April 20–September 16
Guided Bear Viewing
A small-group floatplane trip to the best available bear viewing on Kodiak Island or the Katmai Coast.
starting at $998 per person
Floatplane adventures from Kodiak
See wild Alaska
from the best seat.
Fly with local pilots to the bear country, mountains, lakes and remote coastline of Kodiak Island and Katmai.
◷ 3–4 hour guided tour✈ Scenic floatplane flight◉ Small groups
Your Kodiak & Katmai adventure starts here
Local experience. Remarkable access.
Kingfisher Aviation connects travelers with the rugged mountains, fjords and wildlife of Southwest Alaska. From guided brown bear viewing to lodge transportation and scenic flights, every trip is shaped around the day’s conditions and the experience you came to Kodiak for.
Glen and Kyle Eaton have flown passengers into the Alaska wilderness since the 1990s, with a focus on thoughtful service, local knowledge and safe decision-making.
Our story →Choose your Alaska experience
Go beyond the road system.
Remote access
Lodge Transport
Floatplane transportation from Kodiak to wilderness lodges with room for your people and gear.
Custom routes
Private Floatplane Charters
Plan transportation for fishing trips, camps and specialty projects around the Kodiak archipelago.
April–November
Kodiak Scenic Flights
Mountains, coastline, wildlife and remote country from a classic Alaska floatplane.
starting at $499 per person
Guided bear viewing
A full Alaska experience, not just a flight.
Approximately two hours of scenic flying, about 1½ hours of bear viewing and time to walk into the viewing area. The destination is selected for the best current opportunity.
- Season: April 20–September 16
- Two-passenger minimum
- Weather and wildlife activity vary
Group tour
Exclusive tour
Accepting pre-bookings for 2027. After January 1, we’ll confirm actual seat availability, your date and departure time, then request payment to finalize your reservation. A pre-booking is not a confirmed seat.
Request a pre-booking →Secure booking through Kingfisher AviationA view from Kodiak
See Kingfisher in motion.
Take a closer look at floatplane flying and the remote country surrounding Kodiak Island.