Catalina Summit and Bison Safari
Overview
Spectacular canyons, a scenic coastline, and an unspoiled countryside alive with native plants and wildlife will take your breath away on this two-hour guided eco-land excursion. As you venture ten miles into the rugged interior, you will view the protected side of Catalina Island seldom seen by most visitors. Naturalist onboard enriches experience with wildlife and inside knowledge of the areas visiting during the tour.
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.
- 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.
Meeting Location
Catalina Ave & 3rd St
Avalon, CA 90704, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Catalina Island (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-32779P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Tour on custom built safari vehicle designed for amazing viewing in comfort.
- Onboard naturalist providing wildlife and historic details throughout the tour.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Catalina Summit and Bison Safari is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Catalina Summit and Bison Safari will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour on custom built safari vehicle designed for amazing viewing in comfort.
- Onboard naturalist providing wildlife and historic details throughout the tour.
- 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
