ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 6 most popular bear viewing tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
Anchorage day tour with Alaska Railroad, Spencer Glacier iceberg float, and a wildlife rehab center—small group, lunch included, easy logistics.
“It was beautiful. The guide was great. The instructions to initiate the tour could have been better. We had to call to get information on how things started at the train station. We would have liked snacks and water provided.”
Fly from Anchorage to Lake Clark for long bear watching, then enjoy a secluded National Park beach picnic lunch from a small plane.
“Was better than expected, smooth airplane ride, and lots of bears, females & cubs, two males argueing over clambeds, fantastic sites! Heard about Brooks Falls and the lines, so glad we chose Alaska Air via Viator instead. We're recommending it to all our friends. Pilot was calm cool and professional....best experience we had !!”
Bears, trains, and iceberg views in Girdwood: Glacier Discovery rail to Spencer Glacier, an AWCC wildlife stop, plus a mellow ice-raft float.
“The train ride from Anchorage to Girdwood is quite an experience. You drive directly along the Turnagain Arms. The train even stopped briefly at Beluga Point because you could see beluga whales. You could skip the Wildlife Center because you only see very few of the animals and you are mostly just driven through by…”
Anchorage bear-and-glacier day with AWCC wildlife viewing, Portage Glacier photo stops, and a Girdwood brewery tasting at Alyeska.
Bears and beers in Alaska. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, photograph Portage Glacier, then taste beer in Girdwood with hotel pickup.
“Angie was absolutely amazing and brought a lot of flare and knowledge to our tour. We would not have had the same experience with any other guy and I’m certain of that.”
Rent a 10 oz Counter Assault bear spray in Anchorage with holster and bear bell plus instruction. Pickup at 8am, $20.
“In town visiting and needed a can of bear spray for a few hikes in Denali. It was much easier and cheaper to rent a top name brand like Counter Assault 10 oz can, than go purchase a random smaller brand. It comes with choice of holster. Nearly brand new cans - excellent condition. Pick…”
