2025 Nov Alaska Brochure

Get aerial views of Alaska’s wildest realms, including Lake Clark National Park’s remote coastline, from our chartered planes. Photo

by Nat Hab guest Jessica Londa.

Venture Farther into the Alaskan Wilderness with Nat Hab Dear Traveler, When you arrive in Alaska, the scale of the wild meets you head-on.

Mountains vault into clouds. Huge brown bears graze through expansive sedge meadows and tidal flats. Giant glaciers fracture into icy fjords.

Our Alaska journeys are designed for travelers seeking an intimate experience of this immense wilderness. Guided by expert naturalists, our small groups of 8–14 guests navigate untamed landscapes, encountering moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, whales and, of course, bears. With remote ecolodges and exclusive access to wildlife, we reveal an Alaska few ever see.

This year marks a new era at Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp, our private inholding within Lake Clark National Park. We’ve unveiled 10 brand-new en suite cabins, each with picture windows framing sweeping views of Chinitna Bay—renowned for extraordinary brown bear viewing—and a new dining room for an even more exceptional stay.

On our Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, stay on a private island in Kenai Fjords and fly by helicopter to a remote backcountry lodge in Denali National Park—an exclusive experience available only through 2026, before the park road reopens to the public. Aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus, trace Katmai’s wild coast as bears forage on nearby pristine beaches.

The opportunities for exploration are as vast as Alaska itself.

Join us to stand small amid a place so extraordinarily grand. Call 800-543-8917 or visit nathab.com/alaska25 for details.

I hope to see you out there,

Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, Conservationist • Natural Habitat Adventures Cover photo: Nat Hab's Alaska adventures get you farther afield to view brown bears and other wildlife. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Rylee Jensen.

Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari Our Six Exclusive Itineraries Reveal More of Wild Alaska

See more of wild Alaska on a wide-ranging small-group adventure including Alaskan brown bears, a fly-in backcountry lodge in Denali National Park, marine life of Kenai Fjords, and the scenic Alaska Railroad to Seward.

See Page 12 / Photo Expedition: See Page 20

Nat Hab’s unique journeys unlock Alaska’s most captivating wonders. Venture far from crowds to far-flung wilderness areas, from the roadless Bear Coast to Denali’s hidden backcountry. Ride the historic Alaska Railroad, explore the Katmai Coast on our private ship, the Natural Habitat Ursus, and stay on a private island in Kenai Fjords.

With insider access and expert guides, we take you beyond the typical tourist track to experience the true essence of America’s Last Frontier.

WWF’s membership travel program is operated by Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab). To date, Nat Hab has provided more than $9 million in support of WWF’s mission and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $185,000 annually through 2028. WWF® and ©1986 Panda Symbol are owned by WWF. All rights reserved. © N Prabhakar

2

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/alaska25 or contact your travel advisor

Nat Hab's

Alaska Bear Camp

Alaska's Grizzly Ship Kodiak to Katmai

A secluded immersion with brown bears in the wilderness of Lake Clark National Park—enjoy total privacy and comfort at our deluxe fly-in camp in Chinitna Bay accessed via chartered bush plane from Homer.

An exclusive small-ship adventure to view giant brown bears—the world's largest "coastal grizzlies"—up close!

Walk the shores as bears dig for clams, forage for sedges and pursue salmon in tidal streams.

See Page 14 / Photo Expedition: See Page 22

See Page 18 / Photo Expedition: See Page 23

© R Jensen

© R Todd

3

4

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/alaska25 or contact your travel advisor

We Get You Farther Afield in America's Last Frontier Alaska is huge—more than twice the size of Texas—but only 20% of it is accessible by road. While most tour companies focus on easily reachable spots, we embrace Alaska’s vastness, using small planes, helicopters, chartered boats and trains to explore its remote beauty. The Natural Habitat Ursus, a former crab fishing boat made famous on Deadliest Catch and now serving as an intimate expedition ship for just eight guests, explores the roadless coastal edge of Katmai, where we observe brown bears in their natural habitat. In Denali, a chartered helicopter flies you into the backcountry for unparalleled solitude. A chartered yacht takes us to a secluded lodge on a private island in Kenai Fjords from which we explore the marine wilderness. We also use bush planes to reach wildlife havens, while the historic Alaska Railroad carries us across the Kenai Mountains to the coast. After all, escaping the crowds is vital for experiencing authentic Alaska.

Nat Hab guests reach the rugged Alaska backcountry by chartered floatplane. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger.

5

Learn More From Our Expedition Leaders To fully appreciate the magnitude of Alaska, with its diverse habitats and charismatic wildlife, expert guidance is essential.

Our Expedition Leaders are professional naturalists—experts on Alaska’s natural history, geology, ecology and wildlife. Many hold advanced degrees, and all receive additional training and resources from WWF scientists. With their insight, you’ll learn about the intricate relationships between flora and fauna, going beyond merely enjoying the scenery to understanding the rich interconnections of the natural world.

Nat Hab guides are equally distinguished by their personal approach. Our Expedition Leaders are with our private groups throughout the itinerary, for a seamless narrative that weaves together your entire adventure—no moving between ship lecturers or lodge-based guides. They invest time getting to know you personally, fostering meaningful connections that transform your vacation into a profound experience that deepens your appreciation for wilderness and conservation.

Nat Hab's Alaska Expedition Leaders are seasoned naturalists who average more than 15 years of experience in the field.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Sridhar Chillmuri.

6

7

8

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/alaska25 or contact your travel advisor

Small Groups For Intimate Wilderness Experiences Not only does a small group ensure a lighter impact on the environment, it’s the only way to achieve quiet, close-up wildlife encounters that larger tours simply cannot provide. With no more than 14 guests per trip, we can break up into even smaller groups for the utmost in flexibility and a non-intrusive presence. Small groups grant access to secluded locations and accommodations that are off-limits to larger parties, creating an atmosphere that feels more like a private gathering than a typical tour. Your guides get to know you personally, catering to your specific interests and needs. The intimate setting fosters camaraderie among travelers too, leading to close connections that often endure long after the trip concludes. Experience the big difference a small group makes!

Nat Hab guests watch brown bears at our Alaska Bear Camp, a private inholding within Lake Clark National Park. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

9

Unmatched Comfort in Alaska's Backcountry Our secluded wilderness lodges—many exclusive to Nat Hab—immerse you in Alaska’s wild landscapes. Though remote, they deliver exceptional comfort with plush beds, hot showers, gourmet meals and unrivaled access to nature. For 2026, we’ve unveiled 10 brand-new en suite cabins and a dining room at Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp, elevating the experience at our private inholding within Lake Clark National Park.

This is the final season of helicopter-only access to Denali Backcountry Lodge, with crowd-free solitude. Camp Denali, used on our Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition, offers unimpeded views of North America’s tallest peak. Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge is a calm refuge on private Fox Island. Accessible only by boat from Homer, Odyssey Lodge provides a forested retreat with expansive views of Kachemak Bay. With our distinctive accommodations, the Last Frontier is just beyond your door.

10

W NE BI CA !

NS

© M Lowber

11

Denali rises above Wonder Lake as kayakers enjoy a private moose viewing on our Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jen Kampmann.

12

Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari

See Far More of the Last Frontier on Our Small-Group Wildland Immersion

• Get Close to Brown Bears on Exclusive Encounters • Fly by Helicopter to Our Backcountry Lodge in Denali • Stay on Private Fox Island in Kenai Fjords While superlatives strive to convey the grandeur of Alaska, they never manage to capture the reality. But you’ll find it on this peerless wilderness adventure!

Helicopter in to the remote backcountry of Denali National Park where grizzlies, wolves and caribou roam the tundra.

In Kenai Fjords, scout for whales, otters, puffins and icebergs from our private island base. Then, cap off your safari with the world’s best bear viewing! Depending on seasonal timing, you’ll visit either our private fly-in Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park, or Katmai National Park when the salmon are running at Brooks Falls.

ALASKA Denali Backcountry Lodge

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp

Fairbanks

Anchorage Seward Homer Fox Island/ Kenai Fjords

Days 1–3: Fairbanks, Alaska / Helicopter to Denali Backcountry Lodge / Exploring Denali Nat'l Park • Days 4 & 5: Denali / Anchorage / Alaska Railroad Dome Car to Seward / Private Fox Island • Day 6: Wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords Nat'l Park • Days 7 & 8: Fox Island / Seward / Odyssey Lodge / Exploring Kachemak Bay • Days 9–11: Homer / Private flight to Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp / Bear viewing in Lake Clark Nat’l Park / Private flight to Homer • Day 12: Homer / Depart • Extend your trip: Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp / Alaska's Grizzly Ship: Kodiak to Katmai / Alaska's Inside Passage 12 Days / Jun–Aug 2026 Price: $18995 Internal Airfare: $2484–$3472 Limited to 14 Travelers June itinerary at Alaska Bear Camp shown—see July & August itinerary at Brooks Falls on our website 2026 Dates Jun 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28 Jul 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 26 Aug 23, 25, 27 2027 Dates Jun 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 Jul 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27 Aug 24

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/alaska-safari25 or contact your travel advisor

13

A brown bear cub snacks on the shore of our private fly-in Alaska Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger.

14

Nat Hab's

Alaska Bear Camp

Stay Among Brown Bears at Our Private Fly-In Wilderness Retreat

Adventure

• Exclusive Proximity to Abundant Brown Bears • Private Plane Access from Homer on the Kenai Peninsula • Stay in Comfort in Our New Private Cabins A genuine encounter with the Alaskan wilderness often starts with a bush plane. And this adventure begins with a private flight

!

W

NE

across Cook Inlet, passing active volcanoes and glaciers before landing on a pristine beach. The stretch of sand is patrolled by the wild brown bears that live here—we often see them on the tide flats before we even land. Our sustainable bush camp provides a base for exploration in the bears’ midst, with views of the bay from the site of an old homestead in a largely untouched

© C Whelan

© M Lowber

setting. It’s a peerless location: Alaska Bear Camp occupies an enclave of private land surrounded by Lake Clark National Park, one of the world’s most renowned bear-viewing areas.

ALASKA

Anchorage

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp Homer

Day 1: Anchorage, Alaska / Private flight to Homer • Day 2: Kachemak Bay cruise / Private flight to Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp / Bear viewing • Days 3–5: Bear viewing in Lake Clark Nat'l Park / Private flight to Homer • Day 6: Homer / Depart • Extend your trip: Alaska's Grizzly Ship: Kodiak to Katmai / Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari 6 Days / Jun–Aug 2026 Price: $8995 Internal Airfare: $1796 Limited to 14 Travelers 2026 Dates Jun 2, 5, 8 Jul 11, 18W, 21, 24, 30 Aug 6, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 2027 Dates Jun 1, 7 Jul 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 23, 29 Aug 1, 5, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 W Women’s Journeys

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/bear-camp25 or contact your travel advisor

15

A brown bear strolls the shores of Chinitna Bay at our private Alaska Bear Camp. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

16

NEW CABINS FOR THE 2026 SEASON!

Nat Hab's Private

Alaska Bear Camp

© M Lowber

Although our location is far from civilization, our new private cabins offer cozy comfort in the wilderness.

Bear Camp redefines wild luxury with 10 new en suite cabins. Finished in birch and knotty pine, each cabin features heat, flush toilets, plush beds, a private porch and a front wall of windows framing uninterrupted views of

Our sustainable camp sits on a rare private inholding within Alaska's Lake Clark National Park.

Chinitna Bay, where brown bears roam the shoreline. A shared bathhouse offers hot showers. Watch bears feed and cubs play as you relax on the deck, in our outdoor lounge or while enjoying chef-prepared meals in the new dining room with sweeping views. With just 14 guests and expert naturalists on site, this fly-in camp blends remote seclusion with exceptional comfort.

Learn More: nathab.com/bear-camp25

© M Lowber

Each cabin has a front porch crafted from local materials—the perfect spot for private wildlife viewing.

17

A brown bear patrols the roadless Bear Coast in view of the Natural Habitat Ursus. Photo

by Nat Hab guest Ron Todd.

18

Alaska's Grizzly Ship Kodiak to Katmai

Meet Mighty Brown Bears Up Close on a Unique Boat-Based Wilderness Adventure

• Remarkably Close Brown Bear Encounters • Access the Wild Katmai Coast from Our Private Ship • Scenic Round-Trip Floatplane Journey from Kodiak Nature puts on few displays as arresting as Alaskan brown bears feeding on summer’s bounty. These bears— the largest coastal grizzlies in the world—gorge on clams, mussels, sedges and spawning salmon in glacialfed rivers that pour onto wild beaches. Our private chartered ship, the Natural Habitat Ursus, allows just eight guests to follow the bears as they fish, forage and amble along the shoreline. Ashore, watch safely on foot with our Expedition Leader, an expert bear naturalist.

Here in Katmai National Park, experience this rarest of encounters with Ursus arctos in all its untamed majesty.

ALASKA Anchorage

Katmai

© A Komarnitsky

Days 1 & 2: Kodiak, Alaska / Kodiak Island wildlife cruise • Days 3–6: Private floatplane to Katmai / Board Natural Habitat Ursus / Bear viewing in Katmai Nat'l Park • Day 7: Bear viewing & Katmai coast exploration / Disembark / Private floatplane to Kodiak / Guided Kodiak sightseeing • Day 8: Kodiak / Depart • Extend your trip: Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp / Alaska's Inside Passage 8 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $11495 Internal Airfare: $1794 Limited to 8 Travelers 2026 Dates Jul 1, 17 Aug 6, 14, 18, 22, 30

Kodiak 2027 Dates Jul 1, 13, 17 Aug 6, 10, 14, 18, 30

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/grizzly25 or contact your travel advisor

19

Our Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition offers unparalleled photo opportunities in the remote wilds of Alaska, away from crowds.

20

Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition

Capture the Grandeur of the Last Frontier on Our Exclusive Small-Group Photo Safari

• Shoot Denali from Our Fly-In Backcountry Lodge • Close-Up Brown Bear Photography with Expert Guides • Capture Icebergs, Orcas & Sea Life in Kenai Fjords Alaska offers untamed wilderness on a matchless scale— and our photo safari gets you deeper into these northern wilds than any standard tour. Helicopter to the Denali backcountry where grizzlies, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves roam the tundra, and shoot Denali’s icy profile from our wilderness lodge. Capture icebergs, orcas, otters and puffins from our private island base in Kenai Fjords National Park. Then, depending on the season, photograph brown bears at thrilling close range from Nat Hab’s private camp in Lake Clark National Park, or fishing in Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska • Day 2: Denali Nat’l Park / Private flight to Camp Denali • Days 3 & 4: Denali / Wilderness photography • Day 5: Denali / Private flight to park entrance / Anchorage • Day 6: Alaska railroad to Seward / Private Fox Island • Day 7: Private wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords Nat’l Park • Day 8: Fox Island / Seward / Homer / Private boat to Odyssey Lodge • Day 9: Exploring Kachemak Bay • Days 10–12: Homer / Private flight to Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp / Lake Clark Nat’l Park / Bear photography / Private flight to Homer • Day 13: Homer / Depart • Extend your trip: Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp / Alaska’s Grizzly Ship: Kodiak to Katmai 13 Days / Jun–Aug 2026 Price: $19995 Internal Airfare: $2484–$3097 Limited to 14 Travelers June itinerary at Alaska Bear Camp shown—see July & August itinerary at Brooks Falls on our website 2026 Dates Jun 11, 25 Jul 9, 23

ALASKA Denali Backcountry Lodge

© B Josephs

Fairbanks

Anchorage Seward Homer Fox Island/ Kenai Fjords

2027 Dates Jun 10, 24 Jul 1 Aug 27

Shoot Denali Alpenglow from Your Cabin Stay at the only interior Denali lodge with direct mountain views, where sunrise alpenglow, golden evening light and latenight wildlife activity can be photographed just steps from your cabin—far from the park crowds.

© J Kampmann

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/ultimate-photo25 or contact your travel advisor

21

© A Leforestier

Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp

Get Stunning Shots of Brown Bears from Our Private Wilderness Base

Photo Expedition

Extraordinary Bear Photography Opportunities Alongside expert guides, photograph bears from our private inholding within Lake Clark National Park, where they roam, fish and forage in view of camp

Our Naturalist-Photographer Guides Are Bear Experts Our Expedition Leaders are not only gifted wildlife photographers and instructors, they are seasoned naturalists who interpret every aspect of the bears' behavior

© J Morgan

Private Fly-In Access from the Kenai Peninsula Reach our isolated Bear Camp on Cook Inlet via a scenic chartered bush plane flight from Homer, passing dramatic mountain ranges and glacier-iced volcanoes

7 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $9995 Internal Airfare: $1796 Limited to 14 Travelers

2026 Dates Jul 7, 14 Aug 2

2027 Dates Jul 14 Aug 2

© M Lowber

22 Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/camp-photo25 or contact your travel advisor

© J Gibson

Grizzly Ship Kodiak to Katmai

Photograph the Bears of Katmai National Park on a Chartered Small-Ship Adventure

Photo Expedition

The Best Bear Photography on the Planet!

It may be an audacious claim, but it's true—get closer than you can imagine, safely on foot with our expert bear guides who are also skilled photographers

A Private Chartered Ship for Exclusive Access Following the wild Katmai coast aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus, just eight guests have unparalleled access for bear photography in this roadless wilderness

© C LaCombe

Photograph Highlights of Kodiak Island Rarely visited Kodiak is replete with Alaska Native and Russian heritage, lush mountains and rich marine life, which we photograph on a private boat cruise 8 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $11495 Internal Airfare: $1794 Limited to 8 Travelers

2026 Dates Jul 9, 13 Aug 26

2027 Dates Jul 5, 9 Aug 22, 26

© B Josephs

Call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/grizzly-photo25 or contact your travel advisor

23

Protecting the Bear Coast Against Destructive Mines Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed, home to the world’s largest sockeye salmon run and thousands of brown bears, also contains large deposits of gold, copper and molybdenum.

Proposals to build invasive mines to extract these metals, including the open-pit Pebble Mine, threaten to decimate this pristine environment. Contaminated runoff and industrial infrastructure would pollute pure waters and fragment intact wilderness habitat. After sustained efforts on the part of Alaska Native groups, communities, tourism and fishing interests to halt Pebble Mine, a victory was achieved in 2023 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency blocked the project. However, vigilance is needed against future proposals. Collaborative efforts aim to protect the region’s $2 billion fishery, which supports 15,000 jobs, is crucial for Indigenous communities, and sustains prolific wildlife. Nat Hab and WWF are committed to safeguarding this irreplaceable ecosystem while promoting sustainable economic alternatives.

Conservation travel helps protect brown bears and other iconic Alaskan wildlife. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann.

24

25

CONTACT US TODAY! 800-543-8917 nathab.com/alaska25

Encounter brown bears and more on our small-group Alaska adventures, led by expert naturalist guides who take you deeper into the Last Frontier. Photo by Nat Hab guest J David Levy.

PO Box 3065 • Boulder, CO, USA • 80307 • 800-543-8917 • nathab.com • info@nathab.com Natural Habitat Adventures is the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company.

Printed on recycled paper.