RECREATION
Conservancy Eco Tour
Explore the Wildlands. Support the Island.
Wheel into the Wildlands with Our Catalina Eco Tour!
Discover Catalina Island’s rugged wildlands on a Conservancy Eco Tour. Led by our expert naturalists, this guided experience offers an opportunity to see native plants and animals through exclusive access to parts of the Island that few ever see. Every ride supports native plant restoration, invasive species management and habitat protection efforts.
Along the way, you’ll encounter rare and endemic species found nowhere else. Learn about the Island’s delicate ecosystems and see firsthand how the Conservancy is restoring native habitats and reducing wildfire risk.
Join us and experience how responsible recreation helps protect Catalina for future generations.
Need Help?
For additional information or to book a private tour, call Guest Services at 310-510-2595 ext. 0.
FAQs
Vehicle Seating
Seating varies by vehicle and will be assigned by your driver at the start of the tour. Due to vehicle layouts, you may be seated apart from members of your party, though still in the same vehicle. To accommodate all guests, some may be asked to sit three across in the back row.
Please Note: All Conservancy Eco Tour vehicles are open air. There are no enclosed cabins. Guests will be fully exposed to outdoor conditions throughout the tour. Hats and sunscreen are recommended.
The Ride
Conservancy Eco Tours travel on rugged, unpaved roads where bumps and sudden movements are common. Each ride is about 2 or 3 hours long, depending on your ticket selection.
Guests with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and those who are pregnant, should carefully consider any risks before participating. For safety reasons, we cannot accommodate infants or children under 2 years old.
All Conservancy Eco Tour vehicles are open air. There are no enclosed cabins. Guests will be fully exposed to outdoor conditions throughout the tour.
Child Safety Policy
For safety reasons, Conservancy Eco Tours are available to children age 3 and older. In accordance with California regulations, a separate seat must be purchased for each child requiring a car seat. Children may not sit on laps during the tour.
If you need a car seat or booster seat, please let us know during booking so we can reserve one for you.
Service Animals
Medically necessary service animals are welcome on Conservancy Eco Tours. If your service dog weighs more than 15 pounds, please notify Guest Services in advance at 310-510-2595 ext. 0. This allows us to reserve a seat for your dog and install a protective seat cover to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for all guests. Pets are not permitted under California Civil Code 54.2 and CA Commercial Driver Handbook Section 4.2.6.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets canceled within 72 hours of departure are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable. Web convenience fees are nonrefundable at all times.
Personal Belongings
Please note that we are unable to store personal items or luggage during your Conservancy Eco Tour. Lockers are available at the Catalina Express boat terminal, and many hotels offer luggage storage for their guests.
