Lakes, mountains & remote stays
Your first Lake Clark trip
Choose a base for the lake, the mountains or the coast.
Start with Southwest Alaska
Plan your trip to
Iliamna & Lake Clark.
Find your way to Iliamna and Lake Clark, from the first flight to the last lodge transfer.
Plan your Alaska flightsIndependent travel guides. Not affiliated with Iliamna Air Taxi.
A little closer to the wild
Where do you want to go?
A small town on a big lake
A few days in Port Alsworth
Flights, places to stay and walks from town, with the practical details in between.
Katmai National Park
Planning a Brooks Camp visit
Make a plan for the journey, your stay and the time you hope to spend watching bears.
Before or after the bush flight
Time to spare in Anchorage
Airport transfers, a night in town and a little time outdoors.
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Lodges & luggage
Your stay, and what to bring
Where to stay
Find the right remote lodge
Compare the setting, meals, activities and transport before you book.
What to bring
A small-plane packing plan
Start with your operator’s baggage rules, then build a practical list.
Make the Alaska leg work
Who can take you there?
Independent, researched operator guides, with questions to ask before you book.
Seat fares & charters
Lake Clark Air
Seat fares and charters, with Anchorage, Port Alsworth and Iliamna among its listed destinations.
Read the service guideVillage flights & transfers
Lake & Peninsula Airlines
Check village stops, baggage rules and the transfer to Merrill Field.
Read the service guideCustom backcountry trips
Rust’s Flying Service
Work out the landing site, group size and gear before asking for a charter quote.
Read the service guide
Next stop: the rest of the world
Good trips start
before takeoff.
Flight comparisons, airport connections and the baggage questions that are easier to answer at home.
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