Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition

Denali National Park's wilderness has long drawn thousands of tourists, most riding crowded buses along the park road. Over time, wildlife began avoiding these busy areas. But after a 2021 landslide closed the road and reduced human presence, animal behavior began to shift, and sightings are on the rise! Watch our video to see why wildlife is returning to the Denali Backcountry.

Discover Alaska’s pristine Bear Coast, including Katmai and Lake Clark national parks. This area offers intact, pristine brown bear habitat with abundant salmon runs and other food that support the world’s highest density of wild bears. Learn why we must protect the bears, their habitat and the people who depend on both.

Get expert tips for photographing Alaska's brown bears with wildlife photographer Court Whelan, Ph.D.

Learn how to photograph wild bears in Alaska with nature photographer Mike Hillman.

Traveler Sarah Martens recounts her time traveling in Alaska with Nat Hab, including the power in up-close experiences with the bears of Katmai National Park.

From brown bears fishing for salmon to glaciers calving into icy seas, Alaska offers some of the most dramatic photo ops on Earth. Join Photo Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann for a look at our Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition, with aerial views of Denali, encounters with coastal brown bears and opportunities to photograph glaciers, whales and seabirds in Kenai Fjords. Travel by train along the most scenic section of the historic Alaska Railroad, stay in remote ecolodges and get expert photo advice. Arthur also shares details on what to pack and details on how we travel, including chartered flights to maximize your time in the wild.

Long before gold fever swept north, Alaska was already a crossroads of culture and trade. Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger tells the tale of early Alaska, where Indigenous cultures thrived for thousands of years and global trade networks reshaped the North. From Alaska Native civilizations to the Russian fur empire and American expansion, Laura reveals how exploration, migration and commerce transformed the region. Discover how this layered history laid the foundation for the Alaska we experience today—and why understanding it deepens every visit.

From rare wildlife to dramatic landscapes, Nat Hab’s Photo Expeditions immerse photographers of all skill levels in nature’s most compelling moments. Photo Expeditions Director Mike Hillman highlights our photo-focused journeys, from coastal Alaska and the Arctic to Africa, the Galapagos and Patagonia. Learn how small groups, flexible pacing, instruction from pro photographer-naturalists and carefully timed access create ideal photo opportunities in the field.