caring for their cubs. With Emerald Air, we got five full hours on the ground at Katmai, which is enough time for at least two visits to the platform at Brooks Falls, where the fattest bears dive and snorkel and scoop for salmon, where mother bears usher their tiny cubs up trees to safety, where lean bears steal salmon from fishermen, where the grizzlies are living their best bear lives, and our presence on the platform doesn't disturb them in the least. It is another world out there and the five hours with Emerald Air are more than enough time to be immersed in it, to get to know the demeanors of individual bears--their fishing styles, their parenting styles, what turns them on, what makes them tick. The journey didn't end at the end of the day, however, for once again we were treated to another hour and a half scenic flight back to Homer, where we spotted dozens of grizzlies fishing for the thousands of bright red sockeye salmon that were swimming upriver to spawn. And then we flew through the steam rising from the active volcanos of the Ring of Fire, back to Homer, where the friendly staff at Emerald Air greeted us with fresh-baked cookies. Best day ever. As a Homer local, I'm spoiled to have seen plenty of big wild animals and mountains up close, however I have never in my life had a day that was quite like this. Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime trip if you don't live here, but the Brooks Falls trip with Emerald Air Service is a once-in-a-lifetime trip even for those of us who do.

Very misleading. Imagine that you book a trip with wild bears and you think a guide will be with…read moreyou. Make no mistake, this is not a guided trip. They drop you off and you're on your own. I cannot find anywhere on this page that says I will be on my own. Go ahead and pay that $1300 and be placed in an environment with no defense and no guide. Very very very misleading.

We booked the Alaska Ultimate Safari. It certainly lived up to its name. My husband and I felt…read morelike this was the ultimate day in Alaska, all thanks to Eric and Kirsten. We went to the glacier first thing and saw mountain goats and spectacular glacial views. It was absolutely breath taking! Eric provided excellent commentary throughout - telling us about the natural history, geography and events that shaped the area. When we stopped back in Homer to refuel his wife Kirsten joined us to see bears and she was such a pleasure, adding even more interesting bear facts! She helped us to spot some moose and some super cool bear dens. We got to see a lot of bears in lake Clark national park and had plenty of time to take stunning pictures. Eric went out of his way to accommodate our desires and we were able to skip the volcano (very cloudy today) and go to another spot for more excellent bear viewing! The scenery was breathtaking the whole day but the last spot was truly stunning! It will be something we will remember for the rest of our lives! Also, they provide everything you needed for the trip including waders and a delicious lunch, so all we had to do was enjoy our day! Truly a wonderful experience

Absolutely phenomenal experience with Alaska Ultimate Safaris! If you're looking for the ultimate…read moreway to explore the wild beauty of Alaska, look no further than Kirsten and Eric -- by far the best helicopter pilots you could ever hope to fly with. From the very first moment, their professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge of the region made us feel completely at ease. We embarked on the adventure of a lifetime -- bear viewing, landing on an active volcano, soaring over glaciers -- and every single moment was unforgettable. Kirsten and Eric went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and having the absolute time of our lives. Their attention to detail, calm demeanor, and passion for what they do shines through in everything, from the smooth flight experience to the stunning locations they take you to. Safety was a top priority throughout, and we never once felt anything but completely secure. It's rare to find people who balance excitement and adventure with such a strong sense of responsibility and care. As for value -- it's worth every single penny. This isn't just a flight, it's a full-on bucket list adventure curated by two of the best in the business. If you're thinking about doing anything involving a helicopter in Alaska, stop searching and book with Alaska Ultimate Safaris. You won't find a better team than Kirsten and Eric. Five stars just isn't enough!

Great experience. Most expensive thing we've ever done and didn't regret it. Did have the first…read moredate canceled due to weather, but that's out of their control. Everybody involved was super nice to work/interact with.

What an amazing experience! Five star team! The pilot also acts as a tour guide and knowledgeable…read moreof the history covering most areas of the flight!

This is a great company to go Bear Viewing from Homer, AK…read more In July 2016, Chris, our great pilot, took us to Hallo Bay in Katmai National Park to watch the bears. It was amazing!!! We saw 10 bears, including a mama and her two playful cubs. We were soo impressed with Chris, his bear knowledge and piloting skills, that again July 2017 we arranged for another bear viewing. This time we went to Lake Clark National Park. Again, it was an amazing trip. This time we saw 18 bears. Two sets of mamas and cubs. This is a must do if you are in the Homer area. I strongly recommend Adventure Airways! Kathy O.

From the owner: Guaranteed! Bear Viewing trips departing from Homer, Alaska. See and photograph Wild Alaskan…read moreBrown Bears!

I've received the best customer service from Adventure Alaska Car Rental on Ocean Drive…read moreconsistently for the past three years. Today was no exception. Thank you, Tara!

After an unfortunate miscommunication of a friend's car I was supposed to borrow for my 16 days in…read moreHomer...I needed an automatic car asap. Luckily Adventure Alaska Car rental had something available for me right away in my budget! They were very nice during the whole process and my car is perfect for the basic things I need it for. Thanks so much to everyone here for helping me out during my stay. Even after I drove off the lot I had some quick questions and they were nice enough to answer them for me so I felt at ease!

I just flew aboard Kenai Aviation's new Tecnam 2012 plane that is regularly flying between…read moreAnchorage, Kenai, and Homer. The plane is new and pretty nice to fly aboard. USB charging ports are available at each seat. I was informed that they will schedule more flights in Spring 2023.

Our friends late arrival in Anchorage was not a problem for Kenai Aviation. There last flight is…read more11:30 pm! Thank you Kenai Aviation!

Wow this guy is something else. We called to try to get a reservation and he was not only rude but…read moreracist. My brother had him on speaker and had asked if we were able to go fast anywhere on the trail. And the owner just went off saying things like "if you want to go fast go to that worthless Mexican down the street" (we're assuming he's talking about some other ATV charter). Then said he didn't want to do business with someone who'd ask to go fast? Then hung up on us. It was honestly so bizarre and we were all laughing about it after. Just glad we didn't sign up for four hours with that guy as our guide. Recommend you don't either

I go every year with Dan Eidm, the owner of AW4WT. He's a great guy, very informative, and best of…read moreall, the tours go something like this: Get to his house, sign papers, get in his truck and drive to nearby Nikolavesk (apologies if I can't spell russian village names correctly). He then shows you how to use the ATVs, and you follow him through the forest on ATV trails, while he rides in front looking out for animals (for your safety and his benefit... he's a hunter), picking up trash (hey, an environmentalist hunter, go figure), and stopping at the most amazing lookout spots and telling you pretty much whatever's on his mind. Really relaxing and fun time, and a fun way to see the wilderness at its best. Be sure to bring lunch (I.E. a sandwich from Subway on Pioneer works awesome), because one of the lookouts you will stop at will be an awesome lunch spot.