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Welcome to the Kodiak Brown Bear Center & Lodge, situated amidst the serene beauty of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. It serves as a haven for nature enthusiasts from around the world seeking an unforgettable retreat. Stay from 4 to 8 days and experience world class bear viewing and much more. 

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+1 877-335-2327(BEAR)

International customers please contact us via our web form or use the chat feature.

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Kodiak Brown Bear Center

Karluk Lake

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Kodiak

Kodiak City & Float Plane Base

Our group sizes are limited ensuring each guest experiences the best Alaska has to offer.

After a day of bear viewing activities, relax and join our team for a locally sourced, home cooked meal in our lodge and retire to one of our four private guest cabins or have some time in our sauna (banya).

The Kodiak Brown Bear Center is owned by the Alutiiq people, who have inhabited Kodiak Island for over 7,000 years.

We invite you to visit our home, and promise unforgettable memories of your time spent in the heart of Alaska’s wilderness.

Prices from $5,600 pp

All-Inclusive Lodge on Kodiak, AK

Wellness Center

COMING SOON Our new wellness center to coming soon to KBBC, more news will follow.

Bear Viewing

The Karluk watershed has one of the highest concentration of Kodiak brown bears in the world! Learn more about our bear viewing packages and enjoy your own bear experience like no other.
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Cabins, Bear Cave & Sauna

Our modern and private guest cabins were designed with your comfort in mind. Each cabin includes a queen bed, a twin bed and a luxury en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Private covered patios with outdoor seating and panoramic views of Karluk Lake and the surrounding mountains provide the ideal location for morning coffee or a nightcap under the stars.
Cabins & Bear Cave
ALL-INCLUSIVE accommodation & LODGE

Stay in Style and Comfort

INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY

Chartered (float) airplane service from the city of Kodiak to the Lodge

Accommodations in a private cabin with full en-suite bathroom

Three cooked meals by local chef, crafted with locally-sourced food

Snacks and soft drinks 

Sauna (Banya)

All inclusive lodge on kodiak island
Private Cabins at Kodiak brown Bear Center by Dan M Lee

Private Cabins

A spacious wooden dining room in kodiak lodge with large windows overlooking a scenic lake and mountains, featuring a long dining table, leather chairs, couches, and a kitchen area in the background under a vaulted ceiling. Taken by Dan M Lee

The Bear Cave

Sauna Banya

Sauna (Banya)

A large brown bear, reminiscent of those around Kodiak Lodge, stands on all fours facing slightly to the left, its thick fur coat and neutral expression set against a plain white background.
Bear Viewing

Bear viewing in the Alaskan wilderness

The Kodiak Brown Bear Center & Lodge offers a unique and personal Alaskan Brown Bear viewing experience without boardwalks or large groups of tourists.

4 Miles

From the city centre

17-Acre

Outdoor activity centre
Choose your length of stay

Stay from 4 to 8 days
for bear viewing, fishing or photography

You can choose to stay from 4 to 8 days and experience world class bear viewing and try your hand at photography. We offer a unique experience with great private cabins and quality food by our local chef, all included in the price. Prices from $5,600 pp

Delicious tasting, plentiful meals included

Our goal is to enhance your entire guest experience and elevate your outdoor adventures. To that end, we serve dishes made with locally sourced native ingredients whenever possible, all prepared in our commercial kitchen.

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Inside Kodak Brown Bear Center

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