UTV EXPEDITION
Drive a sturdy utility task vehicle (UTV) through the Alaskan wilderness on this excursion of around two and a half hours. You’ll be navigating the varied landscapes of Chichagof Island, with plenty of nature to see and photo stops to capture the experience.
Excursion Details
This approximately two-and-a-half-hour excursion puts you in the driving seat for a unique off-road journey. Before the action begins, however, you’ll board your transfer bus and sit back to enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of around 30 minutes through Hoonah. The city is home to Alaska’s largest Tlingit community, who settled in the area during the mid-18th century after relocating south to avoid advancing glaciers, in the region now known as Glacier Bay.
The sightseeing tour ends at the pickup point for your two-person UTV, where you’ll spend 15 minutes or so receiving a safety orientation talk and signing a waiver. You’ll then climb aboard the vehicle and set off on your self-drive trip, lasting approximately 75 minutes.
To help keep you on track you’ll follow a guide on their own vehicle, meaning you can simply enjoy the journey. Your rugged UTV is equipped to deal with the different kinds of terrain you’ll be encountering, both on- and off-road. Soak up mountains, valleys, views over the Gulf of Alaska and other impressive natural sights. There’ll be photo stops at various lookout points along the way, allowing you to snap pictures of the dramatic Alaskan scenery.
Your drive ends back at the UTV pickup point, where you’ll return your trusty vehicle before the transfer back to Icy Strait Point, lasting about 30 minutes.
Important Information: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Each UTV fits 2 guests. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate, and at least 16 years old to drive the UTV with a valid driver’s license. It is recommended that guests wear warm clothes. This tour is not available for guests who have back or neck injuries or are pregnant
