Best of Icy Strait Point: Whales, Wildlife & Bear Search
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Port
Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$289
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Icy Strait Point offers visitors the double treat of watching humpback whales feed and frolic in the bountiful waters of Icy Strait and bears fishing in a local stream for their lunch.
Whale sightings are guaranteed on this high-speed whale cruise towards Point Adolphus. Along the way, you will travel through waters that support a wide array of marine life, including orca (killer) whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, porpoise and, of course, magnificent humpback whales. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles in the evergreen treetops lining the shore.
An onboard naturalist will describe the diversity of marine life that gathers here every summer to feed in the nutrient-rich waters fueled by Alaska's long summer days.
Cruise back to Icy Strait Point, where your local guide will meet you to begin your wildlife search. The journey to the Spasski River is a tour in itself, as your bus travels through the Tlingit village of Hoonah and out through the inland forests and muskegs of Chichagof Island. Watch for bald eagles, woodpeckers, Sitka black-tail deer and Alaska coastal brown bears along the way.
Near the river, your guide will lead you down a gravel path, across a boardwalk over the delicate muskeg, and to the viewing platforms. Your guide will explain and illuminate the rain forest ecology supporting the island's massive bears.
Notes:
Minimum age is 8 years. Wildlife sightings (other than a whale) are likely but are not guaranteed. The tour operator guarantees that a whale will be sighted on this excursion. If not, you will receive a cash refund for the whale-watching portion from the tour operator after the tour. The operator has never had to pay a refund. Weather conditions in Southeast Alaska can change suddenly. Dress warmly in layers. Outer layer should be waterproof. Tour includes standing for extended periods, even walking surfaces, and negotiating a few steps. Bring binoculars.