Nature and Wildlife Tours in Hoonah at a glance
- Our pick: Hoonah Whale Watching: Small Group & Heated Cabin, US$ 236 per person (3h, 4.88★ · 304).
- Top rated: Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day Trip, US$ 500 per person (4h, 5.00★ · 117).
- Best value: Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & Wildlife, US$ 225 per person (3h, 4.81★ · 488).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: US$ 164–US$ 500 (median US$ 314). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 9 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Hoonah
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9 options
Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & Wildlife Small-group whale-watching tour from Hoonah with pickup from Icy Strait Point, heated cabin, and a local guide narrating in English. Next departure: 29 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (488 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Hoonah Whale Watching: Small Group & Heated Cabin Small-group whale watching from Hoonah port with humpbacks, orcas & sea otters. 3-hour tour on 38-foot Power Cat, max 16 passengers, heated cabin. Cruise pickup included. Every day · 29 start times, 07:30 to 19:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.88 (304 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 236 per person
Kayaking in Hoonah: Calm Waters & Wildlife Kayak in Hoonah's calm harbor waters with life jackets, paddles and spray skirts provided. Pickup at the excursion hub included. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.92 (368 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Hoonah Whale Watching Tour: Small Group Boat & Wildlife Small-group whale watching from Hoonah with local captain, max 13 guests. Includes van transport from Icy Strait Point, snacks, hot chocolate. Half-day tour. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available · From age 9 ★ 4.97 (318 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN from US$ 320 per person
Hoonah: Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour with Small Group Feel the sea air in Hoonah on a small-group whale watching tour: see humpbacks, eagles, otters & more with a local guide. Includes port pickup, snacks & heated cabin. Next departure: 17 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (193 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN from US$ 314 per person
Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day Trip Feel the wild side of Alaska with river fishing, bear watching, and a drive through Hoonah village: private transport, gear, and pickup included for cruise guests. Next departure: 5 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (117 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 500 per person
Whale watching tour Hoonah: Humpback whales guaranteed Whale watching tour in Icy Strait from Hoonah with live English guide, hotel pickup and coffee included. Humpback whales guaranteed or your money back. Next departure: 23 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (62 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 314 per person
Chichagof Island Brown Bear Search Tour from Hoonah Small-group brown bear tour of Chichagof Island with local Native guide, van pickup at Icy Strait hub, and park entry included. Next departure: 11 May 2027 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 3.91 (215 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 164 per person
Hoonah bear tour small group: Highest bear concentration Small group bear tour near Hoonah with local guide, repositioning to track brown bears and wildlife across muskeg and old growth forest in four hours. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 3.67 (21 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 373 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah Whale Watching: Small Group & Heated CabinOur pickPickup offered | US$ 236 per person | 3h | 4.88★ · 304 | Every day · 29 start times, 07:30 to 19:00 | English |
| Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day TripTop ratedGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 500 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 117 | Next departure: 5 May 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & WildlifeBest valuePickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 3h | 4.81★ · 488 | Next departure: 29 Apr 2027 | English |
| Kayaking in Hoonah: Calm Waters & WildlifePickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 2h–3h | 4.92★ · 368 | Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 | English |
| Hoonah Whale Watching Tour: Small Group Boat & WildlifeGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 320 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 318 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Hoonah: Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour with Small GroupGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 314 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 193 | Next departure: 17 May 2027 | English |
| Whale watching tour Hoonah: Humpback whales guaranteedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 314 per person | 2h 30m | 5.00★ · 62 | Next departure: 23 May 2027 | English |
| Chichagof Island Brown Bear Search Tour from HoonahGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 164 per person | 3h | 3.91★ · 215 | Next departure: 11 May 2027 | English |
| Hoonah bear tour small group: Highest bear concentrationPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 373 per person | 4h | 3.67★ · 21 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Whale watching tour Hoonah: Humpback whales guaranteed (US$ 314 per person) · Hoonah bear tour small group: Highest bear concentration (US$ 373 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day Trip (US$ 500 per person) · Hoonah Whale Watching Tour: Small Group Boat & Wildlife (US$ 320 per person) · Hoonah: Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour with Small Group (US$ 314 per person)