Exclusive Wildlife and Bear Search

Wildlife and Bear Exclusive Search in Icy Strait, AK (Chichagof Island)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Spot brown bears on Chichagof Island, known as "Bear Island"
  • Enjoy a close-up, tailored wildlife experience that large tours can't match
  • Listen as guides share insights on bear behavior and local Tlingit Native life
  • Look for marten, otter, beaver, and bald eagles
  • Don't miss the chance to see the world's highest concentration of bears
Price: $235.00
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Our first bear sighting was from a bridge overlook, which allowed the group to safely obtain numerous close up photos and video footage, while feeling completely secure around the wildlife. We also hiked down to the river's edge for an opportunity for a more intimate bear encounter.
- Nicole & Andrew
Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximate 15 to 40-minute walk, or an approximate 3-minute gondola ride is required to reach your departure location depending on where your ship is docked. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress For all tours in Alaska, we recommend wearing layers with the top layer being waterproof. Sensible waterproof walking or hiking shoes are suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces, some of which are at an incline. A collapsible wheelchair can be accommodated with advanced notice at the time of booking. Due to the remote environment, the bathroom facilities are limited and there is one restroom break provided in the middle of the tour for guests. Please take this into consideration when booking this tour.

Exclusive Wildlife and Bear Search

Chichagof Island has been named "Bear Island" by National Geographic because it has the highest concentration of bears in the world at 1-2 brown bears per square mile. This Exclusive Wildlife and Bear Search small group tour will give you a flexible, up-close experience that the large group tours simply cannot offer.

There are many exciting things to see, such as a the scenic view of a muskeg, some of the ten varieties of edible berries found on the island, viewing an old growth forest, and potential sightings of the king of the island: brown bears.

Based on current bear movements, feeding habits, and daytime temperatures, there are short stops in key locations to scope out a magnificent view of these captivating creatures, and your wildlife guide knows them all. They will also share information about the area and the Tlingit Native population.

There is also a host of other wildlife that are quite frequently spotted during excursions, including mink, marten, red squirrels, otter, beaver, ducks, sea birds, Sitka black-tail deer, and plenty of bald eagles. So be sure to bring your camera.

Please note: Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. However, this tour can re-position quickly, and there is a much higher chance of sightings than with the slow moving, large tour groups. Due to the remote environment, the bathroom facilities are limited and there is one restroom break provided in the middle of the tour for guests. Please take this into consideration when booking this tour.