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  1. Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration • Alaska Shore Tours

    The Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration is one of the most accessible excursions Ketchikan offers for excellent bear viewing opportunities! This walking tour through Southeast Alaska's bear country only operates in August and September (during the salmon run) for prime bear viewing opportunities. Watch these beautiful wild black bears search ...

  2. Ketchikan Bear & Wildlife Tours

    Ketchikan Private Saxman Totem Park, City & Herring Cove Wildlife Tour. 2.5 hrs. $950 / Vehicle. Enjoy this 2.5-hour private tour and visit one of the most popular sites in Ketchikan, the Saxman Totem Village. With 25 authentic totems carved by Tlingit and Haida natives, it's the largest totem park in Ketchikan.

  3. The Top 2 Bear Watching Tours in Ketchikan

    Bear watching tours in Ketchikan are some of the most popular experiences in the area! With float plane excursions to Neets Bay as well as walking tours next to a salmon-filled creek, there's a bear tour for everyone's preference and budget. ... At Ketchikan Shore Tours, we're here for our guests & for Alaska. We've done the research, taken the ...

  4. Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration

    Description. If you're looking for a bear viewing excursion in Ketchikan that is easily accessible and affordable, the Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration is the tour for you! Like many bear tours in Southeast Alaska, this excursion only operates from late-July to late-September. During these prime bear viewing months, the salmon run brings bears ...

  5. Ketchikan Black Bear Express Tour

    Depart downtown Ketchikan on your quest for bear spotting as the sanctuary is a local hot spot for wildlife. Navigate the forest trails and boardwalk system for an eagle's eye view of your surroundings. ... We are proud to offer the best tours Alaska has to offer with Alaska shore excursions at wholesale prices. 212 Admiral Way Ste. 5 Juneau ...

  6. Neets Bay Bear Watch

    The Neets Bay Bear Watch Adventure, which grants visitors exclusive access to one of the most famous black bear habitats in Alaska, is one of the very best tours in Ketchikan (or anywhere in the state!) for encountering Alaska's scenic beauty first-hand. This limited-availability adventure and one of the most exclusive Ketchikan cruise ...

  7. The Ultimate Guide to Bear Watching in Ketchikan, Alaska

    Bear-watching tours vary in price, with remote locations generally being more expensive due to transportation costs. Prices for bear-watching tours in Ketchikan can vary widely, catering to various preferences and budgets. For a guided exploration of the Rainforest Sanctuary and Herring Cove, you can expect to start at around $110+ per person.

  8. Ketchikan Expedition Black Bear

    Explore a nook of the Last Frontier and witness the noble black bears feasting, frolicking, or slumbering in the wild. Begin your Expedition Black Bear from Ketchikan Cruise Ship Dock. Traitor's Cove is located 26 miles north of Ketchikan and approximately 60-70 minutes, one way via our 30' Aluminum Chambered Boat.

  9. Black Bear Express

    Black Bear Express Ketchikan, AK 114Powered by Previous Next RATES STARTING AT $200 BOOK NOW TOURS AVAILABLE STARTING JULY 24th *Rate is only valid for tours purchased through the website walk Private elevated boardwalks to See black bear in their natural habitat, only a short drive from Ketchikan. Your experience will start with a narrated

  10. Neets Bay Bear Watch • Alaska Shore Tours

    With exclusive access to one of Alaska's prime black bear habitats, the Neets Bay Bear Watch Adventure is among the absolute best tours in Ketchikan Alaska (or the state at large!) for experiencing the Last Frontier's iconic wildlife. One of our newest Ketchikan cruise excursions, this limited-space adventure starts with a scenic boat ride ...

  11. Ketchikan has some of the Best Bear Viewing in Alaska!

    From Ketchikan, Anan is accessible by flightseeing tours only because of the distance from Ketchikan (45 minutes by air!). **Visiting Anan Bear Observatory requires a permit and these permits are often difficult to obtain.** The permit capacity for the Anan Wildlife Observatory is 60 passes/day.

  12. Sensational Ketchikan Bear Viewing Tours

    Neets Bay - Neets Bay gives Ketchikan bear watching tours two options for bear viewing, by floatplane or by boat. Neets Bay is located 40 miles North of downtown Ketchikan, only 25 minutes by air and 35 minutes by boat. The best time to go on Ketchikan bear excursions to Neets Bay is late July through early September.

  13. Ketchikan Black Bear Viewing Tour

    In mid-summer and early fall when the salmon arrive to spawn, Margaret Creek in Traitor's Cove is host to a high concentration of black bears making it the perfect place for Ketchikan, Alaska bear tours. Traitor's Cove is 26 miles north of Ketchikan and approximately 60-70 minutes by boat. At Traitor's Cove dock your adventure continues ...

  14. Ketchikan Small-Group Bear Viewing Tour with Flights 2024

    The summer is the best time to see bears in the Alaskan wilderness and this excursion takes you to the best spots. Join a small group and fly from Ketchikan to Tongass National Forest, landing at Traitors Cove Bear Viewing Observatory. Then, hike through the forest to see bears feeding and living in their natural habitat, a great opportunity for budding wildlife photographers to capture ...

  15. Neets Bay Bear Encounter by Land & Sea

    1 hour and 5 minutes - fully narrated boat excursion en route to Neets Bay. 20 minutes - fully guided rainforest walk. 45 minutes - Neets Bay Bear Observatory. 20 minutes - fully guided rainforest walk. 1 hour and 5 minutes: boat returns to Clover Pass. 15 minutes: board coach, shopping time available.

  16. Best Ketchikan Excursions & Tours

    Ketchikan Guided Fly Fishing Tour. 5.0. 5.5 hrs. $350 / person. Fly fishing is one of Alaska's favorite past times, and Ketchikan is one of the best places to try your hand. Take a drive out to a pristine Alaskan stream, where your expert guide will give you tips for catching trout in thi READ MORE...

  17. Bear Viewing Tours in Ketchikan

    T hroughout your stay at Anan you will be escorted by our bear guide. Island Wings is the only air service operating from Ketchikan that offers fully guided service to the Anan Creek Bear Viewing Observatory. Other Ketchikan air taxi operators provide transportation only. This trip is a total of five hours. Shorter tours may be available upon ...

  18. Ketchikan Tours

    Many of our guests have left telling us it felt like a tour with friends! Our goal is an experience that is fun, friendly, authentic, and not scripted! To request a Spanish speaking tour guide, please call or text 907.821.4328 (also available on WhatsApp) or email [email protected]. Tour Options and Pricing.

  19. Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration

    Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration Ketchikan, AK 114Powered by Previous Next Exclusively sold on board all major cruise lines BOOK ON BOARD TOURS AVAILABLE STARTING JULY 24th *Check with your Shore Excursions Officer after boarding your ship to check availability. Limited space available. See black bear in their natural habitat, only a short drive from

  20. Black Bear & Wildlife Exploration

    Peace of mind knowing your tours are run by insured operators; Flexibility to modify or cancel excursions without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival into port. Any exceptions are noted in the tour descriptions. Book Early. Our most popular tours sell out quickly so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

  21. Ketchikan Shore Tours & Excursions

    At Ketchikan Shore Tours, we're here for our guests & for Alaska. We've done the research, taken the tours, compiled the best. And with our 5% conservation donation pledge, we're committed to ensuring the beauty of Alaska is around for generations to come. Discover Ketchikan Alaska's best excursions. Locally owned and operated by expert guides.

  22. Seaplane Tours & Flightseeing

    Seaplane Tours & Charter Flights in Ketchikan, Alaska. Misty Fjords Floatplane Tours from Seawind Aviation. Flightseeing & Bear Viewing Tours. Call Us Locally: 907-225-1206 Reserve Online. a a a. MENU MENU. About Us; ... I promised to send you pictures of the brown bear we saw on our tour.

  23. Ketchikan Bear Viewing Tours

    Winter Escape. Off the Beaten Path. Alaska Cruise. Alaska Monthly. We'll match you with a local itinerary expert to help you plan your trip. Ketchikan is one of the best places in Southeast Alaska to see black bears fishing for salmon.

  24. The 16 Best Alaska Cruise Excursions for 2024

    Alaska whale watching and wildlife excursions are offered on Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line ...

  25. As 2025 Bookings Open, Holland America Line Leads Alaska Cruising With

    With the most shore excursions featuring a wildlife and wilderness encounter, Holland America Line offers nearly 180 tours to see species of all kinds, including: whale watching in Juneau; Sea Otter Quest and Alaska Raptor Center and Fortress of the Bear in Sitka; Wilderness Zodiac Quest in Ketchikan to go in search of bears, eagles and seals ...