Excursion The wild bears of anan tour at Wrangell

Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory

A natural adventure in bear viewing! Travel by covered, heated boats the thirty-five miles to Anan via Eastern Passage, a beautiful boat ride in protected waters between Wrangell Island and the Mainland. Arriving at Anan you will debark at the trailhead and be greeted by U.S. Forest Service personnel, who will provide a brief orientation.

Beginning in late June, Salmon arrive at Anan creek to spawn. At this time, Anan creek is teaming with salmon which naturally attracts Brown and Black Bears, Bald Eagles and Harbor Seals. Your guide will interpret local flora and fauna. The walk into the Observatory takes about 20 minutes over a rustic trail of approximately 5/8ths miles in length. Much of the groomed trail is gravel, with slight inclines and declines with a set of stairs at the trailhead. Guests need to be in good physical conditions with no difficulties walking as several portions of the trail are natural and involve stepping over roots. Conditions change with weather and it can be muddy along some parts. There is no dock at the trail head - passengers disembark on a rocky shoreline and tide level changes conditions… at low tide it is slippery. All of our Guides are local Wrangell Alaska Residents with extensive wilderness experience. Sturdy, water resistant walking shoes are a must on this trip. NO FOOD is allowed on the trail or at the Observatory.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Bear and wildlife viewing, Photography opportunities Up close and personal with bears.

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking/activity (Approx. 1 mile over hilly terrain) and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. A warm jacket, comfortable clothing, rain gear and flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended (no umbrellas allowed for safety). Please note this tour is extremely limited. Book early to avoid disappointment. No mobility devices, other than canes or walking sticks, are allowed on this tour.

Reservation note: due to the permit availability process in Anan, entrance tickets are not guaranteed. If Silversea manage to get group tickets for the suitable entrance time, the waitlisted bookings will be cleared following the order of the reservation date. Waitlisted guests will be notified via email if their booking is confirmed.