S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com Bear watching is also possible in early August, however the bears do appear in lesser numbers. You may also enjoy a tour of the active volcanoes in the 'Valley of 10,000 Smokes' tour. Day 6. Anchorage [B] Return by floatplane to King Salmon for your onward flight to Anchorage and the Copper Whale Inn. Days 7 to 10. Kodiak Island [B, L & D] Fly from Anchorage to Kodiak Island, the largest island in the Gulf of Alaska. You spend four nights at the luxury Zachar Bay Lodge set in a picturesque wilderness rich with Brown Bears, Sea Otters, whales, seals and sealions. Full day guided trips from the lodge offer you the opportunity to view and experience wildlife in its natural environment with a minimum disturbance to the animals and their habitat. The Kodiak Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivores on earth and over 3,000 bears make their home throughout the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. It is also an important staging area for seabirds and wintering wildfowl whose combined populations number well over a million birds. Summer lures many migrant birds to nest and feed upon the plentiful supply of food. 237 species of bird have been recorded in the Kodiak archipelago. Day 11. Anchorage [B] Return to Anchorage for your final night at the Copper Whale Inn. Day 12 & 13. Homeward [B] Today make your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK, via Vancouver, where you arrive the next day. Alaskan Wilderness Adventure 15 days London to London Day 1. Depart London Depart London for Vancouver arriving in the evening where you spend the night at the Fairmont Airport Hotel. Day 2. Fairbanks [B] Today you fly on to Fairbanks for a night at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Days 3 to 5. Denali National Park [B, L, D] Depart by road to Denali National Park and Kantishna Roadhouse, one of only three lodges situated within the park boundary. Activities on offer include wildlifeviewing, hiking and biking. Brown Bears, Moose and Caribou are often seen. Denali National Park is wellknown for its wildlife, although the wildlife encounters are usually fleeting. Home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, the park also provides stunning scenery and a wildlerness experience not to be missed! Spend three nights at Kantishna Roadhouse. Day 6. Talkeetna Depart Denali by train, enjoying some stunning scenery along the way. On arrival transfer to a cozy lodge in Talkeetna and explore this frontier town. Days 7 & 8. Alyeska/Fox Island [B, L, D] Transfer to Alyeska Resort Hotel for a 1-night stay and explore the spectacular glacier valley and enjoy the scenic views and wildlife. Early the next morning, drive along the Seward Highway to Seward. Look out for Mountain Sheep, Moose, Bald Eagles and of course the striking mountain scenery en-route. From Seward catch the boat to Fox Island for a 1-night stay at the wilderness lodge tucked into the trees within Resurrection Bay. The accommodation here consists of cabins for eighteen guests, each with private facilities but no electricity. Kayaking and wildlife-viewing on foot is on offer. Day 9. Kenai Fjords [B, L, D] Today you embark on a voyage into Kenai Fjords aboard a private yacht where you may see seals, otters, sealions, whales and of course towering glaciers. Return to Seward and Breeze Inn for the night. Day 10. Anchorage [B] Visit Exit Glacier en-route to Anchorage, travelling along one of the most scenic drives in the area! Return for a night at the Westmark Hotel in Anchorage. Days 11 & 12. Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park [B, L, D] Fly by float plane to Brooks Lodge in Katmai National Park for a 2-night stay. (See our ‘Alaskan Odyssey’ itinerary for a description of the park and the activities on offer.) Day 13. Anchorage [B] Return to Anchorage where you spend your final night at the Copper Whale Inn. Day 14. Homeward [B] Make your way to the airport for your homeward flight. Day 15. Arrive home 121 Why not combine your adventure in Alaska with a stay in Canada? See our suggested itineraries on pages 123 to 131. Just ask us to tailor an itinerary. Cost per person: May to Jun & Sep £4,195 Jul & Aug £4,450 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Inn, lodges & hotel Departure dates: Daily, May to September Cost per person: Jun £5,125 Jul & Aug £5,395 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, meals as indicated, transfers & guided activities Accommodation: Lodges & hotels Departure dates: 28 Jun, 1,4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19 Jul, 25, 28 Aug (subject to change) North America / USA & Canada Kantishna Roadhouse, Denali Humpback Whale

122 F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 Brown Bears of Kodiak & Katmai 10 days London to London Days 1 to 3. Kodiak Island [B, L, D (days 2 & 3 only)] Depart London for Vancouver where you spend the night at the Fairmont Airport Hotel before flying to Kodiak Island, the largest island in the Gulf of Alaska. This picturesque wilderness is rich with an abundance of Brown Bears, Sea Otters, whales, seals and sealions. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve and protect the pristine habitat of the magnificent Brown Bear. It is also an important staging area for seabirds and wintering wildfowl whose combined populations number well over a million. Your visit here will take in the best of these areas staying at the Buskin River Inn. Kayaking and bear-viewing by air are also on offer. Days 4 to 7. Katmai National Park [B, L, D] Today you continue by float plane to Kukak Bay where you board your boat. Accommodation is provided for six guests in three cabins with upper and lower bunks. Bathroom facilities are shared. Explore Hallo Bay and the coastal waters of Katmai on the lookout for bears feeding for salmon and sedge grass, and digging for clams. At this time of year the bears are mating and cubs are seen for the first time. Return to Kodiak and Buskin River Inn in the evening of Day 7. Days 8 & 9. Anchorage [B] Fly back to Anchorage for a final night at the Copper Whale Inn before catching your homeward flight. Day 10. Arrive home Wolves of Yellowstone 8 days London to London Day 1. Jackson Hole, Wyoming [D] Depart London for Jackson Hole where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Jackson is situated on the edge of Grand Teton National Park and is surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes. In winter, the snowy peaks become especially breathtaking. In the evening enjoy a meal with a local naturalist and learn about the wildlife of this region. Day 2. Wildlife-viewing [B, L, D] Big Horn Sheep, Bald, and Golden Eagles, Mule Deer, Bison, Moose and Coyotes are all on the agenda for today, this area being especially rich in wildlife during the winter. After lunch and a tour of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, travel onto the National Moose Refuge by horse-drawn sleigh. In the late afternoon, you travel to the Hatchet Resort, a typical western motel, located at the northern reaches of the Grand Teton National Park. Day 3. Yellowstone National Park [B, L, D] Begin the day exploring Buffalo Valley and the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park en-route to Flagg Ranch. After lunch, an enclosed, heated private snowcoach transports you into the magic of a Yellowstone winter. Otters, Bald Eagles, Moose and herds of Bison may be seen. Your accommodation for the night is at the secluded Old Faithful Snow Lodge, named after the nearby famous geyser, Old Faithful. Days 4 & 5. Lamar Valley [B, L, D] This morning explore the Upper Geyser Basin and snowshoe in the Old Faithful area, if time and weather permit. Continue northwards towards Mammoth Hot Springs. En-route, experience several different geothermal areas, with Bison and Moose wintering in the interior of the park, and spectacular winter scenery. Explore Mammoth Hot Springs, named after steaming limestone terraces, before continuing on through the Lamar Valley, which will be your first opportunity to view Wolves. Your base for two nights is the Alpine Inn in Cooke City, Montana. This wonderful rustic western lodge is located along the Beartooth Highway - one of the most scenic roadways in America! The Lamar Valley is perhaps the best spot in North America to view Grey Wolves having been re-introduced into Yellowstone in the 1990’s amid much controversy. The end result has been tremendously successful and the animals are now breeding and thriving. Your Wolf exploration entails looking for various signs of Wolves as you drive along the road, stopping to view and photograph wildlife. At times you may see or hear single Wolves as they comb the valley floor in search of food. Or, if you are lucky, you may see an entire pack as they relentlessly hunt their prey. Day 6. Bozeman, Montana [B, L, D] A further search for Wolves may be possible early this morning, before you head back to Mammoth Hot Springs and on to Bozeman, Montana where you spend your last night. You may also have time for other winter activities (such as snow shoeing) on your way out of the park. Day 7. Homeward [B] Today you fly back home from Bozeman. Day 8. Arrive home Cost per person: Jan & Feb £2,795 Jan & Feb (2009) £2,950 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers & meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Hotels, motel, inn & lodge Departure dates: 2008: 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan, 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb. 2009: 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan, 3,10, 17, 24 Feb (subject to change) (Please note that some trips operate in reverse) Cost per person: Jul & Aug £4,995 Photo tour, 13 Jul £5,195 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, most transfers, meals as indicated & guided activities Accommodation: Inns & vessel Departure dates: 5, 9 Jul, 13, 17 Aug (subject to change) Elk Wolves