Private Waterfall Creek Bear Viewing
What your day looks like
● Itinerary: ● Pick up from Juneau Cruise Ship Docks or any Local Hotel or Accommodation ● 15 min – Van ride to Bear Creek Outfitters office for outfitting● 15 min – Van ride to Bear Creek Outfitters office for outfitting ● 30 min – Get outfitted in gear for the day and run through our safety briefing, transport to the float pond ● 30 min – Floatplane flight to Waterfall Creek on Chichigof Island ● 3.5 hrs – Bear viewing time, and exploring Waterfall Creek as a group ● 30 min – Floatplane flight back to Juneau over the Tongass National Forest ● 25 min – Get out of rain gear, return borrowed optics and dry bags, and drop off back where you were picked up.
The experience, in brief
- Wild Grizzly Bears fishing for salmon beneath a waterfall
- Expert Local Guide
- Private Scenic Floatplane Ride
- Rain gear, binoculars, snacks, and spotting scope are provided
The journey, in full
Step into the wilds of Southeast Alaska for an astonishing Waterfall Creek bear viewing adventure. After arrival at our office you will get outfitted in rain gear and wildlife viewing gear for the day. Then a quick safety briefing from our expert local guide. Our exploration begins with a floatplane transporting you on a breathtaking 30 min scenic flight from our base in Juneau, providing unique access to brown bear habitat. Escorted by our experienced bear guide with more than a decade of time at this exact location, you’ll step off the plane and into an unforgettable adventure. As we hike along a beach leading to an active Salmon stream our guide will share his/her knowledge of brown bears, the wildlife, and the fascinating natural history of Chichigof Island. Photographers and nature enthusiasts will marvel at this opportunity to discover the unexpected once-in-a-lifetime bear viewing experience that allows a rare look into the world of the grand and majestic animals of the great Alaskan wilderness. During most of the excursion, the group will remain seated, quiet, and still, creating an environment in which the bears can carry on with their natural behaviors, ideally ignoring our presence. After several hours of watching bears fish beneath the waterfall we will hike back to the landing beach and catch another scenic floatplane ride back to Juneau. Bear sightings are not guaranteed, but because we only run these trips when the salmon are coming into the creek to spawn Waterfall Creek is rarely a miss. Pick up and drop offs available from any cruise ship dock or local accommodation.
Your day, step by step
Juneau
Hiking. Get outfitted with rain gear, binoculars, waterproof backpack, spotting scope, snacks and water and receive our safety briefing. Then head to the floatplane pond to catch your flight into the wilderness.
Juneau
Plane Tour at Tongass National Forest. Scenic Flight over the Tongass National Forest and Chatham Strait to Chichigof Island.
Juneau
Sightseeing. Search for bears along a beach leading to an active Salmon stream where a waterfall serves as the backdrop.
Juneau
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Chichagof Island.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation to and from the floatplane base (45 min total scenic floatplane ride) Use of Full Rain Gear Use of Binoculars and Group Spotting Scope Expert Local Guide
Not Included
All taxes, permits, and fees included, except for guide gratuities. If over 250lbs please contact us to see if a weight surcharge is necessary.
What to Bring
Please dress in weather appropriate clothing, even though rain gear is provided it can be cold sitting still in the rainforest.
Restrictions
Guest will be required to walk 1/4 mile over unmaintained beach and tidal zone. Walking sticks are not a problem, but wheelchairs and walkers are not possible.
Meeting & Pickup
Bear Creek Outfitters 8991 Yandukin Dr, Juneau, AK 99801 Or: Van pick up included from most any Juneau Location by prior arrangement Pick up and drop off from any Juneau Cruise Ship Port or Local Accommodation
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Do you have any time constraints on your day? Does anyone in your party have any mobility limitations?
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business