Private Bear Photography Workshop From Juneau
Fly to remote Alaska for private bear viewing and photography coaching
Duration
6+ hrs
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Seaplane flights, lunch, permits
Highlights
Fly by seaplane from Juneau to a remote Southeast Alaska wilderness for a private bear-viewing photography workshop. Work with a professional photographer on shooting, gear selection, and editing while learning about bear behavior, the ecosystem, local history, and Indigenous culture.
- Photograph bears and other wildlife in their natural habitat
- Fly over Southeast Alaska's islands and mountains by seaplane
- Customize your bear-viewing time in the wilderness
- Learn photography techniques from an expert local instructor
- Discover the Tongass Forest and its wildlife
What's Included
- Expert local guide and photography instructor
- Two seaplane flights
- Bear-viewing time
- All permits
- Rubber boots and rain gear
- Binoculars and spotting scope
- Lunch from a local café
Important details
- Ages 8+ only
- Requires walking 1/2 mile over uneven, sometimes slippery ground to reach the viewing area
- A 250-pound per-seat aircraft weight limit applies, including groups averaging over 250 pounds
- A $350 per-person weight surcharge is not included in the listed price and is collected at the time of your ride when the weight policy applies
- Limit scented items and declare all scented items you bring
- Limit each person to one backpack and carry everything you bring
- Follow your guide's directions at all times
- Disclose pertinent medical history, bring required daily medications, and sign a liability waiver before departure
- A minimum of two travelers is required; trips below this number may be canceled
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 60+ days before: full refund minus a $100 per-person non-refundable permit fee. Cancel 30–59 days before: 50% refund. Cancellations less than 30 days before are non-refundable. If the operator cancels for any reason, including minimum group numbers or unsafe weather, you'll receive a full refund minus the $100 per-person permit fee.
FAQs
Bring warm layers, any daily medications, and a camera with a good zoom and extra battery. Rain gear, rubber boots, binoculars, and a spotting scope are provided; you may bring your own rain gear or waders if you prefer.
Avoid scheduling other tours on the same day. Weather can delay flights and affect the schedule.
No. Bear sightings are not guaranteed.
Meeting details
Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza, Juneau, AK 99801
