Juneau Shore Excursion: Fortress of the Bears Pack Creek

490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

Duration

8 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

While your ship is docked in Juneau, visit the Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area, a protected wildlife site with the highest concentration of brown bears in the world. This day trip includes a floatplane flight over Tongass National Forest and a kayaking journey through Windfall Harbor. A certified guide takes your small group of no more than 10 people into the Alaskan wilderness to watch brown bears frolicking in the meadows and catching salmon in rivers. The Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area issues a limited number of visitation permits, exclusively to tour operators. Avoid disappointment by booking this tour well in advance.

Shore excursion to Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area from Juneau
See brown bears roaming free in their natural environment
Kayak through Alaska’s Inside Passage to Admiralty Island, the location of the viewing area
Enjoy a scenic floatplane ride over Alaska’s Inside Passage and Tongass National Forest
Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a more personalized experience
Hearty snack and bottled water provided
Round-trip transportation from your port or hotel

What To Expect

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Our warehouse facility features bathrooms, luggage storage, and resources for all your needs.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Spend the day exploring the world famous Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary on Admiralty Island. Wild bears roam throughout the island in the highest concentrations in the world. Join us for an adventure in the “Fortress of the Bears” including kayaking, bear viewing, hiking, and exploring. Truly unique and remote Alaskan experience!

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Due to aircraft restrictions, there is a 250lbs per person weight limit on this tour. All passenger weights need to be provided at time of booking.
Minimum age is 12 years
Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
Bear Sightings are not guaranteed. This is wild Alaska!
Participants must be fit enough to hike 1-2 miles through the wilderness.
The Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area is a wilderness area with no facilities, restrooms, or shelter on site. All garbage and waste must be packed out.
All participants must agree to follow all guide and ranger direction, always stay with the group, store all food items in designated bear proof lockers, and keep all personal belongings on their person.
Due to the inherent risks involved in this type of tour, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate.
This trip operates in all weather conditions (barring unsafe conditions, to be determined by ABAK) – We can’t stress enough how important it is to dress appropriately.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.
Kayaking is offered during limited bear viewing of June 20th - July 20th
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Included/Excluded

Certified guide
All necessary equipment
Round-trip transportation via van and floatplane
Rain gear, jackets and rubber boots provided - please advise supplier of sizing
Lunch and snacks
National Park fees
Bottled water

Gratuities

Durations

8 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

from 1099 $