The Top 3 Bear Watching Tours in Anchorage

Anchorage is unusual because it is home to bears in its urban center as well as in its remote wilderness. Both black and brown bears live in the region, and seeing them really is a thrilling experience! If you have bear spotting on your bucket list, then we recommend an Anchorage bear watching tour. Not only will you get to see these powerful creatures up close - or as close as you can safely! - but you’ll also experience the gorgeous mountain, forest, and coastal landscapes of southcentral Alaska.

The Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour is a great option if you want to pack as many activities into your shore day as possible. This trip includes a wonderful scenic railroad trip, which weaves through the urban sprawl of Anchorage towards fantastic coastal terrain and through the Chugach State Park heading first to Portage where you’ll see those all-important bears. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is home to injured animals needing rehabilitation - and this is where you’ll find, amongst others, Hugo the Grizzly Bear and Kobuk the Black Bear. See the important work taking place at this sanctuary while spotting all kinds of native Alaskan creatures, including moose, porcupines, and elk. This tour also includes an unforgettable glacier rafting experience!

The Glacier and Wildlife Day Tour allows you to experience a trip to the region’s finest conservation center where you’ll come across all kinds of animals, including bald eagles, coyotes, deer - and, of course, black and brown bears!  You’ll also experience an exciting glacier boat tour, coming close to the giant wall of ice otherwise known as Portage Glacier. 

An Anchorage bear watching tour is a thrilling adventure for all the family - make sure you book your place early to avoid disappointment!