Experience Native Tlingit culture, unspoiled wilderness, and Alaska-sized adventure at Icy Strait Point. Board a catamaran in Juneau for a two-hour cruise to Icy Strait Point, the only private cruise ship port in Alaska. En route keep an eye out for humpback and orca whales, sea lions, seals and other marine life.
Once you arrive at Icy Strait Point head off on one of your already scheduled tours or visit our locally operated retail shops for unique souvenirs. Visit our waterfront view restaurants for fresh seafood options, and don’t forget to try our famous Crabby Bloody Mary. Plus, you can walk along the nature trail to get away from it all and wander through our museum to learn about the history of the cannery and the fishing industry in Hoonah.
We offer several different tour options that include the round-trip catamaran cruise between Juneau and Icy Strait Point. Book the World’s Largest ZipRider, Adventure Park & Ropes Course, ATV & ZipRider Combination (only available June 20), Ocean Raft Adventure, or In Alaska’s Wildest Kitchen.
Or, try one of our new tours Heli-Bike Adventure or World’s Largest ZipRider by Helicopter.
Save the date and book now, the 2020 Dates are:
- Saturday, June 20, 2020
- Saturday, August 22, 2020 – Jeet’s Challenge
The itinerary for all 2020 dates is as follows:
8:30 a.m. – Depart Juneau
10:30 a.m. – Arrive Icy Strait Point
Spend your day enjoying all there is to offer at Icy Strait Point!
5:00 p.m. – Depart Icy Strait Point
7:00 p.m. – Arrive in Juneau
Heli-Bike Adventure with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
Prepare yourself for triple adventure on the only helicopter-biking and hiking tour in Southeast Alaska!
Begin with a narrated tour through Hoonah, the largest Tlingit village in the world, to the heli-pad base. Once you receive a safety briefing and gear up, you’re ready to take off. Your bikes ride with you on the helicopter as you ascend to the top of a secluded mountain.
A gentle landing brings you to the top of the mountain where your small group will meet your experienced guide. After a short safety briefing begin your picturesque downhill journey. Even if you are new to heli-biking this trip is a perfect way to experience the wilderness of Chichagof Island. Make stops along the way to hike out offshoot trails to gain a better view and search for wildlife.
Once at the beach, enjoy a locally made snack and learn about what it’s like to live in a remote Alaska village. Upon extraction, marvel in more awe-inspiring views and don’t forget to look up and appreciate the route you just biked. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind adventure that will take your breath away!
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Duration:
Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
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Notes:
Participants must be between 4’10” and 6’7” tall. Maximum weight is 300 lbs. Passengers must be physically fit. Closed-toe shoes required, no high heels.
Total distance covered on the bike ride is 3 miles. The bike route is on a wide, gravel trail. Hiking distance will vary between 1/2 mile and 1 mile. -
Price:
Heli-Bike Adventure with Catamaran Cruise
$399.95 per person
Weight surcharge ($100) applies on this flight. Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as passenger safety and comfort, guests weighing 250 lbs. or more (fully clothed) will be assessed the weight surcharge to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter.
World's Largest ZipRider by Helicopter with Catamaran Cruise
Skip the bus and fly to the top of the mountain by helicopter for an unbelievable experience on the world’s largest ZipRider.
Your adventure begins with a narrated drive through Alaska’s largest Tlingit community, Hoonah. Once you arrive at the airport you will receive a short safety briefing prior to boarding the helicopter. Your professional pilot will fly you over the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. As you enjoy a birds-eye-view from the helicopter, you will see the peaks of Glacier Bay National Park loom above the homeland of the Huna Tlingit.
After a short flight to the top of the mountain, you will unload from the helicopter and take a short walk to the zip-line launch area. At 1,300 feet above sea level climb into a special harness seat and await your launch. Six guests launch at once, and it’s a race to the bottom, over a mile away. You're off, accelerating to up to 60 mph as you pass 300 feet above the treetops.
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Duration:
Approximately 1 hour
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Notes:
Minimum age is 5. Passengers must be physically fit and able to board and exit the helicopter on their own. Closed-toe shoes required, no high heels.
Guests with back or neck problems and pregnant women are not allowed to participate. The ZipRider landing can be somewhat abrupt; all photographic devices must have a lanyard so participants are able to hold on to the harness. Minimum weight is 75 lbs; maximum weight is 275 lbs. Minimum height is 4’4″; maximum height is 6’8″. -
Price:
World’s Largest ZipRider by Helicopter with Catamaran Cruise
$379.95 per person
Weight surcharge ($100) applies on this flight. Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as passenger safety and comfort, guests weighing 250 lbs. or more (fully clothed) will be assessed the weight surcharge to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter.
Adventure Park & Ropes Course with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
Embark on an adventure for the whole family! These self-guided courses range in difficulty level from very easy to challenging and are comprised of various treetop obstacles and ziplines.
Upon arrival, you are equipped with a harness and gloves. All harnesses are double sling-style with a carabiner and pulley providing a continuous belay system that allows you to advance through the obstacles at your own pace.
Once you are equipped, we will teach you how to operate your equipment and you will be ready to swing through each course as many times as you want, for 2.5 hours (according to age limit as indicated below):
Level 1 Family Course: For ages 7 and up – easy level obstacle course with 14 obstacles, including 2 ziplines.
Level 2 Family Course: For ages 7 and up – medium level obstacle course with 15 obstacles, including 3 ziplines.
Level 3 Challenge Course: For ages 7 and up – intermediate level obstacle course with 13 obstacles, including 2 ziplines.
Level 4 Challenge Course: For ages 12 and up – challenging obstacle course with 18 obstacles, including 6 ziplines.
Courses include a wide variety of obstacles, from log bridges and climbing planks to a fishermen’s net and uneven circles.
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Duration:
Approximately 2.5 hours
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Minimum age:
7 years old
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Notes:
Maximum weight limit is 250 lbs. Closed-toe shoes required. Comfortable clothing is recommended. No expectant mothers or guests with back or neck injuries. Any photographic devices must have a lanyard.
Participating minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Children and/or juniors under 18 must be under constant supervision of an adult (participating or non-participating) in the ratio of 1 adult for every 3 participating minors. -
Price:
Adventure Park & Zipline Course with Catamaran Cruise
$159.95 per person
Scenic Mountain Ascent & World’s Largest ZipRider with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
This is it—the world’s largest zip line! Your local driver/guide will meet you in the Adventure Center check-in area to escort you to the bus for this 1-1/2 hour tour.
You will start with a guided tour through the village of Hoonah and up to the top of the mountain. After a short walk to the launching area, which is 1,300 feet high, you will load into a special harness seat. When it is your turn, you and five other guests will launch together, and you’re off, accelerating to as much as 60 mph as you pass 300’ above the treetops. If your eyes are still open, you will see sweeping, breathtaking views of Port Frederick, Icy Strait, and your cruise ship below.
Your ZipRider concludes with a brake-activated landing on the beach by the photo shop where you can view and purchase a photo of your adventure. Your fellow cruisers will be at the Drop Zone or Duck Point Smokehouse restaurant next door to welcome you back to earth.
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Duration:
Approximately 1.5 hours
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Notes:
Guests must weigh between 75-275 lbs. Waiver is required. Must wear closed-toe shoes. No expectant mothers or guests with back or neck injuries.
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Price:
ZipRider with Catamaran Cruise
$159.95 per person
ATV & ZipRider Expedition with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
Experience the wild lands of Chichagof Island first-hand when you embark on your rugged adventure on the ATV Expedition. Board a bus for a guided tour through the Tlingit village of Hoonah en-route to your departure site high in the surrounding hills. Upon arrival, your local guides will provide a safety briefing before you board your 4x4 Kawasaki Mule for a rugged drive through the forest with stops to take in the scenic valley, mountain, and ocean views. Along the way, your guide will stop to explain the natural history of the area, including the spectacular Alder tunnels that have formed over the trail!
After returning from your ATV exploration of Chichagof Island’s wild lands, embark on a scenic ascent of Hoonah Mountain. Take in the majestic views of Hoonah, Port Frederick, and Icy Strait on your way to the launching point for the ZipRider. From the top of the mountain, it’s just a short walk (400 meters) through a pristine stand of old-growth rainforest to the ZipRider tower.
Sitting 1330’ above Icy Strait Point, you will descend just over a mile and travel at speeds in excess of 60 mph while soaring 300' above the tree-tops below. Up to six guests can descend at once, making this a great group activity. Seated in a special harness, you will securely and comfortably race to the bottom.
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Duration:
Approximately 3.5 hours
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Minimum age:
6 years old
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Notes:
Licensed drivers will have opportunities to switch driving responsibilities. This is a remote dirt trail experience and the ride will be bumpy.
Participants must weigh between 75 and 275 pounds and be comfortable with heights. This tour is not recommended for participants with back or neck problems, or those who are pregnant. Must wear closed-toe shoes.
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Price:
ATV & ZipRider with Catamaran Cruise
$199.95 per person
Ocean Raft Adventure with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
Experience a thrilling wilderness adventure in an open-air, high speed boat that takes you along the rugged coastline in search of wildlife. Gear-up in rain gear, lifejacket, hat, neck gaiter (scarf), goggles and gloves. Then board our 27 foot Rigid Hull Inflatable vessel designed for high speeds and optimal maneuverability. Delight your senses as the fresh ocean air rushes past and the beauty and majesty of Alaska takes your breath away.
During this 1.5 hour thrill ride, the captain adjusts the route based on weather conditions and wildlife viewing. Get up-close views of waterfalls, tidal flats and abundant wildlife that live on the rugged shores such as the coastal brown bear and Sitka black-tailed deer. Also, keep an eye out for marine life such as sea lions, sea otters, seals, humpback whales and Orcas. Bald eagles, puffins and other waterfowl may surprise you along the way.
At opportune times the captain will stop the boat to tell you about what makes these waterways so important to the local Native Tlingit. Hear a Tlingit story related to the area or learn about the subsistence lifestyle that continues to be a way-of-life in Hoonah.
Return to the dock with a greater appreciation of the natural landscape and a sense of awe that leaves you with lasting memories. Enjoy a hot beverage upon return to Icy Strait Point.
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Duration:
Approximately 2 hours
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Minimum Age:
10 years old
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Notes:
This tour is not recommended for guests with back/neck injuries or expectant mothers.
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Price:
Ocean Raft Adventure with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
$149.95 per person
In Alaska's Wildest Kitchen with Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
Alaska's Wildest Kitchen is a hands-on tasting session hosted by a colorful Alaska fisherwoman and master wilderness chef. Experience wild, natural, and sustainable Alaska seafood as only Alaskans do while learning what sets Alaska seafood apart, including local fishing, preserving, and cooking techniques. Later, you’ll watch an expert filleting demonstration and even get a chance to grill your own sample catch-of-the-day over our alder-wood grill.
All seafood is harvested by local fishermen in nearby waters so the freshness can’t be beat! The tasting menu may include fresh and canned salmon dishes as well as grilled halibut. One alcoholic beverage and printed recipe cards are included in the cost of the tour. Wine and Alaskan Brewing Company beer are available for purchase.
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Duration:
Approximately 1.5 hours
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Minimum age:
8 years old
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Price:
Alaska’s Wildest Kitchen with Catamaran Cruise
$139.95 per person
Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise
For guests who want to ride the catamaran from Juneau to Icy Strait Point but not book a tour or run in Jeet's Challenge, this option is for you! We look forward to welcoming you at Icy Strait Point.
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Price:
Catamaran Cruise Only
$119.95 per adult (age 13 and up)
$99.95 per child (4 to 12 years)
Infants Free (3 years and under)
Jeet's Challenge - Including ZipRider & Catamaran Cruise
Race 8.5 miles from Icy Strait Point to the top of ZipRider. In honor of J'eet, the first four finishers will each light signal fires at the top of the mountain. Then, ride the ZipRider back to Icy Strait Point.
Includes:
* Round-trip catamaran cruise
* World's Largest ZipRider
* Jeet's Challenge t-shirt
* Free ZipRider Photo
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Notes:
Guests must weigh between 75-275 lbs. Waiver is required. Must wear closed-toe shoes. No expectant mothers or guests with back or neck injuries.
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Price:
Jeet’s Challenge Including ZipRider & Catamaran Cruise
$179.95 per person
