What We Offer
Ride the Bear Bus!
Guided Bear Viewing and Sight-Seeing Tours of Kodiak Island
2-Hour Van-Based Tour of Kodiak Island, including Bear and Wildlife Viewing, Incredible Landscapes, and More!
Easy Online Booking
Can accommodate group of up to 10 passengers
$99 USD per person
What's included
Guided van tour focused on Kodiak Brown Bears. You may also see black tailed deer, foxes, eagles and many other shorebird species
Bottled water
Snacks including gluten free options
Shared binoculars
What's not included
Transportation to the meeting location
Check-in details
Guests book online, meet at Pier 2, look for “The Bear Bus,” and show ID to match the manifest or provide confirmation of admission.
What to bring
Light rain jacket
Camera
Positive attitude
Extras
Snacks will also include Gluten Free options, and we provide several pair of binoculars for viewing
Health & Safety
The Bear Bus Staff uses trained guides to keep you safe while viewing bears, including cleaning the bus daily with antibacterial wipes
Cancellations
We will make every effort to place you on the next available tour pending space availability, but same day cancellations do not get refunded.
Disclaimers
No refunds for No-Shows or weather cancelations, absolutely no profanity allowed. These trips can be affected by weather, but we will take you out and do our very best to find you a Kodiak, although we cannot offer a 100% guarantee because it is a wildlife tour we do everything we can to give you your best chance to see a famous Kodiak Brown Bear!
Private, Custom, & Group Tours
Please contact us, and we can arrange private, custom, and/or group tours for you!
Who We Are
The Bear Bus is unique part of the Scott Stone Photography, Alaska Bear Camps, and Focus Photo Tours family. We specialize in providing experiences that you will remember long after they end, whether it’s camping with the bears in Katmai with Alaska Bear Camps or traveling with us around the globe with Focus Photo Tours.
We are leaders in Alaskan wildlife and wilderness photography, combining decades of guiding expertise, local knowledge, and a deep commitment to safety and conservation. We specialize in immersive bear-viewing experiences and tailored photo workshops that prioritize ethical wildlife behavior, small-group attention, and prime photographic opportunities. Our guides are seasoned professionals who know where and when to find wildlife, how to keep guests safe, and how to teach practical techniques that elevate every photographer’s work. With expert instruction and access to Kodiak’s best hidden gems, we deliver high-quality adventures that consistently produce unforgettable experiences.
-Scott & Jackie Stone