Waterfall Creek Peak Season Brown Bear Viewing

The journey, in full

Your day begins with a trip briefing and safety orientation led by your experienced wilderness guide, followed by a captivating 30-minute floatplane flight to Chichagof Island, one of the highest populations of brown bears per square mile of any place on Earth. Ensure your camera is at the ready to capture the awe-inspiring landscapes and the potential marine wildlife sightings below. Touch down at the remote and lesser-known wilderness location of Waterfall Creek, a hidden gem that offers unparalleled brown bear viewing during the peak of the salmon run, from late July to August. Upon arrival, disembark from the floatplane and bid farewell to the Alaskan bush pilot. The primary viewing location is just a short stroll along the rocky shoreline. Follow the tantalizing sounds of the waterfall and the energetic salmon as your guide leads the group to the ideal viewing spot. Brown bears may make an appearance at any moment while you're ashore. Your knowledgeable guide will direct you to the best vantage points for optimal viewing and photography. During most of the excursion, the groups 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 absorbing the beauty of brown bear viewing, embark on a hike back to your awaiting floatplane, ready to transport you back to Juneau. This is an authentic Alaskan wilderness adventure! On the banks of Waterfall Creek, you'll have the privilege of observing bears engaged in salmon fishing. While we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings, the abundant bear population in the Waterfall Creek area rarely disappoints. The brown bears are most active during the annual salmon runs in late July and August.