Bears are a key feature of this one-of-a-kind, magical tour
The magic is palpable on this very special event! Join us while we fly to three very different regions of Alaska --one each day-- for three full days of glorious bear photography! PLUS, you'll have three additional days of excursions focused on mammals and birds on land and at sea. Wildlife viewing and photography at its best on the Kenai Peninsula and Lake Clark National Park!
Why is this so magical? No other tour anywhere offers this combination of unique bear "hot spots!" plus much more!
The majority of bear-focused tours available take you to one location for multiple days while you photograph the same bears in the same locations, with the same foregrounds and backgrounds. If diversity is the spice of life, we've kicked it up the heat a few notches here!
After three extraordinary days with the bears, we will also take you to three additional places for gorgeous wildlife and landscape photography:
Privacy and personal touches are our signature experience:
Suggested Physical Fitness level: Level 3 – Moderate
Appropriate for those who are in good health. Involves half to full day activities that may include light to moderate intensity walking or light hiking on mild terrain for periods of 5-30 minutes), or standing for 1+ hour at a time on location. Elevations range from 0-8,000 feet. May involve off-road travel in SUVs, multi-terrain vehicles, small planes or boats, any of which can make riding a bit bumpy. Must also be able to get in and out of small boats with assistance and board/deplane bush planes with assistance. May also involve varying weather conditions from about 40°F (4°C) to 90°F (32°C) with sun, rain, sleet or wind. Modern restroom facilities and/or vault toilets available in most cases.
Elevation: 0 to 3000 feet, with most excursions below 500' elevation.
Photography Skill Level: All levels. Hands-on instruction provided by 2 instructors as-needed to help solidify certain photography skills, tailored to you. Knowledge of manual settings and your camera body is strongly recommended.
The following is an excerpt from the full terms and conditions provided at the time of registration.
Langell Photography understands that unexpected situations arise that result in your inability to join us on this event. We will definitely miss you and realize this is a difficult decision for you.
If you do not have travel insurance, which is very strongly recommended, here is what to expect:
Your initial deposit is non-refundable. No exceptions or credits provided. Payments due are scheduled approximately as follows, based on the start date of your event. Once paid, they become non-refundable:
Deposit: Due at registration
1st Installment: 10 months from start date
2nd Installment: 7 months from start date
3rd Installment: 5 months from start date
Final installment: 3 months from start date
If you need to cancel your reservation, all payments you have made up until the date of cancelation are non-refundable. Payments not made on-time will have a 5-day grace period for you to complete payment. If your payment is not completed by that time, your seat may be cancelled and no refund issued. For your convenience, we offer auto-billing to your credit card so that you never miss a payment.
If you choose to pay for the entire event up front in one lump sum, should you need to cancel, your refund will be pro-rated according to the due dates for each installment, compared to your cancelation date. (For example, if you canceled after the 3rd installment was due—but prior to the final installment due date, the amount equal to the portion calculated for the final installment will be refunded to you.)
No refunds, credit, certificates, etc. will be issued for cancelations as a large percentage of your payments are directed toward non-refundable fees we pay to secure your excursions, lodging, meals, transportation, staffing and more.
Langell Photography, LLC reserves the right to resell, gift or otherwise utilize your canceled reservation for any purpose at the discretion of Langell Photography, LLC without further obligation or consideration to you.
Substitutions/transfers: If you wish to substitute another individual in your place, we will gladly transfer your reservation to another individual providing you notify us in writing via email and include their name, address, phone number and email address. Langell Photography, LLC. will credit the new buyer as follows:
The individual to be transferred/substituted in your seat must be approved by Langell Photography, must be over 18 years of age, confirm he/she is mentally and physically able to participate, agree to all terms, and pay Langell Photography in full for any amounts remaining by the due dates provided in your reservation.
Our clean, comfortable and private single rooms offer 2 beds (full and twin, or two twins). You will have one shared bathroom per two participants.
We will meet you at the Kenai Airport (ENA) and take you directly to the lodge about 30 minutes away. Once you arrive at the lodge, settle in, capture images of wildlife and nature along the Kenai River, and get acquainted with your fellow travelers.
We'll also share a hearty lunch prepared by our private chef!