Our 2026 season begins in May as we continue construction projects and preparing the lodge for our guests. We are accepting our first guests of 2026 in July and are accepting bookings through September. We operate with a maximum of six guests at a time to ensure a personal and unforgettable experience.

Guests fly commercially into King Salmon, Alaska (AKN). A Katmai Sky Lodge staff member will greet you at the airport and drive you to the floatplane dock on the Naknek River for a 15–20 minute floatplane transfer directly to the lodge.

Recommended Alaska Airlines Flights:

• Arrival: 2:07 pm or 4:50 pm

• Departure: 1:24 pm or 3:07 pm

These flights align with our transfer schedule for smooth travel. If you have any specific questions about travel logistics, feel free to ask us directly!

We provide most gear for excursions, but guests should bring:

• Warm, layered clothing suitable for Alaska’s weather

• Waterproof jacket and pants

• Sturdy boots for creek crossings and hiking

• Camera and binoculars

A detailed packing list will be provided after booking.

Due to safety and the nature of bear-viewing adventures, our lodge is designed for adults and older teens. That being said, every child is different, and parents know their kids best. Some older children are deeply curious about nature, comfortable outdoors for long stretches, and genuinely excited about wildlife- and for those kids, this kind of experience can be incredibly meaningful.

At the same time, our trips involve long days outside in a remote wilderness setting and require following important safety guidelines around bears, including staying calm, moving deliberately, and avoiding running or yelling. For some children, that can be challenging and make the experience less enjoyable for everyone. Because we operate with very small groups, we do have the flexibility to adjust daily plans and keep adventure days a bit shorter when appropriate, which can be helpful when traveling with a child.

Our guides absolutely enjoy sharing the experience with young minds and are always happy to help, but they are not responsible for childcare or supervision; parents remain fully responsible for their children throughout the trip. If your older child is comfortable in the outdoors, enjoys hiking and observing wildlife, and is able to follow safety rules consistently, we’re absolutely open to discussing an exception. We just want to make sure it’s a great experience for your child, your family, and the group as a whole.

Weather is part of life in Alaska, and we design our days to be fully flexible and adaptable. Our schedules adjust in real time based on weather conditions, wildlife activity, and guest preferences, with safety always as our top priority. While fly-out trips may occasionally be delayed or modified, the experience doesn’t stop when the planes do.

Even when weather keeps us close to home, we are still in the heart of Katmai National Park. The headwaters of Brooks Lake are just a few miles from the lodge and host its own bear population during certain times of the season. We also have access to Olga Lake, complete with a boat and kayaks for wildlife viewing, excellent birding, fishing opportunities.

Our property is threaded with trails that lead directly into the park, and our guides love sharing the incredible flora and fauna of the region — whether that’s exploring tundra and forest ecosystems, looking for mushrooms, learning about edible plants, searching for fossils, or simply slowing down and observing the landscape. Katmai is rich with life at every scale, and there is always something to discover.

In short, even when the weather changes the plan, it rarely limits the experience. Some of our most memorable moments happen on those quieter, unplanned days — and we embrace them fully.

We wrapped up construction on the main lodge and cabins in September 2025. Building in the bush means we can only work when weather and logistics allow, and we completed the bulk of construction right at the end of the season.

We’ll be flying back out early in spring 2026 to put the finishing touches on the cabins and to fly out all of our furniture and interior pieces, which are already purchased and staged in King Salmon. Because of this, we don’t yet have final interior photos to share — those will be available once we return to the lodge in spring.

This timing is also why we’re offering special introductory rates for our 2026 season. Early guests are helping us bring the final details together and will be among the very first to experience the lodge once everything is complete.

If you have questions about cabin layouts, amenities, or finishes in the meantime, we’re always happy to talk through what to expect.

Your stay includes:

• Round-trip charter flights between King Salmon and Katmai Sky Lodge

• Guided fly-out bear viewing and wilderness excursions throughout Katmai National Park

• Comfortable lodging in our private guest cabins

• Chef-prepared meals during your stay

• Non-alcoholic beverages, plus beer and wine

• Experienced guides with deep local knowledge of Katmai

• Small group sizes (maximum of 6 guests)

Because of our small groups and close proximity to some of Katmai’s best bear viewing areas, we’re able to tailor daily excursions to match guest interests, weather conditions, and wildlife activity. Some days may involve short flights, others may include hiking to quieter, lesser-known areas — all designed to help you make the most of your time in Katmai.

No two days are exactly the same, and that flexibility is one of the things that makes a Katmai Sky experience so special.