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Traitors Cove Bear Viewing

Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Duration

4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

The summer is the best time to see bears in the Alaskan wilderness and this excursion takes you to the best spots. Join a small group and fly from Ketchikan to Tongass National Forest, landing at Traitors Cove Bear Viewing Observatory. Then, hike through the forest to see bears feeding and living in their natural habitat, a great opportunity for budding wildlife photographers to capture amazing photos.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for other flora and fauna
  • Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Ketchikan hotel
  • Choose from two tour times to suit your schedule
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What To Expect

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Tongass National Forest



Between July20th and September 30th you can visit the bear viewing observatory at Traitors Cove. Fly by floatplane along the beautiful waterways of the lush Tongass National Forest across Revillagegedo island to a US Forest Service maintained trail and the Margarete Creek Bear Viewing platform. Bears can be seen plunging into the rushing water to retrieve their meals of wiggling salmon. This is a perfect opportunity to photograph Alaska’s real fisherman in action! In addition to bears feeding, you will also see bald eagles picking over the scraps left by the bears and of course, the real stars of the show, the salmon as they battle their way upstream to spawn. Your journey will be accompanied by the Island Wings bear guide who will provide information about the flora and fauna along the way. Combine a short hike, beautiful scenery and a magnificent wildlife experience in one trip. This is a four hour tour that includes a floatplane flight, a one mile drive by van on a US Forest Service road and a short hike along a boardwalk trail to the viewing platform. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of camera batteries! The US Forest Service restricts access to Margarete Observatory

by permit. As a result, only small numbers of people have the opportunity to visit this beautiful site, so book early! The four hour Traitors Cove bear viewing tour includes: a thirty minute flight each way and three hours at Traitors Cove. All tours include complimentary ground transportation to and from our dock which adds fifteen minutes to the beginning and the end of your tour. For this four hour tour you will need to budget four and a half hours total time. Season: July 20th through September 30th.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please wear layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
  • All passengers MUST provide us a contact phone number when booking or call us at (907) 225-2444 to confirm a tour time.
  • Passengers travelling via cruise ship MUST provide their cruise ship name to us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off by Island WIngs van from the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau on Cruise Ship Berth 2
  • Interactive narration with your Pilot
  • All inclusive tour
  • Voice activated, noise cancelling headset for each passenger
  • Guaranteed window seats for all passengers
  • US Forest Service Special Use Permit for Bear Viewing within Tongss National Forest
  • We operate well maintained six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes
  • No food or beverages, except bottled water, allowed on the flight
  • Gratuities

Durations

4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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