Black Bear, Wildlife & Nature Walk - an Animal Planet Exclusive

Black Bear, Wildlife & Nature Walk - an Animal Planet Exclusive

3.25 hours | Ketchikan | K T N - 8 8 5
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Min. age: 12 years (See special notes)

Description

Points of Interest

  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

The only drive-to-bear viewing tour in Ketchikan takes you on adventure of a lifetime, as you view black bears in a private reserve. Your guide leads you along a trail through the heart of the rainforest. Here, large concentrations of black bear gather to feed on the huge runs of spawning Pacific salmon in the stream running through the reserve. Bald eagles wait for scraps, mink and marten frequent the area, and seals can usually be seen feeding on the bountiful fish harvest. Your search for wildlife takes over an elaborate elevated boardwalk system, viewing platforms overlooking the creek and off-the-beaten-track areas. Keep your camera ready for a myriad of photo opportunities. At the trail's end, you'll see a master carver at work, tour a historic sawmill and explore the on-site totem park.

Special Notes:

Minimum age is 12. The Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary is not exclusive to your tour -- it is a multi-use site, so you will encounter guests participating in other tour products and activities. To minimize resource impacts and maximize wildlife viewing opportunities, this tour is available only to small groups and on a limited basis. The operators of this tour are confident that a bear will be sighted by your group on this excursion. If not, you will receive an $100 onboard credit. Tour operates rain or shine; rain ponchos are available for purchase. Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing. The elevated boardwalk can be as high as 15 feet off the ground. Tour operates late July - late September.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour to Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:20
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Orientation & safety briefing

Time at site: 00:05
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 50
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Walk rainforest trail, elevated boardwalk and viewing platforms

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 12
Time at site: 01:45
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1200
Steps: 8
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit historic sawmill, master carver & totem park

Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit General Store

Time at site: 00:15
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 50
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:20
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes