3 Hours Duration
From Pick-up to Drop-off
Alaskan Wildlife
May include bears, deer, eagles & more
Family Friendly
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Transportation Provided
Pick-up and drop-off near the cruise piers downtown
Known as Bear Island, Chicagof Island, home to Icy Strait Point & Hoonah has 1-2 bears per square mile, making it the ideal spot for Alaska bear tours throughout the summer season! The Icy Strait Bear and Wildlife Tour begins right from the docksk with wildlife viewing opportunities all around. Your guides will meet you right at Icy Strait Point for transfer to your van. From here, get ready for 3 hours of wildlife experience. Throughout the tour you will explore Chichagof Island in search of bears in their natural habitat. While bear sightings are not guaranteed, you will have the opportunity to watch Alaskan wildlife across many viewing locations on the island. Keep an eye out for sitka blacktail deer and bald eagles, but of course you are hear to look for bears! Alaskan brown bears are the most common sightings on the Icy Strait Bear and Wildlife Tour, but these Alaska bear tours are known to spot the occasional black bear as well. And of course, Alaska is know for its unique flora, fauna & landscapes, so no matter the sightings of the day, you’ll be awed by the natural beauty.
While we cannot guarantee bears on any tour, your local guide knows the spots to give you the best chance! Keeping an eye current bear habits & movements, favored feeding spots, and temperatures throughout the day, your guides will make stops at several ideal bear locations to try to spot the magnificent predators. And that’s not all the knowledge these guides have to share! Throughout the Icy Strait Bear & Wildlife Tour, they will share information on local history & the native Tinglits who call this area home. So bring your binoculars and book early for one of hte most visually stunning & budget friendly Alaska bear tours.
Looking for wildlife of the marine variety while in Icy Strait Point? Take a look at our Guaranteed Whale Watching tour! Otherwise, if you’re interested in more Alaska bear tours, check out our wildlife tours in Ketchikan.
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