Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/04/14/alaskas-kachemak-bay/ # Discover the Breathtaking Wildlife of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay with NaturesLens! Published on April 14, 2024 [![A Steller Sea Lion Which Has Hauled Itself High On A Rock Photographed In The Location For The Natureslens Wildlife Of Kachemak Bay In Summer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A-Steller-Sea-Lion-which-has-hauled-itself-high-on-a-rock-photographed-in-the-location-for-the-NaturesLens-Wildlife-of-Kachemak-Bay-in-Summer-photography-holiday-1024x769.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A-Steller-Sea-Lion-which-has-hauled-itself-high-on-a-rock-photographed-in-the-location-for-the-NaturesLens-Wildlife-of-Kachemak-Bay-in-Summer-photography-holiday.jpg) Written by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) with images contributed by John Dornellas. We are pleased to announce an rewarding photography holiday that will immerse you in Alaska’s strong landscapes & notable wildlife. Join NaturesLens for [a thrilling wildlife photography holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/) during the summer of [2026](https://natureslens.co.uk/during/2026/) to witness some of Alaska’s most iconic birds & [mammals](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/mammal/) in their natural habitat in the picturesque setting of Alaska’s [Kachemak Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kachemak_Bay)! ## Our Planned Itinerary Day 1: Assemble in Anchorage – overnight stay in **Anchorage** Day 2: Transfer to **Kachemak Bay** – overnight stay in **Homer** Days 3-7:Full-day boat**excursions** to photograph the wildlife in **Alaska’s Kachemak Bay** – overnight stays in **Homer** Day 8: Transfer back to **Anchorage** ![Horned Puffins Which Live In Alaskan Waters Photographed In The Location For The Natureslens Wildlife Of Kachemak Bay In Summer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Horned-Puffins-which-live-in-Alaskan-waters-photographed-in-the-location-for-the-NaturesLens-Wildlife-of-Kachemak-Bay-in-Summer-photography-holiday.jpg) ## Key Highlights of the Wildlife of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay Photography Holiday **Five Full Days in Homer:** spend time in capturing the beauty of the wildlife in & around Alaska’s Kachemak Bay with ample time for photography. **Daily Excursions:** Explore the shores & traverse the bay on water taxis to seek out unique wildlife photography opportunities. **Flexible Itinerary:** Capture diverse native wildlife & strong landscape images with the freedom to adapt the schedule to maximise your photography experience. **Comfortable Accommodation:** Enjoy a relaxing stay in a cosy hotel in the charming [Alaskan](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/united-states/) town of [Homer](https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/homer/), where single occupancy accommodation is provided at no extra cost. **Lens-Friendly Photography:** There is no need for extensive long lenses to capture notable images, making it accessible for photographers of all levels. **Small Group Guidance:** You will benefit from a fantastic guide-to-client ratio of no more than 1:5, ensuring personalised attention & support throughout the journey. **Guided by David Miles:** Explore the wildlife wonders of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay under the guidance of [David](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/) & John. John is our fantastic skipper who knows Kachemak Bay like the back of his hand. Both David & John will offer valuable insights & tips to enhance your photography skills. This proposed itinerary is provisional & subject to change to optimise the wildlife photography opportunities & overall experience for participants. ![An Island Packed With Alaskan Steller Sea Lions Photographed In The Location For The Natureslens Wildlife Of Kachemak Bay In Summer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/An-island-packed-with-Alaskan-Steller-Sea-Lions-photographed-in-the-location-for-the-NaturesLens-Wildlife-of-Kachemak-Bay-in-Summer-photography-holiday.jpg) Take advantage of this chance to join a photography holiday of a lifetime surrounded by the landscape of Alaska’s wildlife-rich landscapes. Secure your spot now with NaturesLens, & get ready to visit Alaska’s Kachemak Bay & to capture striking images that will last a lifetime! For more details & booking information, visit [the dedicated event page,](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/north-america/) which contains all the details of the event, or contact [David](https://natureslens.co.uk/with/david/) or [Pui Hang](https://natureslens.co.uk/with/pui-hang/) directly. Let’s make summer 2025 an rewarding adventure in the heart of [Alaska](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/wildlife-in-alaska/)’s wilderness! Capture the **Magic of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay** with NaturesLens – Book Your Spot Today! ![A Humpback Whale Breaks The Surface Of The Alaskan Waters Photographed In The Location For The Natureslens Wildlife Of Kachemak Bay In Summer Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A-humpback-whale-breaks-the-surface-of-the-Alaskan-waters-photographed-in-the-location-for-the-NaturesLens-Wildlife-of-Kachemak-Bay-in-Summer-photography-holiday.jpg) - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. ## Share this post - - - - [![Heipi Travel Tripod Review](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Heipi-Travel-Tripod-Review-5.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/08/26/heipi-travel-tripod-review-long-term-field-use/) ### [HEIPI Travel Tripod Review – Long-Term Field Use & Real-World Verdict](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/08/26/heipi-travel-tripod-review-long-term-field-use/) August 26, 2026 After two years of extensive real-world use, we revisit the HEIPI Travel Tripod to see how it has stood up… - [![A backlit Arctic Hare photographed at the Varanger hide that NaturesLens use twice during their Arctic Wildlife of Varanger tour - 04](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-backlit-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-04-300x169.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/) ### [Arctic Hares Under the Northern Night – Two Evenings That Deliver](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/) April 21, 2026 On our Arctic Wildlife of Varanger photography tour, two dedicated evenings in a specialist Arctic hare hide give you the… - [![One Of The Many Species That Were Photographed By Karen Folbeck During Our 2024 Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday 41](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thumbnails/medium/One-of-the-many-species-that-were-photographed-by-Karen-Folbeck-during-our-2024-Costa-Rican-Wildlife-Photography-Holiday-41-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/01/27/some-of-the-images-that-were-captured-by-karen-kolbeck-during-our-2024-costa-rican-photography-holiday/) ### [Images from Karen’s Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/01/27/some-of-the-images-that-were-captured-by-karen-kolbeck-during-our-2024-costa-rican-photography-holiday/) January 27, 2025 Explore stunning images from the 2024 NaturesLens Costa Rican Photography Holiday captured by Karen Kolbeck In this article 1. [Our Planned Itinerary](https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/04/14/alaskas-kachemak-bay/#our-planned-itinerary) 1. [Key Highlights of the Wildlife of Alaska's Kachemak Bay Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/04/14/alaskas-kachemak-bay/#key-highlights-of-the-wildlife-of-alaskas-kachemak-bay-photography-holiday) ### Author DM [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) shares practical field notes, trip updates and wildlife photography advice from the NaturesLens programme. Next step ### Find your next wildlife photography holiday Browse small-group trips by destination, subject, season and photographic goal. 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