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    Emerald Air Service, Inc.

    177 Reviews
    #5 of 71 Outdoor Activities in Homer
    Tours, Outdoor Activities, Air Tours
    Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    1244 Lake Shore Dr, Homer, AK 99603-7931
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    Please join us for the bear viewing trip of a lifetime. Find yourself in pristine, remote areas where you are not limited to paved trails or platforms--where you are away from the crowds. Fly in our deHavilland Beaver on floats across Cook Inlet to...more
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed November 9, 2015
    Amazing

    I was 11 when I came and still are 11. This was a really cool experience for me. We got in a seaplane, saw some great scenery, landed, saw some bears fishing, sat down next to some other bears fishing, and at the end a...More

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    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed August 25, 2015
    Reservation cancelled due to weather. No alternatives suggested or provided.

    We had reservations for a full day of bear watching and planned our Homer vacation/Alaska trip around Emerald Air reservation. I understand Alaska weather is unpredictable and it is better to cancel than fly dangerously. We were informed the flight was cancelled when we arrived...More

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    Reviewed September 3, 2018 via mobile
    Once in a lifetime experience

    Seeing bears was a dream and it came true thanks to Emerald air service ! After a beautiful flight over Katmai NP, we landed with our guide to the tundra. We walked to the river and trees facing us started to move : it was...More

    Thank dehouckclaire
    Reviewed September 3, 2018 via mobile
    Once in a lifetime

    Saw the most beautiful bears. Didn’t want to go home..... Our 10 years old boy had the time of his life... and sod ud mummie

    Thank Roam755635
    Reviewed August 26, 2018
    Amazing experience

    We took this tour with Mike and Lance in late July. Unfortunately, the salmon were later in running this year, but that didn’t diminish the wonderful time we had. Lance is a wonderful guide and it’s obvious how much he cares about the environment and...More

    Thank KentuckyGirlAtHeart
    Reviewed August 16, 2018 via mobile
    Day of a Lifetime - Bears Galore

    Today we went on a bear excursion with Mike and Lance - wow what an incredible experience. From the floatplane ride over to the zillion bears we saw to the expert pilot, Mike, and the brilliant guide - Lance, we had the day of a...More

    Thank Dawn388
    Reviewed August 9, 2018
    Thank You

    I went on bear viewing tour with Emerald Service on 02/08/2018. Despite it was a very foggy and rainy day, it was a great experience, mainly due to the people of this company. Very low profile, down-to-earth, people. Mike the relaxed pilot, Lance the great...More

    Thank Niek Z
    Reviewed August 8, 2018
    What an amazing day!

    While staying at the Wilderness Lodge in Homer I finally made the decision to go on a bear viewing expedition! My daughter was on board as well. Emerald was highly recommended as one of the best and of great importance to me, safest! So off...More

    Thank catravisrn
    Reviewed July 20, 2018 via mobile
    The best experience ever!

    Wow! What an awesome experience this was! First of all leaving with a float plane from the Floatplane Lodge in Homer. And then walking with an experienced guide in Katmai park in the natural habitat of the bears. I think we saw about 20 bears....More

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    Sarah E, Owner at Emerald Air Service, Inc., responded to this reviewResponded July 27, 2018

    Thank you so much for joining our adventure to Katmai! We are delighted to hear you had such a great experience and got to see so many bears. We are proud of the fact that we spend roughly 4 and a half hours on the...More

    Reviewed July 9, 2018
    Fantastic bear-viewing experience with Emerald Air and our guide Lance.

    I took this tour with Emerald Air last week after extensively researching bear viewing companies, flight safety records and consumer reviews. I had an incredible experience, from the professionalism of our guide Lance and pilot Mike, to the hike and the overall experience itself. This...More

    Thank Michael B
    Sarah E, Owner at Emerald Air Service, Inc., responded to this reviewResponded July 10, 2018

    Thank you Mr. Bradley, We are grateful you were able to join Emerald Air Service during your visit to Alaska! Lance and Mike are wonderful assets to our team, and we are delighted to hear of your experience. As a company, we pride ourselves on...More

    Reviewed July 8, 2018
    Memorable Bear-Viewing and Float Plane Experience

    We had a safe and enchanting trip to Katmai National Park with Emerald Air. During our five mile hike, we saw over 20 bears in various moments of their day. - mama bear making one of her first ventures off a nursery rock with her...More

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    Sarah E, Owner at Emerald Air Service, Inc., responded to this reviewResponded July 10, 2018

    Thank you Karen! We are delighted you were able to join Emerald Air Service for a bear watching adventure during your trip to Alaska! We are happy you were able to see so many bears and their different behaviors. Mike & Lance are valuable partners...More

    Reviewed July 3, 2018
    Beyond words. Bring your best camera.

    This was not on our itinerary (we found through a recommendation) so we didn't have our best cameras with us - just our cell phones. If you have a telephoto lens bring it. The staff is responsive and helpful; they had waders for us (again,...More

    Thank C J
    Sarah E, Owner at Emerald Air Service, Inc., responded to this reviewResponded July 4, 2018

    Thank you! We are delighted your group was able to join us during your time in Homer! Driving an RV is a tough job here and we are happy your group made it. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Lance....More

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