10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Homer That You Shouldn't Miss

October 22, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Homer is a nature lover's nirvana where common sights can include moose grazing, a black bear crossing the road or porpoises playing in the surf. The charming seaside city, overlooking Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, can be the starting point for a multitude of exciting adventures, including glacier skiing and viewing and guided kayak tours. Naturally splendid Kachemak State Park offers even more outdoor fun, with miles of excellent backcountry hiking trails. Explore nearby Halibut Cove, a unique fishing and artists' enclave where the roads are made of water. Or head to downtown Homer to sample delicious seafood, art galleries, museums and shops that sell locally made crafts. A trip to Homer would not be complete without casting a rod for salmon or halibut, the area's major catches. Head to the Homer Spit and try your luck from the shore or join a chartered fishing boat excursion. No matter which activities you choose, a weekend in Homer is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Restaurants in Homer

1. Alaska Bear Adventures

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Alaska Bear Adventures

Bears Are Our Passion! At Alaska Bear Adventures with K-BAY AIR we focus all our considerable knowledge and experience EXCLUSIVELY on Your Alaska Bear Adventure. Others offer Bear Viewing as a sideline.... As a family operated business, we "live" Bear Viewing 24 hours a day from mid-May to early September. We fly bush planes to the best places in the world for Guided Wilderness Bear Viewing.Fly safely, View Safely.Please read our reviews.

2. AK Adventures, Inc. - Day Tours

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AK Adventures, Inc. - Day Tours

Small Groups, Big Thrills! Specializing in brown bear (grizzly bear) viewing and photography. We offer both day and multi-day guided bear viewing and wildlife photography tours to Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks.

3. A Seaside Adventure

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A Seaside Adventure

Off the beaten path, A Seaside Adventure kayak tour is a truly enriching, memorable experience that goes far beyond a day of paddling. Our guided kayak tour gets you up close to marine wildlife and birds, and lets you explore the diverse intertidal zone We show you sites and artifacts of ancient Alaskan cultures, and serve you a delectable lunch with fresh local seafood and wild herbs. Relax at a leisurely, comfortable pace that allows you to explore and give you wonderful photo opportunities. Rick, local Naturalist and lifelong Alaskan, has guided tours in Kachemak Bay for close to 30 years with a spotless safety record, and shows unmatched knowledge and passion about this natural wonderland. Enjoy an individualized small group tour experience away from the road system, traffic and crowds. Come for the day, or stay a while in our waterfront cabin.

4. Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co

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Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co

Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co. will guide you through a Life changing experience on our Alaska Bear viewing tours, guided Camping tours and Glacier tours.

5. Beluga Air - Flightseeing Tours

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Beluga Air - Flightseeing Tours

We are based out of Homer, Alaska – a beautiful cosmic hamlet by the sea on the Kenai Peninsula. Whether you are going to McNeil River for a day of Bear Watching or Brooks Camp for a camping trip, we can get you there. We offer a charter trips into some of the most beautiful Alaskan country including Lake Clark National Park, Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Peninsula as well as many other unique destinations.

6. Scenic Bear Viewing

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Scenic Bear Viewing

Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear Viewing in Katmai National Park or Lake Clark National Park. Includes a bonus flight-seeing trip in a five passenger bush plane with a beach landing in the remote wilderness. These parks have no road access or facilities. We spend three hours or more with the bears then fly everyone back to Homer. With two airplanes we can now take a 2-10 people. This is an active wilderness adventure. You must be able to walk up to 2-4 miles at average pace. Any health issues that might impact this must be discussed with Martin by phone or email prior to booking a trip. Please call Martin to inquire about our trips that accommodate people who experience special needs. This trip involves air travel in small airplanes. Anyone afraid of flying or who is claustrophobic must discuss their concerns with Martin before you book a trip. Weight limit of 250 lbs. per passenger for safety reasons.

7. Alaska Ultimate Safaris

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Alaska Ultimate Safaris

Daily tours using a six passenger helicopter for transportation to remote, brown bear rich area's on the Alaska Peninsula. Departing Homer, Alaska. Our Ultimate Safari takes your dreams of seeing bears from ordinary to extraordinary!

8. Beryl Air

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Beryl Air

Floatplane glacier and sightseeing tours. Bear viewing tours, volcano tours. Fly in a seaplane to experience the beauty of remote Alaska and get up close with Alaskan Brown Bears.

9. Adventure Airways

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Adventure Airways

Guaranteed Bear Viewing, departing daily from Homer Alaska! Photograph Wild Grizzly Bears in Katmai or Lake Clark National Parks!

10. Coldwater Alaska

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Coldwater Alaska

Coldwater Alaska provides Tours and Transportation around Kachemak Bay State Park. It is family owned by long time residents of Homer.

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