Santa Catalina Island: Guided Safari Tour
Santa Catalina Island: Guided Safari Tour
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Santa Catalina Island Guided Safari Tour
Venture into the wild heart of Santa Catalina Island on this guided safari tour that takes you far beyond Avalon's waterfront. Your custom-built safari vehicle carries you through rugged hills and open grasslands where herds of wild bison graze freely, descendants of animals brought to the island in 1924 for a Hollywood film. The open-air seating gives you unobstructed views for spotting the island's remarkable wildlife.
Your expert guide navigates the island's interior roads whilst sharing insights about Catalina's unique ecosystem. Watch for the endangered Catalina Island fox, bald eagles soaring overhead, and deer moving through the brush. The tour includes a stop at the Airport-in-the-Sky, a mountaintop airfield with an adjacent Nature Center where you can learn about conservation efforts and admire panoramic views of the island's diverse terrain.
This 3-4 hour adventure covers areas inaccessible by standard vehicles, offering your best chance to see bison in their natural habitat. The tour departs from The Cabrillo Mole in Avalon, making it easy to combine with other Catalina Island day trip activities during your visit.
What is Included
- Live professional guide
- Guided safari tour
- Custom-built safari vehicle
- Open-air seating for optimal wildlife viewing
Good to Know
The safari runs approximately 3-4 hours and departs from The Cabrillo Mole in Avalon. Arrive 15 minutes before departure time. The tour operates in most weather conditions and requires basic mobility for getting in and out of the vehicle at viewing stops, but no hiking is involved.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen. Bring your own binoculars for enhanced wildlife viewing and a camera with zoom capabilities for wildlife photography. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Ferry transportation to Catalina Island may need to be arranged separately, so check your booking confirmation for details.
The tour is suitable for all ages and families will particularly enjoy watching children's excitement at seeing bison roaming free. For a complete Los Angeles area experience, consider pairing this with a sunset summit tour or exploring more Los Angeles tours before or after your island adventure.
Why you'll love it
- Explore wild terrain beyond Avalon in a custom-built safari vehicle
- Spot herds of bison descended from 1924 Hollywood film animals
- Open-air seating provides unobstructed views of island wildlife
- Traverse rugged hills and open grasslands with an expert guide
What's included
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Custom-built safari vehicle
- Open-air seating
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Wildlife viewing binoculars
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
- Know before you go
Discover Santa Catalina Island’s Wild Side
Set off on an adventure across Santa Catalina Island with this guided safari tour. Beginning at The Cabrillo Mole, your journey takes you into the heart of Catalina’s unique landscapes where natural beauty and wildlife abound. This in-depth experience offers an opportunity to spot bison, deer, bald eagles, ravens and the recognized Catalina Island fox in their natural habitats.
Wildlife Viewing in Open-Air Comfort
Board a custom-built safari vehicle designed for panoramic sightseeing. With open-air seating, you’ll have an excellent view for photography and wildlife spotting as you traverse Catalina’s diverse terrain. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the island’s ecology and history while helping you keep an eye out for rare and native species.
Key Stops and Sightseeing
The safari travels through the island’s rugged hills and wide grasslands. Bison grazing on open savannahs, the elusive Catalina fox, and flocks of birds can be observed along your route. The tour makes a stop at the Airport-in-the-Sky, a unique mountaintop airport with an adjacent Nature Center. Here, learn more about the island's natural history and conservation efforts.
From this vantage point, you can look down upon one of Catalina’s original Native American gathering sites and take in sweeping views of the area.
A Family-Friendly Catalina Adventure
Perfect for nature lovers and families, this safari tour is suitable for all ages. The guide will tailor commentary for groups and answer questions about Catalina’s wildlife, plants and cultural heritage. Don’t forget your camera and be ready for potential wildlife sightings throughout the trip.
Convenience and Comfort
The tour includes a professional guide and a ride on a specially designed vehicle. Please note that binoculars for wildlife viewing and hotel transfers are not included. The tour is easily accessible from the main landing at Catalina and lasts about two hours, making it easy to fit into your island itinerary. See more tours in Los Angeles on tickadoo. Looking for more? Check out Catalina day trip or sunset summit tour on tickadoo.
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before departure at The Cabrillo Mole
Tour operates in most weather conditions
Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection
Bring your own binoculars for enhanced wildlife viewing
No hotel pickup or drop-off included
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
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