Top Hoonah Bus Tours

See Alaskan wildlife on this whale-watching tour in Hoonah that takes you out onto the waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait, where humpback whales arrive each year to feed before heading south for the winter. The Hoonah whale season is roughly May to September. From the boat, you may also spot orcas, seals, and sea otters.

The Chichagof Island Tour offers an unparalleled two-hour excursion experience, specifically modified to conveniently accommodate cruise ship guests with limited port schedules in Hoonah. What truly sets this land-based adventure apart is its origin as the only tour company operating from Hoonah, assuring one-of-a-kind viewing and learning opportunities led exclusively by local Alaskan Native guides who are lifelong residents intimately familiar with the area. Guests gain unique cultural knowledge, receiving education about the native Alaskan Tlingit culture and learning to identify local plants with medicinal properties. In addition to promising fascinating wildlife, breathtaking views, and fantastic photo opportunities, the itinerary includes the possibility of picking wild berries when in season or going on short walks, if time allows. Also allows you to take other excursions while at Icy Strait Point.

Voyage along the waters of Icy Strait to see Humpback whales, Steller sea lions, orcas, sea otters, bears, and other Alaskan wildlife. Captain Josh brings passengers along a journey into the wild waters of Alaska on his small, custom boat. Passengers can view whales from the outside deck or inside the protected cabin. This tour offers an exclusive look at whales in the wild with the help of a professional filmography drone.

Experience the rugged beauty of Alaska on a guided kayak tour in the town of Hoonah. Join your guide and small group for a paddle past an old logging camp and towering mountains. Then, move on to a rural area the locals call Long Island for a chance to spot wildlife.

This 3-hour driving excursion offers a truly unparalleled Alaska cruise experience, inviting you beyond the ordinary into the authentic heart of the Icy Strait Point area. What sets this tour apart is its immediate immersion into local culture, starting with a beautiful scenic drive leading you directly to the community of Hoonah. Here, you'll be welcomed by Alaskan Natives and lifelong residents who serve as your guides, sharing intimate historical insights as you journey down unique dirt roads initially built for logging timber. These historic routes, now repurposed for tourism, provide exclusive access to the pristine interior of Chichagof Island, unveiling breathtaking landscapes and prime opportunities to spot Alaska's diverse wildlife. Combining comfortable driving with a few very short walks, this tour offers a distinctive blend of local perspective, history, and rugged natural beauty that truly captures the wild spirit of Alaska.

Venture into Alaska’s Icy Strait and search for the gentle giants of the sea on this whale-watching excursion. Join a small group out on the water and listen to commentary from your onboard guide about the local ecology. While you sail, keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales as well as sea lions, sea otters, and occasionally bears and orcas.

Take a 4-hour shore excursion from Hoonah to Icy Strait in search of bears. This area is known as ‘Bear Island’ because it has the highest concentration of brown bears per square mile in the world. Learn about the area’s other wildlife from your informative guide and about the native Tlingit population. Take in the beautiful Alaskan scenery and bring your camera to snap some photos of the wildlife.