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Take on This New Glaciers & Grizzlies Alaska Adventure from Gondwana Ecotours

by Mary Melnick

Jul 16, 2026

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Destinations / North America

Gondwana Ecotours invites family travelers to embark on a one-of-a-kind summer trip —  Glaciers & Grizzlies Adventure. This nine-day ecotour caters up to 16 guests, offering unparalleled access to Alaska’s most iconic landscapes such as Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Fjords National Park and Katmai National Park.

 

“We designed this tour to be the ultimate Alaska summer getaway, and our guests constantly tell us it exceeds expectations,” said Eric Segalstad, vice president and partner, Gondwana Ecotours. “It combines massive bucket-list thrills like fly-in grizzly viewing and glacier dog sledding with intimate moments like kayaking quiet coves and spotting eagles and sea life on chartered boats. Gondwana’s amazing guides bring the experience to life, offering deep local knowledge and a personal connection to Alaska and its incredible wilderness.”

 

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Fly-In Grizzly Bear Viewing at Brooks Falls & Katmai

Families board a chartered floatplane to travel into remote, world-renowned coastal brown bear habitats such as Katmai National Park & Preserve. The preserve and park are home to Brooks Falls, Hallo Bay, Chinitna Bay and Silver Salmon. The part of the park guests will explore are selected the day of the trip by expert wildlife guides based on the real-time salmon runs, bear activity and weather conditions.

 

Glacier Helicopter Flightseeing & Dog Sledding

Fly over dramatic ice fields during a helicopter ride while heading to a high-altitude glacier where a unique experience awaits. Professional Alaskan mushers and their teams will be waiting to take travelers on a dog sled ride through snowy landscapes.

 

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Kenai Fjords Marine Wildlife & Glacial Kayaking

Set out on a private coastal boat cruise and kayaking excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park, offering the chance to spot wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, bald eagles, puffins and sea lions.

 

Gondwana Ecotours is committed to prioritizing environmental sustainability and completely carbon-neutralizes the footprint of every guest. Through a collaboration with environmental firm Cooler, the company audits and offsets all greenhouse gas emissions associated with lodging, dining, activities and local transportation.

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