August 24 - 31, 2012

Daniel has photographed grizzlies in the wilds of Alaska for well over a decade. His experience photographing these incredible animals will give you opportunities for your own photographs that you'll find hard to believe. The opportunities are endless!

A new destination fly-in lodge has been chosen for 2012. We have decided to share this exceptional bear viewing location with our guests. No permits are needed and no viewing platforms are used. Peaceful encounters with these magnificent giants of the north...

The trip begins with a night in Anchorage with a planned "welcome" group dinner. The next morning we will leave by charter plane to our fly-in lodge.

Images from Lodge Gallery

The full-service lodge is located on private land on a pristine wilderness stream with mountain backdrops. Our small group of 12 guests makes it easy to go find the best locations for optimum photography of bears chasing salmon.

Accommodations vary depending on whether you are in the Main Lodge or Cabins. All rooms will have either 1 queen or 2 twins with private bath or bath shared between two rooms.

The menu features local seafood including salmon, halibut, clams and mussels, as well as fresh greens and herbs from their garden. It is not uncommon for a bear to appear on the meadow in from of the lodge during dinnertime, completing the ultimate Alaska dining experience. Three meals a day are cooked by their resident chef along with home-made breads and desserts created by the resident baker.

There is a sauna and a lounge that offers a complimentary computer with CD burner and card readers. There is wireless internet to and most will have cell service if they wish to bring their cell phones:) A wood fireplace is located in the lounge to enjoy during any rainy days.

Twice daily you will venture out with Daniel to photograph the bears in nearby areas. Time out will be determined upon best light and weather conditions.

Daniel prefers to help each guest learn how to take better images on the individual basis. Everyone has different skills and knowledge of photography. He will sit down and go over camera & software questions etc you may have verses having formal workshop sessions. He feels it is best to learn in the field one on one with each guests needs.

Natural Exposures tries to make each trip feel like an enjoyable vacation with great photo opportunities by going to great locations. We hope each person goes home with incredible photos, new photography tips and memories of an experience of a lifetime.

On August 31 we will return by charter plane to Anchorage for your flight home.

Day 1
Meet the group in Anchorage, Alaska.
Accommodations/dinner included.

Day 2
Morning departure by charter plane to lodge. Departure is typically around 9am, 1 hour flight with beach landing during low tide

Day 3-7
Bear viewing. After a hearty breakfast, we will travel by foot hiking together in a small group, following, observing and photographing various bears with majestic landscapes. These unstressed bears usually appear to be somewhat uninterested and rarely pay attention to our presence.

Daniel will be there for anyone who is new at photography and who might have questions about camera settings or exposures or learning digital. We will return to our lodge for lunch and some time to download your digital cards, take a rest. We will return to the field to photograph for a late afternoon session. A great dinner will be awaiting, maybe some fresh salmon or halibut along with a good night's sleep.

Day 8
Return to Anchorage
Today we will return by charter plane to Anchorage departing around 10am. We will have a group dayroom available if you wish to fly directly home today. Many flights leave hourly from Anchorage along with late evening flights to the lower 48. We suggest a late day departure incase of any bad weather.

To sign up please download sign up sheet below and email form back to Tanya.

Sign Up Form for Alaska Brown Bear Trip

Dan's suggestions on what camera gear to bring for the trip

August 24 - 31, 2012 - 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM

For booking flight to Anchorage (ANC)

August 24 - Arrive ANC, any time of day
Group Welcome Dinner is planned on August 24

August 31 - Depart ANC home late day or evening flight

Price per Trip: $5500
Single supplement is available, please call to inquire

Installments:
• Deposit due at time of booking ($500, Visa/MC or check accepted)
• 1st of $3000 due June 1, 2011.
• Final payment due March 2012 - CHECK ONLY made payable to Natural Exposures and mailed to our office at:

Natural Exposures, Inc.
810 N. Wallace, Suite E
Bozeman, Montana 59715

Remember: These trips consist of only 12 guests per trip so space is limited. If you wish to book a trip please contact our office at 406.556.8212 or email us at info@naturalexposures.com. Please also fill out a sign-up form:

Sign Up Form for Alaska Brown Bear Trip

A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required at time of booking.

• 1 night hotel accommodations in ANC Aug 24
• Group evening dinner Aug 24
• Charter plane to/from fly-in lodge
• Accommodations at lodge
• All meals at lodge
• All guiding
• Daily Park Service Fee
• Sales tax
• Gratuity for guide and lodge staff


Note: Lodge will accommodate 16 guests, our group is 12 plus Dan so there maybe a few other guests staying at the lodge - most likely fishermen.

The lodge is considered a "Full Service" Lodge. It is open May through October. Bear viewing quantity cannot be guaranteed however they have had a safe and successful bear viewing program for over 15 years. We may be also opportunities to see puffins and eagles - we will be on the tail end of the bird viewing in September.

• Airfare from your home to ANC return
• Single supplement fee if needed
• Refund if weather is not cooperating. This would include flight rescheduling fees or extra hotel nights.
• Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
• Fishing license, this can be purchased at the Lodge. Besides incredible bear viewing this area has world class salmon fishing. Late July through August and early September has good opportunities for silver salmon, dolly varden char, pink and cum salmon and sometimes off shore halibut. Fishing licenses are available at the lodge and have supply of spin or fly gear.
• We suggest purchasing travel insurance to all our guests.
We recommend looking at travel insurance through InsureMyTrip.com and/or GlobalRescue.com for emergency evacuation. Please pick a plan that is best suited to your needs.

Things to bring:

Dan's suggestions on what camera gear to bring for the trip

A package will be sent out to each participant closer to trip departure with the itinerary, additional information and waiver form.

Please Note: Deposits are non-refundable. If for any reason you need to cancel your trip we will need this request in writing. We will refund your payment (minus deposit) ONLY if we can resell your space. If we need to discount your space to sell it we will refund you (minus deposit/minus discounted amount). No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip. All prices are quoted in US dollars. We will do our best to help you resell your space. We cannot guarantee private bathrooms at lodge but will try our best to accommodate.

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