Take a 4-hour shore excursion from Hoonah to Icy Strait in search of bears. This area is known as ‘Bear Island’ because it has the highest concentration of brown bears per square mile in the world. Learn about the area’s other wildlife from your informative guide and about the native Tlingit population. Take in the beautiful Alaskan scenery and bring your camera to snap some photos of the wildlife.
- Take a 4-hour tour from Hoonah to Icy Strait in search of brown bears
- Observe native wildlife like otters, beavers, bald eagles, and brown bears
- Learn about the area and the native Tlingit population from your guide
- Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your cruise ship port
What To Expect
Hoonah
National Geographic have named the area as the “Bear Island”, this tour offers you the highest concentration of bears in the world at 1-2 brown bears per square mile. To get the most from your tour ashore this is offered as a small group tour making it more enjoyable.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Icy Strait
The Island offers ten different kinds of edible berries along with a stunning view of a muskeg, viewing an old growth forest, and possible chances of viewing the king of the island: brown bears. Using information on current bear movements, their feeding habits, and the temperature throughout the day, there are short stops at key points to scope out an amazing view of these captivating creatures.
Our well renowned guides will share information about the area and the Tlingit Native population. During the tour you are pretty much guaranteed to see a host of other wildlife that are quite often spotted during our tours, including mink, marten, bald eagles, sea birds, red squirrels, otter, beaver, ducks, and Sitka black-tail deer. So be sure to bring your camera.
Please note: Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. However, this tour can re-position quickly, and there is a much higher chance of sightings with our small group tour than any other slow moving large tour groups.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
We can also accept hotel guests on this tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 15
