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Icy Strait Chichagof Island Tour

4.6
24 reviews

Excursion Overview

Explore Chichagof Island with Hoonah Locals

Spend 2 hours exploring Chichagof Island with lifelong Hoonah residents who know the area well. Along the way, you'll learn about local wildlife, Tlingit culture, what it's like to live on a remote island, and some of the plants that have been used for generations.

Your guides call Hoonah home, so you'll hear stories and learn about the island from people who actually live here. Keep your eyes open for wildlife along the way. Your guides will be watching too. The tour is a good option for cruise guests who want to see more of the area but still have time to explore Hoonah on their own.

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

4.6

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Anne C

On Sep 2026

Fabulous tour with John and Marilyn. Very informative tour guides with great local knowledge on bears, plants and histories. Promised sightings of bears and thats what we got.

William S

On Sep 2026

The most amazing tour guides! We saw bears up close and loved the commentary and history shared during our comfortable ride/tour. Definitely a recommended experience when visiting Icy Strait.

Nicole F

On Sep 2026

Had a fabulous day with the guides/owners. I loved listening to their local traditions. They also knew where to find the bears too. We saw 6 🩷

Myra R

On Sep 2026

Highly recommended! Saw bears ! What an experience.

Debra T

On Aug 2026

Chattam Was a wonderful guide and driver. Having a local as a guide made the experience even more memorable. He told us about the wildlife, town and schools of Hoonah. We saw young bears and other wildlife. It was a great experience!

$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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