Wild Bear Safari, Alaska, United States
5.0 (18 reviews) Spent Ranking #13 in Hoonah Nature & Wildlife Tours • Bus Tours • Day Trips
The best bear tour!!
We booked last minute with Luke and we were so glad we did. Don't book through the cruise companies, they don't take you far, only up the road to the river with a bus full of people and charge you through the nose for it. Our tour was small and personal. Luke went above and beyond to find us some bears, he even extended the time we had booked to about 6 hours! We went out into the backcountry and off-roads, stopping at various scenic rivers as we went. Luke took us to the stunning Bear Paw Lake for a snack with his own smoked and maple syrup glazed salmon. We did in fact find lots of bear paws! Luke made the entire journey entertaining with funny stories and humour. Due to it being end of season the bears were scarce but right at the end of the tour we spotted one and it was a GREAT way to end the day. Thanks again Luke! -Phoenix and Sam
Address
, Hoonah, Alaska, United States.
Website
https://www.wildbearsafari.com
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:44
User Ratings
5.0 based on (18 reviews)
Reviews
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5AmericanIngenuity 5:00 PM Sep 5, 2022
Thank You Luke!!
Our cruise itinerary was affected by an issue in Skagway, and Hoonah / Icy Strait Point was added as a port of call. At the time (full disclosure) my wife and I were bummed. But I have to say that our day in Hoonah was the best on our cruise. Because we had a long day in Hoonah, we took 2 excursions, and they truly were the highlights of our trip. We just loved the Wild Bear Adventure with Luke… Luke is the REAL DEAL. Authentically a great human being. And as a bear guide, he is phenomenal! And was always mindful of the group’s safety… When we encountered our first bear, the bear was walking the water’s edge towards the road / bridge we were on. Luke always kept us informed of where to be and put himself in the best position to see if close was going to be “too close” for safety. Throughout the day, Luke also gave us a small "history of the island" and pointed out some of his "tricks" when looking for bears in the woods. I can’t thank Luke enough for a great day or recommend him more highly.
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5Bob H 5:00 PM Jun 13, 2022
Bear Safari
Luke, AKA "Brown Bear Luke" was an excellent tour guide. Not only his knowledge of the local bears but also the knowledge of events and history on the Hoonah area. Great communicator and entertaining during our time. As a bonus he also put us on 6 bear sightings at a time other guides were not having as much success. If your interested in seeing Bears in the Hoonah area do not hesitate to call Luke. A+.
