Juneau Shore Excursion: Exclusive Pack Creek Bear Viewing from Juneau

Summary

During your port stay in Juneau, go deep into the Alaskan wilderness on this day trip to the Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area, a wildlife sanctuary located on Admiralty Island. Called the ‘Fortress of the Bears’ by the indigenous Tlingit people, Pack Creek is home to the highest concentration of brown bears in the world. With one guide for every five people, enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour. After convenient morning port pickup, kick off your tour with a floatplane flight over Tongass National Forest and the Inside Passage. Your pilot makes a smooth landing 25 minutes later on Windfall Island. Receive a safety briefing for your kayaking journey through Windfall Harbor, and then following your guide, paddle to the mouth of Pack Creek on Admiralty Island. Secure your kayak on shore and walk to prime viewing locations to observe grizzly and brown bears in their natural environment. Head over to creeks and streams to see them swimming or catching salmon, and climb up lookout towers to see bears romping around. Spend a leisurely three hours watching bears, before you kayak back to the floatplane site. Your shore excursion ends with van transport back to Juneau port. Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required. Visitors to the Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area must have a permit, which is limited in number and provided to tour operators only. As permits sell out quickly, make sure to book this tour well in advance. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Juneau port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-ofcall. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan wilderness adventure on this small-group day trip to the Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area, a protected wildlife location with the highest concentration of brown bears in the world! From Juneau, join your guide on a scenic floatplane ride over Alaska’s Inside Passage and Tongass National Forest to Windfall Island. Then, kayak to the mouth of Pack Creek on Admiralty Island and witness Grizzly bears in their natural habitat – truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! *Kayaking is weather dependent. Kayaking is not included May 15th - June 15th and September 1st - 10th, guests will fly directly to Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary during this time. The Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area requires a permit to visit, and for the first time since 1997, the National Forest Service has awarded these exclusive and limited visitation permits to tour operators. Book this tour to make sure you don’t miss out on the amazing chance to enter the viewing area.

What’s included?

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
Entry/Admission - Pack Creek on Admiralty Island
Gratuities
There is a $50 non-refundable booking fee once this trip is reserved.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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About operator:

We specialize in high-quality, small group, active adventures throughout the Juneau area featuring glaciers, bears, and whales. Come join us for guided glacier trekking, ice climbing, wildlife viewing, and sea kayaking. We cater to all abilities! Beginners welcome! We are the top rated wilderness guide service in the area and welcome large groups, photographers, and production companies. We offer custom trips too! Join the company who has worked with Oprah, the Travel Channel, BBC, Nat Geo, Good Morning America and so many more! We also operate the Alaska Boat & Kayak Center, Juneau's only kayak rental and retail shop located in Auke Bay boat harbor.