Venture deep into Catalina's protected wildlands with a Conservancy naturalist on a private 4WD eco tour. Spot free-roaming bison, bald eagles, island foxes, and dramatic ridgeline vistas most visitors never see.
What to expect
Your Conservancy naturalist leads you beyond Avalon's boundary into 88% of the island that remains protected wildland. Rugged fire roads climb to panoramic ridges where the mainland shimmer on clear days. Bison — descended from a 1924 film production — graze the golden grasslands with startling nonchalance. Island foxes, found nowhere else on Earth, often trot across the trail just feet away.
Good to know
Private tours book out weeks in advance — reserve before your cruise departs. Tours run 2–3 hours; confirm your all-aboard time and allow 30 minutes' buffer back to the tender pier. Wear layers; ridge temperatures drop sharply.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Catalina Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.