Anan Creek Bear Viewing & Floatplane Adventure
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
26,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$1100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Few natural places in North America offer the wildlife viewing opportunities found at the remote and beautiful Anan Creek, located in the Tongass National Forest. Anan is accessible only by boat or floatplane, and the wildlife observatory here is world-famous for its extraordinary wild bear-viewing opportunities. Home to one of Southeast Alaska's largest pink salmon runs, Anan attracts a significant number of bears, both black and brown (grizzly), as well as hundreds of eagles, seals and other wildlife that rely on the salmon as a major food source.
Experience the thrill of taking off from Ketchikan's waterfront by floatplane with a veteran Alaska bush pilot. From the air, you'll see Salmon Falls Resort, historic Loring (established before Ketchikan), beautiful Behm Canal and the rugged Cleveland Peninsula. This is one of the most spectacular natural wilderness areas in Southeast Alaska.
Fly deep into the vast Tongass National Forest to one of Alaska's premier bear-viewing areas. Access to Anan Creek is restricted by US Forest Service Permit, so this amazing wildlife adventure is available only to a small number of privileged visitors. Upon landing, listen as a US Forest Service Park Ranger offers a safety briefing; then, your naturalist bear guide escorts you on a half-mile hike along an improved trail. Follow the creek to the secure bear-watching observatory overlooking a beautiful waterfall. After approximately 1 - 1.5 hours of bear viewing in the wild, return to the aircraft for the flight back to Ketchikan.
Please note: Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) pay an additional surcharge over the published fare. The surcharge must be paid directly to the tour operator just prior to the flight. Every guest is weighed at check-in. The tour operator endeavors to be discreet, but individual circumstances may not allow for complete privacy. Bags cannot be taken on the flight; a secure location is provided for storing personal items. iPads, iPad minis, tablets, drones, and selfie sticks or other extendable items are not permitted. Minimum age is 8 years. A half-mile walk is required. Terrain includes an improved trail with steep inclines. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Participants must be able to (dis)embark the aircraft and walk to the beach from floats. There is no dock at the trailhead, so you will get out of the aircraft on a rocky shoreline and with the tide level changing conditions. Participants must be able to walk and stand for two hours. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Seating is not available during the hike. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.