ITINERARY

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Monday, August 12, 2024

Fly in to Kodiak, AK* 

overnight at hotel in Kodiak (D)

Tuesday, August 13

Private flight to Katmai National Park,  embark Dream Catcher, and begin bear viewing in the afternoon!

overnight aboard Dream Catcher (B, L, D)

Wednesday, August 14 to Monday, August 19

Bear viewing, exploring by skiff, kayaking, etc, aboard Dream Catcher. 

→  See a typical day aboard Dream Catcher.

overnight aboard Dream Catcher (B, L, D daily)

Tuesday, August 20

Return via private flight** to Kodiak in time for afternoon flights out.  (B, L)

*Kodiak is quite easy to get to, and with standard-sized planes (often via a simple connection in Anchorage, and sometimes even via direct flight from a few West Coast hubs).

**Please note we are exploring the possibility of sailing back to Kodiak instead of returning by float plane (we would sail on the 19th); this should be largely decided no later than October 2023. 

A "TYPICAL DAY" 

ABOARD The Dream Catcher

Expedition travel photography is all about flexibility. We'll take advantage of the conditions and adapt our plan on the fly to make sure we have the best opportunities to capture the wildlife and grandeur of Katmai National Park in all it's glory!

A typical day actually begins the night before when our guide, Erik, lays out the plan for the following morning, in conjunction with the Captain and crew of The Dream Catcher. Assuming conditions remain as expected, we'll try to stick to the plan. 

Usually, this will mean an early breakfast followed by a morning excursion for bear viewing/shooting, or perhaps a skiff ride to explore coves and inlets, looking for bald eagles, otters, bathing bears and more!

Return to the ship for lunch and a rest...perhaps some time to unload your memory card or do group image reviews. 

Head out again in the afternoon for another excursion, extending until early evening, depending on conditions and light. Or perhaps do some kayaking and/or relax on the ship!

Dinner aboard The Dream Catcher, usually with a recap of what we saw, what we shot, photographic questions/concerns and how to correct them, followed by a briefing for the following day!