Bears of Anan
Enjoy 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.
- The wildlife watching is world-class 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.
- You might also catch a glimpse of other forest animals and sea mammals hunting for fish nearby.
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Season
Summer (Mid to late Summer)
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Difficulty level
Level 3: Active - good mobility needed
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Duration
5 hours
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Min. passengers
5
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Booking Code
A-WRG7
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From
$ 665
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Notices
Water and lunch (sandwiches and a snack) are included on the tour. Outhouses are available at the trailhead and observatory. Rain gear, layers, hiking shoes, sun protection, camera and trekking poles are recommended. The tour is not recommended for children under seven or people with limited sight or mobility.
Nature’s ‘circle of life’
Your day begins with a scenic jet boat trip to the Observatory Trail Head in the Tongass National Forest. Your guide will lead you through the primeval temperate rainforest to the waterfalls of Anan Creek. This is 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. Rain gear, layers, hiking shoes, sun protection, camera and trekking poles are recommended. The tour is not recommended for children under seven or people with limited sight or mobility.
- Language: English
- Walking information: around a 1-mile roundtrip
- Wheelchair accessible: No