Overview
The Brown Bears at Pack Creek range in size from small cubs of the year to large males coming in over 1000lbs.
May to Mid-June is mating season and summer foraging. We see
bears interact in a variety of ways and courtship behavior is common, we also often see bears digging for clams, or eating sedge grass. This is also a great time to watch sows playing with cubs, and the best time for encounters with large males.
Mid-July to the end of September are the various Salmon Runs, this is when the bears go to work. The bears focus is on fishing. The primary viewing location is about ten meters from the creek. This is when we often see the most bears in view at a given moment, and the only time to get a picture of a bear with a fish in its mouth.
Viewing distances at Pack Creek can be as close as 30ft away or as far as a 1,000yds out, depending on the individual bear and which food source they are using.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Rain gear, waterproof footwear, individual binoculars, and group high-end spotting scope
- All Pack Creek Permits and Transportation fees are included
- Certified Guide
- Guide Gratuities not included - typically 5-10%
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick up from any hotel, vacation rental, commercial business, or the Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal Area
8991 Yandukin Drive
Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers need to be able to climb in and out of small float planes.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for small children
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Rain gear, waterproof footwear, individual binoculars, and group high-end spotting scope.
- All Pack Creek Permits and Transportation fees are included.
- Certified Guide.
- Guide Gratuities not included - typically 5-10%.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bear Viewing at Pack Creek is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers need to be able to climb in and out of small float planes.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bear Viewing at Pack Creek will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Rain gear, waterproof footwear, individual binoculars, and group high-end spotting scope
- All Pack Creek Permits and Transportation fees are included
- Certified Guide
- Guide Gratuities not included - typically 5-10%
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers need to be able to climb in and out of small float planes.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for small children
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
