Black Bear Express

Ketchikan's finest bear viewing accessible by road!

Duration

2 Hours

About

Visit Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary for this unique opportunity to see black bear in their native habitat. Watch for bears from the safety of the raised boardwalks which maximize your viewing and provide protection. This is a short tour focused on opportunity to view bears.

Thank you for booking your excursion with us. Please make sure to have the your phone on when in port in case we need to contact you.

What to Wear

• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• Warm clothing
• Tour operates in all weather conditions. Rain ponchos provided if needed.

Requirements

• 12 and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting Location

• We will pick you up by the large bronze statue and famous rain gauge next to the Visitor's Bureau on berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan. View Tour Meeting Point Map.pdf

• Meeting Instructions for Ward Cove Guests:

When you get off your ship, please follow posted signage to the complimentary shuttle service into town. The shuttle will drop you off at Berth 4. From there, you can follow the pier for approximately 5–10 minutes to the Berth 2 Visitors Center. We recommend allowing extra time and getting in line for the shuttle at least one hour prior to your scheduled tour departure. You will find our representative near the bronze statue and rain gauge, holding a green sign with yellow lettering to assist you.

We ask that you check in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

AFTER THE TOUR YOU WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO YOUR SHIP

• If you have any difficulty finding our meeting point, you can either call our office at 907-225-8400 or ask someone on the pier as it is a well known meeting location.
• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to avoid being late.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your tour or reservation. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you this summer.