10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Sitka That You Shouldn't Miss

February 20, 2022 Madelene Haan

The city of Sitka, located on Baranof Island along the Alaska Panhandle, was once the capital of Russian America. Nearby Sitka National Historical Park was established to commemorate the Battle of Sitka in 1804, the last major conflict between Europeans and the native Alaskans. The park now helps preserve the culture of the Tlingit people, as well as the Russian and American settlers, with collections of rare artifacts, the preserved remains of the Tlingit fort and a Russian Bishop's House.
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1. Sitka Sound Tours

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Sitka Sound Tours

EXPERIENCE AMAZING WILDLIFE! Sitka Sound Tours will guide you through a bevy of majestic mountains, ancient volcanoes, towering caves, and miles of ocean teaming with phenomenal wildlife, providing you with unforgettable memories of your once in a lifetime trip to Alaska. You are guided by our U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Your Captain is a high-quality naturalist, who is also a local Sitka Biologist, and spent 15 years as a Captain, commercial fishing in the Sitka area. Sound Tours will take you to see migrating humpback whales, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, rafts of sea otters, lumbering brown bears, and perched bald eagles. Also be prepared to see up close Sitka’s commercial fishing activities, the culture and lifestyle of Southeast Alaska, remnants from World War II, majestic mountain vistas, hanging glaciers and ice fields, and ancient forests!

2. Sitka Wildlife Adventures

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Sitka Wildlife Adventures

Marine Wildlife Tours, Wilderness Guiding, Coastal Transportation and Research Logistics in the Ocean Waters and Remote Shores of Sitka, Alaska

3. Gallant Adventures

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Gallant Adventures

Intimately observe and learn about whales, sea otters, brown bears, Stellar sea lions, puffins and bald eagles while on a personable marine wildlife boat tour with a 100 ton Master captain, Alaskan field geologist and mountain climber as your guide. There is truly no better way to experience the Real Sitka!

4. Sitka Alaska Outfitters

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Sitka Alaska Outfitters

Sitka Alaska Outfitters is a small locally owned business founded and operated by lifelong Alaskans, offering guided and self guided outdoor excursions for Fly Fishing, Atv Riding, Ocean Rating, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Camping and Equipment rentals. An excellent selection of packaged excursions are available in the convenient online catalog. Sitka Alaska Outfitters holds a special use permit for guiding on the Tongass National Forest.

5. SeaMarine LLC

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SeaMarine LLC

Enjoy the beauty Sitka, Alaska has to offer on our wildlife excursion viewing whales, sea otters and the many sea bird species aboard our 30' catamaran vessel with heated cabin and large observation deck with a knowledgable lifelong resident of southeast Alaska that has been safely navigating the coastal waterways and coastlines for over 25 years. It is our passion to make this excursion a truly memorable Alaskan experience!

6. Four B Charters

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Four B Charters

Wildlife tours, fishing and coastal transport and water taxi with beach drop-off and pick-ups. If you want to experience the waters and scenery around Sitka up close and personal, you have come to the right place. Give us a call; this may just "blow your socks off!!"

7. Cpt. Gary's Sitka Adventures

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Cpt. Gary's Sitka Adventures

We’re a family-run, local tour company offering whale watching, marine wildlife and land tours in Sitka, Alaska. Showing you the best of Sitka by land and sea is our specialty; Adding the ‘epic adventure’ to your Alaska vacation is our love and mission.

8. Sail Alaska Bob

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Sail Alaska Bob

Treat yourself to a sailing vacation along the scenic waters of Southeast Alaska! Enjoy the beauty of the Tongass National Forest–majestic mountains and undeveloped waterways. We will sail silently among the straits, bays, and inlets of the protected Inside Passage. S/V Bob is an efficient, powerful, modern 50 foot sloop which allows us to take advantage of any breeze to sail between the beautiful anchorages of Alaska. This is one of the most amazing Alaska activities imaginable - and you will not forget sailing with us. Don’t miss the boat! We offer captained & crewed charters between Sitka, Juneau, Petersburg, and Glacier Bay. Sit back and enjoy watching for whales, spotting bears and seabirds, or lend a hand with the salmon and halibut fishing, help pull the crab and shrimp pots, or trim the sails. Be as active as you'd like. As naturalists, we love to hike, kayak, and explore the remote wilderness beaches of Alaska with you. Limited to six passengers in 3 double private cabins.

9. A Whale's Song Expeditions

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A Whale's Song Expeditions

Ever wanted to witness one of nature’s great events? Want to watch humpback whales and hear them communicating with each other? Do you think Puffins and Otters are adorable? Look no further, we got the tours for you. Get courtside seats while whale’s supply the play by play announcing as you eavesdrop on their communication with our amplified hydrophone. Our whale & wildlife tours are naturalists led and designed to enhance your awareness of whales, marine wildlife life and their habitat. Is nature photography your passion? Join one of our customized photography tours where our photo experts help you capture inspiring and frame worthy images. Imagine the Alp-like peaks of the Tongass Forest and the crimson streaked Mt Edgecumbe volcano as the background while you photo iconic Alaskan wildlife. Attain tack sharp images with the right composition that communicates the story of that moment in time. Savor the solitude and the most plentiful wildlife that Sitkans treasure!

10. Baranof Taxi & Tours llc

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Baranof Taxi & Tours llc

Enjoy a fully customizable private tour. We understand that most visitors only have a handful of hours to experience this amazing city by the sea. Most don't have the time to wait for a transportation from place to place. Our tours are great for couples, families or small groups and can accommodate up to 6 passengers in our clean, comfortable and non-smoking minivans.

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