Flightseeing and Hiking - Brown Bear Viewing
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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Do you have a full day to explore Juneau? Are you looking for one of the best Brown Bear viewing tours? Then this is the tour for you, by foot and by plane, we have it all covered!
The transfer will take you to Juneau's float plane base, ready to take in the tour briefing from one of the experienced wilderness guides, who will assist you with any questions you may have.
After the safety briefing you will embark on your float plane, ready to commence your flight to Pack Creek. This 25 minute plane journey is simply breath taking, capturing amazing vistas from above of this incredible destination. After landing, the dedicated rangers from pack Creek will guide you along the paths at Pack Creek following in the footsteps of the bears, making sure your safety is of utmost importance, but also allowing the best viewing locations along these forest trails.
The Rangers will lead you to the banks of Pack Creek, where there is an opportunity of watching the brown bears in their natural habitat (viewing of the brown bears is not always guaranteed).
The bears are most active during the mating season, which is late May to June, annual salmon runs are late July to August.
Admiralty Island which is known as the 'Fortress of the Bears' lives up to its title with an impressive brown bear population of approximately 1,800 brown bears. This island boasts one of the highest bear densities in the world, with roughly one brown bear per square mile. It’s home to about 10% of Alaska’s entire brown bear population, making it one of the most densely populated brown bear areas on the planet.
You may not want to leave the wilderness however your float plane is waiting to take you back to base, and from there your transport to the cruise port.
Itinerary:
- • Van transport to Juneau's Float Plane Base
- • Safety Training and checks
- • Brown Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek
- • Float Plane return journey
- • Van Transport back to the port of Juneau
- • Float Plane return journey
- • Brown Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek
- • Safety Training and checks
What's Included
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Professional English speaking Guide
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Roundtrip transportation
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Float Plane
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Picnic lunch and snack
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US Forest Service Permit
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Rain gear
Considerations
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Guests staying in hotel or other accommodation, please advise at time of booking.
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There is a minimum of 4 guests required to run this tour, with a maximum of 5 guest per tour.
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Due to aircraft restrictions, there is a 250 lbs per person weight limit on this tour.
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Weights for all guests need to be provided at time of booking. Guests may be weighed by the float plane operator – those over 250 lbs may be subject to an additional fee.
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Professional Photography.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Wear warm layers and bring rain gear (although some rain gear is provided).
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Souvenir water bottle is included however it is advised to bring your own reusable water bottle.
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This hike is set as strenuous, and is not suitable for people with walk difficulties, back problems, or pregnant women.
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Guests must be able to hike confidently over 1-2 miles in the wilderness.
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There are no no facilities, restrooms, or shelter on site in the Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
See Special Instructions
Specific pick up instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your tour.
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