- Ages 5+
- 2 hours
The Catalina bison tour is a thrilling off-road eco-adventure into Catalina Island’s remote and beautiful interior.
$ 110.19
*Refunds & exchanges are subject to availability. Click here to read our cancellation policy.
Climb into our unique, open-air, biofuel H1 Hummer for an unforgettable trip to the summit above Avalon. Traveling to 1,500 feet above sea level, you’ll enjoy a birds-eye view of romantic Santa Catalina Island and the ocean beyond. The open-air Journey to Island’s End travels five miles up rugged interior terrain, where you will experience spectacular views of the coastline and deep canyons below. Lined by beautiful eucalyptus trees, the Catalina Island hummer tour winds its way back along the Summit Road into Avalon. 10% of the proceeds go to support the Catalina Island Conservancy.
See stunning views of uninhabited spaces: See what Southern California looked like before it was developed. Journey on the edge of cliff-side roads and drive to some of the highest points on Catalina Island. The rugged coastline will stretch out before you as you sit back and enjoy the adventurous ride.
Keep an eye out for Catalina wildlife: You never know what you will see when you explore outside of Avalon. Keep your eyes open for North American bison, bald eagles, Catalina Island foxes & more.
What to know: Weather may impact this excursion. Please contact us in the event of inclement weather. Make sure to use the restroom before you board the vehicle, as there are no restroom breaks on the 2-hour tour.
For your safety, you should be in good health & free from high blood pressure, heart, neck, or back problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this exhilarating tour that travels over bumpy, windy, dusty, unpaved and poorly paved roads. Guests who are pregnant cannot ride. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to transfer on their own and navigate several stairs within the vehicle.
Weather may impact this excursion. Please contact us in the event of inclement weather. Make sure to use the restroom before you board, as there are no restrooms on the vehicle.
The Journey to Island’s End travels in an open-air vehicle. We recommend using sunscreen before the tour starts. You may want to bring a hat and/or sunglasses as well. While a gratuity is not expected, it is always appreciated. You may also wish to bring your own bottled water with you on tour.
Journey to Island’s End
Island Tour Plaza
Avalon, CA 90704
Do I need a reservation for the Journey to Island’s End?
Yes. While reservations are not required, they are recommended. There are limited spaces on the Journey to Island’s End. To ensure you get the number of spots you want at the time slot you prefer, make sure you reserve your spot.
Are there restrooms available on the Journey to Island’s End?
There are restrooms available in the Island Tour Plaza – please make sure to use them before you get on your tour, as there are no restrooms available once the tour begins.
How far is the Journey to Island’s End check-in location from certain areas?
Walking time to common locations:
Is there food provided on the Journey to Island’s End? Can I eat and drink while on tour?
Food & beverage are not provided on the Journey to Island’s End. You may bring bottled water with you on tour. Food is prohibited on the vehicle.
Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page.
The tour was exciting and the landscape was breathtaking. Our guide Joy was a joy. She was funny, knowledgeable, and it was clear how much she loved her job and the island - an energy that was contagious and made the trip even better.
– Josh O | TripAdvisorThis tour is a must do when you're in Avalon. Halvy, the tour guide and driver, is a treasure to Catalina Island. You can tell he enjoys his job and knows everything about the island. The ride is a little bit bumpy and it does go up really high so if you have any motion or fear of heights issues, this might not be the best for you. The tour travels around the mountain range in Avalon and along the way you get to learn history and conservancy efforts on the island. Don't even think twice, just book it!
– Jerod L | TripAdvisorWOW! What a ride!!!Truly a highlight of such a stunning experience. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. This NOT for the faint of heart, or people with motion sickness., or recent spinal surgery, or small kids, or house cats. Andrew is one of 7 drivers permitted to deliver the outstanding thrill ride. The hummer is well maintained with excellent shock absorption. The views were jaw dropping, the music so engaging. Absolutely must book. Guide gives EVERYONE a very thorough warning, and still you’re surprised when the tour kicks up to a 10.
– Jesse H | TripAdvisorWe did the Journey to Island's End recently and it was awesome. Going up and down the mountains was fun and you really learn a lot about the entire island. Cindy the tour guide was great. The ride is fairly bumpy in spots since you're offroad, but that's part of the fun if you're game.
– Tristan M | YelpIt's a cliche, but the Journey to Island's End tour rates a 6 on a scale of 1 to 5! Andrew was an amazing guide -- clearly he had a lot of experience driving the Hummer up and down the mountains, knowing how close to get cliffside while making it exciting but still safe. Andrew's personality and humor added so much to the tour. The views were as spectacular as advertised; actually, maybe even more spectacular than advertised. An outstanding and memorable tour!
– K.W. | YelpThe Catalina bison tour is a thrilling off-road eco-adventure into Catalina Island’s remote and beautiful interior.