Bears in Alaska

Bears of Anan

Get front-row seats to Wrangell’s salmon run, and watch bears and eagles feast on the returning fish.

  • Enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride and the peaceful atmosphere of the Tongass National Forest.
  • Experience world-class wildlife watching in a place where only 60 visitors are allowed each day.
  • See the returning salmon swimming upstream, and the black and brown bears waiting for them.
  • Possibly catch a glimpse of other forest animals and sea mammals hunting for fish nearby.

  • Season

    Summer (Mid to late Summer)

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Active - good mobility needed

  • Duration

    5h00

  • Min. passengers

    5

  • Booking code

    A-WRG7

  • From

    499 €

  • Please note

    Water and lunch (sandwiches and a snack) are included on the tour; outhouses are available at the trailhead and observatory; raingear, layers, hiking shoes, sun protection, camera, and trekking poles are recommended. The tour is not recommended for children under 7 or people with limited sight or mobility.

Nature’s “circle of life” 

Your day begins with a scenic jet boat trip to the Observatory trailhead in the Tongass National Forest. Your guide will lead you through the primeval temperate rainforest to the waterfalls of Anan Creek. This is the place where eagles fly overhead as black and brown bears hunt the returning salmon with their cubs. In nearby bays, you might also find seals, dolphins, orcas and humpback whales. 

Practical information: 

  • Remarks/requirements: Water and lunch (sandwiches and a snack) are included on the tour; outhouses are available at the trailhead and observatory; raingear, layers, hiking shoes, sun protection, camera, and trekking poles are recommended. The tour is not recommended for children under 7 or people with limited sight or mobility. 
  • Language: English 
  • Walking information: ~1 mile roundtrip 
  • Wheelchair accessible: No