BACK COUNTRY JEEP ADVENTURE
Take the wheel on this approximately two-and-a-half-hour excursion as you drive a Jeep on Chichagof Island’s remote roads and pass through varied Alaskan landscapes. During the trip you’ll be able to hear more about the area via a one-way radio in your vehicle.
Excursion Details
This excursion of around two and a half hours puts you in the driver’s seat of a Jeep as you explore Chichagof Island, beginning with an approximately 20-minute orientation and safety briefing to get you prepared.
You’ll be navigating a Jeep into the Alaskan wilderness while following your guide, who will communicate with you via one-way radio and provide stories and local insights throughout the journey. At one of several stops, you’ll also have the chance to switch drivers.
Created by timber harvesting that began decades ago, many miles of roads now wind through the dense forest of this region, offering access to a rarely seen side of the island long after the logging ended.
Your journey begins with a roughly 15-minute drive through the Tlingit community of Hoonah, followed by approximately 35 minutes spent heading south to a viewing spot at Burnt Point, which overlooks the picturesque inlet of Port Frederick.
From there, it’s a drive of about 35 minutes through nature-rich areas where you may spot some local wildlife, although please note that sightings can’t be guaranteed. The return drive back to Icy Strait Point then lasts 45 minutes or so.
Important Information: Drivers must be at least 25 years old and are required to show a valid driver’s license. All drivers will be required to sign a liability/insurance waiver. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each jeep seats a maximum of four guests.
If your party is smaller than 4, you may be required to share the vehicle with other guests. If you wish to have your own jeep, you will be required to pay for its full capacity of 4 guests. Please inquire with the shore excursions desk onboard should this be the case so that the remaining spaces can be charged to your onboard account. Tour timing may vary depending on the time of year, road conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The spotting of wildlife is not guaranteed
