Hoonah / Icy Strait Bear Viewing
Explore the road system of Chichagof Island where you have a good chance to see Coastal Brown Bears beside the road.
Some operators pick guests up from Hoonah / Icy Strait for fly-in trips to neighboring Pack Creek on Admiralty island.
Day Tours & Attractions
Join Wilderness Island Tours for an immersive journey through Chichagof Island’s rugged beauty. Led by Native Alaskan guides, this adventure offers stunning landscapes, cultural storytelling, and the chance to witness brown bears in their natural environment — all while supporting the local community.
Wild Coast Excursions, Juneau’s bear viewing specialists, guide small-group and private trips to remote brown bear habitats across the Tongass National Forest. Trips focus on renowned locations such as Pack Creek on Admiralty Island and Waterfall Creek on Chichagof Island, where guests observe coastal brown bears alongside experienced guides committed to responsible wildlife viewing. Private tours may also explore other remote wilderness areas, ...more