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Chichagof Island Tour in Hoonah: Brown Bear Search with Local Guide
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Chichagof Island Tour in Hoonah: Brown Bear Search with Local Guide

by Hoonah Travel Adventures LLC

3 hours
Hoonah
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$294.53$327.26Save 10%
2 adults × $147.27
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This three-hour small-group land tour takes place on Chichagof Island, which has the highest brown bear population per square mile in the world. The tour begins in Hoonah, a community of about 850 residents located in the northern part of the island. Participants travel by van with individual seats, guided by a local Native expert. The route includes a stop at The Shops By HTA, Hoonah's main gift store, where snacks and drinks are available. The main focus of the tour is the search for brown bears in the largely uninhabited wilderness of Chichagof Island. Pickup and drop-off are provided at the Icy Strait 3rd Party Excursions Hub. Government fees are included. Gratuities are not included. Children under eight years old are not permitted. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Smoking is not allowed. Cruise ship passengers must provide their ship name at booking. Bear sightings are not guaranteed.

Highlights

Small-group tour with max 10 participants
Local Native guide leads the 3-hour trip
Pickup and drop-off at Icy Strait Excursions Hub
Stop at Hoonah's main gift store
Individual seating in van, no bench seats
Government fees included

What's included

Pickup and drop-off at Icy Strait 3rd Party Excursions Hub
Guidance from a local Native guide
Small group size limited to 10 participants
Individual seating in a van without bench seats
Government fees included

What's not included

Gratuities are not included but appreciated

Itinerary

1

The Shops By HTA

Stop at Hoonah's leading gift store offering a variety of gifts, snacks, and drinks.

Meeting point

DO NOT USE THE 108 CANNERY ROAD ADDRESS ON GOOGLE TO FIND THE PICK UP POINT. IT IS NOT CORRECT IN GOOGLE AND WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT!! We meet guests at the Icy Strait Exclusive 3rd Party Excursions Hub. The Excursions Hub is a short 5 minute walk from where the ships dock or tender in to.

End point

DO NOT USE THE 108 CANNERY ROAD ADDRESS ON GOOGLE TO FIND THE PICK UP POINT. IT IS NOT CORRECT IN GOOGLE AND WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THAT!! We meet guests at the Icy Strait Exclusive 3rd Party Excursions Hub. The Excursions Hub is a short 5 minute walk from where the ships dock or tender in to.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–12 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
Tour time refers to departure time; meet 15 minutes early at Icy Strait Excursions Hub
Each child on the tour must be accompanied by an adult
Smoking is not allowed on the tour
Cruise ship passengers must provide their ship name when booking
Children under 8 years old are not permitted on this tour
Bear sightings cannot be guaranteed despite efforts to locate them
Total
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