Chichagof Island Tour: Brown Bear Search

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Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
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About the Activity

Embark on a small-group, 3-hour land based tour of Chichagof Island. The community of Hoonah, with a year round population of approximately 850, is located in the northern part of Chichagof Island. The vast majority of the island is pure, uninhabited, Alaskan wilderness teeming with wildlife! Chichagof Island has the highest population of bears per square mile of any place on Earth.

3 hours

Pickup offered

Instant Confirmation

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Picks Up & Drops Off at Icy Strait 3rd Party Excursions Hub

Local Native guide

Small Group Tour - Max of 10

All individual seating in van, no bench seating

Fees : Government fees. USFS $7.00USD Park Entrance Fee

Gratuities (Never expected always appreciated)

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Maximum 10 travellers in this tour.

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting 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.View Location

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Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TOUR IS SCHEDULED TO DEPART, OUT OF COURTESY TO OTHERS WE LEAVE ON TIME. If your ship is docked at the Adventure Dock, proceed ashore to the Icy Strait Adventure Center. Once inside the Adventure Center walk through the building and exit through door number “2”. (This is clearly marked). Follow the signs on the gravel path to the Excursion Hub. The total walking time is 6-8 minutes, please allow extra time if you are not a fast walker. We ask that you check in for your tour 15 minutes early and we leave on time. If your ship is docked at the Wilderness Dock, walk up the ramp and to the right. Ride the FREE Green Transporter Gondola(4 minute ride) to the Adventure Landing. Exit the Gondola to the Left and follow the signs to the Excursion Hub, a 3 minute walk. Please check in with our Representative in the Blue Shirt/Jacket when you arrive at the Hub! If you are arriving via AK Seaplanes or AK Marine Hwy please call us before your trip to make other arrangements.
Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time

Pickup points

Additional Information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour Time is Departure time. Please meet 15 minutes prior at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub
Each Child on tour must be accompanied by an adult
No Smoking
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide ship name
Children Under the age of 8 are not permitted on this tour
While we endeavor to find bears on this tour we cannot gurantee sightings

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease arrive 15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to depart, out of courtesy to others we leave on time. If your ship is docked at the Adventure Dock, proceed ashore to the Icy Strait Point Adventure Center. Once inside the Adventure Center walk through the building and EXIT through door number "2". Follow the signs along the gravel path to the Excursion Hub. This is an outdoor meeting area. The total walking time is 15 minutes, please allow extra time if you are not a fast walker. If your ship is docked at the Wilderness Dock this is a 40 minute walk, or you may ride the Transporter Gondola (3 minute ride) to the Adventure Center. If you walk, once you arrive at the Adventure Center follow signs to the Excursion Hub. If you take the Gondola, once you step off of gondola you should see a sign to the Excursion Hub. Take a left and follow path to the Excursion Hub. Please check in with the Hoonah Travel Adventure Representative when you arrive at the Hub!

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Juneau time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Hoonah Travel Adventures LLCCreated on 01 Jan 2004Created on 13 Jun 2025

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