KATMAI NATIONAL PARK · AK 58.68°N / 156.65°W DECISION MATRIX · WHAT-IF

Three ways to the falls.
Run your scenario.

Change the trip and watch all three options move. The cheapest one stops being cheapest faster than you'd think, especially when the weather gets a vote.

Scenario
Days at the fallsbear viewing days
Travelersdouble occupancy assumed
Conditionstap to stress-test
Option A
ANC Day Trip
$0
per person · all-in
~5hper day at the fallsthe one day · mostly travel
    Resilience
    Option B
    DIY Multi-Day
    $0
    per person · cheapest, if nothing goes wrong
    ~8hper day at the fallsacross 1 day
      Resilience
      5 separate bookings to line up yourself.
      Option C · Katmai B&B
      3N / 2D
      $0
      per person · one booking
      ~8hper day at the fallsacross 1 day
        Resilience
        Each day: bears, fishing, or the Valley, your call, no upcharge.
        Option D
        Full-Service Lodge
        $0
        per person · all-inclusive
        ~8hper day at the fallsacross 1 day · bears = one activity
          Resilience
          Handled, but you pay for fishing & extras too.
          The weather backup · why these prices converge

          This is the line that closes the gap.

          The read

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