Exclusive Pack Creek Bear Viewing from Juneau in Juneau booking from $1083.47

Exclusive Pack Creek Bear Viewing from Juneau

Overview

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 Brown 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.

City: Juneau

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Certified guide

National Park fees

All necessary equipment

Rain gear, jackets and rubber boots provided - please advise supplier of sizing

Lunch, Hearty Snacks, and water

Round-trip transportation via van and floatplane

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You must include the following in the comments section when booking: raingear & shoe sizes for each passenger, (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L) and any pertinent medical information
Maximum weight per person is 250 pounds (113 kilograms)
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 12 years
There is a $50 non-refundable booking fee once this trip is reserved. This is non-refundable for any reason, including weather cancellations
Bear sightings are not guaranteed. This is wild Alaska!
Trips in May 15th - June 15th and September 1st - 10th will NOT include kayaking. Guests will fly directly to the Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary.
Due to the inherent risks involved in this type of tour, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate.
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.
This trip operates in all weather conditions (barring unsafe conditions, to be determined by ABAK) – please stress to your clients the importance of dressing 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.
Our kayaks can accommodate a maximum torso (waist-chest) diameter of 55 inches (140cm). Maximum weight limit is 600lbs (272kg) for double kayaks. People taller than 6’2″ (188cm) find operating the rudder challenging, as the pedals only adjust to a certain maximum distance; however, people as tall as 6’8″ have been able to paddle our kayaks
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Above & Beyond Alaska

Our warehouse location is available for luggage storage, bathrooms, and resources.

Pack Creek on Admiralty Island

The Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary on Admiralty Island is home to the densest concentration of brown bears in the world. Come join us for exploring this "Fortress of the Bears" in remote wild Alaska.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (16)

Dream46137176511

Sep 2022

We went to a different island due to weather. We hiked on a trail that past bear beds. We saw bear scat and fish heads along the trail. When we arrived at the waterfall it was about 30 minutes before the bears arrived. We were 100 yards away 98% of the time. One bear came within 50 yards for a short period. That bear sat down with it's back to us. Because of the educational info the guide provided about bear behavior I felt comfortable sitting there on the ground. It was the experience of a lifetime. It was the last day for viewing bears so it was just my husband, myself, the guide and an employee who wanted to see the bears. I was anxious walking along the trail since one side was the beach and the other was the forest which you couldn't see past, but again our guide walked slowly and would in a lowered voice say hey brother hey sister to let the bears know we were there but not a threat. On the float plane over to the island we saw 9 humpback whales together including a baby whale. I highly recommend this company and would go again. The float plane was amazing and my new favorite plane. The entire experience was magical. We were given rain boots, pants & jacket along with a dry pack for our cameras, cushioned pads to sit on that had backs attached.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your review and making us a part of your Alaskan adventure! Thank you for being flexible with the trip change, the weather in Southeast Alaska can be unpredictable. It sounded like an amazing bear viewing experience.

brianu631

Sep 2022

Fun float plane ride with stunning views (including hump backs bubble net feeding). Our guide, Brooke, was upbeat, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We got some amazing photos of multiple bears and even had a close up encounter with a sow and her two cubs. We would definitely recommend this day trip and ask for Brooke!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your review and making us a part of your Alaskan adventure! We will share this with Brooke.

sambY2755CB

Sep 2022

Absolutely the best day ever! The views from the plane were gorgeous and of course the bears eating salmon stole the show. Really appreciate our guide Brooke, she was so friendly and knew so much about the bears we saw.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your review! Sounds like such an amazing day with Brooke. We appreciate you making us a part of your Alaskan adventure!

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