Pack Creek Bear

Pack Creek Bear Viewing -- Independent

Rangers are on-site during July and August, making it safe and easy to go out there on your own.   
Pack Creek is a world-class bear viewing location where you can see bear from a viewing area with a panoramic view, or hike up into the forest to a viewing tower.   Permits allow for only 24 visitors per day, and those permits are shared between guided trips and independent visits.  Since there are rangers on site, it is easy to go without a guide.  That also makes it somewhat more affordable.

We take care of everything for you;  we reserve USFS permits on your behalf, supply ground transport, flight, boots for beach landing, lunch and briefing on the area and what to expect.    This is a custom private trip for your party.  As such, you can choose your pickup location, departure time as well as how long you would like to stay out at Pack Creek.

The salmon run starts around the 2nd week of July and goes through early September.  Visitors during that time typically see between 8-10 different bear, many with cubs.  
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Total Tour Time:  3-7 hours (your choice)
  • Ground Transportation from downtown or hotel
  • 20-25 minutes flying time each way
  • Head out as as early as 8:30 am  and stay as late as 6pm

​Pickup Points
  • Ship, hotels, marina

Note
The scheduling is for a 6 hour trip;  you can change to longer or shorter.  It is also possible to adjust your departure time
Schedule
  • Mid-July to end of August -- this is the peak of bear season and also when USFS Rangers are on duty at the location.​

Pricing
  •  $600 + $60 non-refundable USFS Permit
  • ​Group rates for parties of 6 more, please enquire

Trip request form 
Additional Information
  • All reservations are reviewed and evaluated with reference to cruise ship schedules to insure a timely return to your ship.
  • This is an unguided tour; there are rangers at the site for orientation and guidance.
  • Permits are purchased from the USFS on your behalf 
  • Delicious Pack Lunch included
  • There is a wet landing on the beach at pack creek and there will be a few steps through 8-10" deep water to get to shore -- boots provided

Pack Creek Bear