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A two-hour guided eco-safari that climbs ten miles into Catalina’s protected interior to the Airport-in-the-Sky. Expect close wildlife viewing, a naturalist-led narrative, and panoramic island perspectives uncommon to ferry-day visitors.
A two-hour guided eco-safari that climbs ten miles into Catalina’s protected interior to the Airport-in-the-Sky. Expect close wildlife viewing, a naturalist-led narrative, and panoramic island perspectives uncommon to ferry-day visitors.
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Operated by Catalina Adventure Tours · Avalon, California
Morning light cuts across Avalon Harbor as a custom safari vehicle eases away from the mole and heads inland, the ocean shrinking to a glittering band behind you. In two hours the route climbs from coastal chaparral into the island’s wind-scrubbed interior, where views open to hidden coves and a plateau known locally as Airport-in-the-Sky.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to step on/off a vehicle and manage short, uneven walks at viewpoints.
Yes — transportation to Catalina is not included. Book Catalina Express or Newport Flyer in advance and allow extra time to reach the Cabrillo Mole check-in.
Children under five are not permitted; older children are welcome but should be able to follow safety instructions and manage short walks.
The tour is vehicle-based and described as suitable for all fitness levels, but passengers must be able to board the vehicle and complete brief uneven walks at stops.
Sightings are common but not guaranteed; bison, Catalina Island foxes, deer, and raptors are frequently observed along the interior roads and overlooks.
Catalina has long been inhabited by the Tongva people; 20th-century ranching and private ownership gave way to conservation efforts led by the Catalina Island Conservancy to preserve native species and cultural sites.
The Conservancy manages large swaths of the interior; visitor fees and guided tours support habitat restoration and protection of endemic species—stay on designated roads and trails to minimize impact.
Catalina Adventure Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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