Waterfall Creek Brown Bear Viewing Juneau

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Waterfall Creek Brown Bear Viewing in Alaska — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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. 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. The primary viewing location is just a short stroll along the rocky shoreline.

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. 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! While we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings, the abundant bear population in the Waterfall Creek area rarely disappoints.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Above and Beyond Alaska

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Rain gear, jackets and rubber boots provided
Included: Certified guide
Included: All necessary equipment
Included: Lunch, hearty snacks, and water
Included: Round-trip transportation via van and floatplane
Included: All required permits

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

Gear outfitting & orientation, transport to the float pond
Tongass National Forest

5 hours Admission included

Begin your wilderness adventure with a scenic 30-minute floatplane flight. Be sure to have your camera ready as you glide over amazing landscapes and look out for marine wildlife below before touching down at Waterfall Creek. This is a relatively unknown, remote wilderness location that provides unmatched brown bear viewing during the peak of the salmon run, late July-August.

Brown bears may be seen at any time while ashore. The guide will direct to the best spots for viewing and photography. Groups will spend most time seated, quiet, and still to enhance the opportunities of seeing bears. While we do occasionally have close encounters, our goal is for the bears to ignore us and engage in their natural behaviors.

After enjoying four hours of brown bear viewing, hike back to where your floatplane is waiting to whisk you back to Juneau. This is truly an Alaskan wilderness adventure!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The “C” Sign, located near the cruise ship docks directly between Mt. Roberts Tramway and the green Taku Smokeries building, is our centralized downtown meeting location for all clients in the downtown area, including the majority of cruise ship passengers.

End point

The “C” Sign, located near the cruise ship docks directly between Mt. Roberts Tramway and the green Taku Smokeries building, is our centralized downtown meeting location for all clients in the downtown area, including the majority of cruise ship passengers.

Pickup points

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
The Waterfront On Glacier
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed
Frontier Suites Airport Hotel
Super 8 By Wyndham Juneau
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Best Western Country Lane Inn
Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Travelers cannot enter their own pickup location

Using your ticket

Upon booking, please contact Above and Beyond Alaska at least 72 hours ahead of time at +1 907 364 2333 with the following information for all passengers:

-all participants names-raingear & shoe sizes (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L)-ages-height & weight-any pertinent info re: medical conditions, allergies or dietary restrictions

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Due to aircraft restrictions, there is a 250lbs per person weight limit on this tour. All passenger weights need to be provided at time of booking.
Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
Minimum age is 12 years
Bear Sightings are not guaranteed. This is wild Alaska!
Participants must be fit enough to hike 1-2 miles through the wilderness.
The Waterfall Creek Bear Viewing Area is a wilderness area with no facilities, restrooms, or shelter on site. All garbage and waste must be packed out.
All participants must agree to follow all guide and ranger direction, always stay with the group, store all food items in designated bear proof lockers, and keep all personal belongings on their person.
Due to the inherent risks involved in this type of tour, pregnant guests are not permitted to participate.
This trip operates in all weather conditions (barring unsafe conditions, to be determined by ABAK) – We can’t stress enough how important it is to dress 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. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.