Sitka 2026 Calendar of Events

Dress for weather changes. We had wonderful weather during the stops, but while waiting for the bus to the ship, It absolutely dumped rain for nearly an hour.

Everything exceeded our expectations. Raptor Center, Bears and Rich history of Sitka and Alaska.Make sure to ask for Ryan as the tour guide on this trip, he was far beyond amazing.

We really enjoyed the Jeep rental. It allowed us to explore at our own pace and to see things we otherwise would not have seen. Picking it up was quick and easy, and turning it back in was a breeze. We were able to visit Fortress of the Bear after the rest of the cruise crowds left. We did some off roading where were able to watch salmon making their way upstream in small streams to spawn. I would highly recommend.

My family and I really enjoyed the self guided jeep tour. We stopped where we wanted and beat the tour crowds. Even went off road a bit up one of the mountains for a very nice view. Well worth it!

Awesome 🤩 went with my 5 and 11 y.o. We saw whales 🐋 having a splash. Best trip ever! The information was on point and you could tell they knew what they were doing and talking. All female crew btw! Grl pwr all the way ‼️🩷

Grace, our tour guide at Fortress of the Bear, was fabulous. She gave us a great insight into why the bears are there and shared lots of interesting information about their care and rehabilitation.The trip through the National Park and the visit to the totem poles were excellent. Grace’s clear and informative explanation of the salmon run really added to the experience. She was knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole tour very enjoyable.

The pilot was great he took us over mountains , showed us many lakes and pointed out many mountain goats, beautiful rivers and and the volcano Mount Edgecumbe. He took us out over the bay where we were able to see whales just a wonderful experience. We definitely recommend.

Great experience and tour guides. Got a little sea sick cause you go really far out in the ocean and the waves were waving but that was no fault of the guides more so my own fear. Would still do it again. Saw a few whale tails but it was too late in the season to see anything other then sea lions on the markers sleeping.

Outstanding guides and tour owners. So very knowledgeable and patient with passengers. Great views and excellent tour

These bears were beautiful and the staff was very knowledgeable about the animals. The gift shop was reasonably priced and had great items. The totem poles at the national park were interesting and fun to walk and look at. The guide was very friendly and shared fun facts about Sitka with us.

Excellent tour with exceptional service that went beyond expectations. We encountered rain that detoured normal tour functions but our guide more than made up for it.

We had such an incredible experience with our Olga! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely so kind.She picked the perfect hike based on our skill level and what we were looking for in terms of views. We couldn’t have asked for a better trail or a better experience!She came fully prepared with all the necessary equipment, including hiking poles, snacks, etc. Her car was also spotless and super clean, and she communicated everything so well throughout the entire experience. You could tell she truly cared about making sure we were comfortable, prepared, and enjoying ourselves.One of our favorite parts was learning about the different species and wildlife that live in the forest we hiked through. Her knowledge and passion made the hike so much more interesting and memorable. She also went out of her way to show us a bear rescue place and we even got to see some whales on our drive back!Overall, she was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. If you’re looking for a hiking guide who is knowledgeable, organized, thoughtful, and genuinely a wonderful person, I cannot recommend her enough! She made our experience so special, and we would absolutely hike with her again. Views were 10/10. 🌲🥾

I booked this experience last minute and I’m so glad I did. They will provide a map and point out landmarks and suggested routes to ride. I took a lovely and peaceful ride along the gorgeous coast. Great if you’re solo or with a group!

Captain Rick is a fantastic tour guide. We saw at least a dozen whales surface and dive multiple times close enough to the boat to see the whole whale.

Intermediate hike through gorgeous woods. Not too long or short for kids either. Great time. Our guide, Giovanni, was very knowledgeable and a great teacher.

It was fabulous! We saw whales, eagles and bears. The bonfire with the smores was a big hit with the grandchildren