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Alaskan Bear Encounter by Land & Sea

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Ketchikan, USA

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Overview

The Neets Bay Bear Observatory is closed to the public without a permit. Our company has the exclusive rights to the permits which means that only a select number of guests will get to experience this.

Guests will experience something few people ever will being in safe but close proximity to bears in the wild.

What's Included

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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Front Street
    Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Options & Pricing

    Opening Hours • Daily | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Ketchikan

    You will enjoy a fully narrated coach tour from downtown Ketchikan (or Ward Cove dependent upon your ship) to Clover Pass Lodge, the oldest operating fishing lodge in the state of Alaska.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clover Pass Resort

    Upon arrival you will board our comfortable boat, fully enclosed and meet your Captain and crew. You'll be whisked away into the wilderness for a one hour exploration of the wild and wonderful Tongass National Forest, all from the comfort of your boat.
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    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Alaska

    Our destination is Neets Bay Bear Observatory. We will arrive at the mouth of a salmon spawning stream and then enjoy a walk through the incredible forest, fully guided.You'll then arrive at the observatory where we will stay on the lookout for bears feeding in the stream. While we do see bears 99% of the time, WILDLIFE IS NEVER Guaranteed.You'll spend 30 minutes quietly observing these magnificent creatures before we make our way back to the boat.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ketchikan

    Fully narrated boat tour return to Clover Pass Lodge
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Ketchikan

    Fully narrated coach return to downtown Ketchikan
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Alaskan Bear Encounter by Land & Sea?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-295647P3

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • 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.

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