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Icy Strait Small Group Shore Excursion: We're going on a bear hunt!

11 Reviews 3.55 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Hoonah, USA

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Overview

When porting at Icy Strait near Hoonah this is a shore tour ashore you will not forget.  Lets go on a bear hunt, this four hour tour offers you the chance to see brown bears, Sitka black-tail deer and other wildlife up close in the natural picturesque beauty of the last frontier.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

A 5 minute walk from the cruise tender pier (details will be provided with your voucher)

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 5/1/2025 - 9/30/2025

    Monday - Sunday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Icy Strait (Pass By)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • We can also accept hotel guests on this tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the Icy Strait Small Group Shore Excursion: We're going on a bear hunt! is as follows:Public transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsApr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-9444P34

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).

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