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    Peak Season Brown Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek

    Fly to a remote wilderness creek to watch for brown bears during salmon runs

    4.9 stars• 819 reviews

    Duration

    6 hrs

    Includes

    Guide, transport, rain gear

    Highlights

    Explore a remote Waterfall Creek viewing area where brown bears may gather during salmon runs. Settle in with your guide for quiet wildlife viewing and photography in the Alaskan wilderness.

    • Explore a remote wilderness viewing area
    • Watch for brown bears fishing for salmon
    • Capture photos from designated viewing areas
    • Listen for waterfalls and splashing salmon

    Itinerary

    30 Minutes - Van transport to ABAK office for outfitting

    45 Minutes - Gear outfitting & orientation, transport to the float pond

    30 Minutes - Floatplane flight to Chichagof Island, part of the Channel Island State Park

    3 Hours - Brown Bear Viewing at Waterfall Creek

    30 Minutes - Floatplane flight back to Juneau

    45 Minutes - Transport to ABAK office, change out of gear, and dropoff downtown

    What's Included

    • Professional guide
    • Roundtrip van and floatplane transportation
    • Forest Service permits
    • Rain jacket, pants, and rubber boots
    • Hearty snacks
    • Souvenir water bottle

    Important details

    • Ages 12+ only
    • Weight limit 250 lbs per person
    • Requires full mobility to enter and exit a floatplane and walk about 2 miles over slippery, uneven terrain
    • Pregnancy is not permitted on this tour
    • Sign a liability and assumption-of-risk waiver before departure
    • Dress for all weather conditions; trips operate unless conditions are unsafe
    • Stay with the group, follow guide directions, and store food in designated bear-proof lockers
    • Expect no restrooms, shelter, or cell phone service at the viewing area
    • A $50 nonrefundable fee per person applies

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 72 hours before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are nonrefundable. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels before departure due to low enrollment, unsafe weather or route conditions, or safety issues.

    Product ID: KNQZ3W

    FAQs

    Waterfall Creek bear viewing requires at least 4 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, your departure may be rescheduled or canceled.

    Your exact weight is required to determine floatplane capacity. The maximum weight is 250 lbs per person.

    Bring a camera or binoculars, a reusable water bottle, food if needed, and personal layers. Store all food in designated bear-proof lockers while at the viewing area.

    Meeting details

    490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801

    Experience provided by Above & Beyond Alaska

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    $5,241.70

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    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Outstanding experience! Our driver, Joe and our pilot, Mikhail and Katie our guide on the glacier were each outstanding. Katie was very informative about the glacier while making absolutely sure we were all safe on the ice. The views of Taku glacier from the top of Norris were stunning. Can you give a six start rating? These folks deserve one. Hands down a top ten experience. 👍👍

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    Thomas Brennan

    August 23, 2026

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    5/5

    Outstanding experience! Our driver, Joe and our pilot, Mikhail and Katie our guide on the glacier were each outstanding. Katie was very informative about the glacier while making absolutely sure we were all safe on the ice. The views of Taku glacier from the top of Norris were stunning. Can you give a six start rating? These folks deserve one. Hands down a top ten experience. 👍👍

    Photo of Thomas Brennan

    Thomas Brennan

    August 23, 2026

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