Saturday, 18 May 2013

Nature Adventures

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In Kodiak, Alaska the scenery is vast and the opportunities are endless. Enjoy various nature adventures such as glacier and volcano touring, scenic touring of Kodiak or Afognak, Kodiak Island Flight seeing trip, bear viewing, full day guided wildlife / bear view adventures, fishing & hunting, fishing day trips, and much more

The Nature Adventures that we offer:

Glacier/Volcano Tour

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Tour Duration: 3 - 3.5 Hours Approximately

Includes:

  • Valley of 10,000 Smokes
  • Serpent Tongue Glacier
  • Hook Glacier
  • Mt. Katmai & Crater Lake
  • Knife Glacier
  • Hallo Glacier

Andrew Airways offers a spectacular tour of Katmai National Parks volcano and various glaciers.

1 Hour Scenic Tour of Kodiak or Afognak

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Tour Duration:
1 - 1.5 Hours

Andrew Airways will take you on one of the most magnificent, non-stop, narrated scenic tours. You will see the beatiful, rugged mountainous terrain that encompasses Kodiak Island, or the scenic timbered country that makes up nearby Afognak Island.

On either of these tours you will see a native village, commercial fishing operations and the possibility of seeing Kodiak wildlife and Kodiak marine life along the way. Our passengers are fitted with voice activated headsets, Guaranteeing good communication between the pilot and each passenger during the tour.

Kodiak Island Flight Seeing Tour

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Tour Duration
: 2 1/2 Hours - Approximately

Includes:

  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Soda
  • Coffee

Andrew Airways provides an exhilarating scenic tour of Kodiak Island. This tour package comes with an experienced Alaskan Bush Pilot who will provide you with a memorable tour of the island via float planes.

Once airborne you will have the opportunity to view Kodiak's wildlife, including Mountain Goats, Elk, and possibly the Bears of Kodiak. It is also possible to view Commercial  Fishing Operations, Set Net Sites, Native Villages, and Old Afognak Village. You may also see some of Kodiak's marine life during your trip.

Water landing at a remote beach midway through the trip is a highlight of many. At this time you will be provided a light snack and enjoy a few minutes on the water. We look forward to meeting you and giving you a taste of what we enjoy every day!

4 Hour Bear Viewing Package

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Tour Duration: 4 - 5 Hours
Includes:

  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Soda
  • Coffee
  • Boots

Join us on a spectacular 4 hour V.I.P. bear viewing adventure which provides you with the incredible sights of Kodiak and Afognak Islands and/or the Alaska Peninsula and Katmai National Park area. Sit back and let our experienced Bush Pilots take you for a tour of Kodiak's natural beauty and wildlife.

Bear viewing is the focal point of this tour. Let us fly you to a remote spot where you will be able to view Alaska's Brown Bear on the ground. You will be amazed as you watch the bears in their natural habitat. Kodiak is famous for its large population of brown bears, estimated in the thousands.

Your trip will include hip boots, snacks, and beverages. Come join us for a fantastic ride showcasing the splendor of Alaska! our pilot will do his best to give you quality service. How many bears you see and in what fashion can vary with each trip.

Remember, Andrew Airways is always happy to customize any of our packages. Just give us a call. We'd love to work with you and put together an Alaskan tour that you will talk about for years to come!

5 Hour Bear Viewing Glacier Tour

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Tour Duration: 5 - 6 Hours
Includes:

  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Soda
  • Coffee
  • Boots

Join us on a spectacular 5 hour excursion with an experience Bush Pilot over the Katmai National Parks volcano and various glaciers! We will also stop to view Alaska Brown Bears right from the ground! This thrilling combination will leave your breathless!

Full Day Guided Wildlife / Bear View Adventures

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Option 1:

Tour Duration: 7-8 Hours
Includes:

  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Soda
  • Snacks

Join Andrew Airways, Inc. on a guided full day of bear and wildlife viewing! This adventure consists of a float plan ride to and from remote parts of Kodiak, or the Katmai Coast. Spend the day watching bears and other Alaskan wildlife.

Trips are usually focused on area with the most bear activity. Shuttle service to and from aircraft are provided as well as hip boots.

Option 2

Tour Duration: 7- 8 Hours
Includes:

  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Soda
  • Snacks

Join Andrew Airways, Inc. as we view Kodiak Bears and other wildlife on a guided full day float trip. This adventure consist of a float plane ride off loading at a lake, then rafting approximately 7 miles on a gentle river to a salt marsh. We will be viewing wildlife along the way.

Boots, life vests, lunch, and snacks will be provided Shuttle service to and from aircraft are also provided.

Wildlife Viewing

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Sea, land and bird life are abundant on the Kodiak Island Archipelago and the Katmai Coast. Animals you may see include bear, red fox, short-tailed weasel (ermine), little brown bats, tundra vole and rifer otters. Introduced species include snowshoe hare, mountain goat, SItka black-tailed deer, arctic ground squirrel, Roosevelt elk, muskrat, red squirrel and beaver.

If you are a bird watcher, Kodiak is the place for you! Common birds include fox sparows, golden-crowned kinglets, winter wrens, pine siskin, water pipits, and rock willow ptarmigan. Large numbers of eagles can be spotted along the Kodiak waterfront in fall and winter. Sea birds, ducks and geese are everywhere; including Steller's and King Eider, Old Squaw and Harlequin Ducks, Horned and Tufted Puffins, and Black-Legged Kittiwakes. Marine mammals include Steller Sea Lions and Sea Otters. Fin, Minke Humpback Killer, and Gray whales can be found in the waters of Kodiak.

Fishing & Hunting

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What we provide:

  • Air transportation to and from your location.
  • Ground shuttle services to and from your plane, to town for supplies/permits, as well as to town to tag fish and game after a hunt.
  • Coordinate guided trips by assisting with a contact list of guides depending on what you are looking for and the location.
  • Assistance with all unguided activities from air charter, to cabin accommodations.
  • Outdoor gear rental available upon request.
Fishing Day Trips

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Tour Duration: 8+ Hours

For those customers who would like to go to a remote fishing spot, Andrew Airways will pick you up at your B&B or hotel and take you out to the hottest location for the day. Depending on your chosen location a river raft may be rented to make your trip spectacular (ask us for rental details). Upon your return, Andrew Airways will take you to your fish processing destination to have you catch of the day packaged and taken care of per your instructions and return you to your lodging for the evening.