Alaska Bear Adventure

Alaska Bear Flightseeing Adventure in Ketchikan Tour (Tongass National Forest)
Price: $404.00
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Alaska Bear Adventure

Experience the thrill of taking off from the Ketchikan waterfront by floatplane with a veteran Alaska bush pilot, on this unique wildlife expedition only available to a small number of visitors. Your pilot will guide you to a remote site in the Tongass National Forest noted for its salmon rich streams and abundant wildlife. Depending on weather conditions the day of the tour, your pilot will either take you to Polk Inlet, located on Prince of Wales Island or Traitor's Cove on Revillagigiedo Island. A 20-minute flight takes you by historic homesteads and over the sparkling waters of Alaska's fabled Inside Passage. View an unfolding landscape of forested mountains and pristine lakes on your way to our choice remote location.

Few forest locations in North America offer the wildlife viewing opportunities found here! Upon landing you will be met by an Alaskan naturalist, and driven approximately one mile by van, along a forest road, to a trailhead. A pleasant and short hike (approximately 1/4 mile each way) along an improved gravel trail leads to a viewing platform overlooking a beautiful salmon spawning stream. Along the way, your guide will identify the variety of vegetation that flourishes in this rich rain-forest environment.

From the viewing platform, you will look down on stunning rapids as the fast flowing creek cascades towards the sea and the large numbers of salmon in the stream congregate to complete their spawning journey. This is where black bear gather to feed on runs of pink, Coho, and Chum salmon, as they head upstream to spawn. Bald eagles perch in the surrounding trees waiting for fish scraps left by the bears. In addition, a variety of birds, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink and marten frequent the area.

Approximately 50 - 60 minutes is allowed to observe the wildlife activity in this forest ecosystem before the hike back to the van and the short drive to your awaiting aircraft. Interpretation by your pilot and guide will enhance this truly intimate natural experience, perfect for the nature lover and photographer.

PLEASE NOTE: Weather could alter flight routes for safety and quality assurance. Wildlife sightings are frequent, however they cannot be guaranteed.

Shore Excursion Size
Small
Shore Excursion Type
Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Activity Level
Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From
Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided
None
Dress
We recommend dressing in layers with the outside layer being water proof. Sensible, walking / hiking shoes or sneakers are also recommended.
Restrictions
Guests must be able to walk up and down wooden gangways (angle depends on the tide) and pull themselves up into the plane by stepping on the pontoon and a small step. The hike to the viewing platform is approximately 1/4 mile each way over uneven gravel paths with inclines. There is no where to sit during the walk or time at the observation platform