Hoonah Sightseeing & Tribal Connections
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Port
Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
12,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore Hoonah -- an authentic Alaska Native village that is many things to its inhabitants. It is a lively fishing community, an old logging town, and the world's largest Tlingit village.
Your guide will describe how this coastal community came into being when the rapid glacial advance of the Little Ice Age forced the Native clans from their ancestral home in Glacier Bay. Learn about the feats of local fishermen, what it means to 'drive' on the Alaska Marine Highway, and how the people rebuilt the village after it was destroyed by fire during World War II.
Check out a pair of Tlingit totems and learn how to read them. And, of course, keep your eyes peeled for the animal representatives of the two Tlingit moieties keeping watch over the town -- ravens and eagles.
At the Native Theater, a tribal experience highlights the heritage of a people shaped by the wild landscapes all around them. Wearing their colorful regalia, the Huna Tlingit proudly share their history through interpretive song and storytelling .
Please note: This excursion is conducted by open-air tram during May. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Photographing or videoing the performance is prohibited; however, the performers are available for photos directly after the show.