Things to do in Hoonah, Alaska (AK): The Best Outdoor Activities

January 2, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Hoonah (Xunaa in Tlingit) is a largely Tlingit community on Chichagof Island, located in Alaska's panhandle in the southeast region of the state. It is 30 miles (48 km) west of Juneau, across the Alaskan Inside Passage. Hoonah is the only first-class city on Chichagof Island, the 109th largest island in the world and the 5th largest island in the United States. At the 2010 census the population was 760, down from 860 at the 2000 census. In the summer the population can swell to over 1,300 depending on fishing, boating, hiking and hunting conditions. "Hoonah" became the official spelling in 1901, with establishment of the Hoonah branch of the United States Post Office. Xunaa means "protected from the North Wind" in the Tlingit language.
Restaurants in Hoonah

1. Icy Strait Point ZipRider

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Icy Strait Point ZipRider

Alaskan sized adventure! This is it, the world's largest zip-line: 5,330 feet long, 1,300 foot vertical drop, 60 mph maximum speed, 300 feet highest point from ground, 1.5 minute ride time! If you are looking for true adventure then the ZipRider is for you. Unlike anything you've seen before the ZipRider cable ride at Icy Strait Point is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Your adventure begins when you board your bus for the ride to the top the mountain. Your driver will narrate as you pass through the village of Hoonah and then up the mountainside. Once on top you will take a short walk to the launching area. At 1,300 feet above sea level you will sit into a special harness seat and await your launch. Six guests launch at once, and it is a race to the bottom! 3, 2, 1 and you're off, accelerating to 60 mph as you pass 300 feet above the treetops. If your eyes are still open you will see sweeping views of Port Frederick, Icy Strait and your cruise ship far below. Your ZipRide concludes with a break-activated landing on the beach back at Icy Strait Point.Participants must be between 90 and 275 pounds and be comfortable with heights. This ride is not recommended for individuals with back or neck problems, or who are pregnant. Photos will be available at the end of your ride!

2. Glacier Wind Charters

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Glacier Wind Charters

Glacier Wind Charters provides personalized, small-group whale watching tours departing from Hoonah, Alaska near Icy Strait Point. Icy Strait affords our guests a unique whale and wildlife watching experience which will be enjoyed aboard our specially designed catamaran, Kohola. With a lifetime of experience on the local waters, captain Shawn has been providing our guests with memories that will last a lifetime since 1995.

3. Hoonah Whale Tours

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Hoonah Whale Tours

Hoonah Whale Tours is a whale and wildlife sightseeing company in Hoonah, AK. Take a 3 hour tour on our 6 passenger walk around catamaran. We will depart from the Hoonah boat harbor and head out into Icy Straits. You will see Eagles, sea lions, humpback whales, and possibly orcas and even bears roaming the beaches. There's a bathroom on board and we will provide light snacks and beverages.

4. Icy Strait Whale Adventures

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Icy Strait Whale Adventures

Icy Strait Whale adventures is located near Icy Strait Point in the town of Hoonah. We offer guaranteed whale watching on our 40' North River custom built boat. Our spacious boat is very comfortable with heated cabin, restroom and large windows for viewing whales and wildlife. Our Captains will delight in sharing the majestic beauty that is Alaska on this 3 hour whale watching tour which can take you along the coastline to either Point Adolphus, Icy Strait or up Neka Bay.

5. Hoonah Travel Adventures

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Hoonah Travel Adventures

Hoonah Travel Adventures is an Alaskan, family owned small business! We are committed to providing our guests with the best customer service in the industry! Our tours offer a unique and thrilling memory of the pristine natural beauty of Hoonah, Alaska. We cater to the cruise ships that visit Icy Strait Point! We offer a Whale Watch, a City & Brewery Tour, a Wilderness Tour & Brown Bear Search, a Tlingit Canoe & Cultural Experience! We are the largest privately owned tour company in Hoonah! We are proud to be independent and do not sell through the cruise ships! All or our tours are timed to coincide with the cruise ships schedules. All tours pick up and drop off at the Icy Strait Point Excursions Hub, a short 6-8 minute walk from your ship. We would love to share Hoonah with you! We will see you in Alaska!

6. Hooked Adventures

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Hooked Adventures

Our whale and wildlife sightseeing tour stops at present logging operations and Icy Strait high points. You’ll be comfortable in our (boat description) which provides the perfect chance to see humpback whales, orcas (killer whales) and dall porpoises along the way to the old salmon cannery, and witness bald eagles in flight on your journey back to Icy Strait, Alaska. Are you ready for a blast? If you are then you’ve got to get on board with one of our personal water crafts. Who doesn’t love to jet ski? Hooked Adventures would like to introduce our newest adventure travel yet: jet skiing in Icy point strait! Where you will see the history of Hoonah Alaska and get a chance to see Alaskan wildlife.Whale watching, eagles, and seals, right on the water. Have you always dreamed about being on a private, Alaskan fishing charters boat? Now’s your chance! We’ll meet you at the Icy Strait Cannery gate. There will be a representative with company sign and your name on it to transport you to Hoonah City Harbor. From there, we’ll board a boat and head to sea for this incredible adventure travel trip you won’t forget! Hoonah, Alaska is one of the most majestic and mysterious places in America. With its magnificent coves and breathtaking waterways, there is no better way to travel than from an intimate Hooked Adventure Tours Water Taxi charter. Whether you are looking for a special water taxi trip over to a private island or need entrance to a secluded trail head or cabin.

7. Icy Strait Birding Tours

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Icy Strait Birding Tours

We focus on providing a quality Alaskan birding experience specifically for cruise visitors. Your local birding guide will take you on a 3hr excursion that is arranged to be able to see the maximum number of bird species in the area, while being immersed in the flora and fauna that make this temperate rainforest island unique.

8. Hometown Charters

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Hometown Charters

We are an Alaskan, family-owned, small business committed to providing visitors with an intimate and private (up to 6 passengers) Alaskan whale watching experience in the waters of Icy Strait. Our location has some of the best humpback whale watching in the world with regular daily sightings.

9. Tok River Outfitters

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Tok River Outfitters

Established in the early 1960s, Tok River Outfitters, now a second generation Alaskan business, is still owned and operated by the original founder’s family. We currently offer excursions for saltwater fishing, whale watching and marine nature tours in the waters of Icy Strait, long renowned for it's abundance of marine wildlife and excellent saltwater fishing opportunities. Please call, text or email for availability, pricing and policies.

10. Wooshkeetaan Tours

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Wooshkeetaan Tours

Wooshkeetaan Tours is an locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and Icy Strait. Our tours bring visitors from Icy Straight Point Cruise Ship port and Hoonah to the natural playground we enjoy and appreciate everyday. The waters near Icy Strait Point have some of the best humpback whale watching in the worl

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