• a photo of the front exterior of the lodge on a sunny day

    Family Owned and Operated!

  • A glacier and a massive snow covered mountain range around it

    Family Owned and Operated!

  • View from upstairs into the great room at the Bear Track Inn

    Family Owned and Operated!

  • View of Bear Track Inn from the meadow surrounding it

    Family Owned and Operated!

  • View of Alaskan Glacier

    Family Owned and Operated!

Water view guest room with two plush beds

Our Rooms

Great room with centerpeice stone fireplace surrounded by coffee tables and couches

Rates

A humpback whale's tail is photographed before the whale disappears underneath the water

Activities

Dining room tables decorated and set up for a wedding celebration

Dining

Experience Amazing Alaska

Situated on the tranquil shores of Gustavus, Alaska sits a stunning, hand-crafted lodge – Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn. Since 1997, The Bear Track Inn has featured award-winning accommodations, incredible activities, outstanding gourmet meals, and true Alaskan ambiance and hospitality – all with Glacier Bay National Park serving as our backdrop. Our lodge operates in the summertime to offer visitors the best chance to explore the nature and wonders that makeup Glacier Bay.

Choose from a number of adventures that Southeast Alaska has to offer, including guided tours of Glacier Bay, world-class sport fishing, wildlife viewing, whale watching, kayaking next to glaciers and much more. If a secluded place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the 49th state is your goal, you’ve found the right place.

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Voted #1 Place to Stay in Glacier Bay on TripAdvisor

“The Bear Track Inn is the best home-away from home we’ve ever stayed in. The hospitality, overall environment, staff, food were wonderful. We hope to return one day to enjoy it further and to explore more of the area. Happy travels to all.”

“Chefs cooked deliciously fresh 5 course meals and breakfasts. Lodge clean and relaxing. Staff goes out of way to make each party’s visit special. They provided gear for us to use in the rain and bikes to ride. Our 4 days were magical.”

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Rooms

Hand-Crafted Log Guest Rooms

The Bear Track Inn features hand-crafted log construction with 14 spacious guest rooms, each with private baths and two queen size beds. Our lobby is the focal point, stretching 30 feet from floor to ceiling, offering inspiring views of streams, wildlife, mountains, forests, meadows, and of Icy Strait. Wilderness abounds from windows throughout the lodge.

OUR ROOMS
Meadow view guest room with two beds

Activities

Choose Your Own Itinerary

Go back in time on one of our glacier tours. Choose your own vessel for a whale watching adventure. Not satisfied yet? Custom tours can include a trip to the Hot Spring, excursions to Skagway and Haines, and even flight tours can fit into your itinerary… the choice is yours!

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Dining

Flavors of Southeast Alaska

The Excursion Restaurant at the Bear Track Inn is not only beloved by our guests – many locals and other visitors to Glacier Bay dine with us to try the food that everyone raves over! The dining room features a show kitchen so you can watch our chefs perform their magic. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room, and a packed lunch is provided for you to take on any of our excursions. All meals are included with your stay.

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Plated dinner entree of cut sirloin, potatoes, and broccoli

Our Reviews

  • “The Bear Track Inn is the best home-away from home we’ve ever stayed in. The hospitality, overall environment, staff, food were wonderful. We hope to return one day to enjoy it further and to explore more of the area. Happy travels to all.!”

    – Mike and Ginger

  • “We spent two nights at Bear Track Inn in July. The lodge is gorgeous with a soaring ceiling and log construction. The rooms are very nice. The owner was very flexible about rearranging our trip due to COVID. She arranged a private boat tour for us when the Park stopped running tours. This was one of the best places we stayed in Alaska.”

    – Gmonty

  • “We spent two nights at Bear Track Inn in July. The lodge is gorgeous with a soaring ceiling and log construction. The rooms are very nice. The owner was very flexible about rearranging our trip due to COVID. She arranged a private boat tour for us when the Park stopped running tours. This was one of the best places we stayed in Alaska.”

    -Jan D.

Accommodations

Water View

This 270 square foot premium water view room features
two queen size beds, a table and chairs, an armoire, a trestle
bench, and private bathroom. These rooms have views of …>>

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Itineraries

Shot of melting glacier ice and the dark mountains behind it
The Best of Glacier Bay
Sea lions bickering and calling as they lay on the rocky shore to sunbathe
Animal Watchers Delight
A long wooden pedestrian bridge on a trail in a heavily wooded area
The Adventurer
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Our Blog

  • Top Hiking Trails in Gustavus

    Waking up in Gustavus is exciting when you know there are numerous trails around to explore. Whether you have a free day or a free afternoon, we’ve compiled a list… …>>

  • The Historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad

    “Born in the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, the White Pass & Yukon Route is a rare story in the history of railroad building.” -All Aboard Magazine Skagway, also referred… …>>

  • Backside view of the cabin

    The Origin of the Bear Track Inn

    In 1996, construction began for what John Olney had only dreamed of previously. Inspired by his son, Mike, and encouraged by his wife, Janie, Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn was contrived. Being… …>>

  • Dining table with view to deck at the Bear Track Inn

    A Surprise Engagement

    A Surprise Engagement Each summer, the Bear Track Inn hosts a wide range of celebrations. From weddings to family reunions to company retreats, our guests often choose to spend the… …>>

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