Why choose a private bear viewing tour instead of a group tour?

Private bear viewing tours from Juneau offer exclusive access, flexible timing, and personalized experiences. They’re ideal for travelers who want privacy, custom itineraries, or more time with wildlife photographers and guides in remote locations like Pack Creek and Waterfall Creek.

Can I book a private bear viewing tour if I’m visiting Juneau for the day?

Yes. Most private tours are day trips from Juneau, designed for cruise guests and independent travelers alike. Floatplane transfers make it possible to easily reach bear viewing areas and return the same day while enjoying a personalized wilderness adventure.

Are private bear viewing tours only for luxury or yacht travelers?

No! While Wild Coast Excursions offers yacht and superyacht pickups, most private tours are for small groups, families, photography groups, and independent travelers staying in or visiting Juneau. The private format simply gives you more flexibility and exclusive access.

What’s the best time of year for private bear viewing in Juneau?

The prime bear viewing season runs from late July through early September, when salmon are spawning and bears are most active. Pack Creek specifically also has an excelent early summer season in May and June. Private tours are scheduled during these weeks to maximize sightings at locations like Waterfall Creek and Pack Creek.

How private are the tours, will we see other groups?

Private tours are limited to your group only, and your guide selects the best location based on bear activity and crowd levels. All of our most high performing locations are likely to have other small groups of visitors. More secluded areas are available, however our most popular locations are the most popular for good reason.

Can private bear viewing tours accommodate special interests or needs?

Yes. Private tours can be customized for photography, mobility considerations, and other special requests. Guides work directly with you to adjust timing, pace, and activities for your group’s goals.

Are private tours in Juneau good for families with young children?

Absolutely. Private bear viewing tours allow children as young as 8, making them perfect for families who want a safe and flexible way to explore Alaska’s wilderness together.

How do private tours support conservation in the Tongass?

Wild Coast Excursions operates under strict wilderness permits and supports habitat protection efforts within the Tongass National Forest and Admiralty Island National Monument. Our guides help to reinforce wildlife habituation and ideal learned behaviors around human visitors. Our permit fees directly support the maintenance of our viewing locations, while our 1% for the Planet pledge supports regional conservation. Furthermore our carbon-negative operational commitment ensures a positive impact from our flights and activities! Private groups enjoy a low-impact, respectful experience that helps preserve Alaska’s wild ecosystems.

Do private bear viewing tours go to Pack Creek or Waterfall Creek?

Depending on conditions (tides/weather), permits, and time of season, your private tour may visit Pack Creek, Waterfall Creek, or other nearby areas on the ABC Islands. Your guide chooses the location with the best wildlife activity for your date. We always respect guest preferences if you have one.

How far in advance should I book a private bear viewing tour?

Private tours are limited and often book out early in the season. It’s best to reserve months in advance, especially if you’re coordinating a custom itinerary or yacht-based pickup. We generally offer one trip at a time, so if guests sign up for a group trip at your desired time, we will no longer be able to offer you a private trip at that time.

Does Wild Coast Excursions offer private trips in Juneau besides bear viewing?

Yes, Wild Coast Excursions offers truly private glacier trekking tours by helicopter. These are very private experiences, far from the busy camps and heavy flight traffic of the large helicopter companies. If you are looking for a truly unique and bespoke experience in Juneau, contact us right away.

Juneau Private Tours Frequently Asked Questions Can children join? Yes—private tours accept children (min age 8). What if I’m arriving on a yacht? We coordinate remote anchor pick‑up or tender drop‑off, just share your anchorage info. How do private tours differ from group tours? Private tours offer custom timing, location flexibility, younger minimum age and exclusive access; group tours are usually pre-scheduled and may include other guests. Will we go to Pack Creek? We visit renowned Pack Creek site when conditions and permits align; if bear activity is stronger elsewhere (such as Waterfall Creek), your guide will select the best location for your journey. How long is the day and what’s included? Most private tours run around 6 hours from Juneau and include guide, flights, gear, lunch and viewing time. We can schedule longer or shorter trips to suit your group.

Private Tours in Juneau – Your Custom Bear Viewing Adventure

Written by Wild Coast Excursions’ Alaskan Bear Viewing Guides

As Juneau’s bear viewing specialists, it is our pleasure to offer a large number of private trips every season. If you’re looking for private tours in Juneau that offer flexible timing, exclusive access, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, you’re in the right place. At Wild Coast Excursions, we specialize in Juneau private tours to witness Alaska’s coastal brown bears in their natural habitat. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a photography excursion, or a luxury yacht expedition, we can tailor a trip to you.

Experience Alaska’s wild beauty on a private bear viewing tour from Juneau. Exclusive, flexible, and unforgettable.
Photo by Wild Coast Excursions guide Nathan Kelley

Why Choose a Private Tour in Juneau

Classic group excursions work for many travelers, but our private tours in Juneau go a step further. With a private tour, we can arrange:

Custom departure times.
Additional flightseeing over Alaska’s glaciers
Remote pickups or drop-offs for anchored vessels or yachts.
A younger minimum age (private trips are suitable for children age 8+).
Flexibility in location: we may choose the world‑famous Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area on Admiralty Island or opt for the incredible Waterfall Creek on Chichagof Island depending on the week’s bear activity. Multi-day guests, or guests traveling by boat, can visit one of our more remote and less visited locations as well!
More time with the bears, fewer crowds, and a tailored experience for your interests.

Wild Coast Excursions’ private trips can choose to add flightseeing of Alaska’s glaciers. Like this group did over Glacier Bay!

Pack Creek Bear Viewing & Juneau Private Tours

The Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area on Admiralty Island is one of the world’s most renowned locations for observing coastal brown bears as they fish for salmon, forage tidal flats and interact in rich estuary habitats. Demand for Pack Creek is high for good reason, it’s a spectacular wilderness destination. Our Juneau private tours can access this in‑demand site, while also maintaining flexibility to move to other world-class viewing spots when needed (such as Waterfall Creek).

Access is via a scenic 25 to 40‑minute floatplane flight from Juneau. Your guide handles all permits, rain gear, boots, binoculars and a catered lunch. Starting at $999 per person, your private tour delivers premium wilderness access and personalized service.

Private tours are ideal for families and groups who want a flexible, personalized Alaska adventure. Photo by Wild Coast Excursions

A Trip Made Just for You

Although our private tours offer highly personalized experiences, most of our guests still book one‑day trips, remarkably similar in duration to our small‑group programs. That means you don’t need to commit to a multi‑day expedition to enjoy the benefits of a private tour in Juneau.

You can enjoy the same ideal timeframe (typically 6 hours door‑to‑door) but gain the advantages of a private itinerary: you name the time, we pick the best spot, and you move at your pace.

Wild Coast Excursions Private Bear Viewing Tour picking up guests from a superyacht anchored near Admiralty Island, Alaska — Guests traveling by yacht or superyacht can enjoy remote pickups directly from their vessel for an seamless wilderness experience.
Photo by Wild Coast Excursions

Wild Coast Excursions' Private bear viewing tour picking up guests from a yacht anchored near Chichagof Island, Alaska — Private Bear Viewing Tour guests traveling on a superyacht. Vessel anchored near our Chichagof Island field site in 2025.
Photo by Wild Coast Excursions

Yacht & Superyacht Guests, Custom Logistics, Seamless Service

For clients arriving aboard a yacht, superyacht or anchored expedition vessel, our Juneau private tours are ideally suited:

We coordinate remote pickups, meet‑ups, or floatplane transfers right from your anchorage or tender drop‑off.
Your group can depart from Juneau, or we can arrange direct boarding depending on your vessel’s location.
The customized schedule means you don’t have to work around another ship’s timetable. Your private tour adapts to your vessel itinerary.
Private day trips often turn into multi-day wilderness trips visiting both our most popular and our most secluded wilderness areas. Guests can also experience private glacier-trekking by helicopter directly through Wild Coast Excursions. Private glacier trekking and private bear viewing are among the most exclusive and authentic experiences available in Alaska.
Rather than trying to serve every ship, and offering every activity, we specialize in the activities we personally deliver better than anyone else. We dedicate our team to only a small collection of superyachts per season.

Who Our Private Tours in Juneau Are For

Our private tours are crafted for those seeking something more than a standard wilderness trip. Guests include:

Guests arriving by yacht or superyacht who need remote pickup or vessel transfers.
Families with young children (minimum age 8 for private tours) who want flexible pacing and a more personalized environment.
Executive travelers, VIPs or small corporate groups seeking a premium wilderness experience.
Guests with mobility needs or special requirements who appreciate a tailored itinerary and attention to comfort.
Serious wildlife photographers who want extended field time, fewer crowds and expert guide support.
Groups that prefer custom times or want to extend (or shorten) the day beyond the standard schedule.

Photographers love the quiet, customized pace of private bear viewing, perfect for capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments.

What to Expect – Itinerary, Inclusions & Logistics for Your Private Trip

Duration & Travel: Typically you’ll depart Juneau via floatplane (25‑40 min) to our bear‑viewing area, then spend at least 3+ hours on the ground observing bears, returning to your ship or accommodation around 6 hours later.
What’s Included: Expert guide, floatplane flight(s), permits, rubber boots & rain gear, binoculars and spotting scope, healthy catered lunch, and carbon‑negative travel.
Cost: Starting from $999 per person (varies by group size, weight, add‑ons).
Pick‑ups: Choose central downtown Juneau meeting, hotel, or remote option for vessel/anchorage pickup.
Locations: Pack Creek or Waterfall Creek (or other optimal wilderness spots) depending on conditions, number of days, and recent bear activity.
When to Go: Bear‑viewing season ranges early May to mid June, and late July to mid September, with peak salmon runs driving the best wildlife action.

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Juneau Private Tours Frequently Asked Questions

Can children join? Yes—private tours accept children (min age 8).
What if I’m arriving on a yacht? We coordinate remote anchor pick‑up or tender drop‑off, just share your anchorage info.
How do private tours differ from group tours? Private tours offer custom timing, location flexibility, younger minimum age and exclusive access; group tours are usually pre-scheduled and may include other guests.
Will we go to Pack Creek? We visit renowned Pack Creek site when conditions and permits align; if bear activity is stronger elsewhere (such as Waterfall Creek), your guide will select the best location for your journey.
How long is the day and what’s included? Most private tours run around 6 hours from Juneau and include guide, flights, gear, lunch and viewing time. We can schedule longer or shorter trips to suit your group.

How to Book Your Juneau Private Tour

Availability for private tours fills quickly, especially during our peak bear season. To secure your date:

Contact us with your preferred date(s), number of guests and any special requests (children, photography, vessel pickup).
We’ll craft a custom itinerary (Pack Creek, or optimal alternative), provide pricing, and handle all logistics.
Submit payment to finalize your booking, then get ready for an unforgettable wilderness encounter.

Your Wilderness Experience, Tailored

Whether you’re a family seeking a safe and comfortable bear‑viewing adventure, a photographer looking for perfect light and fewer crowds, or arriving by private vessel and need bespoke logistics, our private tours in Juneau deliver. From the majestic bears at Pack Creek and Waterfall Creek to our expert guides and carbon‑negative commitment, this is your chance to explore Alaska’s wilderness on your own terms. Book your Juneau private tour today and experience nature in its raw, unforgettable form.

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📩 Email: info@wildcoastexcursions.com
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