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Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska

18th - 26th Mar. 2026 - £5499

North America - Guided By Jane Palmer & Pui Hang Miles

A Lone Bald Eagle Perched On Dark Rocks In One Of The Coves Of Kachemak Bay Photographed During The Natureslens Sea Otters & Bald Eagles Of Alaska Photography Holiday

Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska - 18th - 26th Mar. 2026 - £5499

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Embark on a thrilling 8 night adventure with the & of photography holiday, capturing the untamed beauty of ‘s wildlife & landscapes. Spend six full days on , focusing on photographing majestic in their natural habitat. Explore the bay on twice-daily excursions either onshore & using our chartered vessel, skippered by a highly experienced captain, to traverse the bay, ensuring you don’t miss any remarkable shot opportunities.

This extraordinary photography holiday offers a flexible itinerary, allowing you to capture images of the bald eagles, other native wildlife & stunning landscape shots. Enjoy accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Alaskan town of for seven nights on a half-board, single-occupancy basis. Take advantage of this non-shared accommodation provided at no extra cost to you, ensuring a restful & private stay.

You don’t need to bring long lenses to capture incredible images. Immerse yourself in the Alaskan wilderness guided by Pui Hang for NatureLens. Experience a great guide-to-client ratio of no more than 1:6, ensuring personalized attention & valuable photographic guidance throughout your journey. Join us on this unforgettable expedition & freeze moments in time with your lens.

During the magnificent winter season, thousands of Bald Eagles gather along the shores of Alaska in pristine wilderness. The scenery is stunning, and the birds are approachable.

Some of the most well-known photos have come from the Kenai Peninsula simply because photographers can get so close.

How many Bald Eagles are there in Alaska?

Alaska has the most substantial population of bald eagles in the , with an appraised 30,000 birds. These majestic birds are observed all along the coast, on the islands, & along some interior lakes & rivers. The islands along southeastern Alaska have the most considerable nesting population.

Why are there so many Bald Eagles in Alaska?

Out of every American state, Alaska has more Bald Eagles, around 30,000. For comparison, the population of Alaska’s capital, Juneau, is only 32,000. Although many may think the Bald Eagles settled in Alaska because of the climate, the opposite is true.

Bald Eagles do not care about the environment; they can live in the hot deserts of Mexico, the humid forests of Louisiana, & the coldest Arctic regions.

Bald Eagles love Alaska because of its plentiful resources. Alaska has some of the cleanest water in the world, significant amounts of prey, & untouched wilderness, contrary to America’s more industrialised states. For Bald Eagles, Alaska is paradise.

Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.

  • Day 1 - Assemble in Anchorage - overnight Anchorage
  • Day 2 - Transfer to Homer - Eagle Photography from beaches near Homer or the Spit in late afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 3 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 4 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 5 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 6 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 7 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 8 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 9 - Photography from beaches near Homer - transfer to Anchorage
One Of The Bald Eagles Flies Past A Superb Backdrop Of A Frozen Waterfall Found In A Cove On Kachemak Bay Photographed During The Natureslens Sea Otters & Bald Eagles Of Alaska Photography Holiday

Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.

  • Six full days in Homer photographing the bald eagles
  • Daily excursions on shore & making use of water taxi to traverse the bay
  • A flexible itinerary to allow photography of other native wildlife as well as landscape shots
  • Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Alaskan town of Homer
  • Stay for 8 nights on a half board, non-shared basis
  • Single occupancy accommodation is provided at no extra cost to you
  • You don't need to bring long lenses to get incredible images
  • A great guide to client ratio of no more than 1:6
  • Guided by Pui Hang Miles for NatureLens
  • May be combined with our Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone photography holiday for those who want a longer trip
One Of The Bald Eagles Prepares To Dive Against The Mountainous Backdrop Of Kachemak Bay Photographed During The Natureslens Sea Otters & Bald Eagles Of Alaska Photography Holiday

What Do You Need To Bring With You?

Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring. While you must bring some of these items (i.e. passport if you are traveling from abroad), please note that many of the items listed below are only recommendations & are not a requirement.

Recommended Clothing

Recommended Clothing – the following is a guide as to what clothing you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.

Gloves suitable for a very cold climate, hat suitable for a very cold climate, jacket suitable for a very cold climate, layers of neutral coloured clothing suitable for a very cold climate, lightweight waterproof over-trousers, trousers suitable for a cold climate & warm & sturdy boots suitable for a very cold climate

Recommended Camera Equipment

Recommended Camera Equipment – the following is a guide as to what camera equipment you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.

Card reader, long prime lens in the range of 500mm, 600mm or 800mm, medium zoom lens in the range of 70-200mm, mirrorless or DSLR camera body, notebook or laptop, portable hard-disk drive or SSD for storage of your images, spare mirrorless or DSLR camera body, telephoto zoom lens in the range of 200-600mm, 100-400mm, 150-500mm or 150-600mm, tripod, wide angle lens in the range of 16-35mm & 17-40mm or 24-105mm

A Lone Bald Eagle Perched On A Backdrop Of Dark Rocks In One Of The Coves Of Kachemak Bay Photographed During The Natureslens Sea Otters & Bald Eagles Of Alaska Photography Holiday

What is Included & Excluded on the Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska Photography Holiday?

Before booking the Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the inclusions & exclusions for the trip. Understanding these lists will give you a clear idea of what to expect during your wildlife photography adventure.

What is Included?

Accommodation as specified in the description, all in-trip ground transportation, all photography sessions & appropriate permits, guidance & advice from our photography holiday guides, meals on a half-board basis & transportation between photographic locations

What is Excluded?

Activities not listed on the itinerary, all drinks, all flights, flights to start location, meals not listed on the itinerary, personal expenses of any type, required insurances, sundries, tips & gratuities, transportation to start location & visas

One Of The Alaskan Sea Otters On Ice In The Harbour Of Homer Photographed During The Natureslens Sea Otters & Bald Eagles Of Alaska Photography Holiday

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

An Inquisitive Alaskan Sea Otter On Ice In The Harbour Of Homer Photographed During A Natureslens Alaskan Wildlife Photography Holiday

Additional Information

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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