Tours
Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing
- Scenic 30-minute floatplane flight to Pack Creek Bear Sanctuary – Be sure to have your camera ready as you glide over the Tongass National Forest and look out for brown bears along the shoreline before touching down in Pack Creek.
- Follow your guide to the viewing spit or observation tower – This pristine environment is located on Admiralty Island, home to the highest concentration of brown bears in the world! Brown bear viewing is best mid-May – mid-June and during the peak of the salmon run, late July-August.
- Observe brown bears catching salmon in the creek – Brown bears may be seen at any time while ashore. The guide will direct you to the best spots for photography.
Waterfall Creek Brown Bear Viewing
- Scenic 30-minute floatplane flight to Waterfall Creek – Be sure to have your camera ready as you glide over amazing landscapes and look out for marine wildlife below before touching down at Waterfall Creek.
- Follow your guide on a short hike to the viewing area, overlooking a beautiful waterfall – This is a relatively unknown, remote wilderness location that provides unmatched brown bear viewing during the peak of the salmon run, late July-August.
- Observe brown bears catching salmon in the waterfall and rapids – Brown bears may be seen at any time while ashore. The guide will direct you to the best spots for viewing and photography.
Fly-In Glacier Hike and Packraft
- Scenic 30-minute floatplane flight and glacier lake landing at the Norris Glacier – Enjoy breathtaking views of the Tongass National Forest, majestic mountain peaks, and the Juneau Icefield on a scenic flight to your destination, the Norris Glacier.
- Follow your guide to Packraft Cove and begin the paddle to the glacier – This remote, wilderness environment will leave you awestruck as you paddle to the Norris Glacier in a packraft. Exchange the paddle for microspikes and trek on the glacier itself, exploring the unique moonscape environment.
- Hike back from Packraft Cove to meet your plane and pilot – Enjoy the last views of the Juneau Icefield as your flight whisks you back to Juneau.
FAQs: Tours & Experiences
Learn about our flightseeing tours, custom experiences, and the safety standards that guide every Alaska Seaplanes flight.
Can I customize a flightseeing tour?
Absolutely. Custom tours and flightseeing experiences are available - Just ask!
What should I bring on a flightseeing tour?
Dress in layers, wear comfortable shoes, bring a camera, and sunglasses.