Catalina: 2-hour Nature and Wildlife Tour of Island Interior
Experience Catalina’s rugged interior—the protected side of the island that few visitors get to see—on this nature tour. Traveling by custom-built safari vehicle for easy wildlife viewing, head to the Airport-in-the-Sky and get a chance to spot bald eagles, bison, deer and the endemic Catalina Island fox. Learn about the island’s history and ecology from your naturalist guide, and enjoy panoramic views of a Native American gathering site.
Highlights
- ✓Venture ten miles (16 kilometers) into the island’s protected and rugged interior
- ✓Visit the Catalina Island Conservancy's Nature Center, perched on the highest point of the island
- ✓Possible wildlife encounters with deer, bison, bald eagles and the tiny Catalina Island fox
- ✓Choice of morning, afternoon, and early evening tour timings lets you organize your day with ease
What you'll see & do
- ✓As you venture ten miles into the rugged interior, you will view the protected side of Catalina Island seldom seen by most visitors. Have the chance to encounter wildlife such as bison, deer, bald eagles, ravens, or even the Catalina Island fox. There is a photo opportunity around every turn as we climb to the Airport-in-the-Sky. At this stop, visit the Nature Center and peer down at one of Catalina’s original Native American gathering sites. The fee to the Catalina Island Conservancy directly supports the preservation of the animals, endangered species, and endemic plants on Catalina Island. Tours leave from The Cabrillo Mole. **we highly suggest you secure transportation to Catalina island prior to booking tour to confirm you can get to the tour as the boat to the island sells out quickly. Catalina Express or Newport Flyer for your transportation needs.
What's included
- ✓Tour on custom built safari vehicle designed for amazing viewing in comfort.
- ✓Onboard naturalist providing wildlife and historic details throughout the tour.
What's not included
- ✓Travel To Catalina Island is not included. Transportation needed by Ferry to Island.
- ✓Transportation needed by Ferry to Island -Catalina Express or Newport Flyer to get to Island.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please have your QR code ready for check-in. We leave promptly at the scheduled time and cannot wait. When booking travel to the island please make sure to give enough time from arrival to island to get to tour departure location.
We are located on Catalina Island, You must secure transportation to the island to take the tour. There are no refunds if you miss the tour.
TRAVEL TO CATALINA IS NOT INCLUDED. Transportation needed by Ferry to Island.
Children Under 5 will need a car seat to join tour. We do not provide car seats.
We cannot store or hold wheelchairs, strollers or luggage.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Catalina: 2-hour Nature and Wildlife Tour of Island Interior
Experience Catalina’s rugged interior—the protected side of the island that few visitors get to see—on this nature tour. Traveling by custom-built safari vehicle for easy wildlife viewing, head to the Airport-in-the-Sky and get a chance to spot bald eagles, bison, deer and the endemic Catalina Island fox. Learn about the island’s history and ecology from your naturalist guide, and enjoy panoramic views of a Native American gathering site.
Highlights
- ✓Venture ten miles (16 kilometers) into the island’s protected and rugged interior
- ✓Visit the Catalina Island Conservancy's Nature Center, perched on the highest point of the island
- ✓Possible wildlife encounters with deer, bison, bald eagles and the tiny Catalina Island fox
- ✓Choice of morning, afternoon, and early evening tour timings lets you organize your day with ease
What you'll see & do
- ✓As you venture ten miles into the rugged interior, you will view the protected side of Catalina Island seldom seen by most visitors. Have the chance to encounter wildlife such as bison, deer, bald eagles, ravens, or even the Catalina Island fox. There is a photo opportunity around every turn as we climb to the Airport-in-the-Sky. At this stop, visit the Nature Center and peer down at one of Catalina’s original Native American gathering sites. The fee to the Catalina Island Conservancy directly supports the preservation of the animals, endangered species, and endemic plants on Catalina Island. Tours leave from The Cabrillo Mole. **we highly suggest you secure transportation to Catalina island prior to booking tour to confirm you can get to the tour as the boat to the island sells out quickly. Catalina Express or Newport Flyer for your transportation needs.
What's included
- ✓Tour on custom built safari vehicle designed for amazing viewing in comfort.
- ✓Onboard naturalist providing wildlife and historic details throughout the tour.
What's not included
- ✓Travel To Catalina Island is not included. Transportation needed by Ferry to Island.
- ✓Transportation needed by Ferry to Island -Catalina Express or Newport Flyer to get to Island.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please have your QR code ready for check-in. We leave promptly at the scheduled time and cannot wait. When booking travel to the island please make sure to give enough time from arrival to island to get to tour departure location.
We are located on Catalina Island, You must secure transportation to the island to take the tour. There are no refunds if you miss the tour.
TRAVEL TO CATALINA IS NOT INCLUDED. Transportation needed by Ferry to Island.
Children Under 5 will need a car seat to join tour. We do not provide car seats.
We cannot store or hold wheelchairs, strollers or luggage.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.