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Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park are easily accessed by the Fat Bear Express. 

Fat Bear Express is the official water transportation  to Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park! Operating June 18 – September 20 weather permitting. Upon your arrival, you will be shuttled from the King Salmon, Alaska Airport to the National Park Service dock. There you will cruise across scenic Naknek Lake (45 min.) to Brooks Camp for your bear viewing adventure. The water taxi leaves the King Salmon dock every odd hour starting at 7 AM, with the last departure at 5 PM (Subject to change based on weather and light conditions). The water taxi returns from Brooks Camp every even hour starting at 8 AM, with the last pick up at 6 PM  as long as there are booked seats. Katmai Water Taxi Services, is a transportation service only. Once you disembark the boat you are self guided at Brooks Camp and surrounding areas.  Check in at the Brooks Camp Visitors Center to participate in the bear viewing orientation class hosted by Katmai National Park staff.

Explore Katmai National Park

Alaska’s vast landscapes are full of incredible wildlife and rugged terrain that stretches across the entire state. One of the largest and most well-known residents is the Coastal Brown Bear or “Grizzly Bear.” With Katmai Water Taxi you can be transported to the famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.

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Explore Brooks Falls

Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is a hub for travelers to view these bears in action trying to catch their dinner and splash in the falls. By booking your transportation with Katmai Water Taxi, you will have access to a self guided tour of Brooks Falls to see these beautiful creatures up close and personal.

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Water Taxi vs. Float Plane

You can choose whichever mode of transportation best suits your needs. Both the Water Taxi and the Float Plane are good options available for your travel into Katmai National Park and Brooks Falls. Check out a few cons to using the Float Plane over the Water Taxi.

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Alaska river and forest
Two people fly fishing
Katmai National Park trail
Forest trail
Group getting instructions for bear watching session.
Adult bear and bear cub in the river

Katmai Water Taxi Service

$45000Round Trip Water Taxi Ticket

  • Includes shuttle from the King Salmon Airport (AKN), approved shuttle stops, or approved lodging within King Salmon

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Fat Bear Express: Explore Katmai National Park

Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is a bucket list location for many. Like most of the places in Alaska, Brooks Falls was once only accessible by float plane.