
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Nearby Alaska's largest Tlingit village exists a uniquely Alaskan place - lcy Strait Point.
Hoonah, meaning "village by the cliff," is home to the Huna Tlingit who have occupied this area for thousands of years. Local legend tells how they were forced from their ancestral home in Glacier Bay by advancing glaciers, resulting in their relocation to and settlement of Hoonah.
In 1912, the Hoonah Packing Co. built a large cannery one mile north of town. After only five years of operation, the cannery at Icy Strait Point turned out 152,505 cases of one-pound cans of salmon, the largest pack ever achieved in Alaska.
Today, Hoonah is home to nearly 750 residents. Visitors will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, opportunities to see wildlife and the vast wilderness that surrounds this unique village. Icy Strait's waters have yielded record-breaking halibut and salmon catches and provide summer-long access to all five species of salmon. Chichagof Island, on which Icy Strait Point is located, supports one of the largest concentrations of brown bears in the world and sightings are common.
Points of Interest
- Outdoor Adventures
- Arts & Culture
- Hoonah
- Whale Watching
- Bear Search
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Alaska Cuisine
- ZipRider*
Easy Forest, Nature & Hoonah Scenic Drive with Tribal Dance (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Arts & Culture
- Hoonah
Discover the culture and traditions of the locals with a fascinating tour of the Tlingit village of Hoonah including a thrilling tribal dance performance.
Wheelchair Accessible, Easy Activity
$69.95
Easy Forest, Nature & Hoonah Scenic Drive with Tribal Dance
- Arts & Culture
- Hoonah
Discover the culture and traditions of the locals with a fascinating tour of the Tlingit village of Hoonah including a thrilling tribal dance performance.
Easy Activity
$69.95
Local Connections: Cooking in Alaska's Wildest Kitchen with Alaskan Chef
- Alaska Cuisine
Sample the best food that Alaska has to offer as local chef Dodie Lunda demonstrates how to make regional dishes while sharing insights into Alaska life. After the demonstration, prepare your own seafood treat!
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$79.95
Local Connections: Cooking in Alaska's Wildest Kitchen with Alaskan Chef (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Alaska Cuisine
Sample the best food that Alaska has to offer as local chef Dodie Lunda demonstrates how to make regional dishes while sharing insights into Alaska life. After the demonstration, prepare your own seafood treat!
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$79.95
Seafood Feast & Tribal Dance Show
- Arts & Culture
- Alaska Cuisine
Join the Huna Tlingit at the Native Heritage Center Theater for a fun and traditional performance. Dressed in their colorful regalia, the Huna Tlingit will share their history through interpretive song, dance and storytelling. Then, celebrate the experience with a seafood feast with stunning views of Port Frederick.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$89.95
Seafood Feast & Tribal Dance Show (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Arts & Culture
- Alaska Cuisine
Join the Huna Tlingit at the Native Heritage Center Theater for a fun and traditional performance. Dressed in their colorful regalia, the Huna Tlingit will share their history through interpretive song, dance and storytelling. Then, celebrate the experience with a seafood feast with stunning views of Port Frederick.
Wheelchair Accessible, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$89.95
Tree Top Adventure Park with Ropes & Zipline Course
- Outdoor Adventures
Take adventure to the max with a self-guided obstacle course at the Tree Top Adventure Park. Ages seven and up can make their way through different zip-line courses and a wide variety of easy to challenging obstacles, from log bridges and climbing planks to a fishermen's net and uneven circles.
Moderate Activity
$99.95
Remote Wildlife & Brown Bear Search
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
- Bear Search
Tour the charming Tlingit village of Hoonah before exploring the wilds of the Spasski River Valley in search of the Alaskan coastal brown bear and other wildlife.
Moderate Activity
$99.95
Wilderness Hike
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
A two-mile guided hike leads you through private, Native American-owned land for an up-close wilderness experience in the dense Tongass National Forest. Follow an abandoned logging trail and take in the spectacular panoramic views of Chichagof Island and across to Glacier Bay. Keep your camera at the ready–wildlife abounds!
Moderate Activity
$99.95
Icy Strait Kayak Adventure
- Outdoor Adventures
Paddle through spectacular scenery on this exhilarating kayaking trip, one of the best ways to see Alaska's marine wildlife up close while immersing yourself in the history of this unique area.
Strenuous Activity
$129.95
ZipRider Adventure & Scenic Mountain Ascent
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
- ZipRider*
From the top of Hoonah Mountain, fly over the treetops of Icy Strait Point on the thrilling, ZipRider® cable ride - the largest in the U.S., at 1,330 feet above sea level and 5,330 feet long.
Moderate Activity
$149.95
Discover the Birds of Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
- Hoonah
Calling all bird lovers, photographers and nature enthusiasts! Join a local expert in search of ducks, gulls, and bald eagles. Travel along the shore of Port Frederick for a look at seabirds feeding in the nutrient rich waters. And focus on the natural beauty of an active bald eagle's nest.
Moderate Activity
$159.95
Whales & Wildlife Cruise
- Whale Watching
The abundant marine life of Icy Strait is the star here. View whales, sea lions, harbor seals and also bald eagles on this thrilling boat trip while enjoying spectacular views of the Alaska coastline.
Easy Activity
$159.95
Whales & Wildlife Cruise (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Whale Watching
The abundant marine life of Icy Strait is the star here. View whales, sea lions, harbor seals and also bald eagles on this thrilling boat trip while enjoying spectacular views of the Alaska coastline.
Wheelchair Accessible, Easy Activity
$159.95
Ocean Raft Adventure
- Outdoor Adventures
Embark on an exhilarating adventure in an open-air, high-speed boat that takes you along the rugged coastline in search of wildlife. Thrill to the sight of whales, otters and bald eagles in their natural habitat. And feel at one with nature as you get up close to waterfalls and tidal flats.
Moderate Activity
$159.95
Back Country Jeep Adventure
Discover the wilds of Chichagof Island on a small group exploration of the backroads of this majestic land. Set off in search of wildlife and adventure on roads less traveled on this 2.5-hour excursion that puts you in the driver's seat. A knowledgeable guide in the lead vehicle will relay history and cultural information.
Easy Activity
$169.95
A T V Expedition
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
Explore Alaska's breathtaking wilderness and take in scenic views of magnificent Icy Strait on this rugged side-by-side 4x4 expedition along Chichagof Island's stunning mountain trails.
Moderate Activity
$169.95
Coastal Exploration by Zodiac
- Outdoor Adventures
Get behind the wheel of a motorized Zodiac boat and head out into Alaska's watery wilderness. Cruise along the beautiful coastlines of Port Frederick and Icy Strait; learn about the area's history and culture; and look out for humpback whales, sea lions, seals, eagles and bears.
Moderate Activity
$189.95
Wilderness Hike & Kayak Adventure
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
Venture off the beaten track and watch as Icy Strait Point's ethereal beauty comes to life! For the adventurous, this tour combines a two-mile hike to the top of a mountain in the Tongass National Forest with an exhilarating kayaking trip to beautiful Pitt Island and around the Hoonah waterfront.
Strenuous Activity
$199.95
Adventure Park & ZipRider Combo
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
- ZipRider*
Get your heart pumping with a pair of thrilling adventures. First, gear up with a harness and gloves at the Tree Top Adventure Park for an obstacle and zipline course. Then, get ready to fly above the trees with the greatest of ease on the ZipRider, the world's largest cable ride.
Moderate Activity
$209.95
Whale Watching & Seafood Feast
- Whale Watching
- Alaska Cuisine
Experience southeast Alaska's incredible natural scenery and succulent cuisine on this exceptional wildlife excursion that offers a whale-sighting guarantee. Glaciers, fjords and an abundance of marine animals abound on this outdoor adventure featuring the stars of the show: humpback and killer whales! Then, tuck into a seafood feast with all the fixings.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$209.95
Best of Icy Strait Point: Whales, Wildlife & Brown Bear Search
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
- Whale Watching
- Bear Search
Two Alaska wildlife adventures in one! Watch whales as they feed and frolic in the waters of Icy Strait, then look for wildlife and coastal brown bears along the wild Spasski River.
Moderate Activity
$249.95
Icy Strait Point Stream Fishing
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
Icy Strait is a prime destination for freshwater stream fishing. Visit pristine Game Creek, where your professional guide assists in this rare opportunity to catch and release char, trout and salmon.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$249.95
A T V & ZipRider Adventure
- Hoonah
- Outdoor Adventures
- ZipRider*
Two exciting action adventures in one tour! Fulfill your need for speed on the United States' largest ZipRider®, then drive an off-road vehicle along mountain roads.
Moderate Activity
$259.95
Halibut Fishing
- Outdoor Adventures
Enjoy the ultimate halibut fishing excursion in the abundant waters of Icy Strait on a modern cabin cruiser, while enjoying the spectacular coastline and scenery.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$319.95
Luxury Whale Watching
- Whale Watching
Live the life of luxury aboard a deluxe whale watching yacht. Sip champagne, enjoy the open bar and nibble on charcuterie board appetizers as you keep your eyes open for orca whales, bald eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, Steller sea lions and even the occasional coastal brown bear.
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$399.95
Private Van with Driver - 14 Passengers
- Hoonah
Experience Icy Strait Point's most scenic, unique and off-the-beaten path sites from the comfort of a private van with a local guide. During this half-day adventure, you can customize the course or let your guide suggest a route. Whatever you choose, the itinerary includes snacks and a campfire to roast s'mores.
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$999.95