slicktripEvery September to OctoberLarge Alaskan brown bear below Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska
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Katmai National Park, Alaska · Every September to October
Fat Bear Week
The bears are at their fattest, the crowds are gone, and the fall salmon put them back on the river.
On now until October 12
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into King Salmon or Anchorage for September 15 to October 12, 2026, round trips of 2 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Weather cancels float planes often in fall, allow a spare day
- Bring full rain gear, this is the wettest stretch of the year
- Fly Anchorage to King Salmon and then a float plane to Brooks Camp; service thins in October, so confirm the last operating dates.
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