A two-hour driving tour from Icy Strait Point that pairs coastal scenery with Tlingit cultural stories led by lifelong local guides. Ideal for cruise visitors who want an efficient, wildlife-forward introduction to Chichagof Island.
A two-hour driving tour from Icy Strait Point that pairs coastal scenery with Tlingit cultural stories led by lifelong local guides. Ideal for cruise visitors who want an efficient, wildlife-forward introduction to Chichagof Island.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Wilderness Island Tours · Hoonah, Alaska
The van eases away from Icy Strait Point and the island yawns open: spruce-dark slopes dropping to pebbled beaches, meadows freckled with salmonberry, and the white flash of a distant gull. In two hours you move like a local—short drives between coastal pullouts, a couple of quick walks on easy trails, and stops where the guide reads the landscape and the tide charts with equal fluency.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking over short, mostly flat trails and boardwalks
The excursion is two hours long and departs from the dock area at Icy Strait Point; follow signs through the Adventure Center and under the gondola to the meeting point.
Yes — it is specifically designed for short port calls and returns you to Icy Strait Point within a typical cruise-window timeframe.
Guides prioritize good viewing spots, but wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed; season and weather affect visibility for whales, bears, and birds.
Berry picking is possible in season and offered at the guide’s discretion — follow local guidance to ensure responsible harvesting and safety.
Chichagof Island and Hoonah have long been occupied by the Tlingit people; the area later hosted canneries and fishing work that shaped modern coastal communities.
Guides emphasize responsible wildlife viewing and limited foraging; stay on designated paths, avoid disturbing wildlife, and leave no trace to protect fragile coastal ecosystems.
Wilderness Island Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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