Sitka Sound, on the edge of the wild Tongass National Forest, is an amazing
place, absolutely teeming with life. Whales -- humpback, gray, minke and orca,
Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and jumping salmon, as well as
puffins, murres, auklets, eagles and many other wild animals are abundant residents.
Enthusiastic visitors, natural historians and photographers alike will marvel
at this spectacular wild paradise!!!
Two, three and four hour tours as well as fully customized options are available.
While most trips tend to focus on whale watching, extended tours include exciting
destinations more distant from town.
- Two hours gives a general overview closer
to town.
- Three hour tours can include Saint Lazaria
Island National Wildlife Refuge (incredible congregation of puffins, murres, cormorants,
and other
seabirds and birds of prey in the setting of a dramatic volcanic island)
- Four hours
journeys can add a trip to one or more remote sea lion islands, otter
colonies and seal haul-outs. Some tours can even include bear searches.
- Custom tours……the sky’s
the limit!!!
Other Specialized Experiences Available Include:
- Spectacular
opportunities for wildlife photography!
- Guided hiking trips to
the top of the sleeping volcano, Mt. Edgecumbe, along the most
incredible trail with the most incredible views on this Planet!
- Guided
mountain biking trips across Kruzof Island, reaching an amazing
sand beach on the wild and remote outer coast.
- Combination marine
wildlife tour on the Esther G II combined with a wild and remote guided
exploration by kayak.
- Combination boat and Alaska floatplane tours for
the ultimate experience.
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215 Shotgun Alley
Sitka, Alaska 99835
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