TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
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Icy Strait Bear-Watching Shore Excursion 4 hr
TourTruth score 6.0 out of 10
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21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Hoonah
- 4 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Icy Strait’s wild landscapes on a four-hour small-group excursion in search of brown bears, deer, and other wildlife.
About this tour
Set out from Icy Strait for a four-hour search for wildlife in the rugged landscapes near Hoonah. This small-group shore excursion brings you into the natural beauty of Alaska’s last frontier, where brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and other wildlife may be spotted in their surroundings.
Travel with a local guide and driver/guide, with port pickup and drop-off included. With no more than 12 people in the group, you can explore at a relaxed pace while keeping watch for animals along the way. The tour lasts four hours and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Food and drinks are not included.
Cruise passengers should provide their ship name and port schedule when booking; hotel guests are also welcome. Join this Icy Strait bear-watching shore excursion for a chance to experience Alaska’s wild scenery and look for its remarkable wildlife.
Highlights
- Search for brown bears in Icy Strait’s picturesque wilderness
- Look for Sitka black-tailed deer and other wildlife
- Explore with a local guide in a small group
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Small group of up to 12 people
Not included
- Food and drinks
Ratings on each provider
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3.67 / 5 · 21 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time when booking
- Hotel guests are also accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.67 from 21 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Hoonah
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.0.
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