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)

norahlang

Jun 2018

We were accompanied by Curt for this excursion. We travelled via the Douglas Island ranges in a float plane to where the kayaks were stashed on Swan Island. The views from the plane were stunning. We then kayaked to Pack Creek bear sanctuary. We had three bear sightings. Kayaking to the sanctuary we observed a bear wandering along the shoreline. Where we put out, we had the privilege of watching a bear clamming on the shoreline about 70m away from us and the Parks Officer. We were mesmerized for over an hour observing this bear dig, crack open and devour clams. Kurt also lead us on a walk through old growth forest where a bear was sighted scrambling up a hill less then 30m from our path. On the kayak journey back we witnessed two deer swim from Pack Creek sanctuary to Swan Island . Curt is a professional, patience and knowledgeable guide. We felt completely safe throughout this magical adventure.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

WOW!!! That sounds like an amazing day at Pack Creek! I have never seen deer swimming in the ocean let alone in this amazingly beautiful location so that is very special. Everyday is different at Pack Creek, because it is truly "Wild Alaska," we regularly see bears, a huge variety of birds, deer, and some marine life. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to see true wilderness and experience the uncertainty of that as well. Some days we see nothing but beautiful scenery and hear nothing but the wind, other days are filled with unexpected sights throughout. Come prepared for the unknown! Thank you for joining us and we loved taking you on an adventure!

Brian S

Aug 2017

This experience was the most memorable of anything I have done. Stacy made this trip safe and enjoyable for my wife and myself.

Take me away

Sep 2012

Only one word: AMAZING! This was a great company to deal with. Corey was a fantastic guide and pretty good photographer! Would highly recommend this tour. Not only did we see bears, but we had a float plane trip and kayak included. Magical day.

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