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Hoonah Brown Bear Search Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 3.6 out of 10

Below average

246 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hoonah
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Chichagof Island by van with a local Native guide and search the wilderness for brown bears on this small-group tour from Hoonah.

About this tour

Set out from Hoonah into the wild landscapes of Chichagof Island, where dense forests and abundant wildlife make every bend in the road part of the search. This three-hour, small-group brown bear tour offers a chance to look for bears in their natural habitat alongside a local Native guide.

Travel by van with individual seating and a maximum of 10 guests. As you explore, your guide shares knowledge of the island’s wildlife and landscape, adding context to the scenery and helping you understand the search. Chichagof Island is known for its high bear population, but these are wild animals, and sightings are never guaranteed. The tour operates rain or shine.

Meet at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub 15 minutes before departure; the hub is a short walk from the ship docks. Choose this Hoonah Brown Bear Search Tour for a relaxed, guided way to experience Chichagof Island’s wilderness and keep watch for its most iconic residents.

Highlights

  • Search Chichagof Island’s wilderness for brown bears
  • Learn about local wildlife and landscapes from a Native guide
  • Travel in a small group for a more personal search
  • Enjoy individual seating in a van

What's included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub
  • Local Native guide
  • Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 guests
  • Individual seating in a van
  • USFS park entrance fee: $7.00 USD

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the Icy Strait Exclusive 3rd Party Excursions Hub 15 minutes before departure
  • The hub is a short walk from the ship docks; allow extra time to reach it
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide their ship name when booking
  • Children under 8 are not permitted; each child on the tour must be accompanied by an adult
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  • Tours operate rain or shine; wear weather-appropriate clothing
  • This van-based tour is not suitable for people with claustrophobia, motion sickness, or mobility impairments
  • Bear sightings are not guaranteed
  • No smoking

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Icy Strait Exclusive 3rd Party Excursions Hub, a short walk from the ship docks. Check in 15 minutes before departure.

Are bear sightings guaranteed?

No. The guide searches for bears, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Can children join the tour?

Children under 8 are not permitted. Each child on the tour must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I wear?

Tours run rain or shine, so wear weather-appropriate clothing.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 3.91 on Viator and 4.32 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Hoonah
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.6.

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