Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration - Ketchikan, AK

Overview

Ketchikan's finest bear viewing accessible by road! Visit Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary for this unique opportunity to see black bears in their native habitat. Your naturalist/guide will bring the rich forest to life as you meander along an improved trail, leading to an elevated boardwalk and platform system amongst magnificent stands of spruce, hemlock and cedar. Watch for bears from the safety of the raised boardwalks which maximize your viewing and provide protection. Leaving the private elevated wildlife viewing system, the rainforest trail transforms to an additional boardwalk perched over grassy wetlands alongside Eagle Creek, home to a rich run of spawning salmon. Here bears, bald eagles, seals and other birds come to fish for Alaska's abundant salmon. Be sure to visit the Alaska Raptor Center, a non-profit organization. Take the opportunity to see raptors up close, along with the historic Herring Bay Lumber Company Sawmill, master Native carver and General Store.

City: Ketchikan

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $250.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $250.00

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

Location for viewing ecosystem, wildlife and bear viewing. Salmon hatchery, historic sawmill, blacksmith, master Native Carver and General Store are available for guests to check out on their own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

344rosalieb

Aug 2022

Loved this tour. Beautiful gentle walk through forest where we saw mama bear and two cubs. We also visited a bird refuge. This was the closest I’ve ever been to a bald eagle and a hawk. Guides are knowledgeable and ever present for questions. Highly recommend

Janice K

Aug 2022

Great experience. We saw several bears. Even spotted a mama and cub in the distance. AJ and Monique were great guides. Good information about the area and bears. Some added attractions included the raptor sanctuary and saw mill.

Inspiration201134

Aug 2022

Amy and Claire were awesome tour guides. Their knowledge and experience were obvious to all in the group. They both answered all our questions, and took pride in a job well done. It is apparent they love their job. We saw lots of bears and some with cubs.. I would highly recommend going on this excursion.