The Top 2 Bear Watching Tours in Ketchikan

Bears are among the most iconic of Alaska’s animals, which means that our Ketchikan bear watching tours are incredibly popular. There’s something magical about being in viewing distance of these powerful creatures, watching them hunting for salmon, or teaching baby bears how to survive in the Alaskan wilderness. If you want to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the Ketchikan region, while also witnessing its black bear residents, one of these tours will be ideal. 

On the Neets Bay Bear Watch, you’ll visit one of the most well-known black bear habitats in Alaska. Take a boat ride past gorgeous islands that form part of the Tongass Forest, before hiking to the Neets Bay Salmon Hatchery, where thousands of salmon are born each year. Then continue your journey to Neets Bay Creek for a thrilling stint of bear watching. Keep a close eye on your surroundings, and you should spot black bears either hunting for their favorite dinner of spawning salmon or foraging for other woodland treats in the undergrowth of the forest. 

The Bear Express Tour is a short two-hour excursion that’s ideal if you don’t have much time to spare. First, learn about the scenic city of Ketchikan on a guided tour, before driving to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, where your wildlife spotting begins. During your time at Herring Creek, you’ll likely see bald eagles and lots of other birdlife, as well as those bears lumbering alongside the river scouting for lunch. 

If a Ketchikan bear watching tour is on your bucket list, don’t risk disappointment - book a place today and make your dream a reality!