On Foot

Whether you're planning an expedition or simply want to hike through untouched wilderness and spot a few bears, moose or lynx along the way, we'll find the right fit for your interests. With or without a guide – we'll help you plan.

Alaska's wildlife and nature are breathtaking and overwhelming! Every fall, for example, around 4,000 bald eagles gather in Haines (Southeast Alaska) to fill up on the last salmon before winter.

Just as fascinating is witnessing a "salmon run": the salmon swim back upstream to their spawning grounds. Many rivers get so crowded that you can hardly see the water for all the salmon.

By the way, salmon aren't the only fish that migrate en masse. Depending on the season, the rivers teem with different species of fish.

This natural spectacle draws not only curious onlookers but above all all kinds of animals looking for an ideal meal, so it's especially exciting to watch them all with their different hunting techniques. The most impressive (and most sought-after as photo subjects) are of course the bears and the majestic eagles.

This kind of wildlife watching is even possible quite close to human civilization.

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Or: for those who want more than this encounter with wildlife and want to see and hear even more:

For those with a serious interest in wildlife viewing and wildlife photography, we also offer special hikes and river trips. Again, it's entirely up to you how long you want to spend sleeping in tents or small self-catering cabins.

Particularly recommended for wildlife trips are, of course, Denali National Park (home of Mt. McKinley) and famous Kodiak Island, home to the largest grizzly bears in the world.

Another highlight you can build into our hikes is a visit to one of the many natural hot springs scattered all across Alaska.