Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Chichagof Island Tour offers an unparalleled two-hour excursion experience, specifically modified to conveniently accommodate cruise ship guests with limited port schedules in Hoonah. What truly sets this land-based adventure apart is its origin as the only tour company operating from Hoonah, assuring one-of-a-kind viewing and learning opportunities led exclusively by local Alaskan Native guides who are lifelong residents intimately familiar with the area. Guests gain unique cultural knowledge, receiving education about the native Alaskan Tlingit culture and learning to identify local plants with medicinal properties. In addition to promising fascinating wildlife, breathtaking views, and fantastic photo opportunities, the itinerary includes the possibility of picking wild berries when in season or going on short walks, if time allows. Also allows you to take other excursions while at Icy Strait Point.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Icy Strait Point
Embark on our two-hour Chichagof Island Tour, a perfect driving excursion crafted specifically for cruise passengers with limited port time (4 hours or less) or those simply preferring a shorter, yet equally captivating, experience. This abbreviated journey still allows you to soak in the stunning landscapes of Chichagof Island, AK, while offering a profound journey of cultural discovery. Our knowledgeable local guides, who are lifelong residents of Icy Strait Hoonah, AK, serve as your authentic window into the unique culture of the native Alaskans, the Tlingit people. They will share invaluable insights into remote living and skillfully identify local plants with their traditional medicinal properties, thereby enriching your understanding of the region's rich culture and history.
Options
2 Hour Chichagof Island Guided Driving Tour
What‘s Included
Alaskan Native guides and long-life resident guides
Gratuities
Sales Tax
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with local
J9DArickp,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our best excursion of our Alaska cruise. Mary a local indigenous woman was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable about all the plants and the history of the area. We were able to see a momma bear and her 2 young cubs. Highly recommend.
Wildlife Tour Experience
Excursion10731698623,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We saw an eagle. The tour was more of a botanical excursion. The driver/tour guide was nice and very knowledgeable about trees and herbs. However, you will have a low chance of seeing bears except when the salmon run in July. My biggest complaint is the tour spent too much time in Hoonah and not looking for wildlife. But, it does immerse you in the local culture. Overall, it was a 3.5...just not what I expected.
There are bears out there!!
Flyer324459,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chadum our guide was low key knowledgeable! Lots of bits of interesting information. He gave us a good tour around without sighting bears to start with, then, just as we started to think we would not see one, the scat was seen on the road! There were bears out there somewhere! And sure enough, around the corner one slowly walked ahead of us ! He was approx 900lb and 5years old. He was looking for a mate and really paid no attention to us! He ambled along, eventually stopping to eat grass. We left him with another tour party and started back. Then along came another bear!! He was 1/4 as big again!! Thanks for the great adventure!
Extremely Disappointed
Chiquitta J,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The one star is due to our tour guide Jeremy’s honesty, avoiding wasted time. Jeremy informed us that we were too early in the season and bears were pretty much still hibernating. In addition there were road closures restricting access where sightings might be possible, limiting the routine drive. We were to drive down a road in one direction for an hour and return to meet our tour time. With that information, approx 30MINS in we opted to cut things short. We asked if we could treat him to lunch at a local lodge prior to return, and/or even be dropped off at the lodge and return on our own with no luck. We were informed that service was bad and there was no means of contacting the owner for deviations or even to obtain permission. We tried independently with no luck or response also. We returned over an hour early
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