Smith Adventures
Guide Services
Guided bear viewing, hiking, and photography on Kodiak Island and in Katmai National Park.
We are currently booked for 2026
Inquiries for future seasons are welcome.
We offer fully guided bear viewing, hiking, and photography trips across Kodiak Island and Katmai National Park. This is real Alaska: remote, rugged, and untouched. Our trips are built for those who want to experience it as it is, not from the sidelines.
What to expect
The real thing
Guests should be in good physical condition and prepared to travel on foot for extended distances, including walking 5+ miles in waders through rivers, mud, and uneven terrain. Conditions can be wet, wild, and unpredictable. Weather can shift quickly, bringing rain, wind, and cold temperatures, even in summer.
A strong mindset is just as important as good gear. Come prepared, stay flexible, and bring the kind of attitude that meets challenge head-on. Group sizes are usually limited to four people. Beautiful photos are part of the experience, but true reward comes from embracing the journey itself.
Wildlife is wild, they do not perform on demand. We try and place ourselves ethically in the best areas, at the right times but there are no guarantees. If that kind of experience doesn't resonate, this trip may not be the best fit.
From past trips