Sasquatch Alaska Adventure Co - Homer, Alaska

Abby A.

Our bear-viewing adventure with Sasquatch was a highlight of our Alaskan vacation. Zach is a consummate pro and we felt completely safe and well taken care of in his plane and on the ground with the bears. And yes you will see bears. And they are wondrous and beautiful. Zach flew us over the glacier as we left the area - it was as awe-inspiring as watching the bears. I actually cried. Quite a moving experience all in all. Highly recommend Sasquatch Adventures.

Brooke L.

Our group of 3 did an afternoon bear viewing tour in early July 2023 and we all loved it! This certainly was one of our favorite things we did on our trip to the Kenai Peninsula! Our guide and pilot was Tim, and there were two other pilots from Sasquatch that flew groups over and walked around the area with us (one of them that we talked with was Ty). Each plane held 6 people, including the pilot. Both of these pilots and guides had a lot of knowledge about the bears and understood their behavior. We flew to Katmai National Park near Mt. Douglas, landed on a beach and walked to a tidal flat where the bears were eating sedges. Our 3 groups were the only people there. Looking across the flat, we saw more than 20 bears. We walked in amongst the bears on the flat where the bears were free to move around us. We felt safe the entire time and even had one bear that did a bluff charge at our group but the guides were able to diffuse the situation with their behavior, although they had the bear flares out in their hands ready to use if they needed them. The guides all also carry a firearm, but said they had never needed to use them. The guide gave direction to the group as we moved amongst the bears so people didn’t do anything that accidentally threatened the bears. They said the coastal brown bear that live in Katmai are less aggressive than the grizzlies on the main land because of the plethora of resources for them.

Yes, it is an expensive excursion and we debated but honestly can say it was worth the money, and in fact, would do it again if we get the opportunity.

Note that one of the more famous spots to go in Katmai NP is Brooks Falls which is where the salmon run up the river and jump up the falls and the bears stand on top catching the fish - you probably have seen this in documentaries before. We considered that option but are so thankful we didn’t book that as our timing was before the salmon were running there. No salmon there means no (or few) bears, and groups that were going there (when we would have) were only seeing one bear periodically. (I didn’t find this information on the companies that were booking Brooks Falls tours). While I’d love to see Brooks Falls someday, I will be sure to check the timing of the salmon running first. Sasquatch guarantees you’ll see bears on this trip (or your money back) and will go to where the bears are at that time in the season.

Book your trip - you won’t regret it! It was an amazing opportunity to watch the bears in their natural environment and get a lot of great photos, all while feeling safe yet being close to the bears.

Jeannette S.

Highly recommended bear viewing tour
For us this excursion to Katmai National Park with Sasquatch Alaska Adventure was a once in a lifetime experience. Zack flew us there after delaying by a few hours due to fog - he perfectly timed it. The flight alone is breathtaking. It ended up being the picture perfect day, no clouds. We saw Mt. Iliamna, flew right by Mt. Augustine, circled a glacier lake in a caldera, glaciers galore and and all that exhilarating experience before we saw coastal brown bears with Mt. Douglas as a backdrop. We did not just see them, we were with them, within 20 yards, meters as they dug for clams, moved to the river to catch flounder, they let us BE with them. Zack is completely in tune with them. He’s been for the past 19 years. There were the 4 year old twins strongly bonded to one another, there was Lippey, the dominant male, there was a 500 lbs approx. 8 year old that allowed us to be by his side for more than an hour and once he was done with digging for clams, jumping for fish in the river just 15 yards/meters from us and having a good scratch on a log, he plonked himself into the meadow and laid on his back and scratched some more. The log became our rest stop for snacks while this bear was about 25 yards/meters from us and 4 other bears were in the distance in the same meadow. There were many more bears but it really isn’t about the number of bears you see - it is the experience and time you have and are with them.
A humbling and absolutely beautiful experience, that’s all I can say.
Thank you to Sasquatch Alaska Adventure for knowledgeable and skilled passion and safety and for only leaving footsteps in the sand!
Our son (who ended up being ill on the day and had to miss out) is enjoying the pictures and videos we took and the ones Zack took and makes available after the tour.

Barbara J.

Beyond all expectations . Tim Hendricks and his Cook Inlet Pilots are wonderful Guides. Couldn't ask for a better flight and tour. Only group we would recommend for a bear tour.

Fathima K.

Had an absolutely amazing time. Zack and Tim are friendly, knowledgeable and patient. They gave us really good information about Lake Clark National Park and bears, Tim was very happy to answer any questions the group had. I was a slow walker and he was able to understand my pace and keep the group together. We didn’t see as many bears as we’d like but that’s nature and you cannot be disappointed with nature. Tim went out of his way to make us see as many bears as possible. We saw around 5-6 in total and it was such a surreal experience. They also flew us close to glaciers and volcano and the view was breathtaking. After the flight they even offered some snacks, fruits and juice. Highly recommend a trip with Sasquatch! 😊

L S.

I didn’t know what to expect when I purchased this bear flight tour but it was spectacular. We saw more than 35 bears (I quit counting) by wandering through meadow while the bears munched on sedges and interacted with each other while mostly ignoring us. We then watched bears catch clams in the mudflats and other bears catch flounder in the water. The flight there was even amazing as we flew over volcanoes and other mountains. Best trip I’ve taken.

Lisa M.

Amazing!! We were unable to land in the morning so the pilots rescheduled for an afternoon flight. Our pilot/guides- Tim/Ty were excellent. Flights were great and they knew exactly where to find the bears- up close and personal. We saw over 25 bears- mama's and cubs as well as eagles and a fox!

dcwenger99

An outstanding experience all around. To start, SAA went above and beyond to find waders to fit my husband’s size 16 feet so he would be comfortable. The flight to Katmai National Park was spectacular and our pilot flew right over glaciers and around an active volcano. The beach landing was very smooth. The pilots/guides were professional, knowledgable about the terrain and the bears, and instilled a sense of safety during our bear observations. They knew where the bears would be and we saw no less that 12 bears, being able to observe them eating sedge grass, digging for clams, mating, and playing. I highly recommend SAA!