Chichagof Island Bear Tour - 2 Hr

Offered by Wilderness Island Tours In Hoonah / Icy Strait, Alaska

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About us

No trip to Alaska is complete in the Icy Strait Point area without a land-based driving trip conducted by local, family-owned Wilderness Island Tours, LLC. As the only land-based tour operator originating from Hoonah, our experience include short walks, picking wild berries, and scenic views of mountains, landscapes, and flowers. Come with us on an unforgettable adventure covering beautiful Chichagof Island.

You’ll experience breathtaking views, fascinating wildlife viewing, and plenty of wildlife and other photo opportunities. Your tour guides were born and raised in the Hoonah, AK area and know their surroundings intimately. As the only land-based tour company originating from Hoonah, we offer you one-of-a-kind viewing and learning opportunities. During your time with us, we’ll educate you about the culture of the native Alaskans – the Tlingits – and identify local plants with medicinal properties.

Your tour will be packed with plenty of photo opportunities featuring breathtaking views, fascinating wildlife, and more. Explore beautiful Chichagof Island with us. Chichagof Island tours in Hoonah, AK need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Our prices are competitive!

What we'll do

Your Alaska cruise on the Eurodam with the Holland America Line or on the Seabourn Odyssey wouldn't be complete without an excursion in the Icy Strait Point area conducted by local, family-owned Wilderness Island Tours, LLC. Our shore excursion of beautiful Chichagof Island has been modified to 2 hours to take into account your 4-hour land time.

This excursion will include short walks, picking wild berries, and scenic views of mountains, landscapes, and flowers. Come with us on an unforgettable adventure where you'll experience fascinating wildlife, breathtaking views, and amazing photo opportunities.

Your tour guides were born and raised in the Hoonah, AK area and know their surroundings intimately. As the only land-based tour company originating from Hoonah, we offer you one-of-a-kind viewing and learning opportunities. During your time with us, we’ll educate you about the culture of the native Alaskans – the Tlingits – and identify local plants with medicinal properties.

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration: 2 hours

*PLEASTE NOTE: there is an age restriction in place where this tour only allows children ages 5 and older to participate, unless a private tour is booked

*Please ask about our April and October $25 per person discount!

*What's Included:
- Pick up from Icy Strait Point Excursion Hub (Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time)
- Tour guides who were born and raised in Hoonah
- Bring your binoculars and a camera to capture all of the amazing wildlife in their natural habitat
- Several short walks throughout the tour to see other flora and identify medicinal plants
- Berry picking
- Animal sightings like brown bears, Sitka blacktail deer, songbirds and sea birds, and more

* Opportunities to see:
- Bay of Bears where six major salmon streams flow into the bay
- Bald eagles
- Brown bears
- Martens (weasel-like creatures)
- Minks
- River otters

*What's Required:
- Name of your ship in BUYER NOTES
- Arrival at least 15 minutes prior to departure time at Icy Strait Point Excursion Hub
- Car seats for children 0-3 years old

*Disclosure: It's not 100% guaranteed that we'll see wild life on our trip and we do not have control over wild animals/wild life, however, you're promised to see a beautiful wonderland and have a grand experience overall. For more information on our Chichagof Island tours in Hoonah, AK, contact us today!

*Children 0-3 years old ride free! Car seats are required by Alaska State Law; car seats are not available through Wilderness Island Tours.

*Children 4-8 years old who are under 4'9" and under 65lbs are required by Alaska State Law to be in a booster seat while driving. Booster seats are available through Wilderness Island Tours.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made eight days or more before the tour departure will receive a 100% refund. If cancellations are made within three to seven days, a 20% fee will be taken out of the refund. Cancellations within 48 hours will charge a 50% fee.

Please note, to ensure a quiet environment for viewing bears, only children 5+ will be allowed to participate, unless booked privately. Guests who book for children under this age will be denied boarding and no refund will be given.

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