Top Homer Day Trips

Hit the road with the Alaska Self-Guided Bundle, including tours for Anchorage, Seward, Homer, and Denali. Cruise the Seward Highway for glacier views, coastal wildlife, and big mountain scenery, then follow the Sterling Highway through turquoise lakes and Kenai Peninsula towns to Homer. From Anchorage, head north on the Parks Highway via Eagle River, the Mat-Su Valley, and Talkeetna to Denali State Park and Denali National Park. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Visit Brooks Camp for the chance to see Alaska’s famous bears in the wild—from the security of a viewing platform. This tour takes you to Brooks Camp by floatplane, so you can admire the rugged landscape from the air before landing on a lake and taking a hike to the bear viewing area. This trip is a must for photographers hoping to get up-close photos of bears.

Drive from Anchorage to Homer on a self-guided audio tour packed with wildlife, glaciers, and coastal views. Four must-see stops lead the way: Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, Beluga Point, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Homer Spit. Follow Turnagain Arm, detour into Portage Valley for Portage Glacier and Byron Glacier Trail, then cruise past Kenai Lake and Cooper Landing before rolling into Homer for overlooks, beaches, and big-sky sunsets. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Pressed for time but dreaming of bear‑spotting and halibut fishing in Alaska? This fast‑track adventure departs from Homer Harbor, crosses Cook Inlet, and lands in Lake Clark National Park’s pristine Chinitna Bay. A knowledgeable guide leads you to prime viewing platforms where massive brown bears roam the shoreline, offering unforgettable photography moments. When tides cooperate, we’ll drop anchor for a few hours of halibut trolling—either on the inbound or outbound leg—so you can reel in the prized catch before heading home. Book today for a wildlife and fishing experience you’ll never forget. On Tuesday and Wednesday the limit is 1 Halibut per person.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle for Anchorage to Homer and Seward drives across the Kenai Peninsula. Includes Potter Marsh, Girdwood, and the Alyeska Aerial Tram, Beluga Point, Bird Point, Portage Valley, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Kenai River at Cooper Landing, Russian River Falls, Ninilchik, and Homer Spit. GPS-triggered stories play automatically with offline access as you reach Summit Lake, Mount Iliamna Viewpoint, Exit Glacier, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Witness majestic brown bears in their natural habitat on this unforgettable bear viewing trip at Lake Clark National Park. Departing from Homer Harbor, the two-hour boat ride across Cook Inlet offers the chance to observe marine life, including sea otters and orcas. Upon arrival in Chinitna Bay, a knowledgeable guide will escort you to prime viewing platforms for an up-close experience with these magnificent creatures. This tour provides a unique opportunity to connect with Alaska's wildlife in a stunning natural setting. - Two-hour boat ride across Cook Inlet to Lake Clark National Park - Guided tour with access to various viewing platforms - Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers - Experience marine wildlife sightings along the way

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to see Alaskan grizzly bears as they roam deep in the wilderness. This airplane tour takes you over volcanoes and glaciers on your way to the bear-viewing locations, which may be along the coast or in a creek or river in the heart of Katmai or Lake Clark National Park. where you may walk several miles to view the bears in the company of your pilot/guide.