Taste Of Alaska Combining Culture, Nature and Homemade Goodness

5.0(6)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Alaska Sound & Tea Retreat with Ocean and Mountain Views

About this activity

Step off the crowded cruise ship at Icy Strait Point and into nature's stillness. Have a driving tour of the town with a local, learn how people live in this Tlingit village. See what life is really like in Hoonah.

Settle onto the deck of a quiet Alaskan lodge, drink herbal tea and take in the sights and sounds of Hoonah then immerse in the sounds of crystal bowls, gong, and chimes as the sound washes over you — a grounding sound journey framed in old‑growth forest, calm water, and rising mountains.

This experience is limited to six people, intimate group experience will bring peace, energetic flow and relaxation. Step into the Hoonah Matata Lodge for a mini-retreat experience destined to be your favorite Alaskan memory. A moment of peace in Alaska.

What's included

✓Private transportation
✓Stunning Views From the Deck of a Private Lodge
✓Quiet Time in The Natural Beauty of Alaska
✓Herbal Tea or Hot Cocoa along with some local sweets.

Meeting and pickup

Walk through Icy Strait Point as if you were walking into Hoonah. Just outside the Icy Strait Point security booth is a cul de sac where your ride will be waiting in a white Tundra truck with blue Hoonah Matata magnets on the doors. It is a 15 minute walk to the meeting point from the gondola.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Smoking or Vaping
Pacemakers are not allowed, vibrations of instruments may interfere

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in Hoonah

Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise - Near Icy Strait Point

Embark on a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing tour from Hoonah, Alaska in our custom built vessels with heated cabins and restroom. Every season humpback whales come in large numbers to Hoonah to feed on the nutrient-rich waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait before migrating south again for the winter. The whale population begins to arrive in Hoonah in May, and stays thr…

4.8(488)3 hFree cancellation

From £170.78 per person

Kayak Tours

Please look at our Departure and Return instructions before your trip with us. If you have any questions please reach out before you dock in town. We will pick you up at the excursion hub which is by the bottom of the zipline by the green gondola. Also do not go the kayak center. There are two kayak business in town. Fairweather Kayaks is based in one of the most beautiful areas in southeast Alas…

4.9(368)3 hFree cancellation

From £136.62 per person

Wonderful Whales and Wildlife Tour

Your experience is very unique because it is on a specifically designed whale watching boat. There will be only up to 13 guests aboard so there is plenty of room inside and out for everyone. Your experienced captain is a local resident with a great deal of knowledge of the wildlife and area, and lots of good stories to tell. Our tour length ensures that you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy…

5.0(318)3 h

From £242.88 per person