Sunday, July 24, 2022
Fly in to Kodiak, AK*
overnight at hotel in Kodiak (D)
Monday, July 25
Private flight to Katmai National Park, embark Dream Catcher, and begin bear viewing in the afternoon!
overnight aboard Dream Catcher (B, L, D)
Tuesday, July 26 to Sunday, July 31
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)
Monday, August 1
After a morning excursion, 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).
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.
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!
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