The Top 2 Bear Watching Tours in Ketchikan

Ketchikan is famous for its wildlife tourism, largely due to its black bear population. Join a Ketchikan bear watching tour, and you could get up close - or at least as close as safety allows - to these expert predators. July and August are prime bear watching months in these parts - that’s because it’s spawning season when thousands of salmon fill the rivers attempting to swim upstream to reproduce. This free lunch tempts families of black bears to the rivers around Ketchikan - and makes a great show for visitors!

On the Bear Express Tour, you can experience the thrill of bear watching from a raised boardwalk that provides excellent views of the surrounding feeding spots. The wetlands are another excellent position to see bears in their natural habitat - you might even catch one scooping a salmon straight from the water!

The Neets Bay Bear Watch begins with an island cruise with wildlife spotting almost a certainty - you can expect to see sea lions, eagles, and perhaps even whales too! Once you reach Neets Bay Creek, you can prepare for the main event. Get your camera ready, and await the arrival of black bears, tempted to the region by thousands of spawning salmon and abundant berries and other goodies found in the forest.

Ketchikan bear watching tours are likely to be one of your favorite vacation memories. So don’t delay, book your place today and make room in your vacation for Alaska’s favorite residents!