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Alaska: Bears of Pack Creek Where else can you take a scenic floatplane trip, kayak into a rainforest wilderness, and see Alaskan brown bears? Join us for one of the world’s best bear viewing experiences on Admiralty Island, a lush rainforest wilderness with the largest density of brown bears in the world. In fact, the native Tlingit People call the island Kootznoowoo, the “Fortress of the Bears.” After landing near the shores of Admiralty, you’ll board kayaks and paddle to the world-famous Stan Price/Pack Creek Brown Bear Sanctuary. You’ll hike inland to different areas watching for bears, with a chance to see family groups with playful cubs grazing the meadows or fishing the streams. Our three-day trips afford you ample time to kayak and hike, looking for brown bears, bald eagles, and marine wildlife while based at a comfortable base camp. We’re the only company to offer overnight trips to the Pack Creek area, and our trips are timed for the absolutely best bear viewing opportunities! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Alaska - Bears of Pack Creek
Day 1 - We begin with an early morning orientation meeting in Juneau. We then head to the airport pond, where we board floatplanes for a scenic flight down the Inside Passage to Admiralty Island, landing next to a secluded beach. We will set up camp a few miles from the sanctuary. After lunch and a kayak lesson, we will begin exploring this fascinating wilderness. You may find time to walk the beach, view the diverse marine and bird life, or just gaze across the inlet to the stunning coastal mountains while your guides cook a fresh and delicious dinner.
Day 2 - We rise early and prepare for our visit to the Stan Price Brown Bear Sanctuary at Pack Creek. Paddling toward the world of the brown bear is a superb way to experience the entire ecosystem. We will spend a full day watching for bears. We hope to see several bears, including family groups with playful cubs. Bears are best viewed at the mouth of Pack Creek, but we may also take the beautiful forest hike to the observation tower on the upper river where bears may be fishing right below us. Day 3 - After another night in our wilderness campsite, we will have a relaxing morning until our floatplane takes us on another beautiful flight over the northern end of Admiralty Island and back to Juneau. We will arrive in Juneau in early afternoon, and the trip ends with a transfer to your hotel or other destination. This trip is operated by Alaska Discovery, the oldest and most respected wilderness guiding company in Alaska, and a Mountain Travel Sobek company. For more information about this trip and to book, please email Alaska Discovery or call 1-800-586-1911. Detailed Itinerary - Alaska: Bears of Pack Creek 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2009 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 1-510-594-6000 or Toll Free 1-888-831-7526 (USA & Canada) Additional International Toll Free Numbers Fax: 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |