Board your expedition ship, the Wilderness Explorer, and discover the remote and untamed wilderness of the Alaskan coast. Look out for wildlife including grizzly bears, orcas and bald eagles soaring overhead, and visit sights of outstanding natural beauty.
The land in this vast wilderness, a hundred miles from anywhere, is so wild and unpredictable that there are no set itineraries on your arrival. The choice of day-to-day activities is yours!
A thrilling specialist-led trip to see the biggest grizzlies ever in Katmai National Park in stunning natural surroundings.
Combine sheer luxury with true wilderness on this extraordinary getaway to Denali National Park, where you'll spend four nights in a mountaintop chalet indulging in fine wines, sumptuous cuisine and unparalleled vistas, with plenty of time for skiing, snowshoeing, stargazing and helicopter flights thrown in for good measure.
By car, boat, skiff and kayak, this safari takes you on a tour along the coasts of Alaska and Canada in search of incredible wildlife and pristine wilderness. You’ll be able to spot black bears, brown bears and a host of marine life living in the lakes, rivers and inlets of this breathtakingly beautiful region.
An epic, all encompassing journey away from the crowds in Alaska. This adventure takes you tracking grizzly bears, sea kayaking, exploring wild national parks and whale watching. A true trip of a lifetime.
An exciting tailor-made safari through the wonders of Alaska and Canada in search of grizzlies and whales with incredible sightseeing opportunities.
Taking you to three remote lodges situated in the stunning Alaskan wilderness, this safari provides numerous opportunities to see the iconic grizzly bear in its natural habitat. Guided tours will take you to the right place at the right time to see these magnificent creatures and a host of other wildlife.
Whilst superlatives strive to convey the grandeur of Alaska, they never quite manage to capture the reality. America’s largest state is an unfathomably vast and spectacular wilderness; one of the planet’s last frontiers, where the population is sparse (outnumbered by moose!) and the normal routine of everyday life seems so detached. It is so vast and wild, that many ecosystems remain unaltered, creating a prosperous haven for wildlife - this is unquestionably part of the mystique of the ‘Great Land’ of Alaska.
Set foot on glaciers that are as yet untouched by humans; a real privilege.
Explore vast landscapes via biplane for an aerial view and access to untouched areas.
Stay in some of the most remote locations in the world for some of the most authentic wilderness experiences possible.
In Alaska you can walk among the largest grizzly bears in the world, the Kodiak bear.
Encounter puffins, sea lions, orcas and humpback whales, as well as moose, wolves, bears, bald eagles and more.
Alaska takes you away from the well trodden tourist trails and offer the most unique spots to view bears and other wildlife as well as experiencing the ancient, enormous and beautiful terrains of the region.
The largest of the United States, Alaska’s scenery and landscapes are vast, and generally totally untouched.
The world’s largest grizzly bears, humpback whales, moose, wolves and more. The wildlife of Alaska is an astounding mix of the larges, the small and everything inbetween.
Walk with the world’s largest grizzlies, spot them swiping salmon from bubbling salmon spawning rivers, or witness them from a boat. This is one of the best places in the world to see these huge mammals.
Home safely after an amazing trip to Katmai. Megan and I had a wonderful time getting up close and personal with the Bears. An experience we will never forget. Utterly blown away by the encounters we had. Still jet lagged after 2 consecutive redeye flights, but will blog when I have downloaded the photos and had time to reflect on what we saw and marvelled.
Brad Josephs lived up to his reputation, and was excellent in all ways. His knowledge of specific bears enabled him to put us in exactly the right place to get great views of the bears fishing and we think very good photos. Linda Himelbloom, was knowledgeable about Kodiak, very helpful and went above and beyond in what she did. We understood that we wouldn’t be met at Kodiak airport - as it was before the first day of the trip. She did meet us and it did make a big difference. There were some differences - (for the better) between what we had found out before the trip and what happened. The best bits were the close-up views of several bears fishing and running through the sea. The poorest aspect was the Kodiak Inn (not terrible).
All guides were excellent, but especially Brad Josephs and Linda Himelbloom. Would travel with NWS again, you do unusual, exciting tours.
Geographically, Alaska is broadly separated into Far North, Interior, Southwest, Southcentral and Inside Passage, each area varying greatly in composition and wildlife. From the Arctic regions of the far north, where you will find polar bears, Arctic fox, caribou and wolves, to the grizzly bears of Katmai. The landscapes of Alaska are those of towering snow-capped peaks, dramatic plunging valleys, fjords, glaciers, forests and perpetual tundra. Rocky shorelines contrast with rolling hillsides and soaring mountains and horizons stretch as far as the eye can see. Such scale can seem daunting, especially for a state whose size is the equivalent of one fifth of the remaining 48 states further south. Indeed much of the area is inaccessible by road, but we have a combination of ship and road itineraries on offer to ensure you see the best bits.
During the summer, you will experience extended daylight, when the sun may rise as early as 4:30am and set at 11:40pm in the capital of Anchorage. The northernmost towns may not even witness the sun set for a remarkable 84 days.
In the summer it is possible to watch humpback whales off the coast and enjoy some of the world’s best grizzly bear viewing opportunities in their natural environment.We are destination specialists
Our team of specialists have extensive on-the-ground knowledge and have all lived, guided or explored in great detail the destinations that they sell. They will design your journey around you, at the right place at the right time.
We are wildlife specialists
As a leading specialist operator we have excellent partnerships with naturalists and conservationists. We know our wildlife and do what we can to preserve its natural habitat.
We really care about our destinations
At Natural World Safaris we frequently monitor the social, economic and environmental impact of our travel operations to ensure we are at the forefront of a sustainable and ethical tourism industry.
Talk to one of our specialists for further details on travelling to Alaska.