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Icy Strait Chichagof Island Tour

4.8
9 reviews

Excursion Overview

Exclusive 2-Hour guided tour of Chichagof Island

Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour adventure through Chichagof Island’s breathtaking landscapes, where you'll encounter incredible wildlife and discover the rich Tlingit culture, remote living, and plants with powerful medicinal properties. Led by passionate, lifelong Hoonah residents, your guides offer an insider’s view of the island, sharing secrets of its beauty and history.

Perfect for cruise passengers with limited time, this exciting tour lets you soak in the stunning views and wildlife of Southeast Alaska while leaving you free to explore more of Hoonah. Keep your eyes peeled—your guides will be on the lookout for unforgettable wildlife sightings!

The success rate for seeing bears is very high, however, wildlife cannot be guaranteed. Chichagof Island has more bears per square mile than any other place in Alaska with 1.7 bears per square mile!

Check out the 3-hour Wilderness Island Tour for a longer time exploring with the same local team!

This tour is typically available from April through October. Our excursions were designed for cruise ship passengers but are available to everyone.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation from the Icy Strait Excursions Hub

Requirements:

  • Minimum age to participate is 5 years old
  • Guests should be comfortable climbing into and out of the tour van

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (roundtrip from the Icy Strait Excursions Hub)

  • 2 hours - narrated scenic drive around the island

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb into and out of the van. There is no storage for collapsible wheelchairs or walkers. Please leave a comment during checkout if you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility.

    • Fully Wheelchair Accessible: No
    • Limited Mobility Accessible: Yes
    • Stroller Accessible: No
    • Collapsible Wheelchair Storage Available: No

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum age to participate is 5 years old.

Booster seats will be provided for anyone who is 5+.

Our success rate for seeing bears is very high, however, wildlife cannot be guaranteed. Our area has more bears per square mile than any other place in Alaska with 1.7 bears per square mile.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.​

Food and drinks are not included.​

Weather depending, you are encouraged to wear gloves and light layers. The weather in Alaska can be highly unpredictable.

For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

Wildlife sightings are often a highlight of this experience, though they are not guaranteed and can vary depending on the season.

Guides are always attentive and will do their best to point out any wildlife encountered along the way, while sharing insight into the local ecosystem.

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

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Kimberly H

On Jun 2026

It was just ok. Not really worth the price. Wish we would have done whale watching instead.

Dave E

On Jun 2026

Seriously amazing! Ian was our tour guide, he was filled with a wealth of knowledge & information about Icy Strait. We saw and learned so much in addition to seeing Bear. Definitely Recommend this Tour.

Liz M

On May 2026

John & Marilyn provided an excellent tour of the island & took us to all of the places they know to see bears . We did only see one , but it was still wonderful to see in its natural habitat.

Chris S

On Jul 2025

John and Marilyn were terrific private guides. They knew exactly where to find bears, deer, even black slugs. John taught the kids how to make deer calls. Many bald eagles. John and Marilyn are full time residents and really know the whole island.

Trevor F

On Jul 2025

John and Marilyn went over and above the call of tour excellency. Incredibly informative and the only truly local operator on Chichagof. We felt like part of their family and learned the history of the region. Many thanks for welcoming us into your home.

$125.00

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$125.00

Duration: 2 hours

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Duration: 2 hours



Adult (13+): $125.00

Child (5-12): $125.00

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