Luxury 3-Day Itinerary for Icy Point, Alaska

• Day 1: Explore the Hoonah Indian Association cultural center and learn about the Native Tlingit culture.
• Day 2: Take a private helicopter tour of Icy Strait Point over the Tongass National Forest and numerous glaciers. Visit the nearby Ptarmigan Creek Trail for a scenic hike.
• Day 3: Relax at the Therapeutic Hot Springs and enjoy the panoramic views of Icy Strait Point.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hoonah Indian Association (2 hours, $70)
• Private Helicopter Tour of Icy Strait Point (3 hours, $750)
• Ptarmigan Creek Trail (2 hours, free)
• Therapeutic Hot Springs (3 hours, $150)
• Total Estimated Costs ($970)

Transportation

To fully enjoy Icy Point, a traveler would need to consider hiring transportation services as the area is remote. A helicopter service from nearby Juneau can transfer travelers to and from Icy Point. The estimated travel cost is around $1,200, and the travel time may take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider booking a bear-watching excursion in the nearby Gustavus Island or visiting Hoonah city's Bay View Trail. For those with less time, it is possible to combine the helicopter tour and Ptarmigan Creek Trail for a half-day trip.