Tours & Activities in Homer

In half a day (4-4.5 hours), we will take you from Homer to the end of the road and beyond, deep into Alaska’s wilderness. We are the only guides offering airboat tours in the rivers at the head of Kachemak Bay, so you will likely not see any others, outside of our group. The physical demands of this tour are minimal if you can climb in and out of an Argo and an airboat, you are good to go.

Learn about our rich history of early Native American inhabitants, gold rush saga's and about those interesting events that made Anchorage a beacon of adventure. We depart from downtown Anchorage, drive along the Turnagain Arm, a view its wondrous glacial waterway. See scenic backdrops, snow capped mountains, frozen waterfalls, and topaz-blue glaciers. We make stops to the best unspoiled locations. Just relax and soak up beauty during this award-winning excursion. This tour is a boots-to-the-ground adventure that is well guided. Every tour is very Senior Friendly with ease for all levels of abilities.  See amazing wildlife in their natural setting. From cliff-defying Mountain Goats to high soaring American bald eagles.  We take you to the "Ring of Glaciers" that surrounds our largest glacier lake. Free Photography Instructions Cellphone or DSLR, we coach you to capture stunning photos. Free Access to: Chugach National & State Park including the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.  

BUCKET LIST ITEM! Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive private helicopter bear viewing tour to Bear Mountain Lodge from Homer, Alaska. This exhilarating journey will take you deep into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, where you'll witness the majestic beauty of bears in their natural habitat. Your tour begins as you board a state-of-the-art helicopter in Homer. Our bear viewing tour will take you via helicopter from Homer to Bear Mountain Lodge in Chinitna Bay at the southern end of Lake Clark National Park. In route to Chinitna Bay your pilot will point out multiple active volcanoes as well as other points of interests along the way. After arriving on the beach of this scenic bay, you will meet your expert guide from Bear Mountain Lodge who will escort your group by 4WD bus/vehicle to locations where you will get out of the vehicle with your guide to safely view the brown bears up close in their natural environment and observe them. *Snacks and Bears included!

Observe wild Alaskan Bears in their natural habitat on this 5- 6-hour day trip from Homer. Depart by bush plane and fly past volcanoes and glaciers en route to viewing locations in Katmai National Park and Preserve. You'll spend several hours on the ground while your pilot/guide narrates the behavior of Coastal Brown (aka Grizzly) bears.

Tours with Coldwater Alaska are catered to our passengers, customized to what they would like to see. Our boats only carry up to six passengers which provides a great personal experience while enjoying their time on the water. Tours provide a unique combination of sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and scenery in the beautiful waters of Kachemak Bay, Alaska.

Have you ever dreamt of walking on ice thousands of years old? Take in the stunning views over Kachemak Bay as you depart by helicopter from Homer to get an up-close view of the glaciers, waterfalls, and majestic mountains just across the bay on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, unreachable by road. This is your opportunity to land on a high alpine glacier overlooking Kachemak Bay and walk on the ancient glacier ice all while taking in views of the surrounding Kenai Mountains.

Wildlife Photography Trip of a Lifetime! Highly experienced Bush Pilot ! Smaller groups for a better experience!

The Grewingk Glacier Hike in Kachemak Bay State Park is a must-do for any outdoor enthusiast visiting the Homer, Alaska area. This easy-moderate hike takes you through stunning old-growth forests, over crystal-clear streams and along turquoise blue lakes, all leading up to the awe-inspiring Grewingk Glacier. You'll have the opportunity to spot wildlife such as moose, eagles, and bears. The payoff at the end of the hike is the breathtaking glacier, which towers above you in all its glory. The Grewingk Glacier Hike is a truly unforgettable experience that showcases the incredible natural beauty of Alaska.