The Bear Coast: Intimate Lives Of Brown Bears (2026 Pre-Registration)
Among the towering snow-capped volcanoes and dense forests of the Alaska peninsula lies a hidden eden of lush meadows, crystal clear streams, and seemingly endless sand beaches inhabited by one of the most charismatic animals on the planet: the coastal brown bear.
Set off with Brooke Bartleson and Arthur Lefo on an intimate photography expedition in the heart of the kingdom of the brown bear, gaining invaluable insights into their daily lives and behavior as you capture powerful images of these wild souls. Enjoy a private and cozy bear viewing lodge limited to just 8 guests right in the middle of it all. Explore various areas of the coast in search of the ultimate encounters and perfect light to help create images that will inspire long beyond the end of this adventure.
Estimated Price: $7600-$8000. Estimated Dates: Summer 2026
Pre-Registration puts you on our priority booking list to be filled on a first come first served basis before public on sale, it does not guarantee a spot on the departure.
The first trip in 2025 is sold out. If you registered and did not get selected, your registration is still valid for 2026's departure and you will be contacted accordingly.
Please note that all initial online deposits are non-refundable.
Among the towering snow-capped volcanoes and dense forests of the Alaska peninsula lies a hidden eden of lush meadows, crystal clear streams, and seemingly endless sand beaches inhabited by one of the most charismatic animals on the planet: the coastal brown bear.
Set off with Brooke Bartleson and Arthur Lefo on an intimate photography expedition in the heart of the kingdom of the brown bear, gaining invaluable insights into their daily lives and behavior as you capture powerful images of these wild souls. Enjoy a private and cozy bear viewing lodge limited to just 8 guests right in the middle of it all. Explore various areas of the coast in search of the ultimate encounters and perfect light to help create images that will inspire long beyond the end of this adventure.
Estimated Price: $7600-$8000. Estimated Dates: Summer 2026
Pre-Registration puts you on our priority booking list to be filled on a first come first served basis before public on sale, it does not guarantee a spot on the departure.
The first trip in 2025 is sold out. If you registered and did not get selected, your registration is still valid for 2026's departure and you will be contacted accordingly.
Please note that all initial online deposits are non-refundable.
Among the towering snow-capped volcanoes and dense forests of the Alaska peninsula lies a hidden eden of lush meadows, crystal clear streams, and seemingly endless sand beaches inhabited by one of the most charismatic animals on the planet: the coastal brown bear.
Set off with Brooke Bartleson and Arthur Lefo on an intimate photography expedition in the heart of the kingdom of the brown bear, gaining invaluable insights into their daily lives and behavior as you capture powerful images of these wild souls. Enjoy a private and cozy bear viewing lodge limited to just 8 guests right in the middle of it all. Explore various areas of the coast in search of the ultimate encounters and perfect light to help create images that will inspire long beyond the end of this adventure.
Estimated Price: $7600-$8000. Estimated Dates: Summer 2026
Pre-Registration puts you on our priority booking list to be filled on a first come first served basis before public on sale, it does not guarantee a spot on the departure.
The first trip in 2025 is sold out. If you registered and did not get selected, your registration is still valid for 2026's departure and you will be contacted accordingly.
Please note that all initial online deposits are non-refundable.
Esimated Pricing: $7500-$8000.
Highlights:
5 days exploring the meadows and beaches of the bear coast on the Alaska Peninsula with expert bear guides Brooke Bartleson and Arthur Lefo
revel in intimate moments spent with the fascinating coastal brown bear as you learn about their daily lives and behaviors
enjoy 5 nights in a private bear lodge in the heart of the bear’s habitat with a dedicated chef preparing delicious home cooked food every night
take advantage of Brooke and Arthur’s photography guiding expertise to bring your imagery to the next level, both in the field and during image editing sessions by the fireplace
bask in the beauty of this coastline as you fly to and from the lodge in a small plane landing directly on the beach
get the most out of your experience thanks to our intimate 4-to-1 guest-to-guide ratio
Includes:
all accommodations upon arrival at the lodge (stay in Anchorage can be arranged for a small additional fee)
a round trip scenic flight on a small plane as you make your way to the heart of the brown bear’s home
all guiding services provided by Brooke Bartleson and Arthur Lefo
all food, prepared with love by locals and lodge chefs
Not included:
guide gratuity
flights to Anchorage, Alaska
prior accommodations (although these can be arranged for a small additional fee)