Hi, I’m Luke Meyers, owner of Wild Bear Safari. Together with Olivia, I’m excited to welcome you to the wild beauty of Alaska.
I bring humor, heart, and a fearless spirit to every trip. I came to Alaska in 2013 for a 14-day vacation and, as you can probably guess, I never left. Since 2015, I’ve loved sharing unforgettable bear-viewing experiences with guests from around the world.
Olivia was raised in a small community on Chichagof Island, where she spent much of her childhood in the forest and on the water, developing a deep appreciation for Alaska’s wildlife—especially coastal brown bears.
Our Wild Bear Safari family is ready to take you on a safe and unforgettable Alaskan adventure!
Wild Bear Safari is a locally owned and operated tour company in Hoonah, Alaska. We offer personalized land based nature and bear viewing tours on the majestic Chichagof island.
Leave your ship in Icy Strait and head to The “Excursion Hub” just a short walk from the dock. I will be there with a smile to meet you.
First, in our small group, I will show you our sleepy Alaskan fishing village. Then we will head out on the back roads, in remote country on the hunt for Bear. We will troll the bridges over salmon streams, check out beaches, berry patches and if the group is up for it we will hike one of my favorite forest trails – Oh, and by hike I mean an easy and pleasant jaunt. The goal is to view our bears at a safe distance feeding on salmon, wild berries, or just lumbering through the forest.
Tour times can range from 3-4 hours depending on your schedule. While we bear search, I will inform our awesome group about bear safety, the history of the indigenous people, and about our beautiful surroundings. I have stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
After our exciting time together, you can choose whether you would like to explore our village, or to be brought back to where your Ship is docked. We have never been late for the all-aboard. In fact, we guarantee you will be safe and on board long before your departure – book your tour now.
Once you have booked a tour, you will automatically receive an e-mail with simple meet-up instructions. See you there.
Known by the U.S. Forest Service as the “crown jewel”, the Tongass stretches across 17 million acres of land and is Alaska’s largest National Forest. Alaska Wilderness League describes the Tongass as “one of the last remaining intact temperate rainforests in the world”.
Your personalized tour will start at Icy Strait on the beautiful Chichagof Island which has the highest Brown Bear Population in the world!
Check it out: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichagof_Island
